Blast from the Past - Painted Christmas Ornaments

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....

Tips, Tools & Techniques - Crackle Painting

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I've seen this technique a lot on Pinterest (where else?!) and followed this method described in a fab post by Make the Best of Things

... and Fabric Scrap Weaving

A few weeks ago, we had a fun 'crafternoon' trying out different techniques from a fab book called Fabric Leftovers by D'Arcy-Jean Milne. Here's how we got on with weaving fabric scraps!

Tips, Tools & Techniques - Patina Pennies

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Patina is "a thin layer that forms on the surface of stone; copper, bronze and similar metals (tarnish produced by oxidation or other chemical processes)". It is also a great technique to give pennies a pretty colour!!

Tips, Tools & Techniques - Nail Polish Marbling

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Tips, Tools & Techniques - Using Your Kids' Artwork

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... and Painting with Tea

Happy Earth Day! Whilst racking my brains for recycled crafts (which we love), it occurred to me that I was due to use up my various tea bags I had been saving for a few days - you know, for no particular reason!! So here's a great way to "mark" the occasion- painting with used tea bags!

... and some Mixed Media Cards

Last weekend was Mother's Day here in the UK. For the first time since Mally was born I had the day to myself with my boys. So obviously I had to make sure that I sent some extra special cards to my mum as well as Dunc's mum. They do so much for us!!

Tips, Tools & Techniques - DIY Antiqued Paper

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Tips, Tools & Techniques - Make a Marble Effect with Paint

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