Do you see those cute Easter basket centerpieces that are around on Pinterest but don’t know where to start? I know they can look super-complicated, BUT making your own simple display is actually SO much easier than you may think! I did one on a Facebook Live recently and it took me less than 30 minutes! And that was including…
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Sometimes things just aren’t as they seem! Or at the very least you can transform them into something completely different. This craft Easter Egg from Hobbycraft for instance .. Sure, it would be cute as an egg, but how much more adorable would it be as a little fuzzy duck? Can you see it yet? Stick with me! here’s what…
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When it comes to setting the table for Easter breakfast I like to create an extra colourful display. And this year I found THE best centerpiece I could have asked for to tie the theme together! I couldn’t resist getting it from TK Maxx, but it did mean that I had little £££ left over to get anything else. So…
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I know you love yourself a great little easy and budget project!! But, what about two cute creations all rolled into one?! Just by making this bunny reversible you can swap it around depending on what mood you’re in. Or match what colour flowers you happen to have in your home 😉 Let’s go! here’s what i used for my…
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Did you know that gift bags can be your secret weapon when it comes to budget crafting? You can often pick one up for next to nothing and get creative for a seasonal craft project. And so I couldn’t resist picking up this gift bag from Home Bargains recently. The little sign I still had, as well as the acrylic…
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We’re lucky enough to have a fireplace in our home. It’s not functional (at the moment, although we are looking at getting this done). But even if it’s not working, it’s great as a focal point in our lounge. And of course it lends itself for adding decorations for every season. And this year I’m re-using a lot of our…
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Have you seen them this year? These tinsel bunny shapes for a £1? I picked mine up in a local craft shop, but I’ve also seen them in The Range. It’s not at all “a bit of ME” 😉 .. BUT I figured it had some good bones and couldn’t go wrong for a quid! I had NO idea what…
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OK, I’m gonna jump right in here and show you what I did to this poor Easter Bunny to start off this project .. I cut him in half with a kitchen knife .. Poor little fella! Right? .. BUT .. bear with me .. you wait until you see the results! I think you’ll be surprised .. How to…
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Are you struggling to find something different for a Mother’s Day present this year? OR .. do you want to send out some (not so subtle) hints of what YOU would like?! You know, a change from the usual bunch of flowers and chocolates? I’ve put together a list of unique items that I think any (grand)ma would love! And…
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Where do I even start with this? There are just no words for some of the images from the Ukraine we’re seeing on the television and other media channels at the moment. I’m sure like all of you, I’ve been feeling utterly helpless. And even just going about my “normal daily life” at the moment just seems wrong somehow. We’ve…
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