I’ve been making dolls for several years now and I want to share that process with others. My latest products in my Etsy store are two doll making kits. Most of what I have learned about making felt dolls has been self-taught. A process of trial and quite a few errors. I start every new… Read More Get creative with a doll making kit and sew your own doll.
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
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
Christmas may be over but it’s still cold outside. Today we made sure that some of our little friends got some nice warm DIY Sylvanian Family clothes. There are some amazingly talented makers who knit, crochet and sew beautiful, detailed clothes for these tiny creatures. However I know from past experience that these can be… Read More Squirrel coats and bunny trousers: DIY Sylvanian Families clothes
Looking back through my old blog I found this post. I wrote it in 2013 when i started making things as a hobby. Its good to be reminded of why you do what you do sometimes… I have always loved crafting and anything creative. However having children can lead you to put so many things… Read More Every mum should have a hobby…. back to where it all began