(Otter Pool Galloway Forest) Beside my washing machine are two little piles that gradually grow as the months go by, until I sweep them up and rehome the contents. The first pile consists of small stones, some rounded, some with hints of fossils and others glisten with minerals. (RSPB Wood […]
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Curtains to Cloaks
I’m not sure what my Grandmother would say, but I’ve cut up her curtains. The ones she used to put up in her front room in the winter. I’ve also cut up an old maternity dress of mine. I’m not going to use it again. Why? Well I had requests […]
Read moreWaxing Autumn Leaves
Yes, those are waxed leaves. Leaves covered in wax to preserve them. I’ll admit. Any craft that involves beeswax is probably a winner with me. The fragrance and smoothness. Add in nature finds and you have the makings for a lovely morning of crafting. The wax helps to preserve the […]
Read moreHow to cover a hair band
Over the weekend, I bought a pack of silicone hairbands. Little did I realise that by the end of the weekend, I’d find myself sitting in front of my sewing machine, working out how to cover a hair band with fabric, rather than throwing the bands away. My two daughters […]
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