In between the madness of preparing for the coffee morning I did have time to sit and relax with my cross stitch. I’m really enjoying this project it’s really getting me in festive spirit. Row 2 did not disappoint, it was just as cute as Row 1.. I is for Icicles and Ice skating S is for…… Continue reading Christmas Celebration Sampler Catch-Up
In the past I have been a bit too lazy, when it comes to baking. If a recipe needed pastry I would have bought it. This time though I thought I would give it a crack, and boy am I glad I did! It was surprisingly a lot easier than I thought it would be,…… Continue reading Festive Mince pies
“…and when they went close up to it they saw the cottage was made of bread and cakes, and the window-panes were of clear sugar” Hansel & Gretel – The Brothers Grimm Good Ideas for You For the past couple of years I’ve really fancied making a gingerbread house for Christmas, I didn’t get around…… Continue reading The Gingerbread House
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
Following from my post on lovely handmade Christmas decorations. I thought it would be fun to put together some lovely ideas for packaging your makes or gift wrapping your gifts. Some are more Christmassy than others but the one thing they do have in common is that they are simply beautiful. (A la Parisienne) (Laughing…… Continue reading Pretty Christmas Packaging 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
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
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
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