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June 19, 2018

Bride's Dress Hanger - Beginner's Pyrography Project

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Bride's Dress Hanger - Beginner's Pyrography Project

Use a simple pyrography technique to make a personalised hanger for a bride on their wedding day.

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September 20, 2017

Inspired by - Clasp frame Purse

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Inspired by - Clasp frame Purse

Today I've got another project I've tried which was inspired by another blogger - sewing a clasp frame purse.

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July 21, 2017

Inspired by - Comfy Flip Flops

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Inspired by - Comfy Flip Flops

How I turned an old pair of flip flops into super comfy new ones.

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July 07, 2017

Inspired By - Upcycled shirt bags

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Inspired By - Upcycled shirt bags

It's SO easy to make useful little bags from old shirts, perfect for traveling or just at home for containing all the things!

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April 24, 2015

Floating Photo Frame

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Floating Photo Frame

How to turn a regular frame into a floating glass frame.

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November 09, 2014

Chocolate Fudge Dip

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Chocolate Fudge Dip

Chocolate Fudge Dip is such a nice, easy, healthy(ish) dessert for a special occasion.

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Day 2 poolside stitching & it’s done! Such a sweet embroidered necklace from the @molliemakes kit, thank you @bustleandsew for the pretty design. Now, did I pack anything I can wear this with? #createeveryday #lovetocreate #slowcraft #slowstitching #molliemakers #molliemakes #poolsidesewing #crafternoon #embroiderylove #embroiderednecklace #ilovehandmade #sweetsewing #creativityfound #molliemakeskit
Pool side stitching, I can’t think of anywhere nicer to stitch up this sweet little necklace kit by @bustleandsew from this month’s @molliemakes magazine. I forgot the instructions so I’ve winged it a bit 🙄 #createeveryday #poolsidestitching #embroideryfun #molliemakers #molliemakes #bustleandsew #holidaystitching #lovetocreate #pursuepretty #slowcraft #crafternoon
When you don’t need filters 😎 Kefalonia, you are very lovely ☀️🍦🍹 #kefalonia #samibeachhotel #bluesky #beachfront #parasols #sunloungers #holidayrelaxation #blues
Strawberry shaped scented sachets to freshen the wardrobe over on the blog now (link in profile) So quick and easy to make 🍓#scentedsachets #strawberries #wardrobefreshener #handmadecrafts #simplesewing #sweetsewing #fabricscraps #sumoftheirstories #pinterestchallenge #redstrawberries #fabricstrawberries #craftingismytherapy_july #creativeblogger #createeveryday #lovehandmade #diygiftideas
When is a piano not a piano? When it’s a fish tank of course! An interesting upcycle spotted at the @tipperaryinn #pianofishtank #fishtankpiano #thetipperaryinn #englishpub #quirkyupcycling #funfurniture #itsalongwaytotipperary #recyclereuse #piano #goldfish
Don’t want to blow my own trumpet or anything but it is possible that I might actually be a domestic goddess!!! 😂😁 We has some left over melted chocolate the other day so I stirred it through some shortbread biscuit mix (my nan’s recipe that’s on the blog - link in profile) They turned out pretty good if I do say so myself! Happy Sunday people 😊☕️🍪💐#biscuits #homemadeshortbread #bakeityourself #lovetobake #teaandbiscuits #morningcuppa #takeabreak #familyrecipe #prettyteacup #happyweekend
On the blog today are my highlights from #thecreativecraftshow a couple of weeks ago ( #betterlatethannever ) when I got to dabble in the world of sashiko amongst other things 😁#sashikostitching #embroidery #sashikobeginner #funtolearn #learnsomethingnew #craftshow #craftworkshop #creativehappylife #slowcraft #mindfulstitching #craftbuzz #creativelife #crafternoon #craftingismytherapy_july
Life is better with friends - well ain’t that the truth 😊 A little simple lettering practice #handlettering #letteringpractice #funtomake #friendsquad #lovemyfriends #micronpen #promarkers #practicemakesprogress #letteringquotes #createeveryday #creativehappylife #getcreative #creativityfound #livecolorfully #livecolourfully
A simple summery craft project is up on the blog today, pompom daisy fridge magnets 🌼 Also perfect for a magnetic notice board & easy to make as push pins if you prefer #daisies #pompomcraft #daisycraft #creativeblogger #summercraftsforkids #funtomake #papercraft #pompoms #prettyofficesupplies #createeveryday #crafternoon #getcreative #flowerlovers #summercrafts
Oh dear, it’s a seam ripper kind of day 🙄#sewing #seamripper #mistakeshappen #lovetosew #createeveryday #creativeblogger #timeforacuppa ☕️
