There is, what seems at times, like an endless need for hair accessories in our house. I have seen lots of these hair ties using elastic ribbon and loved the idea…so easy kids can do… Read The Post
diy. handmade envelopes.
Since our girls were born my father in law has written them letters. Envelopes that have dropped through the door unexpectedly and caused such excitement. Stories and pictures. Clippings from newspapers. Memories from days out…. Read The Post
diy. christmas wreath.
Whilst always wanting to make a wreath, this was a very spur of the minute decision. Wreath making has seemed a bit intimidating to me before and I think I’ve always almost shied away from it,… Read The Post
diy gifts. lavender soap.
I have been a little missing in action over the last few weeks as I’ve tried to find a new balance between starting a few hours in a new job, organising for Christmas and tiding over… Read The Post
learning. weaving.
I ordered a loom back at the beginning of September…birthday money that I’d planned to spend on a coat but got seduced by the lure of the looms at Loom and Spindle! I have wanted… Read The Post
kids that sew { pumpkin hoops }
We did these simple little pumpkin embroidery hoops for an activity at Abi’s birthday party. This one is Abi’s finished one and the second in the last picture is Annie’s…you can see the difference a… Read The Post
diy. making a tassel.
This is such an easy diy… It all started when Abi found this gorgeous wee piece of driftwood at the local harbour up at my mum and dad’s the other week. We pondered over a… Read The Post
diy.
For as long as Johnny has had the playhouse on the go, I’ve had a few things in the back of my mind to make for it. This bunting that can stay up in all… Read The Post
diy. photoboards.
We are big fans of photoboards in our house! It is such a great way to display a few photos and get a snapshot of a memory, holiday or event. Our first one we did was… Read The Post
diy. no sew heart noticeboard.
I had made the girls each a noticeboard heart when we redid their rooms last summer so I decided recently that I would like one to use as an inspiration board in my sewing room…. Read The Post