We’ve had such fun over the last week or so converting our old pushchair (buggy or stroller) into a practical shopping trolley. It’s a pretty straightforward and affordable upcycling project for anyone to tackle and it’s going to be very helpful on our weekly shopping trips.
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Crocheting Slippers
I’ve been needing slippers for a while, and something came up in my Pinterest feed that made me realise it would be a great idea to try crocheting slippers!
Mending and Lengthening Jeans
Time for some more remedial work on my jeans! Here’s how I lengthened them, and some more visible mending.
Recycled Gift Tags and Price Labels
When you run your business in snippets of time snatched here and there, a lot of projects take a very long time from first idea to fruition (my Crochet Dreams Colouring Book was definitely one of those). So it’s rather lovely when occasionally something sparks and takes light very quickly.
This week I’ve had one of these surprise turnarounds which has been great fun.
Read MoreCereal Box Brooch Holder
I was suddenly struck by an idea – it was just waiting there, and I hit my head on it when I woke up. A cunning plan for a brooch holder to improve how I store the brooches I have in stock, so I can see at a glance what I’ve got.
Making Nightdresses
A couple of weeks ago, I was getting very, very annoyed at not being able to find a nightdress for my 5-year-old daughter.
A nightdress that she would be comfortable in, and like, and that I thought was age-appropriate and practical.
I didn’t think my requirements were that exacting – Read More