Loom band-tastic
I’ve got to admit, I’m just as obsessed as the children with loom bands and can often be found trawling YouTube looking for fun new things to make. For anyone who hasn’t heard of them (where have you been?!), loom bands are tiny elastic bands that you weave together, usually on a loom, to make...
One Make a Month: January
I have come to realise that since starting my new job, time for crafting and making has slipped and I miss it. So, now I’ve settled into a routine and (almost!) got on top of the housework, the girls and I have decided we will set ourselves a target of making something every month. It’s...
Christmas Crafting
I know, it’s only mid November and it’s too early to be talking about Christmas, but when you like to make stuff then you do need to start in good time. Every year I have grand plans to make things but always leave it too late. I’ve started earlier than usual this year but I...
Make and Craft Blog Tour – and a giveaway too!
Hello and welcome to day 8 of the Make & Craft Blog Tour! I’m delighted to take up the baton today in this exciting magazine launch blog tour, to tell you a bit more about the magazine and give away a lovely book too! For those of you visiting my blog for the first time...
Father’s Day Trophy
It’s been a long time since we’ve made anything for Dale to add to the collection of lovingly made items in his office! And it’s been quite a long time since we’ve done some crafting. So, Grace and I thought we’d make a trophy for Father’s Day. After hunting online for inspiration, we found some...
Fabric Crafts with Yellow Moon
Crafting time has been sadly lacking in our house recently, with big plans for lots of craft activities over half term being scuppered by my nasty bout of flu. So when Yellow Moon offered to send us some fabric crafting kits and craft supplies it was the perfect chance for us to get creative again....
Makes of 2011
At the beginning of 2011 I set myself a goal of knitting from my rather large stash – aiming for 12 projects through the year. After I’d finished Christmas presents, I think I just about managed it (although I haven’t had a final count up). I also started a sewing course and have managed to...
Customise your shoes
For a while now Grace has been whinging that she wants some of those hideous Lelli Kelly shoes that look like a sequin monster has puked all over them. Needless to say, due to the fact that they are: a) dreadful looking b) massively over priced c) come with inappropriate ‘free gifts’ for a 6...
Stash busting
Last year I made a huge effort to do more crafting, in particular knitting, crochet and sewing. I made a good start but didn’t get as much done as I hoped. However, over the past few years I have built up a hug stash of fabric and yarn and this is the year when I...
How to make a fairy bed
We seem to have collected quite a few shoe boxes recently, especially as we had to buy yet more school shoes for Grace after just 5 months! Why do children have to grow so fast? Anyway, Faith and I decided to make a little bed for her fairy and she has taken it everywhere with...
Makes of 2010
We had quite a crafty year last year, but this year I’m aiming to top it with lots more knitting, crochet, sewing and loads of crafts for the children. Keep your eyes peeled for our upcoming makes, but in the meantime, here are some of the things we made in 2010.
Story cubes
Last month my sister took me to The Spirit of Christmas Fair in London. It was my birthday present and we had a lovely, girlie day out together. While I was there, I saw something called story cubes in the programme guide, which I thought looked like something Grace would love. Unfortunately, as is always...
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