Crafting is one thing I really love to do and, as I said in my last post, I really love to discover other people’s crafts too, whether they create as their hobby or for their livelihood. Over on Instagram there are so many wonderful craft accounts. Browsing them is an utter pleasure and I… Continue reading My 5 Favourite Craft Businesses on Instagram
Over ten years ago when we were getting married, we were fairly clueless about the etiquette surrounding weddings and, to be honest, we weren’t all that bothered about it. We wanted to give our guests a great day out. We, The Bavarian and I, wanted to have a day we could enjoy too. Above all… Continue reading The Wedding Present Predicament
The plan was simple. Set up a craft swap and, once it was up and running, share the Instagram pictures and do a weekly round up on the blog. In that plan I neglected to note that a. I have three children, a husband, a job, a dog and four chickens who each require a… Continue reading Advent Craft Swap Review & Thank You
Autumn is the time of year I really get back into crafts. Maybe it has something to do with all those years of going back to school, collecting objects for the nature table, making leaf rubbings and chestnut animals. Or maybe it is because the evenings are growing dark and it just feels right to… Continue reading Fabric Pumpkins & How To Make Your Own
So, this may be a little bit nuts and a little bit early but I had an idea last week and I just have to share it. You might have seen it over on Instagram under the hashtag #AdventCraftSwap. I’ve a bit of a thing for Advent. It comes from living in Germany, where it… Continue reading Calling All Crafters, Makers, Doers and Creatives
Father’s Day here in Germany is a relatively recent addition to the calendar. Â For reasons unknown to me, it is celebrated on Ascension Thursday, which this year was the day before The Bavarian’s birthday. Unfortunately for me, I was having trouble getting a birthday present organised. The special fly fishing books I had ordered were… Continue reading Father’s Day Craft Ideas & Free Printable
