Category Archives: Craft projects

Display jars for treasures

Posted on Wednesday, 2 June 2010

I seem to have a bit of a treasure theme going on at the moment…and in particular, ways of storing treasures. First there was the pirate’s treasure bag, and now it’s a beautiful way of displaying flotsam and jetsam and other bounty … Continue reading →

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Pirate’s treasure bag PART TWO

Posted on Friday, 28 May 2010

You might remember from my original Pirate’s Treasure Bag post that I was making the bag as a 5th birthday present for a little boy that we know. Unfortunately in the end we weren’t able to go to his actual party, but … Continue reading →

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Pirate’s treasure bag

Posted on Saturday, 22 May 2010

This week has been very busy for me, and I’m afraid it’s meant I haven’t managed to post as much as I wanted to. This afternoon I grabbed some time to make a present for a little boy whose 5th … Continue reading →

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Birthday bunny

Posted on Sunday, 16 May 2010

Yesterday we went to the first birthday party of a little man called Arthur Bunny. I’m all for making presents (more personal, saves money, more fun!), and Mum and I thought that the obvious gift was to make a bunny, … Continue reading →

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Matryoshka kimono dolls

Posted on Tuesday, 4 May 2010

I have always loved Russian Matryoshka dolls. I’ve had one since I was a child and, even though it’s now a bit cracked, and the dolls don’t fit together so well anymore, it’s still one of my most treasured possessions. … Continue reading →

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My new crafting space

Posted on Monday, 26 April 2010

Shhhh! Don’t tell anyone, but at the moment, only about 4 people (other than myself) even know about my blog! Now, I know that’s not exactly the point of having a blog but… You see, I decided I’d start blogging … Continue reading →

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Friendly cat toys

Posted on Saturday, 17 April 2010

I made these cats a little while ago as presents for two special babies in our lives. They’re made using a mixture of new and vintage fabrics, patchwork detailing, and hand embroidered faces and claws. The mint and yellow one … Continue reading →

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