Last time I was in Ikea, I bought a Lazy Susan. I've wanted one for years but DH has always turned me down but with mealtimes involving a lot more "Daddy, can you pass this? Mamma can you pass that? More ketchup please...." I worked on the basis that he would get over it. It looked a little functional for my liking- I'm never going to have a minimalist household am I?- so I decided it needed some attention. So, I took some of my Doily Stash … [Read more...]
Spring Wreath Tutorial
It's Spring and the birthday wreath has finally gone from my front door, for a short while at least. But I am in mourning for it. So I made a festive replacement, as it didn't feel appropriate to be putting up The Easter Bunny Wreath just yet. Last week, when I was in Paperchase, I saw these dear napkins with felt hen confetti sitting next to it. So whilst the Dimpled Assassin, who was under the weather, tried to sleep off her bug, LBG and I … [Read more...]
How to make a sand-trapping boot tray
I've seen several boot trays on the web, particularly in the run up to winter: some places get an awful lot of snow. It makes sense that you would need a practical place to leave snow-boots to drip dry, like the boot tray made by Clean and Scentsible: the couple of times that we have had snow here there has been a trail of soggy footprints through the hallway. It's fair to say that we don't ordinarily have a major issue with snowy footprints in … [Read more...]
Dr Oetker Shimmer Spray and a very easy way to decorate a Birthday Cake
In the run up to Christmas I took part in what may have been my first twitter party (I can't remember), hosted by Maison Cupcake in conjunction with Dr Oetker, and was delighted to receive by post within days, a parcel of treats to use in my baking. Having spent my late teens in Germany, I am more familiar with the pronunciation of Oetker than most, and used the infamous Backin powder almost every day. Some of the treats I received were … [Read more...]
How to make an Olympic-Style Torch
Originally posted on my Facebook page, I wanted to share my super-dooper torch with you, so you can get in some practice before the relay starts! This is How to make a fake Olympic-Style Torch. ..................................................................................................................................................... Did anyone else look at the London 2012 Olympic Torch and think that it looks like a giant cheese … [Read more...]
Perfect Picnik Alternative
Everyone who is a fan of Picnik will know that its days are numbered: from 19th April it will disappear, assimilated into the great Google black hole. This is the 'Biggest Disaster Ever' for me asd I came fairly late to the Picnik party in the first place. I've been wishing and hoping that the ideal alternative picture editing site will present itself, and it did. There are whispers around the interweb that Pic Monkey is the new Picnik. It … [Read more...]
How to make a drawstring bag: Take One Pair of Jeans Challenge
I missed out when Missie Lizzie B ran her Take One Jumper Challenge. I never quite got around to making the things I planned to: I never found the right sweater. So when she reached out on Twitter, suggesting that I might be up for a Jeans challenge, I was a little more responsive. I cut out the fabric almost immediately. And then I did nothing with it: progress of a kind. And yet a flurry of activity today gave me some progress. Following … [Read more...]
