Handmade Bath Delights for Christmas Giving!

On Tuesday night...

The lovely Kirstie Allsopp was on CH4 making her Handmade Christmas . It's becoming a bit of a tradition now. 

After the programme I rushed up to my craft bookcase to find some of my most happiest makes over the last few years. The one that stood out was the bath bombe project from 2012. Honestly, it's so easy and really rewarding.

Bath Bombes, I gave them as presents last Christmas and my friends loved them. I was really touched! I wrapped them in little acetate bags and tied the tops with raffia.

They started with these...

Here are a few pictures from in the mould...

bath bombe hearts

Devonshire lavender I picked on holiday

 I was so flattered when Canny Crafty made these in 2013...

                               

They are gorgeous little mince pie bath bombes. How pretty?

The bath bombe making is perfect for Christmas but could be made for hen party or birthday party thank-you.

I advise you, go and try this at the weekend. Most of the recipe is in your cupboard at home.

Bye for now!

Samantha x

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Spring 2015 Treat Size Crafternoon Tea *now available*

After a great Autumn of crafting at Pickford's House in Derby, I'm pleased to announce three new sessions here next year. All are still only £10 per session with tea and cake served throughout plus lots of craftiness guaranteed!

All sessions are from 2pm - 3pm. We are lovely gift vouchers for the perfect crafty Christmas treat. Please email samanthaschofield@hotmail.co.uk to book your place

Saturday January 10th 2015      Craft A Vintage Memory Board

Is your new year's resolution to learn a new skill? Use your creativity to decorate a chalk board with vintage button, ribbons and fabrics to display your pictures and memories on.

Saturday February 14th 2015 Create Textile Jewellery

Want to make an accessory that's one of a kind? Then this class is perfect for you! Using old fashioned fabrics plus high quality jewellery findings to create your own jewellery. A perfect Valentines gift.

Saturday March 7th     2015 Stitch A Pretty Postcard 

With Easter just round the corner, stitch and sew a postcard style quilted embroidery. If you are new to stitching or looking for new ideas, this class caters for all experiences. We will be looking at embroidery used in the Georgian period that you can add to your creation.

Looking forward to it!

Bye for now,

Samantha

December's Crafternoon Tea Parties...

Hello lovely blog,

 

Last week was a really exciting week at Crafternoon tea hostess as we had our first double party weekend! Hence a very quiet blogging period.

The weekend was full of our Christmassy crafts, boxes of vintage haberdashery, pretty fabrics and glitter!

 I packed up the Crafternoon cases and went out to meet some lovely folk that were all already to create vintage style fascinators and lovely Christmas keepsakes.

 

Christmas Style Vintage Fascinators

Our first stop was at a hen party in a new local bar, 'The Blacksmiths Lounge' . As the party was early in the evening, it wasn't too busy in the bar and the girls had half of the ground floor to themselves. We covered the tables with our protective covers so no glue or crafty mess found it's way onto the lovely decor.

The bar would have made a great start to an evening out in the city, it was nice and cosy enough to have a chat but posh enough to wear your best heels!

Over 90 minutes we made over 20 vintage fascinators! Everyone was up for a lots of laughs, smiles and crafty makes. With the party geared up for any level of crafter, I supported and helped the girls to achieve a perfect crafty fascinator for the big day!

Here are a few snaps from the evening...

Making Fascinators for a Hen Party!

The lovely hen party organiser sent me this email after the party....
 

"The Vintage Fascinator workshop for my friends hen night was such a lovely way to get everyone together in a social, fun environment and also learn a new skill. It was a surprise for the hen and she couldn't have been happier with the evening, the piece she made and how much everyone enjoyed the night!

Our hostess Samantha was so lovely to be around, warm, friendly and very knowledgeable about the history of fascinators and the techniques we could use. She was available for any questions and help we needed to also allowed us just to chat and experiment ourselves too and the range of buttons, beads, feather, ribbons, lace to choose from was incredible! Several of the girls have said that they would do the evening again and we are already planning when we can arrange something for next year"

So, after unpacking and repacking in less than 24 hours, the office was looking like a very healthy crafty (organised) and beautiful mess. Boxes and cases from one party stacked in one corner and the rest ready to be checked in.

Our next party was hosted at the beautiful Pickford's House in Derby. I love this Georgian museum and this was my last time here this year. 

This Treat Size Crafternoon was a drop in session around the gorgeous kitchen table. I think these hour sessions are a bargain at only £10 per session and that includes tea and cake. It is great that with the support of Derby Museums this event is possible and we can give you a taste of a Crafternoon tea.

Spring 2015 parties coming soon! 

Our table ready to go, go, go!

And the table is set for cake!

The tea is on!

Creating!

              

Making Georgian Inspired Christmas Decorations

Thank-you to all the Crafternoon crafters, venue staff and suppliers for creating a great weekend!

Now, it's time for some Christmas trimmings at home.

See you soon,

Samantha x

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Whilst Over On I.G....

Hey!

Happy December*

My November on Instagram was full of crafty posts and my most viewed was a picture of my vintage style customised stamps. I love old fashioned looking pens, stamps, cards and fonts so I am really happy with outcome. After so many companies promising me a clear readable stamp I finally found one. As a new business, it's such a waste of money to throw away something that just doesn't work. So hooray!

November was a milestone too as I reached 500 followers! A big thank-you to everyone who is following me. I really appreciate all the comments and small business support.

So here's to December!

*(posting a day late due to bad connection )

Image made with PicsArt by me at http://picsart.com

See you soon,

Samantha