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Nostalgic Sewing Drawer Tour
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Today my Mum and I decided to sort through her sewing drawer, it's like a treasure trove of memories from my childhood. Patterns, boxes with sewing machine finery, vintage tools handed down from my Nanna Martin and my very first sewing project that my Mum still has. A pin cushion. So I went for pink material cut on an angle and pencil writing 'for my mummy' The sewing drawer full and disorganised A cute Christmas tin for pins & needles Sewing machine box for an old machine, all the feet and some bobbins. I'm wondering if they'd fit my new...
Tutorial | Homemade Winter Christmas Wreath
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I made a wreath to save myself pennies many years ago but this time it was a reason to use the autumn/winter change of nature as were the intention of wreaths in the past. I had twigs & branches a from a tree that needed to be given a second life and so after many months I decided to cut them up into useable pieces and get crafting a winter wreath for my front door! I took a wire coat hanger and pushed it out into a circle, then tied like sized branches together and started tying them to the...
Tutorial | The Thrifty Christmas Wreath
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I have spent a few days looking for a wreath I could buy, I have never had one before and as this is the first year in my own home & living with my partner, I decided I would like one for my door. After looking at various shop bought ones, I came across one in Marks & Spencers that I quite liked & that was in the 'affordable' range but still expensive at £15. I was flicking through my Ideal Homes magazine - that's right I am becoming 'that' person - and there was a comparison of expensive to cheap options...
How to Make a Vision Board
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Glue a plain fabric to an old cork notice board, then layer a lace fabric on top. Tuck in the fabric down the sides of the board, you can use a craft knife to edge it in. Screw in some picture hooks and attach a string or wire. Get some ribbon and stretch across the bottom. Pin or nail into the back sides and finish with some masking tape to secure ends from fraying. Clip on some lightweight pegs or clips. Start adding inspiring pictures, quotes, and get visioning (A new adjective I just created!) Create, enjoy, inspire yourself CB x ...
Children's Baking Kits Featuring An Apron-Tote Bag
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