Last week, the milkman delivered a free sample of Orangina. The children were excited. They liked the idea of fizzy orange. A rare treat. I liked the idea, but not as much as I liked the shape of the sample bottle. It was just perfect. I waited until the children […]
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How to trace and transfer an image
We’ve started making Christmas cards. Youngest wanted to draw a dachshund wearing a Christmas hat. First few attempts frustrated him, so he asked if I’d print one out for him. No. Try tracing and transferring it. This was new to him. I explained that when I was his age, we […]
Read moreCool dude fabric labels
Tip for the day: if you ever give a gift to someone who crafts, they will be just as excited about the wrappings as the contents of the parcel. Their mind will already be working out what they can use the paper for and how cute the ribbon is. Roll […]
Read moreApple Sauce and Cinnamon Christmas decorations
If you have never come across Apple Sauce and Cinnamon tree decorations, it is difficult to explain why they are so wonderful to make. Seriously wonderful. Not only do they look cute, but they smell exceedingly festive. They keep from Christmas to Christmas. I keep our expanding collection in an […]
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