Crocheting and Crafting
I love crafting for charity so this March I signed up to the Marie Curie Crochet Every Day challenge to raise money for their Great Daffodil Appeal. It’s called the daffodil appeal because the Marie Curie logo includes a daff. How could I complete a challenge for a cause like that without crocheting a few […] Read more…
This is my first scrapbook layout post of 2022…. I’m sure you were probably expecting a Christmas or a winter theme for my first page of the year but this photo has been calling to me for quite a while… Its a photo of me and my son after we’ve been caving at Cheddar Gorge […] Read more…
Do you struggle with gift ideas for crafty people? As a crafter and a maker, one thing I have noticed is that people are scared of buying me craft related gifts. With Mother’s Day in the UK being just around the corner it got me thinking – just what do you give to a crafty […] Read more…
With Halloween just around the corner many of us will soon start thinking about decorations, costumes and parties (for both kiddies and adults!). There are lots of DIY options out there but, lets face it, sometimes we just don’t have the time (or the desire) to pull out the craft box and make our own. […] Read more…
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links (*), meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. During the Easter school holidays earlier this year, my son completed two weeks of work experience at the PACT Animal Sanctuary, a local charity which rescues, rehabilitates and, […] Read more…
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…