A very easy tutorial on how to make an unusual pot with junk from around the house. Scroll down for the video version! This is a really great way to recycle those glossy magazines and colourful leaflets. The pot I
The Language of Flowers Part 4: H-L
In Victorian times it was very fashionable to associate “secret” meanings with certain types of flowers. These connections weren’t very secret, as they were published in magazines and almanacs for people to use as a sort of coded language. Surprisingly
The Language of Flowers Part 3: D-G
In Victorian times it was very fashionable to associate “secret” meanings with certain types of flowers. These connections weren’t very secret, as they were published in magazines and almanacs for people to use as a sort of coded language. Surprisingly
The Language of Flowers Part 2: C
In Victorian times it was very fashionable to associate “secret” meanings with certain types of flowers. These connections weren’t very secret, as they were published in magazines and almanacs for people to use as a sort of coded language. Surprisingly
The Language of Flowers – Part 1 – A – B
In Victorian times it was very fashionable to associate “secret” meanings with certain types of flowers. These connections weren’t very secret, as they were published in magazines and almanacs for people to use as a sort of coded language. Surprisingly
Etsy Shop – Beautiful quilts from HandmadeByElaine33
Patchwork quilts have been a cozy bedroom staple for centuries, and it is wonderful that we can still get beautiful hand made quilts today. This month’s featured Etsy Shop is HandmadeByElaine33. Elaine lives in a little house in historic Nottingham,
Craft Book Review – “100 Pretty Little Projects” by Lark Crafts
Title – 100 Pretty Little ProjectsAuthor – variousPublisher – Lark Crafts , New York ISBN – 9781600595769 This is a thick little book which caught my eye because it had so many projects for the price –
Happy New Year from Tin Teddy
Happy New Year! As 2013 rolls to a close I am looking back on the year and feeling very proud at how much Tin Teddy has grown this past year. Although ill health slowed me down a little in the
10 Reasons to buy handmade this Christmas
We all want to get our family and friends the “perfect gift” for Christmas. But finding that item can seem quite an up-hill struggle. Here are some reasons why buying a handmade gift from Etsy, a local fair or shop,
What to Include on your Business Cards – Advice for Craft Sellers
In a previous post I suggested 10 reasons why you might have and use business cards for your crafting shop or business. But what should you put on your business cards? How much information is too much? What can you