I'm pressing merrily on and making lots of Easter stuff that has been inspired by things I have seen on the remarkable collection-creator website. A case in point, this beautiful collection of Bunny Biscuits. They are deeply gorgeous. And small. Mine were not so small, partly because the only egg-shaped cutter I had was a larger one. How did I make them? … [Read more...]
How to make Easter chicks from plastic eggs
You know how it is: if you sit staring at something for long enough, you come up with an idea for how to use them. I bought a couple of packets of plastic eggs- a mere 99p per pack- and have turned them into Easter chicks. And the twist? They don't fall down. Weeble Easter chicks made from plastic eggs. Want to make some? Here's How to make Easter chicks from plastic eggs: … [Read more...]
How to make a Crocus Card for Mother’s Day
I have never really had an issue buying Mother's Day Gifts, fortunately. My mother is very easy to please! In actual fact it's because I struck upon a brilliant wheeze, round about the time I met DH for the very first time, although this is purely coincidental. Every year on Mother's Day, I send her a children's book, so that over the years she has a growing collection of books that she can read with her grandchildren whenever they come to visit. … [Read more...]
Painting Leprechauns with straws
Putti gave me a brilliant idea, so I pinned her paint-blowing painting to remind me. See that's an example of Pinterest working really well: I saw something that inspired me to do something else. But anyhow, I took her some watered-down paint and a straw and made: a lucky leprechaun. and Dimples made this one: … [Read more...]
How to make an Easter Bonnet from a Paper Plate, Inspired by Philip Treacy.
“Make one!” She said. “Anything you say, boss!” Quoth I. And then I put it out of my mind for a while until the week before my Easter Bonnet was due. I had a great idea. I’d researched it carefully. I’d bought the extra supplies I needed. I just knew it would work. Only it didn’t. So this is Plan B. And I’ll tell you now that I like it way more than Plan A. This is how to make an Easter Bonnet from a Paper Plate, Inspired … [Read more...]
How to make Shamrock Plant Markers
How to make a Welsh Dragon
I've seen these easy fire-breathing dragons around, particularly because it is the Chinese Year of the Dragon, and I thought they'd be perfect for making at playgroup tomorrow to acknowledge St David's Day. And they really are simple. Let me show you how to make a Welsh Dragon: … [Read more...]
