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Tag Archives: handmade
Hand made beach stones – can you tell the difference?
Tonight I have been busy making stones to use in my driftwood garlands for my forthcoming craft fair. In some of my designs I use real stones from the beach, but where I don’t want the item to be too … Continue reading
Handmade earrings with Swarovski crystals and pearls
Before Christmas 2012 I was busy making Christmas presents and here are three sets of handmade earrings that I made for my Mum, my sister and my Mother in Law. I used a combination of wire, Swarovski crystals (which I love), pearls … Continue reading
Shabby chic handmade fabric doorstop
I have needed a new doorstop ever since we moved into our house in February. Until now I’ve been using a jug to keep the kitchen door open. I’ve often seen lovely fabric doorstops so decided it was time to … Continue reading
Beth’s ‘First Day’ montage
I’ve finally (three and half years later) got around to making Beth’s ‘First Day’ montage which is a collection of things from her first day of life on 11th December 2008. I’ve included our hospital tags, the 12wk and 20wk … Continue reading
Handmade earrings for all occasions
It’s my sister’s birthday today and as she is such a big fan of my handmade earrings I’ve made her 8 pairs as her birthday gift. I’m hoping they will be fit for all occasions and outfits! I hope she … Continue reading
My pink handmade wedding
At one of my sewing group evenings recently we were talking about my favourite colour ‘pink’ and I mentioned that my wedding theme had been pink and that I had made all the wedding accessories and designed (but not made) … Continue reading
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Friday’s Fab Find: Gorgeous crochet lariats
I have just learnt to crochet and have now made the first square towards a blanket for my daughter’s bed. Now I’m fairly confident at making squares I thought I’d try out something new, so I bought a magazine ‘Irresistable … Continue reading
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Tagged craft, crochet, design, handmade, inspiration, jewellery, Lariat
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Friday’s Fab Find: Calico bag for embellishing
Was in Hobby Craft this morning looking for some new storage boxes to store all my beads in, when I came across this: It’s a natural calico bag (Size: 37 x 42cm) that is all ready for your own deoration. At just … Continue reading
Zakka – beautiful yet useful hand made items
I have recently come across the term ‘Zakka’ which really interested me. Not knowing anything about it but having a love of Japanese craft I had to find out more and share it here. One translation of Zakka means “household … Continue reading
