Father’s day – that time of year when we show our appreciation for our Dads but sometimes it can be really difficult to come up with new gift ideas. Let’s face it, Dads can be difficult people to buy for and if your Dad is anything like mine, when you ask “What would you like?” […] Read more…
DIY Project
Polymer Clay Pet Momento Tutorial
We recently lost one of our dogs, Penny, to cancer. She was only 12 years old and the softest dog you could ever wish for. In what was clearly going to be her last few weeks with us I desperately cast around for some way to preserve some memories of her. I hit upon this […] Read more…
No-carve Pumpkins: DIY Painted Pumpkin Tutorial
Halloween is just days away and I am loving all of the no-carve pumpkins that keep popping up in my Pinterest feed. Normally my son and I carve a couple of pumpkins together but as he’s away at University I thought, this year, I would do something different. Of all the pumpkins appearing in Pinterest, […] Read more…
Quick Birthday Card Tutorial: Stamping and Inking Technique
I am always forgetting people’s birthdays so sometimes I need to make a quick birthday card. Not only that, but shop bought cards are expensive! This card tutorial shows you how to use a simple inking technique that will allow you to make a great looking card. Even better this card will cost pennies to […] Read more…