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Best British Designer-Makers: Catherine Tough
I like knitted goods. In fact I would rather wear a snug pair of lambswool socks and curl up on the sofa with my blanket than wear a pair of sandals soaking up the sun – draughty houses have accustomed me to such quirks, my friends. So imagine my delight when I stumbled across the cosy accessories and homewares of the London based brand, Catherine Tough, over my morning cup of English Breakfast. Graduating from the Royal College of Art in…
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10 UK Art and Craft Classes
It’s never too late to start afresh, learn new skills and be inspired, especially as this year seems to be passing us by so quickly – how is it May already, folks? Inspired by my friend who has recently started a Surface Pattern Design course I thought I’d share some art and craft classes throughout the UK for the creative so-and-so’s that read my blog (and to kick me up the bottom to learn something new). I’ve been in two minds about going…
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Sponsor Spotlight: Particle Press and the Thousand Paper Cranes
I’d like to introduce the new swallow collection from Particle Press and the Thousand Paper Cranes, one of my lovely blog sponsors. The fresh and bold collection is inspired by swallows marking the arrival of Spring, as they arrive back in Britain from their Winter jollies in Africa. Gorgeous, huh? Do you think purchasing a piece or two might encourage Spring to show its face a little quicker? It’s worth a try, me thinks. Say hello to Particle Press and…
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Tote of the Week: Hand-Stamped Quote Bag via A Beautiful Mess
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A Cuppa and a Chat: The First Month of the Year
January doesn’t have the best reputation, does it? I’ve spoken with a few friends about the first month of the year and they have the same opinion – if January was a day, it would be Monday. People are broke and run down from the previous months festivities, they dread going back to work and the weather is pretty darn sucky. Unless it snows, then it’s just pretty. So I thought I’d have a pop at altering people’s perceptions of…
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Wish List and Gift Guide: Achica
As a blogger, one of the things I never get bored with is writing wish lists. Not because I expect to receive or purchase every thing I feature but to show readers a little bit about my taste and style. I love to read them on other blogs too. So when Achica asked me to compile a Christmas wish list for their members-only (really easy to register) luxury lifestyle store, I was very happy to spend some ‘down time’ browsing…
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Origami Garland DIY Tutorial
I thought I’d publish the tutorial for my Origami Garlands on here as I think Company Magazine are up to their eyes publishing all the Christmas craft/recipe DIY’s! Hope you find it helpful, enjoy! 1.You will need: Scissors, magazines, pencil, needle and thread. 2. Draw out a pentagon shape from your magazine and cut out. You can get templates on the internet very easily of all shapes and sizes. At the widest point mine is 7 inches wide. 3. Let…
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Made: DIY Origami Garlands, Christmas Wreath and Cards
So I might have mentioned that Mathilde heart Manech was featured in Company Magazine this month. I might also have alluded to this on Twitter and Facebook too so excuse me for repeating old news! Oh well, I’m so chuffed for my little blog – eep! I was asked to make an origami star garland for them to feature in their Christmas issue, after they saw the Christmas cards I made last year. So I thought I’d show you three…
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Mollie Makes Christmas Giveaway Winner
Thank you all for entering the Mollie Makes Christmas giveaway! The winner, picked via Random.org, is no.11 aka Gill Watson! Congratulations Gill, look out for an email very soon. But fear not lovely readers, LoveCrafts are offering you a discount to buy Mollie Makes Christmas, including P&P, for only £7! Simply add MollieLoves (case-sensitive) at the checkout on the LoveCrafts website. Happy Christmas Crafting! ♥
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Bookmarked: Merchant & Mills
You know when you find a brand that is spot on? Welcome to Merchant and Mills, possibly the finest Haberdashery I’ve come across. Beautifully packaged quality goods and affordable too – hello Christmas. I’m more than a little in love with their Sheffield-made scissors (can you be in love with steel?) and will be adding a pair to my Christmas list – tools for life! With sewing notions, patterns, making kits, stationery, scissors, needles and plenty more, I’m thinking this…
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Giveaway: Mollie Makes Christmas
I love November. Bonfires, dark nights, warm coats, Yorkshire Parkin, port, celebrating my lovely boyfriends 30th (eep!) and the satisfying knowledge that Christmas is just around the corner (gives November a good squeeze). So now come the preparations – a handmade heirloom stocking perhaps? A beautiful garland to pretty up a tired fire-place? Or maybe a pair of knitted fingerless gloves as a very special stocking filler? Mollie Makes Christmas includes over 15 Christmas projects from designer/makers to inspire you…
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Craft Books To Read: Just Sew Stories
Today I’m taking part in Hardie Grant Books blog tour reviewing Katie Allen’s new craft book, Just Sew Stories, with other bloggers from across the UK. It has been lovely reading what the other ladies think of the book and so far we are all in agreement. Just Sew Stories is ace. Three letter words of praise are the best, I tell thee. There are 25 sewing tutorials in the book, with four chapters aimed at people with different…