I have been getting my Christmas craft on, and my sewing machine out to create a traditional Christmas stocking. You just need a few basic sewing skills, some glue, crafting materials and a little creativity. Victorian Christmas Stocking I received a box of craft goodies from Turtle Mat along with the challenge to create a …
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Christmas Crafts Glitter Pine Cones Tutorial
This is such a simple and fun Christmas craft activity. Collect pine cones from your garden or in my case my sisters garden dot with a little glue, some coloured glitter and just 10 minutes later some fun and sparkly Christmas decorations. If you do not have a pine tree to hand you can find …
How to Sow Sunflower Seeds
April – May is the perfect time to start sowing Sunflower seeds, whether you are aiming for the tallest Sunflower in your street or a beautiful display of pot dwarf Sunflowers. I have grown Little Leo Sunflower seeds for the last few years, they are a dwarf variety and perfect for pots making a great patio …
Tutorial Washi Tape / Ribbon Paperclip Bookmarks
I am rather excited to share this news, I have discovered stop motion filming, having recently watched and been inspired by a friends lego film. So I decided to ‘get my craft on’ and film a short video on creating Washi Tape or Fabric Ribbon Paperclip bookmarks. I have made these for a year or …
An Autumn Display for the Home – Dried Apple Slices Tutorial
I have created a simple guide to making dried apple slices that can be used to create an Autumn themed Interiors display. Or alternatively dried apple rings also make a great healthy snack. You can get creative by adding your own twist and using some pretty ribbon, you can follow my full guide as a featured …
How to Upcycle a Wooden Sewing Box
I have a wooden sewing box that was bought for me as a gift for my 40th birthday a few years ago. It is a sturdy and practical sewing box, it fits in many of my essential sewing accessories perfectly. Since completing the Makeover of my Sewing Room the wooden sewing box looked out of …
Sewing Tutorial: Combined Draft Excluder and Doorstop – Hillarys Crafting Challenge
I am not quite sure what I was thinking when I decided to accepted the Hillarys Craft Challenge which arrived in my inbox a few weeks ago. I am a novice when it comes to sewing, but also a bit of sucker for a challenge. I needed to find a balance, something that utilised my …
Create your own Annual Garden Seed Sowing Planner
At the beginning of March each year I collect my seed tins from the garage in preparation for reviewing the contents and planning my seed sowing for the year ahead. This year however I am approaching this task a little differently. Why not Pin me to your Garden Pinterest board Normally I would write down …
Make a Christmas Table Decoration using a Cake Stand and Baubles, creating a Centerpiece for a Festive Table Setting
Whilst decorating my Christmas tree and glancing at an empty cake stand on the kitchen dresser, I had a moment of inspiration. Create a Christmas decoration using a cake stand. Combining the shiny Christmas tree baubles with the cake stand. Such a simple idea but very effective. Creating a rather glamorous and festive looking cake stand. …
How to Save Sunflower Seeds
Early in the year I sowed Little Leo Dwarf Sunflower seeds, into pots. I have been very impressed with this variety of sunflowers and every seed germinated. I was rewarded with a fabulous bright yellow display of flowers through the Summer. I want to ensure I have another great display next year, so it is time …