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Etsy Made Local: Leeds Christmas Market
Remember on Monday when I said I felt organised for once and how I was looking forward to the festive season? Well, scrap that. A mere 48 hours have passed and I’m already feeling stressed, having worked out how many days I have till I ‘break up’, and how little time I have to get through my MEGA work list. One of the reasons I’m panicking is because my usual default times to do extra freelance work are at weekends and evenings, for…
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Bookmarked: With Lavender and Lace via Moorea Seal
One of my favourite things about blogging is finding exciting brands and products from the UK and across the world, even if they are only new to my eyes. Whilst perusing the American site, Moorea Seal, which sells fantastic objects and accessories made by artists from across the US, I found With Lavender & Lace. Oh me, oh my. Handmade phone cases? I adore well crafted products but I’m a sucker for anything that can be used each and every day. I just can’t get over…
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Made! DIY Valentine’s Card
To make a Washi Tape Valentine’s Day Card you will need: Washi tape. Scissors Card stock Letter stamps and ink (I bought mine from Ebay) Instructions (I’m sure you don’t need these!) 1. Cut four pieces of washi tape at different lengths to fit your words. 2. Stick to your card stock 3. Stamp your Valentine’s message directly onto the tape. Don’t worry about making mistakes, you can carefully take the tape off and start again! 4. Leave to dry and then…
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Made! Happy Holidays Washi Tape Christmas Card
To make a Happy Holidays Washi Tape Christmas card you will need: Washi tape in a variety of designs Scissors Card stock Letter stamps and ink Instructions (I’m sure you don’t need these!) 1. You’ll need 5 pieces of washi tape at different lengths cut to your desired size (depends on the shape of tree you would like). Tip! Make a sample tree on a piece of paper to use as a template. 2. Stick to your card stock, starting with the…
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Made! Fairytale Of New York Christmas Wreath
I, along with 29 other bloggers, was asked to take part in the Country Baskets Festive Face Off blogger challenge a few weeks ago. Seen as though I’m a softie for crafty fun and Christmas, I of course said yes! We were sent a hamper filled to the brim with seasonal crafting goodness, and the challenge was to make a Christmas decoration of our choice using as little or all of the basket’s contents. Making a Christmas wreath became a…
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Tote of the Week: Neon Pink Owl Tote by Les Miniboux
Well that was a week and a half. The type of week where I just want to leaf through magazines and browse websites ALL weekend with hot chocolate by my side. You may have noticed my blog suddenly disappearing (always the drama queen) on Wednesday and Thursday? Sorry about that. It is the first time in 3 years I’ve had blog issues, which were out of my control, and it completely knocked me for six. I’ll write a separate post…
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Tote of the Week: Sunbeam Tote Bag by Tea Please
Sunbeam tote £9.73 // Tea Please Celebrate Roald Dahl Day (and the weekend) with this eco-friendly Sunbeam Tote Bag from small British company, Tea Please. Guaranteed to add a little sunshine, this handmade shopper is destined to visit junk shops and filled with delightful books for the Autumn/Winter months. Think good thoughts and have a happy Friday! ♥ P.S On the hunt for a new tote bag? Take a look through my previous tote bags featured.
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Made: DIY A-Z Gift Tags
Welcome to a new series on the blog featuring DIY papercraft tutorials, including how to make your own greeting cards, gift tags and the odd wrap inspiration. Using craft supplies I already have in the house, and a few new ones, I’ve lined up some very simple DIY’s to make your own lovely stationery, perfect for brown paper parcels tied up with string! To make A-Z Gift Tags you will need: Alphabet stamp set (I found mine here) Black ink Card…
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Gift Guide: Gifts for Weddings
When it comes to buying a wedding gift, I’m perfectly happy going along with what the couple request on the invitation; a donation to their honeymoon fund perhaps or buying something from a curated wedding list. However for wedding couples who don’t ask for anything but the plesaure of your company or if you can’t make it to the wedding at all, it’s nice to find a little something to pop a smile on their faces. A screen print is…
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Gift Guide: Handmade Laptop/iPad Cases
A few months ago I bought my very own laptop. It was a long time coming and much needed so I could concentrate on blogging and freelance writing in my spare time without worrying about the one I shared – it was secondhand and partial to crashing quite a lot. To protect my new Chromebook from any bumps in the road I thought it best to find a perfect laptop case (see previous post), and along the way I bookmarked…
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Best British Designer-Makers: Layla Amber Rous
Poppy Bouquet Necklace – £20 How stunning are these hand painted jewellery pieces from Layla Amber Rous’s ‘In Bloom’ collection? Shall we all take a moment and dream of days filled with sunshine and flowers? Yellow Flower Earrings – £9 Purple Flower Ring – £9Blue flower earrings – £9 Yellow Flower Ring – £9 Flower Hair Clip Set – £18 Rosy Posy Brooch – £15 Layla Amber is a painter and illustrator who brings her work to life through wearable pieces…
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Best British Designer-Makers: Lovely Pigeon
It seems only natural, being an avid admirer of contemporary craft and working at the beautiful Heart Gallery, that I begin a new series on the blog celebrating the best designer-makers in the UK. From jewellery, ceramics and textiles to beauty, stationery and art – there is so much to discover on this little island of ours. If I can help a little by promoting these artists/makers of awesomeness, then that makes me happy. Plus I get to discover pretty…
