Another week come and gone? I am thoroughly enjoying yarn along with Ginny and all the knitters who join in there but Wednesdays come as a stern reminder that I haven’t accomplished quite as much as I’d hoped in the week that’s past. We’ve been busy with Valentine’s Day projects and plans this week which has […]
8
Feb
love is in the air
Posted by Rachel Published in celebrations, crafting, crafting with kids, valentine's dayMore hearts in the jay household today. I love seeing how excited these kids get about a theme! Last week we got out the watercolours – mostly of the red and pink variety – and sat down to paint. It has been a while since I used my watercolour paints. I absolutely love painting with […]
8
Feb
shiny happy hearts
Posted by Rachel Published in crafting, crafting with kids, kids, valentine's dayMy husband and I don’t make a big deal of Valentine’s Day. Maybe a card and maybe a chocolate fondue (I am usually pretty insistent on that last point) but no gifts. I can be a pretty sappy romantic but a holiday that makes so many people feel like something is lacking seems a little […]
I love thrift shopping. I love finding just what I needed/wanted/never knew I needed until I saw it. And I love getting it for a deal. Since I’ve started sewing it’s been even worse…now there is vintage fabric and sheets to search for along with the notions, books and wool I’ve been collecting. My husband […]
6
Feb
After making the rocket man hat I decided to take a look around and see what other projects I could find for some of my felted sweaters and felt scraps. Sharing a few of my favourite tutorials here: From Alli at One Pearl Button the Sweater to Long Mittens and Cloche Hat tutorial. From Not Dabbling […]
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