This is quite a strange post to write but it’s been brewing away for some time. I’m going to be closing the chapter on Crafternoon Cabaret Club and taking a long, or even permanent pause on the events and on blogging. This has been a big decision for me, as I built this little company up from nothing and I’m so proud of what I’ve … Continue reading A present to myself for my 30th birthday
Summer is the ultimate party season for me. From weddings, to festivals, to summery picnics and BBQs, to (ahem) my birthday there is so much to celebrate. For someone who loves all things bright, beautiful, sometimes sparkly, and always eye-catching, throwing clever and cute handmade additions into any gathering is a bit of a dream. So I was over the moon to be invited along to … Continue reading Books: Paper Parties with Berin Made
My latest make is up on the Minerva Crafts blogger network. This jersey loose-fit burda dress is my second attempt at the pattern and I really like the final look. I also had a bit of a sewing breakthrough with this make on necklines and fit (wooo progress!). The design I started with called for quite loose fitting sleeves, which, once finished, looked enormous on me! … Continue reading Silver and Grey, perfect for May
I don’t really understand where the last month has gone. I’ve been so busy with work, and life, and hens, and birthdays, and a glorious trip to Florence (bragging) that I was again caught off guard with the deadline for my latest make for Minerva Crafts. Why do I do this to myself??? This month I continued my tops theme with a simple V-neck top … Continue reading Making lately: Tees, Trips and Trainers
I’ve just ticked a bunch of new skills off my list and I’m feeling pretty darn smug about the whole thing. It all began with my latest make for Minerva Crafts – as I always I spend most of the month umming and ahhing about what to make and then I make a bunch of snap decisions and spend an afternoon sewing at top speed … Continue reading On top of the world in Viscose
I love having colour and pattern all over my home. More more more is often my motto but as we slowly journey toward buying a place of our own I’ve started thinking about a cleaner more paired back design aesthetic. Which brings us to TIE DYE – or more specifically grown up tie dye. So grown up tie dye – what does that even mean? … Continue reading DIY: Tie Dye Tea Towels
It’s almost mothers day -that annual opportunity celebrating how excellent mums are everywhere! I’m a bit of flowers convert for mothers day (normally accompanied by a card that’s a pleasing mix of sweet and sarcastic!) but I do love a handmade gift. This year Homebase, with the creative help of Jane from Tea & Crafting are leading the march for homemade momentos for mums everywhere with … Continue reading DIY: Geometric coasters just in time for Mothers Day
What’s in a card? They can make us smile, laugh, feel loved, remember someone, give us courage, and encourage us… I’m always so appreciative if someone gives me a card, whether it’s for a birthday or even just to cheer me up. I’m sure I’ve said before that I have a (completely unfulfilled) aspiration to make and give more handmade cards. It should be an … Continue reading What’s in a card?
I am slowly getting my maker mojo back in shape but something that has always given me a boost of inspiration, and made my bookshelves look so on point is a new craft book. I love seeing the imagination and ingenuity of other creatives and my hope is always that I will be left desperate to try some of the projects and full of ideas to … Continue reading Books: Tie & Dye by Lizzie King
It only took 6 weeks but finally my new dress is complete and I’ve blogged about it over on the Minerva Crafts Blogger Network. The fabric is a casual crab and lobster print and I am really really pleased with it. Because I had so little weekend time available to sew I made this across a few sittings on various evenings and the odd sunday … Continue reading My New Rock Lobster dress
We’re halfway through January – half way. These last few weeks have passed in the blink of an eye: back to work, back to the gym, back to making and blogging? not so much. To be honest I’ve been so busy at work, and trying to kickstart a new fitness routine (I’m doing the Kaylas Itsines workout guide – it’s pretty hardcore) that the time I’ve … Continue reading Drifting: Where did the time go?
I have been itching to try my hands at making something using copper piping for months, and the Christmas break seemed the perfect time to tackle a more demanding project. I always think winter is nesting season i.e. the perfect time to make some changes round the house, throw some clutter away and restyle your living space. My go to for this is making new … Continue reading DIY: Copper and wood side table
Happy New Year everyone! Normally I use this post to go through my big old list of new year resolutions, as well as checking off my list from last year (and I’m sure I’m not alone in this, realising just how many I didn’t quite manage, how many dropped by the wayside in January and how many were really just pipedreams that were never going … Continue reading 17 goals for 2017
My final make of the year is up on Minerva Crafts and handily it’s a no-sew last second Christmas garland! Made simply with fabric and felt, and linked together with some pretty lace ribbon from my stash, this is an easy make with lots of room to create your own design. Check out the full tutorial here and have a very Merry Christmas!! Continue reading DIY: Festive Felt Garland
Less than a week less than a week less than a week to go! So hopefully by now you’ve bought all your gifts, located your Christmas jumper, christmassified your house, and wrapped your presents to an instagrammable level of beauty… No? No problem. Here’s an easy DIY to give your Giftwrap a little personality. I started playing around with hand lettering and calligraphy in the … Continue reading DIY: Calligraphy Giftwrap
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