I’ve been trying out my idea for my buttons today. It has involved more glueing. But having had success with the hair grips, I’m all glue-happy now (perhaps it’s just the fumes!) This is my prototype. I decided to make just one first, … Continue reading
Category Archives: craftyness
a small offer
I got a reminder this morning in my email. Louise from Hope and Elvis reminded me that I’m going on a workshop on 25th October – with Jess Quinn! For those of you who haven’t come across Jess’s work before, … Continue reading
gripping gripes
The glue came out yesterday. I do not like glue. But then, who would like something that is smelly, sticky and not always reliable? Unfortunately it is a necessary evil in the process of turning buttons into the hair grips destined … Continue reading
big ‘uns are better
Some time ago, I made a few things with buttons. I made teeny-weeny little buttons, and medium-sized buttons. But I never made any big buttons. Until now. Big buttons are great. They’re less fiddly to make – and you can … Continue reading
mog factory
I’ve been beavering away making moggies for what seems like ages now. I have a batch ready to go to a shop, and a new batch ready to stuff. I am still really enjoying making them. Although, as with most … Continue reading
in the pink
You may remember that some time ago I took part in a vintage sheet swap, organised by Mary Emmens. I got some lovely fabrics in my swap. The one slight drawback was the abundance of pinks… Now don’t get me wrong, pink … Continue reading