Summer is apparently here?

Well it is the summer hols here, although looking out my window now at the grey cloud filled sky and raindrops at my window it does not feel like it!
Any way I have a busy few weeks a head and lots of projects that I want to get going on, so I am taking a short blog break!
I know it will not be for long as the lure of the computer and checking out my favourite blogs is always strong!!
Farewell for now, but I will be back!!
Crafty B xx

Memory reminders!

At the moment I have so many things in my head all for different things that post it notes will just not do, so I have had to resort to a Swaps memo board so I don't forget any of them!!


This is my quick and easy solution - using a cork trivet and covering it first with white cotton and then a thick polka dot furnishing fabric. The back is also covered with white cotton and everything is held in place by using a staple gun. It only took about 10 minutes and does just the job for now as it is hung up on the wall as I leave the room so I don't forget to look and make sure nothing should be in the post!

Over the next few weeks I hope to get things sorted around here and start thinking about and stocking my new Etsy shop. At the moment it is all at the very early stages and I have loads of ideas floating around my head, all I need now is some precious time to get going!

My latest crafting venture was this little front zippered coin purse I made yesterday. One good thing about the poor weather in the UK this summer is I seem to be spending more time inside and therefore out comes the sewing machine which also distracts me from my day to day work.
This was my first attempt at the front zip style and I'm fairly pleased with it. It was a bit fiddly with the lining but now I know the process of putting it togeher it should be easier and quicker next time!

Update on storage project!

A while ago I posted about the set of drawers that I salvaged from my garage, ready for a makeover to go in my craft room.
So here is the final result...


I went with a plain white coat of paint and once I've lived with them for a while I may decide to add a design to the front or cover some of the drawers with pretty paper or fabric. At the moment though I'm loving the extra storage space. It's amazing how much I can cram into the drawers!


The storage boxes on top are great! I got these for a £1 and they are really sturdy! When I get a bit of time will cover these as well.

Discovered Angelina Fibres yet?
If not you must!!
I have had these in my craft supplies for a while and finally had the time to have a quick play with them. It's so easy and great fun!
You take the fibres and arrange them as you want between a sheet of greaseproof paper. Apply an iron on a low to medium heat which bonds the fibres together! See easy! The hotter the heat you apply it gives the fibres a shiny effect. I then used one of my sheets of bonded fibres to make a vessel (or cone) simply by bonding the edges together with heat.
Now that I have had a quick taster I can't wait to have more fun experimenting!

Thank you

I arrived home this evening to a lovely swap parcel all the way from Brazil. Upon opening first of all I fell in love with the wrapping paper which made me think I must use more of that with my swap parcels. I tend to just wrap them in tissue paper and bubble wrap to protect them in the post - not very creative or cute!
Then inside a bundle of lovely goodies. The swap from Tatiana was part of the Bag Ladies Swap and not only did I get a bag but lots of extras that I will definitely put to good use!





It amazes me the generosity of fellow bloggers whom we never meet but they find the time to craft and send beautiful packages all around the world. I have read peoples misfortunes with swaps not turning up but so far (and fingers crossed) I've had only fab ones!
All I can say to Tatiana is THANK YOU!

Storage chaos!

Sometimes the things you need are just under your noses!
I have quite a small office/sewing room and desperately need more storage. I've been looking for ages for a small, but big in storage, functional item.
Could I find anything to go with my room - no!

Then several days ago I was sorting out my garage when there it was!
Don't know why I had not noticed it before, an old set of drawers that I purchased used with papers for a short while and then it went in the garage.

Anyways it's had a bit of a dust down and spider removal and hopefully will be painted and ready for use! Praying for some sunshine in order to paint it outside!