Miniature Heart

To practice some more of my sewing skills, I decided to create a miniature fabric heart for my Mum. I had two pieces of fabric left and it made sense, so here it is! I love it - I'm going to get some lovely beads and some clip chains and make some handbag charms. Another great gift idea, and the possibilities are endless! Infact, I'm going to design some right now!

Cute Envelope

I've suddenly become obsessed with buttons, and went a little crazy sewing today. I even sewed a button onto an envelope!

I think it looks great though, and will probably continue to do so in future - I think it gives the envelope a really handmade feel, and to add that to your envelopes when you've made a card is also very special.

I'm going to think of some other ideas for what I can use my buttons for in my craft projects, because I think they look so cute!

Melting Dreams

I've always loved the idea of making my own sweets, so a few days ago I decided to have a go at making some peppermint melts. Unfortunately I got a bit carried away, and made orange melts and raspberry melts too!

I had a great fun shaping them though, and particularly love the little buttons. I've packed them up and think I'll give them out to my work colleagues for a taste test, and next time I'm going to dip them in chocolate!

I think the colours are really pretty too, what do you all think?

Oh So Soft...

Another Mother's Day challenge - bath melts!

I got a gorgeous mould a little while ago which is predominantly used for chocolate - but then I thought, why not bath melts? The cute flower shapes would give the melts a professional finish and if I added some pink glitter....!

So, this morning's task is complete, and they look GORGEOUS. I'm scented them with vanilla, and have selected my three favourites for my Mummy. The rest have all been packaged individually, and I'll keep them as gifts when friend's birthdays come up. Keeping them in the fridge means they'll retain their shape nicely! And of course I'll be using a few too...

Please let me know what you think, and if you have any ideas for any delicious scents or shapes

Baby Blocks

One of my colleagues is pregnant and recently found out she's having a little girl. Instead of buying the usual gift of baby clothes (I do absolutely ADORE baby clothes) I decided to do something really personal and make some fabric baby blocks.

This is my first time sewing anything more than a hem so I was really nervous to make them - but I love the results (the final stitching could be a little neater) but they're personal, unique, and I'm thrilled with the result. What's more, I feel a lot more confident in my abilities so perhaps my greatest goal - making a patchwork throw - is attainable after all.

Paper and Pearl Pomander

I saw these gorgeous pomanders being used as decorations for a baby shower and instantly fell in love. I decided to make some as decorations around the home - I'm trying to get the bedroom all white and french shabby chic - but to put Him Indoors off the scent I thought I'd do a test run with a pink one - another gift for my Nan for Mother's Day.

Let me know what you think!

Pretty Favour Boxes

I got married last year and that's when I really established my love of craft. I made these beautiful favours - 30 of them to be exact.

I got the boxes from HobbyCraft - unfortunately you can't see the detail too well but they are embossed with a lovely vintage fleur design. Topped with the caramel and dusky pink ribbon, and vintage lace and pearls, they matched my wedding theme perfectly and really set off the table design. I carried the lace through into the cake too, the result was stunning!