Let’s hope the summer resets itself in the morning in time for the Lady Bay (late) Summer Festival 2013. There will be a great deal of live music and alcomahological product at the lovely Poppy & Pint on Pierrepont Road in Lady Bay, Nottingham (NG2 5DX), and a multitude of stalls with…
What an absolutely delightful day I have shared today, with such enormously talented people! The first day of the Gedling Artists’ inaugural Open Studios event at Arnot Hill Park in Arnold was bathed in sunshine and a stream of visitors enjoyed perusing the artworks and chatting with the creative types. Welcome refreshments…
… to join me at Hobbycraft in Nottingham on Sunday, 21 April 2013, when I’ll be a flurry of ribbon, lace, diamante and marital joy, demonstrating Wedding Invitation ideas and hopefully helping a few crafty couples on their way to achieving their dream wedding stationery! From vintage to contemporary, sweet and simple…
Exciting times are afoot!… The last few weeks have been spent enjoying Christmas and lovingly preparing several batches of diamante and ribbon-wrapped Wedding Invitations and Save The Date Cards for some fabulous couples – I’ll share some photos a little further down the line when I’m sure that all the guests have…
… is singing loud for all to hear! I’ve never doubted Will Ferrell and he’s yet to let me down! I ruddy love Christmas (being a creature with a penchant for shiny things) and I was thrilled when the lovely Val at Benessamy Events asked me to join in with her ‘It’s…
Although the sun is shining outside, I’m looking forward to spending the day at Hobbycraft in Nottingham stitching up a storm with some of their fabulous Christmas fabrics (yes, I said the ‘C’ word!)… Today I’m making and quilting a Christmas stocking and putting together a fabric Advent Calendar. Each year, I…
Good news! Nottingham lace is making a glorious resurgence and right at the forefront is one of Nottingham’s leading lights, creator of sumptuous knits, lace inspired jewellery and accessories, purveyor of gorgeous gifts and one of my personal heroes, Debbie Bryan. Debbie’s shop in Nottingham’s Lace Market is a total treat for…
I love hydrangeas, they’re one of my favourite flowers … and papercrafting is definitely one of my favourite things, so what could be better but to combine the two? I’m teaching a workshop on Sunday, 29 July at The Craft Studio and I’d love you to join me! 🙂 During this workshop,…
I spent Saturday afternoon in my wellies in a marquee, fully prepared for a storm of ‘biblical proportions’ (according to the BBC weather forecast) … It got a bit breezy, but apart from the rattling of the tent poles, the sound of which was muffled by the enthusiastic playing of the bands…
Well, the ‘Pick N Mix’ creative workshops are now in full flow and I’m absolutely loving teaching! It’s been a whirlwind of glittery papers, frenzied stitching and glorious fabrics and I’m delighted every time that someone I have taught leaves with a beaming smile on their face and their latest creation tucked…
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