When you’ve got your pom-poms out for a craft project & you just have to play with them a little before you tidy them away! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #pompoms #pompomcraft #loveagoodpompom #faffing #pompomheart #createeveryday #lovetocreate #seeingthepretty #prettycreativelife #craftsupplies #technicolourcrafters #abmlifeiscolorful
More lavender sachets made from vintage handkerchiefs now listed in my Etsy shop (link up in my profile) It’s been lovely finding ways to give these old items a new life, trying to show off the pretty lace corners to best effect #lavenderbag #lavendersachets #vintagehandkerchief #vintage #reusereducerecycle #reuse #upcycle #vintagelace #wardrobefreshener #prettygift #etsyseller #etsysmallbusiness #handmadewithcare #createeveryday #wastenotwantnot #pursuepretty #etsyuk #prettycreativelife #handmadebusiness
Beauty is not in the face; Beauty is a light in the heart. I love this quote from Kahlil Gibran It’s been such a long time since I shared any letter art, I’ve not practiced for ages so it was nice to take an hour out yesterday and do some drills and a couple of quotes with my #tombowfudenosuke pen ☺️I’m not sure what happened on that first B, but of a flourish fail but never mind! #letterart #letteringpractice #lovetoletter #moderncalligraphy #kahlilgibran #beautyquote #favouritequote #tombowpens #practicemakesprogress #calligraphypractice
It’s my turn to share for #sewasoftie month. Incy Wincy Spider is so easy to make, there’s a tutorial over on the blog now (follow the link up in my profile) Perfect for beginnings, you can make her with or without a sewing machine (without will just take longer!) I’ve tagged a few more of the talented makers taking part in Sew a Softie month so do look out for their projects too #beginnersewing #sewingproject #simplesewing #sewasoftie2018 #kidscrafts #kidssewing #makeityourself #makedontbuy #spidertoy #cutespider #lovetocreate #inspiredtosew #handmadeislove #craftbuzz #craftingismytherapy_july
Just look at my fancy new tea towel curtesy of @theartycraftyplace and their mini workshop at the #creativecraftshow last Friday. It’s not especially evenly spaced but I love it 😍 My friend did point out the slightly comedic chicken placement on one row which hadn’t occurred to me 😂🤣🐓#teatoweltuesday #teatowellove #blockprinting #theartycraftyplace #woodenblockprint #fabricprinting #chickens #redandgrey #redkitchen #handmade #createeveryday
Over #ontheblog today I’m sharing 5 super quick ways to make a greeting card. Perfect for those days when you need a card in a hurry #creativeblogger #cardmaking #simplepapercraft #quickcrafts #crafternoon #craftsposure #creativityfound #makersmovement #craft #creativehappylife #lovepapercrafting
Day 2 poolside stitching & it’s done! Such a sweet embroidered necklace from the @molliemakes kit, thank you @bustleandsew for the pretty design. Now, did I pack anything I can wear this with? #createeveryday #lovetocreate #slowcraft #slowstitching #molliemakers #molliemakes #poolsidesewing #crafternoon #embroiderylove #embroiderednecklace #ilovehandmade #sweetsewing #creativityfound #molliemakeskit Pool side stitching, I can’t think of anywhere nicer to stitch up this sweet little necklace kit by @bustleandsew from this month’s @molliemakes magazine. I forgot the instructions so I’ve winged it a bit 🙄 #createeveryday #poolsidestitching #embroideryfun #molliemakers #molliemakes #bustleandsew #holidaystitching #lovetocreate #pursuepretty #slowcraft #crafternoon When you don’t need filters 😎 Kefalonia, you are very lovely ☀️🍦🍹 #kefalonia #samibeachhotel #bluesky #beachfront #parasols #sunloungers #holidayrelaxation #blues Strawberry shaped scented sachets to freshen the wardrobe over on the blog now (link in profile) So quick and easy to make 🍓#scentedsachets #strawberries #wardrobefreshener #handmadecrafts #simplesewing #sweetsewing #fabricscraps #sumoftheirstories #pinterestchallenge #redstrawberries #fabricstrawberries #craftingismytherapy_july #creativeblogger #createeveryday #lovehandmade #diygiftideas When is a piano not a piano? When it’s a fish tank of course! An interesting upcycle spotted at the @tipperaryinn #pianofishtank #fishtankpiano #thetipperaryinn #englishpub #quirkyupcycling #funfurniture #itsalongwaytotipperary #recyclereuse #piano #goldfish Don’t want to blow my own trumpet or anything but it is possible that I might actually be a domestic goddess!!! 