• Vintage Playmobil figure badge
    Crafts for adults - Handmade gifts - Pinned it made it - upcycling

    Vintage Playmobil figure badge

    March 11, 2015 - By 

    Ages ago I bought a bag of vintage Playmobil figures from eBay. They were mainly from the 1970s and I really wanted to craft with them and bring them back to life. You may remember the Playmobil clock and the Playmobil jar toppers I’ve made. I thought it would be fun to see if I could make some badges from a collection of vintage toys and game pieces so collected some badge backs and epoxy glue and a very old tablecloth and got to work. How to make a vintage Playmobil figure badge: Collect your materials. I used an epoxy…

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    What I’m reading: Jane Foster Creative Craft with Kids

    March 8, 2015 - By 

    A few weeks ago I treated myself to a copy of Jane Foster’s latest book – Creative Craft with Kids. I’m a big fan of Jane Foster’s style (she loves Miffy as much as I do!) and I really enjoyed her first book. Creative Craft With Kids is the second book from Jane Foster and includes fun projects for parents to make with and for children to encourage creativity and experimentation. There are 15 creative projects to make with children which include felt-faced toys, customized T-shirts and a patchwork quilt. Some of the projects require some simple sewing skills, but…

  • DIY marquee light tutorial - the gingerbread house
    birthday - handmade - tutorial

    DIY Marquee Light Tutorial

    March 6, 2015 - By 

    I saw an amazing DIY at the Hobbycraft press show I attended last month. They had DIY marquee letters in their wedding section and with my son turning 5 later this month I thought I would make a little DIY marquee light in the number 5 for his birthday party. It was a really simple craft but so effective, I know he’s going to love it! Materials needed to make a DIY Marquee Light: gold spray paint 3D papier mache cardboard number white battery operated LED tea light candles center punch scalpel Easy DIY marquee light tutorial: First decide if…

  • DIY pom pom tree
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    DIY pom pom tree

    March 3, 2015 - By 

    The weather was so sunny yesterday I really wanted to make something equally cheerful to decorate our mantle. This is the simplest craft and I feel a little silly writing about it on my blog. However, the results are so pretty I had to share. Materials needed to make a DIY pom pom tree: Pastel Pom Pom Value Pack from Baker Ross Twigs Old jam jar (washed with the label removed) Bostik Sticky Dots How to make a DIY pom pom tree: I had a bag of pom poms from Baker Ross which had a selection of blue, green, orange,…

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    Kirstie Allsopp Fabric Pin Cushion Kit giveaway

    February 27, 2015 - By 

    Are you giving a gift this Mother’s Day? I have a lovely little giveaway to share with you today, and it would make a lovely gift, for your Mum or Nan. Or you could keep it and make it for yourself! I’m a huge fan of  Kirstie Allsopp and her craft kits range at Hobbycraft. Today I have a lovely Kirstie Allsopp Fabric Pin Cushion Kit to giveaway, and the winner should receive it in time for Mother’s Day on March 15th. image credit This kit is beautifully presented in a gorgeous floral box. This charming pin cushion kit is…

  • handmade - quilt

    Monthly Makes – February

    February 26, 2015 - By 

    February has been  great month for me. Although sometimes it’s felt like I have been drowning under blog posts I’ve managed to find time for some sewing. My Union flag quilt is coming along nicely. I took it away with us over half term and spent quite a lot of time on it. I’ve evened up the sides so the stripes are really noticeable. It’s still going to grow a lot more but I’m really pleased with it. I’m putting aside for a while as I need to spend some time thinking how I’m going to finish it off. It’s…

  • Cath Kidston - handmade - sewing

    Cath Kidston inspired rainbow needle case

    February 24, 2015 - By 

    I mentioned the other day how I was inspired to get my sewing box out after a visit to Cath Kidston in Piccadilly. I really loved the felt rainbow needle case and pincushion I saw but wanted to make my own version. It took me a while but here’s my finished Cath Kidston inspired rainbow needle case. I love working with felt and chose a selection of colours from my stash box. I drew a rainbow on a piece of paper and used it as a guide, cutting out each arc then pinning it to a larger piece of red…

  • DIY Valentine hoop art - the gingerbread house
    crafts - sewing - Valentines Day crafts

    DIY Valentine hoop art

    February 11, 2015 - By 

    I’m not sure how Valentine’s Day has come around so quickly. Have you bought your other half something special? We usually only exchange cards but this year I have made some hoop art for my husband. Materials needed to make a DIY Valentine hoop art: embroidery hoop fabric felt red embroidery thread or red wool fabric glue How to make a DIY Valentine hoop art: First cover your embroidery hoop with fabric. I chose a simple Dear Stella fabric and made sure it was tight within the frame. I’ve been playing around with a spool knitter, trying to teach my…

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    Win 1 of 2 Sew Your Own craft kits

    February 11, 2015 - By 

    I have been enjoying all the heart themed crafts over the last few weeks. There’s just something about the bright colours at this generally gloomy time of year. Our house is filled with hand made cards, decorations and a few sweet treats too. My children are a lovely age for this little celebration and they’ve really enjoyed making cards for everyone. With two young children much of my crafting is now aimed at them. They love to craft more than anything and our house is filled with their work. I figure I have plenty of time to craft when they…