So who knew blogging was so hard? I have been undeniably absent and have failed at the first hurdle and not been able to keep up with my weekly crafting posts. Life just gets in the way sometimes. The past few weeks have just been busy, we've started (and managed to finish off) some new … Continue reading Life lately →

What a beautiful day! Spring is definitely around the corner, just peeping his head out. The snowdrops are just emerging and we seem to have hundreds of them this year. The horses are enjoying the cold dry days and have both been feeling full of themselves on their recent rides. I'm a bit behind on … Continue reading Signs of Spring →

As I was doing my online shop at the weekend Seville oranges popped up in the seasonal produce section. I have in the past made jam and chutney so I figured let's give marmalade a go too. I found this easy to follow recipe online https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1076652/shortcut-seville-marmalade I had twice as many oranges as the recipe … Continue reading Week 4 – Marmalade →

A quick little bake to start the week off and fill the cake tins. Ingredients 8oz Self Raising Flour 1tsp Baking Powder 4oz Margarine 2oz Granulated Sugar 6oz Dried Mixed Fruit 1 Egg Milk Demerara Sugar Method Simply rub flour, baking powder and margarine together. Add in granulated sugar and and fruit. Bind the mixture … Continue reading Week 3 – Rock Cakes →

For Christmas this year I was lucky enough to receive this cute little Kirstie Allsopp Candle Making Kit (when I say lucky enough I mean I bought it myself whilst doing the weekly Aldi shop and then gave it to the kids and told them to give to Wrap it up to give to me!!) … Continue reading Week 2 – Candle Making →

This year, as well as crafting I am determined to grow more. I have always loved pottering in the garden and have always grown my own fruit and vegetables but for the last couple of years I have been a bit lazy and not made the most of the garden. I have ordered a whole … Continue reading Garden Plans →

So, as I will be spending a lot of time in my crafting room over the next year I thought I would start off with making something useful for in there. I've got a huge collection of these felt balls and thought I would have a go at turning them into a coaster for those … Continue reading Week 1 – Felt Coasters →