Archive for the ‘Handmade’ Category

I have been getting all creative and have designed a series of cards with romance in mind. I have tried to keep it non-soppy and a little funky. They are all hand-drawn with ink onto card, freestyle. Completely original and limited. Currently on sale at Gift Wrapped and Gorgeous website and my own shop. Free [...]

I have quite a few children to buy gifts for and I wanted it to be of a handmade variety. Having very little sewing skills, opted for the safest option I contacted the lovely theothermousie and commissioned her to make me a selection of kitties, elves and sock bunnies. She didn’t disappoint. They arrived within [...]

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, [...]

I am a big fan of gingham, just makes me think of happy summery thoughts for some reason. Probably something to do with picnics and summer living. Anyway, the very clever Pennydog recently purchased some vintage style gingham ribbon which she was going to make into a bracelet. Viola, one gingham bracelet and it’s mine! [...]

It was worth the wait, Mrs Pink Milk just uploaded the photos for the show and they are just wonderful. I loved seeing all those lovely things and talented artisans and it makes me want to do it all again! Some of my favourites: Christine Pike, working at the wheel and making everyone marvel at [...]