Getting Clever with Upholstery Fabric

I love making things and creating using all kinds of materials and one of my favourites is upholstery fabric. This fabric has several advantages over other kinds of fabric. It is strong and durable, which means that you always get good results and what you make lasts. Plus, of course,…

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Happy’s Bright Idea – Crafting with Keys

  The other day I had a brainwave…! Now I am having to go out and about sourcing food for the family, purchasing gas and electricity etc etc…I have been having a problem with my keys! you see I have such a big bunch of them and I am always…

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Freddies Bedroom Craft Room

  My Freddy has a new craft studio! It’s actually sited in our bedroom next to the bed! He has been confined to the bedroom lately, as he has torn his tendon in his leg making getting around rather awkward! …and you know how he loves his art…so I decided…

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CUTE IDEAS FOR GRIPS AND CLIPS

June Haver and Betty Grable, 1945  I happen to use a lot of bobby pins, what with my hairstyle and all, whether I am wearing a quiff or creating my victory rolls…a bobby pin is never too far away from my reach…Having said all that, the worst thing about these…

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Decoupaged Table with Vintage Maps

Freddy had been itching to get Christmas out the way so he could claim the dining room table for his crafting,!  However unknown to me! he had the bright idea of decoupaging it with a 1960’s atlas before he started! At first it was a shock but I must admit…

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LOVING THE LIGHT

   I don’t know about you, but i am loving the light that the summertime brings, it makes me feel more creative and a little clearer in my head…living here in my little cottage, which is quite a dark place to live, I have to keep turning the lights on…

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