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The Magic of Elf on a Shelf

The Magic of Elf on a Shelf

As the nights grow longer and the air gets crisper, the countdown to Christmas becomes all the more magical. Among the many festive traditions adopted in recent years, one particular mischi…
Watercolour - Basic Supplies

Watercolour - Basic Supplies

Have you ever looked at someone creating something beautiful and wished you could do the same thing? For me its Crochet ... I have longed to make these amazing creations that people seem to…
Boredom Jar

Boredom Jar

Kids today ... I remember when I was little I would just chill in the garden or find something to keep me entertained yet these days kids need constant stimulation. I am gobsmacked when M s…
Watercolour Postcards

Watercolour Postcards

I love to paint. I first learnt about the different mediums when I was at school and since then I have always had some form of paint project on the go at any one time. But for those of you …
Microwave Heat Pack

Microwave Heat Pack

I've been getting what the Doctor says are Tension Headaches a lot recently. They are horrible as paracetamol doesn't make a difference and they can last for hours. Heat helps ease …
Owl Drawer Fresheners

Owl Drawer Fresheners

We used to have a house elf ... In fact we had loads. But I've inadvertently set them all free. At least, that's the only reason M and i can think as to why we have a mini pop-up bi…
Needle Felting Monster

Needle Felting Monster

I love trying out new crafts and even better when I find them on offer. So imagine how excited I was when I found this kit in Hobby Craft last summer. Its been sitting in my stash for a whi…
Crepe Paper Pumpkins

Crepe Paper Pumpkins

Have you ever just seen something online that you just have to make? That happens to me a lot lol ... especially when it comes to Halloween! One thing I definitely wanted to make this year …
Recycled Wax Melts

Recycled Wax Melts

I love Yankee Candles! The smell amazing, even when they aren't lit, they give off a subtle aroma. They are my favourite candle make by far but they are kinda expensive Because of this,…
Felt Ball Coaster

Felt Ball Coaster

Do you ever see something in a shop and think "awe I could make that". I'm notorious for it, so here is my most recent attempt ... Felt ball coasters.   Now, I normally try to…
Styrofoam Print Canvas Bags

Styrofoam Print Canvas Bags

Across Scotland, Wales and Ireland you will get charged 5p for a carrier bag. This happens not only in big supermarkets but in little convenience stores, high street stores like primark and…
Lolly Stick Builds: Trinket Box

Lolly Stick Builds: Trinket Box

Did you ever spent afternoons at school building things out of lolly sticks? I know I did :) When I was getting the jumbo lolly sticks to use for the  Boredom Jar make, I found a box of 1000 s…
Bubble Art Cards

Bubble Art Cards

As you know it was M's Birthday last week and he was a very lucky boy getting such nice prezzies and a lot of pennies from our family. I think its really important that kids say thank y…
Kirstie Allsopp Needle Felting Kit

Kirstie Allsopp Needle Felting Kit

I've been seeing loads of projects on Pinterest and on online tutorials about something called "Needle Felting".  I was stumped!  I'd never heard of it before and had no …