february love list

perfect present

I stumbled across the Papier website the other day and had to share it with you, the personalised stationary makes a perfect present for a speical friends birthday or ideal for Mothers day! personalised stationary sets are £15 for a set of 10 including envelopes, bargain! here is a sneak peak at my favourite betty bumble print...

 

 

treat yourself

its february, the month of love, why not show yourself some love and treat yourself on a monthly basis, at the beginning of the year i signed up to Glossy Box, the newest miniature beauty products delivered to your door every month, whats not to love.....?

  

mason/kilner jar crafting

i have been inspired by pinterest to create some vases out of kilner/mason jars, they are so cheap from £2.09 at The Range and all you need is some spray paint or emulsion...

 

colour block purses

this week I have been using left over samples from work to make these very cute colour block purses, they are so easy, all you need is a 20 cm zip, they are 99p on e-bay or 5 for £2.99 and a piece of fabric 20 x 30 cm, simply pin the zip on the 2 shorter edges and then sew along the middle of each side and then sew the side seams together with right sides facing, then turn the right way out....

crafty classes: whimsical plates, wedding bouquets, macarons & Jane Eyre

 i seem to have booked myself onto a lot of courses for the next few weeks, very excited about all of them, will blog about each one once i've completed them, wish me luck.... oh and I've also got a trip to the theatre booked next week to see a new adaptation of Jane Eyre, my friend Shainey arranged :) 

handmade-by-you - £25 - 10.04.14

Make Whimsical China- you will learn how to "print" images directly on to a china plate and then set the image so you can still eat off and wash the china, as usual.  Choose from our selection of pretty vintage plates or bring you own for a £5 discount.  We have selected so many lovely images to use- you will be spoilt for choice- foxes, top hats, rabbits, vintage scissors, buttons, tea cups......

kent cookery school - macaron class - £50 - 03.04.14

This course will teach you to create amazing Macarons.

After being given a demonstration you will let loose to recreate your own Macarons. You can choose the colour and filling of you choice before packing them up to take home to your friends and family.

This course is great fun and not to mention delicious.

blooming Green - hand tied bouquet & button hole - £45 - 16.05.14

Learn to make a hand-tied bridal bouquet and buttonhole, using fresh flowers from our plot. Perfect for brides-to-be who have opted for our pick-your-own wedding flowers... or for budding florists.

jane eyre - Rosemary Branch Theatre - £10-13 - 12-30.03.14


By Charlotte Brontë
Adapted and directed by Bryony J Thompson
Original Score James Young

This gripping adaptation of a favourite classic, part ghost story, part Gothic romance, and part religious tract is back by popular demand following last year's sell out run. Charlotte Brontë's original text is combined with the actual narrative to literally bring the book to life. Set in 1840s northern England, the early stirrings of feminism shine through the strict adherence to social hierarchy, giving this venerated novel its iconic status.

With Lily Beck, Philip Honeywell, Helen Keeley, Hannah Maddison, Rob Pomfret, and Joss Wyre.

new year project: granny square inspiration

happy new year to everyone! i've decided to set myself quite a huge project for the new year and crochet my own granny square blanket to cover my awful sofa's in my lovely flat, below is just some inspiration and ideas I like.........

eleventh craft of christmas: robin red breast

so I am nearly there, hope you've all enjoyed my 12 crafts of christmas, the eleventh craft is my felt robins enjoy!!! 

shopping list

felt robin pieces - £1.50 for 6 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390638391144?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

toadstool candle £15.00

http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk/toadstool-candle/invt/5558446320002

scrabble tiles £1.99 for 10 pieces
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WOODEN-SCRABBLE-TILES-CUSTOM-LETTERS-SET-FOR-JEWELRY-SCRAPBOOKING-HANDCRAFTS-/231033317297

ninth craft of christmas: make a festive wreath

time is quickly running out and i have 3 more crafts to crack on with, so I am afraid to say I have stolen this one from the brilliant Emily Henson, author of Modern Rustic £19.99 @  Anthropologie, i love the traditional look of their wreath and promise to give it a go if i get time this year! if all else fails there is always christmas 2014.....

eight craft of christmas: snowflake pompom

my very clever Mum had a spare 20 minutes this morning and created this gorgeous snowflake pompom, the plan is to make a few and bunch them together in front of her mirror in the hallway.... i love it and am definitely going to try it out at the weekend, I have included a link to a video on how to make it, enjoy!!