Slightly random title but the card is a little random! My younger sister had her birthday this week. She loves knitting. She loves koala bears. She loves her sleep. Put it all together and what do you get? Yes, a sleeping, knitting koala. I bought my daughter this great book http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1409587606?keywords=usborne%20drawing%20animals&qid=1446055234&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1 It breaks down the process... Continue Reading →
It was my Sister-in-Law's birthday last week. She loves birds and spends most of her free time bird ringing so what else would I put on her Birthday card?! Crafty stash used - Sizzix Bigz Birds die First Edition New Bloom paper pad Sentiment stamp (brand unknown), sequins, white embossing powder, white and purple card... Continue Reading →
The joy of having a sister living so close (by close I mean just across the road!) is girly shopping days. We are both busy and lead different lives but make a point of finding time for us to go out together and relax. We had one of these shopping days last week and after... Continue Reading →
It was my wedding anniversary recently (you may like to see the card I made here https://hannahbananacrafts.wordpress.com/2015/08/04/love-birds/) My darling husband bought me a voucher for Hobby Craft. He is unfailingly patient with my crafting. At times my dining room is literally overflowing with craft projects I've started then had to leave for another day, then... Continue Reading →
Well, the kids are on holiday and we've had fun doing various activities and playdates but the weather isn't altogether summery. Today we decided on an easy walk to the shops but the smallest suggestion of rain and thunder put a stop to any plans. The kids are terrified of thunder so refused to get... Continue Reading →
Well, it has been a long week. My little boy has been unwell with an ear infection all week so all I've managed is to give medicine and lots of cuddles. My husband also had an upset stomach and, being totally phobic of anything sickness related, I spent the week armed with bleach. Towards the... Continue Reading →
Life just gets too busy sometimes. I start using my blog more and then I get caught up making Easter bonnets, both kids get chicken pox and my husband had surgery. The result is things get too tospy turvy for me to think straight let alone make anything or write blog posts. There was one... Continue Reading →
Well a few weeks ago it emerged that my sister (the knitter - http://www.etsy.com/shop/millykins) watched home shopping channels whilst she knitted. In my time I have been a huge fan of watching the crafting programmes on these channels; they gave me the confidence to start crafting as they have lots of hints and tips and... Continue Reading →
Well, a slightly more serious post today. We had my daughter's 4th birthday party and the subject of my jewellery making came up. I was asked what I was going to do with all the jewellery I've recently made. An innocent question but it has got me thinking. I gave a vague answer (gifts etc)... Continue Reading →
Well, what a naughty blogger! I was so excited to set my blog up and I haven't written for weeks. I have however been busy making jewellery so thought I'd show some of my work today. Firstly, a charm bracelet I made for myself. I have a charm for each member of my family-... Continue Reading →
The Artisan Duck 