Do you remember the part in Superman where Superman's mum makes his superhero costume? A couple of weeks ago I was Superman's mum. It was Children in Need Day and the boys were required to go to school dressed up as superheroes. Typical of my boys, they wanted to go as superheroes that nobody has ever heard of. It's just as well that Mummy likes to sew! So, just like Superman's mum, I ran up some little superhero outfits. Boy 1 wanted ... Read the Post...
A Crafty Person’s Gift Guide
Here is a crafty person's gift guide! Perhaps you are wondering what to give the crafty person in your life, or maybe you are that crafty person and people keep asking you what you want for Christmas and you have no idea. Here is a list of 18 suggestions. They will mostly suit people who sew and/ or knit or crochet, but some of the suggestions are good for people who enjoy other crafts too. This post contains affiliate links. A Tailor's ... Read the Post...
Learn How to Crochet Part 2: Double Crochet (US Single Crochet)
This is the second in a series of posts for people who are new to crocheting. If you you are a total beginner, you might like to have a look at this post here about crocheting chain stitch. You need to know how to do that first! If you know how to crochet chains and you want to learn how to do a double crochet, then you are in the right place! This however is where it gets slightly confusing. Double crochet to British people is what ... Read the Post...
Superheroes and Share It Sunday
I'm very excited to be cohosting Share it Sunday linky party! I've had a busy old week. This week in our house there have been: 2 birthdays 2 birthday cakes 1 party (they had a joint one) 1 little boy off school with a cold that turned into an ear infection 2 trips to the doctors' 1 flu vaccination with ensuing snotty nose and cold symptoms And on the crafting front 3 superhero costumes 1 last minute Lloyd Garmadon from ... Read the Post...
