February 11th 2020, I packed a backpack and headed to Pudong International airport on the advice of the British Government. Covid -19 was raging through China and British citizens were advised that commercial flights may be terminated. Little did I know I would never return to my home of 7 years in Shanghai. Fast forward…
Calming crafts – Paint by number
So I am in a bit of a funk, creatively. I have some big projects I am working on at the moment but they seem to be taking forever! To freshen things up and to get my groove back it was time to look for a more short term project. At Christmas I bought my…
Making a place for trash from trash
Trash, rubbish, garbage, trashcan, rubbish bin, garbage disposal. Whatever we call it, the disposal of trash is never pretty but necessary. I needed a new bin for my dressing table. All of those used cotton pads and earbuds have to go somewhere! I did not want to go out and purchase another piece of plastic…
Quality Street Art
This title may be a little confusing…… Quality Street art is not talking about high quality graffiti! I am talking about art works made from sweet wrappers! If you grew up in Ireland or the UK you had to have a tin of Quality Street chocolates at Christmas. A big purple tin of candies that…
Yoga blanket
Are you a Yogi? Or thinking about taking up Yoga as a New Year’s Resolution? Then you may need a Yoga Blanket! A what???? I didn’t know this was a thing either but apparently the must have accessory for any self respecting Yoga enthusiast is a Yoga Blanket! A gift for Mum My Mother encouraged…
Squid game hood
If you have eyes and a Netflix account you will be aware of this show Squid Game. A South Korean survival drama that has definitely caught people’s attention! Halloween this year saw many people take inspiration from the show with teal tracksuits and pink hoods everywhere! With Christmas coming I was knitting and crocheting like…
Potato printing
Yes you read that correctly, this post is a flashback to my childhood with good ol’ fashioned potato printing! Last Christmas ……. Last year I challenged myself to wrap all my Christmas gifts in recycled paper. I was working at Penny’s in Dublin for the holiday season. (Primark in the Uk) I wanted to support…
Mini Christmas Stockings
Christmas stockings bring festive cheer to all. Hanging them with care over the fireplace may not be a reality anymore but I still love them! Last year I made a few of these Mini Christmas Stockings to hang on the tree and before I knew it I had a blooming business! What was meant to…
Elf on the shelf hat
Having lived abroad for the last 8 years I have now returned to Europe and am learning about the Elf on the Shelf phenomenon! I love the cuteness of the trend and the creativity of elves astounds me! I am as bad as the kids in my life, every day I want to find out…
Easy Infinity scarf
Are you new to knitting or looking for a fast project to make? This Easy Infinity scarf may be the answer, it uses very little yarn and works up quickly. Home made Christmas gifts Christmas is coming and the world is opening up a little bit more which means it’s time to go and visit…