Price rises at the Post Office... thanks, Royal Mail!
Postage stamp notecard from GirlindustriesI'm emerging from my sick bed (seems like everyone's been ill in the last couple of weeks) because I've been thinking about the announced price increases for...
View ArticlePom Poms for Post Boxes
Okay, so we're all fed up about the changes to the prices and structure for sending UK parcels which are coming into being on 2 April. And amongst the main concerns are:It's damaging to internet-based...
View ArticleThank you
I made it to 300 sales on Etsy. This afternoon I'm catching up with making thank you notes that I send out to customers - here's a shot of the work in progress.Pop into my shop on Etsy and just under...
View ArticleFind me at Callendar House
This is where I'll be on Saturday - it is going to be fantastic! If you are nearby, and have never visited Callendar House, try and make it along, it is a fantastic place. There are lots and lots of...
View ArticleHeads up!
This is happening at John Lewis tomorrow i.e. THURSDAY 11 APRIL. They come in a range of four different colours. You know, so your orange fox cushion doesn't have to be lonely. You can buy online,...
View ArticleTiny houses
Miniature is quite the thing right now, isn't it? I don't want to put the credit for evrtything that's good right now onto Lena Dunham zeitgeisty as she is, but I do think that this appetite for hand...
View ArticleMy cup of tea
Recently, I was catching up with Jessica Jones' always excellent blog, How About Orange, and particularly enjoyed this post about the wealth of images to peruse, download and make good use of, at the...
View ArticleMore pom pom plans
Pom poms are turning out to be big this year - if you feel like making some more before the end of May, you can take part in Fabfest! at Balfron. Balfron is a lovely part of the world, just up the...
View ArticleBusy summer
I'm making forward plans for lots of fun and challenging things to do over the summer months. There's travel, networking, making, learning new skills and plenty of hard work, besides. So I've decided...
View ArticleDreaming of the sea
Today I'm working hard in my craft room but in my head, I'm beside the sea.My new treasury list, here.
View ArticlePutting my feet up in the garden
As we have been gifted with some lovely sunshine (and I actually sunbathed in Manchester yesterday, imagine!), I thought I would treat you all to a discount on something to read in the garden. If...
View ArticleWedding season!
Wedding season is well and truly upon us. I've been neglecting my blog in favour of some really fun custom orders, a little bit of last minute market activity (how could I turn down the chance to go...
View ArticleBut where would you keep it?
Image courtesy LacklusterCo on EtsyReasons why I shouldn't buy this:I haven't been within a 100 mile radius of anywhere in Pennsylvania since Christmas 2007I like to model myself after the traditional...
View ArticleCalling all stationery fans
I'm in love with this website, LagomDesign.co.uk I want ALL the cards. Sigh. At just £1.20 each, I think I can indulge myself a little.Here are my favourites, in no particular order:Tiger cardSausage...
View ArticleOregon honeymoon flashback
Happening right now on the Posie Gets Cozy blog. A visual feast, if you like rain and lush green trees, interesting buildings and well-used solid wooden tables. And knitting. There's always lots of...
View ArticleEating from our garden
Slightly scattergun approach to radish planting effected by child making run for front driveWe've had nearly two whole weeks of sun tan weather here, what a difference it makes to our life at home....
View ArticleMaggie Rabbit
Life is a bit hectic right now so it's very rare I get to sit down and actually make anything for the sheer love of crafting these days.So I treated myself recently to the Maggie Rabbit pattern over at...
View ArticleHappy 4th!
Patriotic buttons by ThisOnesMineDesigns on EtsyI thought I'd help celebrate what I just heard described as 'the day the UK and America had a break-up' by doing the blog equivalent of 'drunk-dialing'...
View ArticleOn holiday
So back in the olden times, I'd have cleverly researched, drafted, got photo clearance and scheduled some fascinating blog posts to tide everyone over if I was ever took soon time out for myself over...
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