For a while I have been wanting a decent paper trimmer for use in my craft room. I have a portable one, but I wanted something more “solid”. When my mum got a Tonic Super Trimmer last summer, I was
Boldmere Art Markers – I spotted these smart looking alcohol markers in “The Works” and decided to try them out. They cost just £4 for each pack of 6 markers (about 66p per pen). There were two sets in the
Title – A Little Course in CrochetPublisher – Dorling Kindersley Limited – Penguin Random House ISBN – 978-1-4093-7215-8 I have been crocheting for quite a few years now, and have tackled all sorts of different projects. But as I am
Title – My Crochet Doll Author – Isabelle Kessedjian Publisher – David & Charles ISBN – 978-1-4463-0424-2 I could not resist this adorable book, My Crochet Doll, with over 50 patterns for an amigurumi doll, her clothes and accessories. The
From today, 1st December, through to Christmas Eve, 24th December, I will be posting regular Christmas Cracker blog posts and more. Christmassy projects and tutorials, reviews and articles. The countdown to Christmas starts here 🙂 As with my previous Halloween
Title – Super Scary Crochet Author – Nicki Trench Publisher – Cico Books ISBN – 978-1-907563-54-6 For Tin Teddy Shriek Week I am reviewing the fun crochet book “Super Scary Crochet” by Nicki Trench. Well, this is definitely a crochet
Halloween is nearly here! All over the world people are getting ready for spooky excitement. Are you making cards, decorations or other crafty projects to join in the fun? Starting on Sunday 11th October it will be Shriek Week here
My mother bought some Tiger Twin alcohol markers from her local Tiger store and was so impressed with them that she bought me some too! Because these pens were VERY cheap, I didn’t really expect them to be great.. but
Yesterday, I was lucky enough to go to the big Summer Crafting show at Doncaster Racecourse in Yorkshire, England. My mother and I went with a local craft group who had spare seats on their mini-bus. It took just over
Title – Wool Buddies Author – Jackie Huang Publisher – Chronicle Books ISBN – 978-1-4521-1440-8 I spotted this book, Wool Buddies, in a local bookshop, on sale, and really could not leave it there. I enjoy a spot of needle
