Cameoroze left a comment pointing to a free tutorial Pompom Candy Cane Ornaments. Check them out as these are quick, cheap, ideal projects for older children to make, and not too heavy on the tree. While on the site check out the crafts page as there are many other freebies …
In the spirit of Sandie’s UFO and WISP challenge it’s time for my weekly declaration of progress on my WISPS. (Work in Slow Progress) I have finished beading the block I was working on last week. The big news of the day however is I have new glasses! I have …
Annette Banks has spent 20 years recreating the Bayeux Tapestry. She vowed to make a copy of the famous 11th century tapestry after her father died in the 1980s.Like the original embroidery depicts the Norman invasion of England in 1066 however but “ the real thing made me want to …
Last month I mentioned that I would be offering limited edition products in a My café press store. At the moment I am offering a mug, postcards, greeting cards (the inside is blank) and a visual journal. Every month on the 5th I will be changing the images on each …
In our family every year we add a few new Christmas decorations to the tree. We have been doing it for over 25 years so the tree is like a bit of family history. We both buy and make our own its a nice family tradition. There are numerous sites …
It is that time of year when you drag out the glue, the glitter, sequins, beads, scraps of lace, braid and ribbon, old Christmas decorations, and embark upon making cards. There are all sorts of ideas to be found online for making your own Christmas cards many of them provide …
I thought this gift box made by recycling a cereal carton was really neat and adapted the pattern to the gift box above. I also covered it with a fiber etched fabric which is a purplish blue with a gold shot weave in it that can not really be seen …
