Crafty DIY Advent Calendar

Happy Advent, first of December and first of the month!

Today we put up our Advent Calendar, I wanted to make a crafty DIY version, so with a few craft bits; ribbons, pegs and envelopes I made this garland to hang on our stairs out of reach of little hands.

I hope it will be great for Little L"s development too as she can share, count, wait and most of all enjoy!

Advent Garland - simple and perfect for little hands!

Happy Advent,

Happy St.Andrew's Day!

Here are a few amazing tartan finds from Etsy to celebrate all thinks Scottish!

 
I favourited this beautiful tartan purse made from Harris tweed on my page . The maker Faith Monsoon has I-Pad covers and guitar straps in her shop all made from tartan made in Scotland. If you have Scottish heritage, treat yourself!

This dog collar by Paws and Polks Dots would be a lovely gift for your pet this Christmas. Visit there Etsy shop to find out more tartan finds!

And finally,if you really want to get into the tartan swing with a kilt bag this gorgeous bargain from Penelope and the Sea for under £24 ex p&p!
                  
I'm off to do a highland dance or two!

Laters,

Customised Rubber Stamp - and it's from Lidl!

I picked up this nifty bargain in Lidl of all places on Thursday and it's fab for creating your own customised stamps for your creative business or just for fun! And it was only £2.99! 

Had to share, as you can customise as many times as you like, just click out the ink pad and use the rubber letters to create a new message.

This took me about fifteen minutes to make and I'm really happy with it. Here is what you get to create your own bespoke self inking stamp.

Let me know what you think?

This post was not sponsored...

Happy Crafting,

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Mrs. Crafty B's Lucky Dip Craft Kit Review

Last week this exciting parcel dropped through the door...

it's Mrs Crafty B's Lucky Dip Craft Kit to review. I have had my eye on this crafty parcel whilst planning Open Studios over the weekend and couldn't wait to get started  on lots of new projects using the kit.

Mrs Crafty B's craft packs are all in aid of a good cause. She is setting up a community craft project to support groups in Cambridge and surrounding areas. Each kit costs £3.50 including p&p from Mrs Crafty B directly. 

The project already supports an evening group for adults and for 2014 will be setting up two new monthly adults workshops and two new weekly groups for parents & preschoolers and mums with under ones. 

As a new Mummy, this support network is fantastic for your well being and to support your child's development.

Let's get started...
I firstly opened the kit and sorted out how many projects I could make using just the items in the pack.

...and here they are...

 

if you are confident with a sewing machine why not use it on paper. I used a size 3 stitch in running stitch.

This bunting is hanging up already above the fireplace and it beautiful. Thanks Mrs Crafty B!

and a Card...

and a finished a gift tag in ten minutes ...

A really good value pack. I love the bunting and the garden leaves card will be perfect for my Mother-in-law's birthday.

Thanks for the product to review Mrs.Crafty B!

Happy Crafting,