I spent last Friday with my nan and took a few snaps around her house showing some pieces of my work that she has bought from me previously. If she visits me at a craft fair she will always insist on buying something even though I tell her not to! She has made a good […]
Last night I stayed at my uncles farm house on the border of Wales, near Shropshire. We had a family BBQ and I met some family members I didn’t even know about. It wasn’t the best time of year for a BBQ, and will probably be the last for this year, but the weather stayed […]
Here’s a fun and simple project to have a play around with over the bank holiday weekend. I found this tutorial by Cori Cook Floral Design about using old scraps of paper & ribbon for decorating cans and bottles – don’t they look great? I would never have thought they were old recycled cans under […]
I’ve been busy packing boxes ready to move this week, I didn’t realise I had so much stuff! I can’t wait to unpack in the new house and put everything in it’s place. I’m also really looking forward to seeing what the new furniture looks like properly. Only 2 weeks to go now… In the […]
It has been a quiet week for my blog I’m still here! I’ve been catching up with orders and updating new products on my website, as well as shopping for new house stuff and starting to pack up boxes ready to move. The past month or so has been a roller-coaster ride full of emotions […]
When I had the chance to sit down at my stall at the balloon fiesta last week, I managed to make some new hanging mobiles / wind chimes. I’m glad I took all my bits and bobs for making these, it felt good to make things that didn’t involve getting clay all over myself! I […]
I’m feeling glad to be home after a long weekend away at the balloon fiesta in Bristol. We got back around midnight last night, and I’ve just about caught up with all the unpacking and washing (it’s surprising how much grass you find in your washing when you’ve been camping!), but I haven’t caught up […]
I’ve just received my first nibble box from www.graze.com and am very impressed. The foods are all completely natural for healthier alternatives to picking at crisps or biscuits, and they taste delicious! You can try out just one box, or arrange for a box to be sent to you regularly, whenever suits you. You can […]
On Wednesday me & Dave will be setting off in an extremely packed car full of camping stuff and lots & lots of my ceramics. We will be heading to the Bristol Balloon Fiesta where I’ll have a stall in a big craft marquee called the Craft Village, amongst other people selling their handmade items. […]
I’m sooooo excited about moving house in a few weeks time! The pile of new house stuff is growing, and we are starting to think about what furniture will go where, etc. My obvious choice for a Folksy Friday this week is a selection of my favourite ‘home’ related items. Enjoy! 1. Bird House by […]
Two of my latest orders have been for plaques with customised engraved wording. I enjoy making these, especially knowing that the wording means something special to someone else. This plaque below was made as a wedding gift. I hope the bride & groom like it. Personalised name plaques would also make great anniversary or christening […]
…has been something I’ve wanted to make for a while now. I think it looks great displayed on craft fair tables and could help to make my stall more attractive. I found a tutorial called ‘No Skills Recycled Bunting’ in the latest edition of the online Creative Crafting magazine (August/Summer 2010, pages 30-31), which has […]
