My new studio

Ok, so I’ve not posted for about a month and have serious crafting withdrawal symptoms. I do have a very good excuse though-I have just bought my first house with the H2B. We moved in a couple of days ago …

Bird tree decoration

Week two of my Christmas decorations brings you a very simple bird to hang on your tree. If like me your life is crazy busy, yet you can’t let the festive season pass without an injection of homemade, then this …

Christmas decorations – oranges and cloves

What makes an orange Christmassy? It’s just occurred to me that I don’t know, yet every year I use them in my Christmas crafts. Google tells me a couple of things: stuffing cloves into oranges is an old tradition that …

Handmade stamp…and a cheese box

If you’re the type  to go to the effort of handmaking a gift or card, then you need that finishing touch to show it’s handmade. I’ve been making cards my whole life. Aged five, ‘by Katrina‘ appeared scribbled somewhere over …

A touch of french boudoir

I love that French chic look: lace, pearls and etched glass. I would love to transform my bedroom into a vintage style boudoir, one with beautiful perfume bottles, a huge vanity mirror and a freestanding mannequin. It was my good …

The smell of Winter

Pot pourri has really modernised over the years. Gone are the days of dusty, dreary looking bits of stuff that smell a bit musty. Welcome funky shapes, bright colours and yummy smells to give your home a lift. This year …

Stamp, stick and swap

For me buying craft supplies is a bit like buying clothes; if you see something new, you believe you need it. More often than not you find you have something pretty similar already but you can’t resist the urge. Over …

Drifting away

Driftwood is the essence of a rustic, beach themed wedding. Each piece is unique and has its own journey, which is what I think makes it so special. You’ll see from my last post that I squeezed some driftwood into …

Big Fab Greek Wedding

After months of planning and several last minute decisions, my big brother finally got married in Kefalonia to the lovely lady who turned up at his 30th birthday party and who he instantly fell for. The wedding had a seaside theme …

Crafty hideaway

One small flat. One large amount of craft materials. What’s the solution? A crafty hideaway There’s so many things I love about my craft corner. I love that I bought the old bureau on Gumtree, I love that it cost …