So this year I’ve decided to join the #marchmeetthemaker Instagram challenge created by Joanne Hawker. It involves a new Instagram post each day for the whole of March. People can get to know a bit more about the story behind the maker. Its a great way to connect with lots of amazing new creatives along… Read More March Meet the Maker
Its been a big week in our house, in fact the build-up to this week rivalled the pre-Christmas anticipation. My increasingly not-so-little girl has grown into a getting-bigger-by-the-day 10 year old, and this week she has gone away. All week. Without us. She has gone with her classmates for a week long residential at an… Read More Easy lavender pillow for goodnight wishes
It’s been a busy few weeks lately at PepperPot, I’ve been really enjoying branching out into making a new range of dolls. I’ve also been spending my weekends at handmade markets. A few weeks ago I visited Crafty Vintage at Bowland Brewery’s Holmes Mill in Clitheroe. I love Crafty Vintage events – always in brilliant… Read More Shopping & selling at a handmade market
The #justacard campaign aims to support small businesses and makers. Even a small purchase – just a card for example – can help independent, creative businesses survive. The name comes from a simple statement by a gallery: “If everyone who’d complimented our beautiful gallery had bought just a card we’d still be open.” You can… Read More Just a Card
Easter is fast approaching, and so are the holidays. I’m looking forward to some time off and hopefully some beautiful spring weather. However most holidays come with some rainy days and my kids love getting creative, so here are some ideas for some Easter craft fun… Easter Bonnets When I looked back at my old… Read More Crafty Kids and April Showers – fun Easter craft ideas
It was my first handmade market of the year today in the Lancastrian Suite of Chorley Town Hall. There’s always a good mix of stalls at Chorley Handmade. There are lots of talented crafters so it’s a great market whether you are a stall holder or a visitor. I’ve brought new items to this market… Read More Chorley Handmade Market
Our half term was last week, but I know lots of other who are on holiday this week. With all these grey skies and rainy days you might want some more indoor activity ideas… Although the days are getting a little warmer, we still have lots or birds at our feeders, so we decided to… Read More Feeding birds and baking with kids – handmade fun for rainy days
It’s been half term this week, today we took a trip to Blackpool Zoo. Looking at reviews online last night it seemed that not everyone was impressed. I wasn’t totally sure how our day would go, but we have really enjoyed our visit. Dinosaur safari We stared in the Dinosaur Safari, which we did manage… Read More Adventures in Blackpool Zoo…
Valentines Day, and I’m at home with the kids for half term so I’ve spent the day preparing a fab three course Valentines meal. As always I’ve dug around Pinterest to find my recipes. I love cooking at home and I think a home cooked meal is so much more special than a ready meal.… Read More My (mostly) make ahead Pinterest Valentines meal
It’s a cold grey February day so I’ve been trying to brighten things up making wool balls using an easy wet felting technique. There are loads of tutorials around for making wet felted balls. You can make them in the washing machine, or even shake wool around in a pot. This is how I to… Read More Brighten your day – a wet felting tutorial