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After writing about my poor crumbling emotions whilst making felt cookies this week, we made a little tutorial to go with it. I’m awful at sewing and even I managed to make these…and what’s even better is I made 24 of them for £4! Budget friendly toys! Here we go… Step One: Cut and collect….
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Our homemade pot pourri is in progress – for the first time ever, we dried fruit! It was surprisingly simple. If you want to make some [and make your house smell very Christmassy indeed], all you need are the oranges, cloves, a baking tray, baking paper and an oven. Heat your oven to its lowest…
My most precious treasures as a little girl all had one common denominator. Amongst them sat a replica of Jamie’s magic torch, some Wonder Woman wristlets, a pink and green Easter bonnet, and a strapless blue and white floral summer dress. They were exquisite pieces to me and what united these possessions was their origin….
Dadda was at a Jiu Jitsu day yesterday and so as it was bright and sunny, we headed into the garden to do some painting, homemade style 🙂 Making it was very simple ~ although I have no cornflour left now. It’s so simple that a 2 year old can (and did) make it. Add…
This month’s Bostik Bloggers theme was outdoors – and as it’s the Summer holidays, we’ve chosen a really simply craft that everyone can make and play with almost instantly – little Waldorf-like flower fairies. Step 1: Using some acrylic paint [you can use any, this dries really fast], paint your little people. Step 2: Using…
AD – We were compensated for this post We’ve had elves in our home now for ten years. And I say elves, because there are 6 of them. It’s a team effort each Christmas and after ten years, even though we’re more prepared, we’re less full or original ideas. For this reason, we’re always on…
Oh, I love these, it really (really) is bringing the outdoors in, and such a wonderful invitation for Spring. (and yes, so pretty, and straightforward, I reckon even I could give this one a go!!).