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The conclusion of, Turning a paint spill disaster into an up-cycle triumph?

Posted on May 30, 2017May 30, 2017 by Shelley
This project has had it’s ups and downs, but now I really do think I’m getting there. Largely, it has to be said, with thanks to my good friend The Fabric Wrangler, visit her here, who alo... Read More

Turning a paint spill disaster into an up-cycle triumph?

Posted on May 16, 2017May 30, 2017 by Shelley
As with a few of my projects this one starts with an accident. I have a comfortable but not particularly special skirt. I managed to spill white paint on it which scrubbing and washing has failed to r... Read More

A pirate’s life for me

Posted on July 16, 2012February 1, 2017 by Shelley
The little one received an invitation to a pirate party and I think that I was more excited about the prospect of her dressing up that she was, well to begin with anyway. Once she was dressed up s... Read More

A red red rose

Posted on June 4, 2012February 1, 2017 by Shelley
I started knitting a while ago and my little one was desperate to get involved. Remembering a wooden knitting doll from my childhood, I told her she could have her own doll to knit with and after... Read More

The Mad Hatter Costume

Posted on May 28, 2012February 1, 2017 by Shelley
Here it is, the Mad Hatter Costume and this time it is my daughter not Johnny Depp. I’m not sure just what this says about me, but I pulled most of the mad hatter costume out of my wardrobe. I ... Read More

Does that bandoleer come with matching earrings?

Posted on May 19, 2012February 1, 2017 by Shelley
My eldest and I have finished her fancy dress costume for leavers day. LEAVERS DAY !!! Yes, she is about to leave school and I’ll have a panic attack if I think about it too much, so… on... Read More

Wall hanging decorative earring and jewellery holder

Posted on May 7, 2012February 1, 2017 by Shelley
My eldest got her ears pierced last summer and has amassed a significant earring stash. A couple of months ago she mentioned making a holder of some sort in a picture frame with net to hook the e... Read More

Spiral wool decorative eggs

Posted on April 23, 2012February 1, 2017 by Shelley
I’m loving playing with egg shells, husks, casings? Shells sort of implies they’re fragmented, note to self, find proper name for egg casing (ooh ooh… pod, I like that, egg pod)... Read More

Milk Chocolate Easter Nests

Posted on April 6, 2012February 1, 2017 by Shelley
Milk chocolate Easter nests are something of a tradition in our house and this is how I make mine. To make 12 nests you will need; 200 g  milk chocolate 1 heaped desert spoon of butter ( I’m ... Read More

When you just can’t find the right card

Posted on April 2, 2012February 1, 2017 by Shelley
We received a lovely party invitation and I wanted to reply in kind. I quickly came to the realization that if I wanted the right sentiment I would have to make it myself. So here it is, my very... Read More

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