Unfortunately I am not known for my patience (to say the least..) BUT one of the unexpected upsides I am learning during My Make Do and Mend Year, is to wait. I have had to let go of that ‘instant fix’ mentality that I used to have, of just diving into the nearest shop whenever … Continue reading
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Christmas makes-Bath Bombs and the #Pinaddicts Challenge
You may be aware by now of my ever so teeny Pinterest addiction. To this end, I have been taking part in the #Pinaddicts Challenge for the last few months. You basically have a Pinterest board dedicated to the challenge that you can pin stuff to (my board is here), but the deal is that … Continue reading
Making Do-the #pinaddicts challenge-part 3
I know you’ve all been on the edge of your seats… The verdict!!! Following on in the style of this challenge, the verdict is in 2 parts-why make it easy..?! Firstly,the ice lollies will be judged on lolly mould, with points awarded for ease, practicality, and ‘worthiness’-ie how Make Do and Mend they are. Secondly, … Continue reading
Making Do-the #pinaddicts challenge, part 2
This is the second part of the pinaddicts challenge debacle, where you get to see some of my attempts at homemade ice lolly moulds… Onwards and upwards with September’s challenge… I was tempted to throw in the towel and have a mild strop but I decided to stubbornly plodge on having now amassed all the … Continue reading
Making Do-the #pinaddicts challenge, part 1
On my other blog for my crafty business, Shouty Cat Makes, I am taking part in something called the #Pinaddicts Challenge. Basically this is for people like me who are ever so slightly addicted to Pinterest, and get sucked into spending a lot of time pinning, leaving not much time for actually making. I thought … Continue reading