Invest in yourself, believe in yourself.

The doctor on the radio was discussing burn out as being classified as a medical condition today.  It seems that we are all taking on too much these days and the pressure is building up until we reach breaking point. I know this all too well as I went through...

Upcycled Curtain to Handbag, Sewing Project

I’ve been needing a new handbag for a while, and that’s why I’ve decided to make an upcycled curtain handbag.  I tend to find a bag I love then use it to death.  While on a shopping trip to Dunelm, I came across a bin of material.  It seems that,...

Decoupage is a delight

I came to decoupage by accident.  I was wondering around the craft shop, trying to find something fun to do with my little girl, when we spotted the beautiful decoupage papers.  There was an array of patterns and colours.  The wall was adorned with splashes of these...

First attempts at watercolour

I am a little afraid of using colour.  I’ll quite happily sit and do pencil drawings, but I really don’t know where to start when mixing and blending colours.  I haven’t got the slightest clue how to shade with paint.  I’ve seen...

Welcome Visitor

Hello new friend and welcome to my blog.  If you have read the main page on my website, you already know a little about me and what I hope to do with this website.  I want this site to be a place to showcase and talk about all things creative and I hope that you will...