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It can be hard at times to manage to afford to make all of the wonderful things that you see on Instagram and Pinterest. Especially if like me you are running a relatively new small business! However when money is tight there are definitely things that you can do to keep your craft stock fresh! Here are a few of my thrifty crafting tips and tricks... 1) Keep any fabric off cuts. Got an old dress that no longer fits you? Thinking of throwing it out? Don't do it until you

I've woken up this Friday morning feeling a bit dull and slightly grumpy...for no real reason other than the fact that I stayed up too late last night. It's at times like these that I call on the Grateful Game to get me motivated, stop the moaning, and make me appreciate what I have! Recharge that happiness! I thought I'd share it with you - in case your day is in need of a little pick me up too! It's really simple - you don't need anything to play except maybe a p

It's July - so in typical British fashion it has been pouring down with rain most of the day! Whenever it rains in Brighton - there also tends to be a lot of strong wind too. Which makes going outside not much fun. However - it is the perfect excuse to snuggle up inside, crack open the craft cupboard and try out some new makes. Here are some of my favourites - and most of them are perfect for little ones to have a go at too! (with adult supervision) 5) Rainbow Tassel ne

I first started making things back when I was 6 years old. I loved drawing and would make funny silly little books about cats! From there I progressed to making trains out of cardboard boxes, using colourful sand to create pictures and attempting to sew. I didn't realise it at the time but making all of these things made me really happy - it kept my mind active and it made me feel productive and satisfied even if my day overall hadn't been the best. It was only when I l