I remember the perfectly manicured nails on his strong hands and running my fingers across the ridges. I remember the sweet smelling curls of wood in the corners of his otherwise immaculate work shed. He’d usually have a scab on the top of his head where he’d been distracted by his work and had bumped it whilst going in and out of its door. Nanny would always tut to hide the smile of assurance that he still hadn’t learnt. I remember the itchiness of the fabric of his kilt when I sat on his lap eagerly waiting for a dance … Continue reading “Happy 100th birthday Grandad”
Month: January 2017
New Year New Me – The Bullet Journal
We all do it! At the end of December, start planning the new year new me stuff. This year it’s going to be different! And by the end of 2017 I’ll be a size 10 who will always leave the house looking like a supermodel, I’ll be super fit, in control of my health and able to run marathons, I won’t shout at my children, and I will be organised and on top of every aspect of my life and things will be perfect! But by the middle of January the sneaky chocolate bars have found their way back … Continue reading “New Year New Me – The Bullet Journal”
Plants vs Zombies fleece cushion
When someone says they want a zombie theme I automatically think it’s carte blanche to go full out blood guts and gore….. But apparently that’s not what my 11 year old son had in mind. His zombie themed duvet set was actually a very tame version showing the characters from the game Plants vs Zombies. As a little xmas day treat I decided to make him a matching cushion for his bed. First I measured out the size of the cushion pad going inside. This was a basic round pad from Dunelm to which I added ⅓ of a smaller … Continue reading “Plants vs Zombies fleece cushion”
No bunnies were harmed in the writing of this blog
In the build up to Christmas I went craft mad! I made chutney and chilli jam, marmalade and mince pies. I made and decorated 4 Xmas cakes plus a tray of mini Christmas cupcakes and had cookies and biscuits coming out of my ears! I sewed both my kids comedy jumpers, I made a jacket, key rings and tree decs. Every member of my family was boxed up a hamper full of home made goodies. I made silly signs, embroidered pictures and even a tshirt that gave the wearer twinkly tits. I was chuffed to bits with how most of … Continue reading “No bunnies were harmed in the writing of this blog”