Crafts · Sewing

Handmade Felt Christmas Decorations

I’m finally getting caught up from the craft fair, I know I mentioned a little while ago that I had been making Christmas decorations… and here they are… The snowflake designs are now on both Folksy and Etsy. Super sparkly under the Christmas lights! There will also be a red and purple. These are due…… Continue reading Handmade Felt Christmas Decorations

Crafts · Sewing

Shop update: Bunny Munchkins

I’m very excited to introduce to you a new range – Bunny Munchkins! These little softies have been designed and created by myself and are now in the shop. I have a new shop over on Folksy which is where you will find these little guys. They stand about 5 inches tall and about 3 inches wide.…… Continue reading Shop update: Bunny Munchkins

Crafts · Sewing

Woodland Friends Felt Brooches

It’s an exciting day for me today. The first of my little felties will be listed in the shop! Each brooch is hand stitched by me using a beautiful quality wool mix felt from a pattern designed by Gingermelon on Etsy. I’ve really enjoyed making these cute little creatures, and I hope you like them just as…… Continue reading Woodland Friends Felt Brooches

Crafts · Inspiration

Lovely Handmade Christmas Craft Ideas

Photo source – Nana Company We can’t deny it Christmas is fast approaching just over a month to go! It’s a great time for crafting whether it be gifts, food or decorations. Today I thought I would share some lovely craft ideas I have come across on the internet. I’m not normally a Christmas person,…… Continue reading Lovely Handmade Christmas Craft Ideas

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Christmas Craft Fair Final Checklist – Sellers Guide Part 3

  So following on from my previous two posts and the craft fair I did at the weekend I thought it would be handy for people to do a final checklist you can print off and check it off as you get ready. There were a couple of things I wish I had thought of…… Continue reading Christmas Craft Fair Final Checklist – Sellers Guide Part 3

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A well deserved rest and a bit of crochet

The past week has been so hectic with the run up to the craft fair and then the craft fair at the weekend. I had been sewing like a crazy woman. The craft fair was a two-day event so it was a loooong weekend.  The floors in our flat were covered with bits of felt, thread, seed beads…… Continue reading A well deserved rest and a bit of crochet

Crafts · Sewing

Having a hoot!

With the craft fair fast approaching I have been busy creating. I think I may have a bit of an obsession with owls. I’ve made quite a few! Is it possible to have too many owls on your stall?? Funnily enough my dearly departed Grandma was a huge collector of owls, her entire living room was…… Continue reading Having a hoot!

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How to survive a craft fair – A sellers guide part 2

Following on from yesterdays post I have compiled a list of things to help you survive the big day. Again some of it is common sense that you probably know already but I hope some of it will be of use to you. (Photo by Mollie Makes) The Big Day Have you got a float? -…… Continue reading How to survive a craft fair – A sellers guide part 2

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How to survive a craft fair – A sellers guide Part 1

 Photo  by – Seamus Ennis Cultural Centre With Christmas fast approaching the craft fair season is upon us. If it is your first fair you are probably feeling excited, nervous and a little bit daunted. I’ve been doing fairs for the past six years and I still feel like this! I have one coming up very…… Continue reading How to survive a craft fair – A sellers guide Part 1

Chatter · Crafts

Craft-a-doodle

I treated myself to a new book yesterday. I have been looking for something to help me improve my drawing, more specifically little doodles and sketches. Any little doodle I do just looks silly and a mess, and I get so frustrated with myself, surely it can’t be that difficult to doodle without it looking…… Continue reading Craft-a-doodle