... and a Fourth Textile ATC Swap

We've previously loved taking part in Very Berry Handmade's Artist Trading Card (ATC) swaps (here, here and here). So were delighted when Ali arranged a fourth swap and couldn't wait to take part!

Obsessions & Distractions - Beach Hut Crafts

There's nothing like a good old British Seaside - complete with beach huts of course! Here's a few of our favourite crafts incorporating these much loved icons!

... and a T-Shirt Beach Bag

A girl can never have too many bags right?! So when I saw this great tutorial by Delia Creates to upcycle a T-Shirt into a bag, I definitely had to give it a go!

... and a Scrappy Felt Sunglasses Case

Well we've had a glorious few weeks of weather here and dare I say - its felt like a "proper" Summer! What better time to make sure that my sunglasses are out, and that they have a beautiful case! As you can see from this picture, the one I had was perfectly fine - I actually like that it is a hard shell case... It was just soooooo boring! And it gave me the perfect excuse to try something new - making new fabric from scraps!

... and Homemade Elderflower Cordial

While out hunting for flowers to use in my flower press I found some elderflower bushes, so decided to collect some to make cordial!

There are different recipes out there, which are a variation on a theme, and here's the version I tried out...

... and Beach Combing for Sea Glass

During the Easter hols we went on a family trip to the Isle of Wight. It was lovely! This post is all about one tiny part of that holiday - my obsession with Sea Glass! I had read that Cowes beach was in the top 5 UK beaches for beach combing and as the weather wasn't good enough to actually sunbathe or get in the sea, we decided to make the most of it.