Blast from the Past - Blood Drip Earrings

Hello! This is a new feature where we share projects which have been on our 'things to try' list for a while.... but just haven't got round to yet. They will still stay on our list (or Pinterest board!), but in the meantime we thought we'd share them for inspiration! 

... and a 'Crafty What Nots' Review

Jenny from  Jennysis has previously written a fab guest post for us on how to make a Card Box so we were delighted when she asked us if we would review one of her Crafty What Nots subscription boxes! Here's a bit more about the selection of crafty things we received and what we made with the supplies.

*Disclosure - we received a free package for the purpose of this review. All opinions are our own.

Obsessions & Distractions - Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead (or Día de Muertos) is a Mexican holiday to remember those who have died. It takes place from October 31st to November 2nd, so in preparation here are some ideas for inspiration!

... and Bachelorette and Bachelor Party Invitation Cards

Ann Harris has previously written some great posts for us about Flower Girl Baskets and Ideas for Wedding Decorations. Today Ann shares another guest post with us - about how to make Bachelorette and Bachelor invitation cards (or Stag and Hen do, as we would call them here in the UK!).

Just as a reminder, here's a bit about Ann: Ann Harris lives in Melbourne, Australia with her lovely husband and two beautiful children. She loves to write about love, relationships, beauty, weddings, DIY tips etc. Her hobbies include cooking and reading. Life is beautiful!

Blast from the Past - Fabric Pumpkin

Hello! This is a new feature where we share projects which have been on our 'things to try' list for a while.... but just haven't got round to yet. They will still stay on our list (or Pinterest board!), but in the meantime we thought we'd share them for inspiration!

... and a Visit to the Handmade Fair

Last week we enjoyed a fantastic day out at The Handmade Fair! Here's what we got up to....

Blast from the Past - Tank Top Tote Bag

Hello! This is a new feature where we share projects which have been on our 'things to try' list for a while.... but just haven't got round to yet. They will still stay on our list (or Pinterest board!), but in the meantime we thought we'd share them for inspiration!

This is a tutorial by Can Can Dancer on how to turn a t-shirt or tank top into a lovely drawstring tote bag. Make sure you also visit Laura's website and check out all the other fab things she's made!

We are linking up to these parties!

Obsessions & Distractions - Sunshine Crafts

Good Morning! Its the 1st of June and the sun is actually shining here! Yay! Time for a round-up of some great sunshine crafts we've found!

... and Viva España!

Over Easter we went for a lovely trip to Valladolid in Spain to visit my sister. We were there for a week and managed to fit in a bit of culture in between sampling the tapas and red wine!!

Obsessions & Distractions - St Patrick's Day

Happy St Patrick's Day for tomorrow!! Here's a round up of some of the great St Patrick's crafts we've seen around....

... and a Visit to the Spring Knitting and Stitching Show

We were super excited about the thought of visiting the Spring Knitting and Stitching Show at Olympia, London.... and when we visited yesterday, our expectations were more than met!!

Obsessions & Distractions - Hearts

"Love is in the air, everywhere I look around".... are you humming the song yet?! With Valentine's Day on the horizon, what better time to share a round up of some great heart crafts!

Obsessions and Distractions - Winnie the Pooh

Did you know that it was A.A. Milne's birthday yesterday?! In celebration, we thought it would be a good time for a round up of some great Winnie the Pooh crafts....

.... and 7 Ways to Decorate for Autumn & Winter

Today we have something different - a guest post from Jessica at 4 Interior Design, with tips on how to decorate your house ready for the Autumn and Winter months...

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Hi! I am Jessica Christian and a total freak when it comes to home decor. Decorating and making the world a wonderful place is what I crave. You can find me at 4 Interior Design 

7 Ways to Get 'Ready for Autumn & Winter' Decor

As Autumn deepens and Winter draws ever closer it is time to think about 'battening down the hatches'. Windows and vents are closed, curtains are drawn and the cold, grey and miserable weather is left outside. But how best can we make the best of our décor to see us through the chill and dark? These seven tips and hints should see you through to the spring when we can once again open the curtains and windows to let light and sunshine flood in.

1. Warm it up

Add warmth to your rooms by adding rich fabrics and colours. Now is the time to emphasise solid dark furniture, heavy velvets and any feature that serves to create a barrier between the home and the outside world.

Image From Better Decorating

Obsessions & Distractions - Pumpkins

There are so many great pumpkin crafts around at the moment, that is was difficult to narrow down our favourites! Here are some that you may like to try out in time for Halloween......!

... and the Yellow Suitcase Exhibition

The Yellow Suitcase project has been founded by a group of people who live, survive and are in recovery from mental health issues. The idea of the project is to get people talking about mental health by taking the yellow suitcase to places of work, community groups and organisations around Reading (UK). More often than not one of the most difficult things about having a mental health problem is talking about it, in fear of stigma and discrimination in the workplace.

You can read more about this project on the Yellow Suitcase Project website. "We all have a common dream and shared hope that people suffering with mental health issues, have the right information, help and support, they need to make the most informed decisions about managing their mental health".

... and Using Local Letters!

This is a bit of a different post from us today. We thought we’d try and play around with some photography and see how we could use it in a project. Recently we saw these Typography safaris on offer in London and although we haven’t been able to book onto it for time (and life!) reasons, we wondered if we could do something similar and use some of the letters in our local area.  Of course we are NOT trying to imply that this is a substitute!

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!

Obsessions & Distractions - Oranges & Lemons

Oranges and Lemons, say the bells of St Clement's! Check out these zesty crafts that are soooo perfect for the Summer!!

...and Inspiration from Nature (with a Wigglegram Tutorial!)

This weekend we were both away in the Cotswolds for our Experimenting with Embroidery and Mixed Media course (more on what we created coming soon!!). In preparation for this course, we were asked to bring along a range of images to use as inspiration for the pieces we would be making. This was a residential at Farncombe Estate which had beautiful grounds and scenery, so it was a great opportunity to get the camera out!