Easy Hand Painted New Baby Gift Wrap This easy hand painted new baby gift wrap takes only minutes to make. Most of our friends are past the baby stage by now, but two of our neighbours were expecting babies recently, so I jumped at the chance to do something baby related. I got broody for about 15 seconds before I … Read More
Alternative Christmas Tree with Balloons
Alternative Christmas Tree with Balloons This alternative Christmas tree started out life as a balloon advent calendar. I have a friend who’s daughter is doing 11+ exams in the new year. Its really tough, and understandably she’s struggling to stay motivated. I filled the balloons with sweets, and thought it would be a nice start to each day is she could … Read More
Ombre Bath Salts
Ombre Bath Salts For Christmas last year, Abbi made a batch of ombre bath salts for her friends as part of their Christmas presents. They are so easy to make, customised in any colour or any scent. Materials Bath / epsom salts – enough to completely fill jam jar to the top. Jam jar Food colouring Aromatic Oils (2-3 drops) … Read More
Easy Striped Birthday Banner
Easy Striped Birthday Banner My oldest turned 15 earlier last month. A huge cliche, but where have those years gone? For each birthday, I like to make decorations (despite no encouragement from the boy) to mark the occasion. This year had a bit of a Manchester United theme. His main present is a trip to Old Trafford for the last game of the … Read More