From Little Raccoon Drawings to Fridge Magnets

Turning Jimothy into Fridge Magnets with My xTool M2 I came across a lovely little illustration of Jimothy and really liked the character, so I decided to have a go at creating some of my own raccoon illustrations — keeping that slightly quirky, hand-drawn feel but making them a little more cartoony and fun. I…

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A Welsh Dragon Puzzle for My Grandson

I’ve been having a bit of fun with my XTool M2 lately, and this little project was made especially for my grandson. I wanted to create something that was not only a puzzle for him to enjoy, but something that had a little bit of Wales in it too. So I designed a friendly Welsh…

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Getting organised – Yarn Tags

There’s something quietly satisfying about being organised in a way that still feels creative—and these little laser-cut wool labels have become exactly that for me. I originally made them out of pure necessity. Like many crafters, I’ve often found myself halfway through a project (or worse, wanting to repeat one) and wondering: what yarn did…

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Tiny Words for a Tiny Girl

One of my favourite things about having grandchildren is finding little ways to make things just for them. Recently I embroidered a bodysuit for my four-month-old granddaughter, and I decided to keep it very simple and playful. Instead of long phrases, I chose tiny toddler-style words that feel cheerful and full of personality. I stitched…

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A Cake Full of Love

… and a Little Bit of Colin When my daughter got married, I knew I wanted to contribute something handmade. There’s something deeply special about creating with your hands for one of the biggest days of their life — a quiet way of stitching a little piece of yourself into the celebration. So I made…

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Christmas Baking — Ginger Cookies with a Festive Touch

There’s something wonderfully comforting about baking in the days leading up to Christmas — the warmth of the oven, the scent of spices in the air, and the quiet satisfaction of creating something by hand. This year I baked a batch of homemade ginger cookies, rich with that familiar blend of spice and sweetness that…

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👻 Spooky Season Sparkle: My Handmade Wooden Halloween Earrings

There’s something about autumn that always gets my creative energy flowing — cooler evenings, warm cups of hot chocolate, and of course, Halloween just around the corner! This year, I decided to get into the spirit by making a few pairs of seasonal earrings, all cut from wood and inspired by classic Halloween shapes. The…

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Handmade Wooden Laser Pins

I’ve been experimenting with something a little different recently – wooden laser pins! Using laser cutting and engraving, I created a small collection of pins inspired by cats (and one little bird that snuck in). Each piece is cut from wood, with the natural grain giving every pin its own character. The cats are my…

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Kittens vs. Embroidery Machine: Guess Who Won?

Life with two 13-week-old kittens is never boring. I popped out of the room for just a moment, and when I returned… chaos. My curious little furballs had discovered my 10-needle embroidery machine — and decided it was their new playground. The result? A glorious spaghetti mess of multicoloured threads, tangled beyond recognition, cascading across…

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