theowlclub in crafts-diy
fragile charms
I was really looking forward to sharing this idea. It never occurred to me it might not go to plan! Inspired by a gift tag tutorial by Kirstie Alley (seen on TV before Christmas - couldn't find it on... Continue reading »
theowlclub in crafts-diy
thoughtfulness
Thoughtfulness is an amazing quality. Thinking about those other than ourselves is what makes groups work: family, communities, societies. So, in a world where cyber bullying and "hate tweeting" is a... Continue reading »
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Judy's vintage fair
Usually I think of the blogosphere as connecting me with all kinds of faraway people and things, but I'm discovering it can inspire on a local level too. I found out about Judy's Vintage Fair from... Continue reading »
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claireabellemakes Thanks for the mention! on 20 May 2012, 20:20
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tea party invitation
I finally got round to making an invitation for my forthcoming tea party and I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out! I had a serious lack of time to design it, so I took every possible shortcut! I... Continue reading »
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still smashing
Although the first wave of Smash Book enthusiasm may have subsided a little, I've found it has become a small but essential part of everyday life, this process of gluing and jotting, a lazy,... Continue reading »
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touching the ephemeral
When I heard that Ashlie of PaintingBliss had chosen 'chapbook' as her theme for the Sketchbook Project 2013, I was intrigued. I had no idea what a chapbook was! {source: Oxford Journals}In fact, as... Continue reading »
theowlclub in crafts-diy
child's play
I managed a little trip to my friendly local craft superstore this weekend and realised how much I still love the kids' section. It's where the brightest colours and easiest projects can be found,... Continue reading »
theowlclub in crafts-diy
DIY recycled envelopes
I love making my own envelopes out of recycled materials. An easy trick is to keep an old envelope and unfold it to use as a template. But then I saw some pretty wooden envelope templates on the Blue... Continue reading »
theowlclub in crafts-diy
hearting handmade
Now that it has safely reached her, I wanted to share with you a custom order I made recently for Masha of the blog Hearting Handmade.If you don't already know her blog you should check it out: she... Continue reading »
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craving comfort
When I'm feeling "under the weather" (as we say in the UK) I crave comfort: softness, warm colours, gentle light and music that holds your hand. bright handmade knits by Wonder handcandy pink... Continue reading »
theowlclub in crafts-diy
heart is where the home is
I am a bit of a homebody. It took me years to learn this! I imagined myself a nomad global traveller, adventurous and always on the move. Turns out I settled in the city where I came to study and... Continue reading »
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EbonyBlackLines New follower :) on 6 May 2012, 15:03
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dreaming of bunting
{funky floral bunting by Jenny of Sew Obsessed}I love bunting, or banners, or garlands - whatever you want to call them they are just as pretty and decorative! There is something magical about these... Continue reading »
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one name three ways
In a cruel twist of fate, right after my post celebrating my reasons for blogging, my little one got sick, I got sick and my husband got sick... and blogging went right out of the window! While I... Continue reading »
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5 reasons I blog
This post, or variants of it, has been slowly forming for a while. I've been reading a lot of posts about blogging lately (scroll to the end for a list of some I recommend) and it's made me think... Continue reading »
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sketchbook project: doing and learning
This scan of some recent pages from my sketchbook shows how rumpled and love-worn my sketchbook is becoming as I reach the end of my project (4 pages to go and 4 available evenings to do it). If I'm... Continue reading »
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drink me
It's time I wrote a post about a daily passion of mine: tea. I was recently lucky enough to be given The Complete Tea Collection by The Lawn (I have an amazing brother & sister-in-law). I love... Continue reading »
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the highs and lows of sewing
Quite some time ago now, I made my first zip (zipper) pouch. 'Oooh', I think I hear you say, 'that looks pretty! What sweet fabric! Is that a vintage zip I spy? Only 10p from the charity shop, you... Continue reading »
theowlclub in crafts-diy
corduroy and cupcakes: quick fix
I believe there is a place in this world for opportunistic creating, by which I mean making something simply because the right set of circumstances arises, rather than sticking to the plan. This week... Continue reading »
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sheepyme I love your pouch! :) on 20 April 2012, 07:58
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theowlclub Thanks! Your mini-pouch tutorial is really cool! :) on 20 April 2012, 08:54
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1920s picturebook pins
When I came across a lovely children's book from 1923 called Honey Bear, written by Dixie Wilson and beautifully illustrated by Maginel Wright Barney, I had to buy it. I love sharing vintage books... Continue reading »
theowlclub in crafts-diy
owls from friends
One thing I love about blogging is meeting so many talented and creative people. Last month, for my birthday, two such people sent me beautiful, original handmade brooches. Even better: they both... Continue reading »
