Looking for alternative ideas for Christmas or birthday gifts? Why not give the gift of learning, a chance for your loved one or friend to enjoy your gift for years to come. This year I have been lucky to have learnt a few new hobbies, all on line in the comfort of my own home – …
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Tied Flower Posy | My Final FlowerStart Project
How to create a Tied Flower Posy? This was the final homework for the on line Flower Arranging Course I have been taking part in. As with many of the homework projects on the FlowerStart Course from Julie Davies Flower Workshops it encourages your creativity. Roses and Carnation Tied Posy Creating a Hand Tied Posy …
Homemade Flower Food Experiment
Many of us enjoy a vase of flowers in the home. You may have treated yourself to a bouquet whilst shopping or have received them as a surprise gift. Wherever they are from you expect to enjoy a beautiful display of flowers for many days. How you care for your flowers can have an impact …
Flower Start – Online Flower Arranging Classes
The opportunity to learn something new is one I will rarely refuse, particularly when it is something creative and can be combine with my love for the garden. For the last few weeks I have been enrolled in Julie Davies Flower Start classes, a 4 week online flower arranging class. You may have spotted my …
Learn to Crochet Successfully with Beautiful Things Semi Virtual Courses
I have made much progress in my quest to learn to crochet. This is down to the clear and easy to follow instructions in the Beautiful Things course, which makes learning crochet from the comfort of your own home both relaxing and rewarding. Pretty Crocheted Flowers In my previous post I shared some of …
My Crochet Adventures
Following on from my previous post on learning to crochet with Beautiful Things, I thought it was time for an update. First I have to say that once you find yourself a comfy spot there really is no stopping, even just practicing is very therapeutic. Double Crochet So, I’ve watched the introduction and read the …
