These cute little Halloween treat bags are simple to make using black felt. Felt is one of my favourite materials for crafting, as it is easy to cut and sew and best of all it doesn’t fray! Only basic sewing skills are required to make these felt bags and you don’t even need a sewing machine. I stitched these two little bags by hand, as I was just too lazy to get out my sewing … Continue reading
I like to dabble in lots of different crafts, but crochet has to be one of my favourites. It needs very little equipment, just a crochet hook and some yarn, which makes it easily portable and I find it most relaxing to do. I prefer projects that are quick to complete and that only use quite small amounts of yarn. I have been crocheting in the garden a lot during the summer and I made … Continue reading
I recently made this card for my Mum’s birthday. Inspired by all the lovely flower pot card designs that I had seen on Pinterest, I decided to make by own version. My Mum enjoys gardening and flower arranging and so I knew that this card would be perfect for her. The card was made with basic items that I already had in my craft stash. The flower pot base was assembled using coloured pearlescent and … Continue reading
My lovely Mother-in Law celebrated her 90th birthday last month. As a special gift for her I planted a basket with primulas and daffodils and then added some simple decoration to personalize it. I made a fancy bow using two different ribbons, a small crochet flower and a button and attached it to the handle at the side of the basket. I made the MUM bunting using letters printed on my inkjet printer, ribbon and … Continue reading
Have you downloaded your FREE Easter printables yet? There are so many ways that you can use these printables. If you are in need of some more inspiration, then take a look a these crafty ideas. Decorate an egg carton using scrapbook paper and ribbon and top with a tag. Fill the carton with foil covered eggs or with mini cupcakes to make an original Easter gift. Add a tag to a mini basket filled … Continue reading
