Use an oblong piece of paper and turn it into a funnel shape. Attach a handle and you can hang it on someone’s door with flowers, blossom, and sweet smelling Lilac ..a happy awakening present to this beautiful month of May.
Category Archives: Crafts
Mustard and cress grown in an egg box
You can grow seeds in a jar, a carton or an egg box or even an egg shell! (You could also use grass seeds in the end of some tights to make a hairy funny head!)
Cane basket making
This is a satisfying craft as it uses such nice material. It isn’t difficult if you follow this post. You can use a cane basket for Easter eggs or as a table display. I use 2.5 mm thick cane which you can order from craft shops online. You don’t need to use a wooden baseContinue reading “Cane basket making”
Seeds and spices and all things nice … for snacks or healthy home made Easter eggs !
Crosses made from twigs and wool for Palm Sunday or Good Friday
How to make chickens and bunnies from a knitted square
These little knitted projects are a wonderful preparation for Spring and Easter. I loved looking after chickens as a child as well a knitting. I have used wool from my parent’s sheep so this is truly holistic. You can buy hand spun wool and / or the kit to make these projects on Etsy fromContinue reading “How to make chickens and bunnies from a knitted square”
How to make a bag cord
How to thread the cord through the bag
Sewing a bag
Simple sewing projects : a bag, an apron, a pillowcase and a washbag are examples of things you can make easily once you can sew by hand or with a sewing machine. You can use materials you like either new from a shop or favourite old clothes. How to make these simple sewing projects byContinue reading “Sewing a bag”
Very simple origami paper heart
I hope this photo sequence will show you how to make this lovely little origami heart. (Guess what ?! It’s Valentines Day soon!) Here is the link to a more complicated heart for those who want something even more challenging!
Knit a lamb
Use size 3-4 needles and approximately 35 metres ( hand to chest or hand to elbow – 1m).Wind it round in 1m lengths. Cast on 34 stitches ..knit for 6 ribs (12 rows) plain knitting .Cast off 7 stitches loosely and knit to the end of the row and then cast off 7 stitches onContinue reading “Knit a lamb”