Sometimes it is the simplest ideas which are the best and thankfully the month of February calls for nothing more challenging than hearts. And since I have much to do surrounding forthcoming craft workshops – more exciting news of that soon – I feel no need to reinvent the wheel; hearts with a generous dash […]
I hope it is not too late to wish you all an extremely heartfelt happy new year. I feel expectation levels high from us all for a more settled and peaceful year ahead than perhaps the recent years have given and I should like to offer the warmest of welcomes to a great many new […]
Today is the last blog post before our Christmas break and each year, I like to take this opportunity each year, to share with you some favourite crafts which might help ease your Christmas list a little. I know if they are your favourites by my stats and of course the generous comments and messages […]
Do you stitch? Or maybe my question should be do you stitch yet? Regular readers to my blog will know I stitch although, somewhat naively. No two stitches of mine appear the same most days and I sometimes wonder if that which appears before my eyes has been invented in just that very moment. I […]
Mixing the medium is fast becoming my favourite way to craft at The Little House. And although my efforts are still naïve in comparison to the more accomplished mixed media artists out there, I have realised over time, I am thoroughly enjoying learning this craft. And by the way, I don’t tend to any more. […]
Mixed Media – a variety of media used in an entertainment or work of art – loosely interpreted by me as any craft goes. I feel sure that I should in fact be following more rules for this beautiful craft, since much of my Pinterest research offers fabulous interpretations: One day, when I capture more […]
Find Joy in the Journey – a quote I saw recently as I researched a topic on Pinterest and certainly a way of life I personally aspire to. Today of course, I have an exciting sewing project to share with you. My unique custom lab coat, art coveralls, craft apron, call it what you will, […]
Ever since The M children can recall, they have received love tokens from their Mum on Valentine’s Day and this year was no different. Master M received a ridiculously large slab of chocolate which made my mouth water just looking at it. Little Miss was gifted a more sensible portion of chocolate and her very […]
“Oh no, it’s ruined!” I wailed from the utility room. “What is?” asked Mr M proceeding with caution as he approached both me and the washing machine. “My beautiful cashmere jumper! I set the machine to hand wash, someone must have changed the programme, was it you?” I questioned staring at him crossly. Apparently it […]
It is said every time a bell rings an angel gets its wings. I have always thought that a heart warming idea and I am rather fond of an ornamental pair of angel wings myself. The kind you see hanging as a pretty decoration in the home perhaps from a drawer or door handle. I […]
