• Father's Day rosette
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    Father’s Day rosette

    May 20, 2016 - By 

    Happy Friday everyone. I’ve shared a really fun tutorial over on the Sizzix blog for a fun Father’s Day rosette. Yep, we’re celebrating Father’s Day next month and it’s never too early to start thinking about a handmade gift! You can find the full tutorial here.   Sizzix Bigz Die – Award (A10106) Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 28PK – Delicate Letters (661040) You may be interested in my other Sizzix makes: Simple dream catcher tote bag Easy felt flamingo badge DIY flamingo drinking straws Kid-friendly floral bracelet Simple dreamcatcher luminary Easy heart shaped wooden pegs DIY sandcastle flags My Little…

  • Simple dream catcher tote bag
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    Simple dream catcher tote bag

    May 13, 2016 - By 

    I’m embracing the crazy British weather with a simple make using one of the latest Sizzix dies. Dream Away is a lovely die and I used it to create a simple dreamcatcher tote bag, perfect for carrying supplies to the beach. You can find the full tutorial over on the Sizzix blog today.   Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 3PK – Dream Away (661245) You may be interested in my other Sizzix makes: Easy felt flamingo badge DIY flamingo drinking straws Kid-friendly floral bracelet Simple dreamcatcher luminary Easy heart shaped wooden pegs DIY sandcastle flags My Little House gift box Easter treat…

  • Easy felt flamingo badge
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    Easy felt flamingo badge

    May 6, 2016 - By 

    It’s time for my weekly post for the Sizzix blog. Last week I showed you how to use the new Funky Flamingo die to make flamingo drinking straws. I love the die so had to use it again to create an easy felt flamingo badge.   You can find the full tutorial over on the Sizzix blog. Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 3PK – Funky Flamingo (661246) You may be interested in my other Sizzix makes: DIY flamingo drinking straws Kid-friendly floral bracelet Simple dreamcatcher luminary Easy heart shaped wooden pegs DIY sandcastle flags My Little House gift box Easter treat bag tutorial…

  • DIY flamingo drinking straws
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    DIY flamingo drinking straws

    April 29, 2016 - By 

    Have you noticed the trend for flamingo decor recently? Along with monstera leaves they seem to be everywhere. So I was pretty happy to discover Sizzix had sent me their latest Funky Flamingo Thinlits die to craft with. The Funky Flamingo die by Sophie Guilar features 3 dies which means you can use a variety of papers to give it some depth. I found some pretty pink patterned papers in my stash to cut 5 flamingo shapes. You can find my full tutorial over on the Sizzix blog. Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 3PK – Funky Flamingo (661246) You may be interested in…

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    Kid-friendly floral bracelet

    April 22, 2016 - By 

    Hi everyone, as you may remember every Friday I post a tutorial over on the Sizzix blog. If you aren’t familiar with the brand then all you need to know is that Sizzix make the best die cutting machines, die cutting tools, accessories, and embossing equipment around. I’m not a traditional paper crafter but I love how their products can be used in so many different ways. Once again floral is a big trend this Spring, so with this in mind, I’ve designed a kid-friendly floral bracelet. You can find the full tutorial over on the Sizzix blog today. I…

  • dreamcatcher luminary
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    Dreamcatcher luminary tutorial

    April 15, 2016 - By 

    Earlier this week I received a wonderful selection of new Sizzix dies to craft with. I love opening this kind of parcel as you never know what you are going to find. This time there were quite a few Thinlits dies. These are really versatile dies, chemically etched, and offer intricate designs for creative papercrafting projects. Dream Away immediately caught my eye and I know I will be using this a lot over the coming weeks and months to create some fun dream catcher projects. Today I made a little home decor project using the die and a glass jar. You can…

  • Easy heart shaped wooden pegs
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    Easy heart shaped wooden pegs

    April 8, 2016 - By 

    I’ve recently started playing the 30-Day Minimalism Game with my sister. I’ve been hearing a lot about people decluttering recently, think Marie Condo and  the cult of tidying up. Now I haven’t read the book myself, just the thought of buying another book for my overstuffed shelves sends shivers down my spine! However the idea of decluttering and keeping things which are useful or meaningful strikes a chord. I know I need to start tidying and decluttering so loved the idea of the 30-Day Minimalism Game. Basically, first you find someone to buddy up with. Then pick a day to start. On…

  • DIY sandcastle flags
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    DIY sandcastle flags

    April 1, 2016 - By 

    We’re currently away enjoying a week at the seaside and we’ve been having so much fun thinking of ways to explore and craft with our new surroundings. Our little cottage  is on the beach which makes it super quick and easy to get the children dressed and out playing on the beach every morning! We’ve been on a boat out on the water, walked along the tide lines and watched boats come and go. We’ve tried to remember how far the tide comes up and watched it disappear back down the beach again. There’s something very soothing about looking out…

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    My Little House gift box

    March 25, 2016 - By 

    Hi everyone, I’m back again with another fun Sizzix craft. I love little houses so was excited to see the Thinlits My Little House die by Sophie Guilar. This is the first Thinlits die I have used and includes 8 parts to make the house as well as the embellishments which include a door and window. You can find the full tutorial to make the My Little House gift box over on the Sizzix blog. You may be interested in my other Sizzix makes: Easter treat bag tutorial Hand painted feather tshirt Dipped paper feather Personalised Liberty pouch Easy heart sun…