😂😁 We has some left over melted chocolate the other day so I stirred it through some shortbread biscuit mix (my nan’s recipe that’s on the blog - link in profile) They turned out pretty good if I do say so myself! Happy Sunday people 😊☕️🍪💐#biscuits #homemadeshortbread #bakeityourself #lovetobake #teaandbiscuits #morningcuppa #takeabreak #familyrecipe #prettyteacup #happyweekend On the blog today are my highlights from #thecreativecraftshow a couple of weeks ago ( #betterlatethannever ) when I got to dabble in the world of sashiko amongst other things 😁#sashikostitching #embroidery #sashikobeginner #funtolearn #learnsomethingnew #craftshow #craftworkshop #creativehappylife #slowcraft #mindfulstitching #craftbuzz #creativelife #crafternoon #craftingismytherapy_july Life is better with friends - well ain’t that the truth 😊 A little simple lettering practice #handlettering #letteringpractice #funtomake #friendsquad #lovemyfriends #micronpen #promarkers #practicemakesprogress #letteringquotes #createeveryday #creativehappylife #getcreative #creativityfound #livecolorfully #livecolourfully A simple summery craft project is up on the blog today, pompom daisy fridge magnets 🌼 Also perfect for a magnetic notice board & easy to make as push pins if you prefer #daisies #pompomcraft #daisycraft #creativeblogger #summercraftsforkids #funtomake #papercraft #pompoms #prettyofficesupplies #createeveryday #crafternoon #getcreative #flowerlovers #summercrafts Oh dear, it’s a seam ripper kind of day 🙄#sewing #seamripper #mistakeshappen #lovetosew #createeveryday #creativeblogger #timeforacuppa ☕️ When you’ve got your pom-poms out for a craft project & you just have to play with them a little before you tidy them away! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #pompoms #pompomcraft #loveagoodpompom #faffing #pompomheart #createeveryday #lovetocreate #seeingthepretty #prettycreativelife #craftsupplies #technicolourcrafters #abmlifeiscolorful More lavender sachets made from vintage handkerchiefs now listed in my Etsy shop (link up in my profile) It’s been lovely finding ways to give these old items a new life, trying to show off the pretty lace corners to best effect #lavenderbag #lavendersachets #vintagehandkerchief #vintage #reusereducerecycle #reuse #upcycle #vintagelace #wardrobefreshener #prettygift #etsyseller #etsysmallbusiness #handmadewithcare #createeveryday #wastenotwantnot #pursuepretty #etsyuk #prettycreativelife #handmadebusiness Beauty is not in the face; Beauty is a light in the heart. I love this quote from Kahlil Gibran It’s been such a long time since I shared any letter art, I’ve not practiced for ages so it was nice to take an hour out yesterday and do some drills and a couple of quotes with my #tombowfudenosuke pen ☺️I’m not sure what happened on that first B, but of a flourish fail but never mind! #letterart #letteringpractice #lovetoletter #moderncalligraphy #kahlilgibran #beautyquote #favouritequote #tombowpens #practicemakesprogress #calligraphypractice It’s my turn to share for #sewasoftie month. Incy Wincy Spider is so easy to make, there’s a tutorial over on the blog now (follow the link up in my profile) Perfect for beginnings, you can make her with or without a sewing machine (without will just take longer!) I’ve tagged a few more of the talented makers taking part in Sew a Softie month so do look out for their projects too #beginnersewing #sewingproject #simplesewing #sewasoftie2018 #kidscrafts #kidssewing #makeityourself #makedontbuy #spidertoy #cutespider #lovetocreate #inspiredtosew #handmadeislove #craftbuzz #craftingismytherapy_july Just look at my fancy new tea towel curtesy of @theartycraftyplace and their mini workshop at the #creativecraftshow last Friday. It’s not especially evenly spaced but I love it 😍 My friend did point out the slightly comedic chicken placement on one row which hadn’t occurred to me 😂🤣🐓#teatoweltuesday #teatowellove #blockprinting #theartycraftyplace #woodenblockprint #fabricprinting #chickens #redandgrey #redkitchen #handmade #createeveryday Over #ontheblog today I’m sharing 5 super quick ways to make a greeting card. Perfect for those days when you need a card in a hurry #creativeblogger #cardmaking #simplepapercraft #quickcrafts #crafternoon #craftsposure #creativityfound #makersmovement #craft #creativehappylife #lovepapercrafting
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Day 2 poolside stitching & it’s done! Such a sweet embroidered necklace from the @molliemakes kit, thank you @bustleandsew for the pretty design. Now, did I pack anything I can wear this with? #createeveryday #lovetocreate #slowcraft #slowstitching #molliemakers #molliemakes #poolsidesewing #crafternoon #embroiderylove #embroiderednecklace #ilovehandmade #sweetsewing #creativityfound #molliemakeskit
Pool side stitching, I can’t think of anywhere nicer to stitch up this sweet little necklace kit by @bustleandsew from this month’s @molliemakes magazine. I forgot the instructions so I’ve winged it a bit 🙄 #createeveryday #poolsidestitching #embroideryfun #molliemakers #molliemakes #bustleandsew #holidaystitching #lovetocreate #pursuepretty #slowcraft #crafternoon
When you don’t need filters 😎 Kefalonia, you are very lovely ☀️🍦🍹 #kefalonia #samibeachhotel #bluesky #beachfront #parasols #sunloungers #holidayrelaxation #blues
Strawberry shaped scented sachets to freshen the wardrobe over on the blog now (link in profile) So quick and easy to make 🍓#scentedsachets #strawberries #wardrobefreshener #handmadecrafts #simplesewing #sweetsewing #fabricscraps #sumoftheirstories #pinterestchallenge #redstrawberries #fabricstrawberries #craftingismytherapy_july #creativeblogger #createeveryday #lovehandmade #diygiftideas
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