Archive for the ‘Random Thoughts’ Category

I have decided to go minimalist for my website, well, not too minimalist as I am still a lover of bright colours (see i-dent graphic above). The compromise was a move away from a dark background and keeping the colour palette simple and clean. I have managed to incorporate my most favourite colour of the [...]

Back in the summer it seemed like such a good idea to take part in the annual St. Nicholas fair at Crowland Abbey. Our intention was to raise huge amounts of money for our local community playgroup by making our own things to sell. Considering the committee members met on the Monday before the fair, [...]

Christmas has come to the Crayons household yesterday. We went on our annual trip to Santa’s Grotto (aka garden centre) with our good friends and their children. As usual it was a freezing day, but we planned it well this year as we didn’t have to wait 1+ hours in the queue. As it was [...]

This year I have volunteered to help raise some funds for our little village playgroup. We have two Christmas markets on the same day and they are for two very different audiences. The first market is to be held in the historic Croyland Abbey, the second is at the town’s light switching ceremony (which is [...]

The public has spoken. Made by Artisans Showcasing UK Handmade Designers & Artists A mouthful, but I like it. Darnit, does this mean I have to get all my boards reprinted?