One of the difficulties that crafters face is how to price their work fairly. Nobody wants to undercharge, especially if it means selling things at a loss, but nobody wants to ask too much either and put customers off as a result. In my experience, crafters tend towards asking too little for their handmade items, worrying what people will think if they ask for a bit more, or whether it will prevent people from buying the things at all. ... Read the Post...
How to Make a Stroller Hood
**This post contains affiliate links. This means that if you click on the link and make a purchase, I will be paid a small amount. Please be assured that all the opinions expressed are my own!** A few weeks ago I needed to buy a new stroller for Boy 4. His little umbrella stroller had developed a problem with its wheels, in that the ones at the back were so worn down that it was becoming difficult to push. Especially with a chunky little two ... Read the Post...
Cherry Blossom Dress Without a Pattern
It's dress time again! Our friends Matt and Vicky are getting married in a couple of weeks and I needed to sort out something to wear. I hadn't even thought about it unti the other night when Husband was getting bleary eyed staring at dozens of suits on the internet. Not being one to pass up an opportunity to get making, I found some gorgeous fabric on the internet with cherry blossoms on. What could be more perfect for a spring ... Read the Post...
Making an Easter Garden
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. John 20:1 Making an Easter garden with the boys was something I'd planned to do the week before Easter. However, due to a last minute decision to go on holiday, it didn't happen. We went to the Wye Valley and wandered round ruined castles in the mizzle. It was nice. Anyway. It's still the Easter ... Read the Post...
