One basket done! And working on another small one…
This week’s progress
This is week 2’s progress.
I am doing a 5 Week Willow Weaving for Beginners at Plymouth Art College We learn to make simple round baskets, mini sculptures or garden plant supports in Willow. At the end of the course, we will have a good basic knowledge of Willow types and how to prepare them, weaving tools and how to…
I LOVE technology and I love being creative so it is amazing that I can combine the two!
For my husband’s birthday that year, I went with a rich chocolate cake finished with simple but elegant white sugar flowers. I really enjoyed the contrast between the deep chocolate tones and the soft, delicate blossoms — understated but special. It felt like a classic celebration cake, letting the flavour shine while still adding a…
There’s something magical about the festive season that calls for warm kitchens, the scent of cinnamon and vanilla, and the joy of baking. This year, I decided to dive into the Christmas spirit by baking a batch of Christmas cookies. These little delights are small enough to enjoy with every cup of coffee—perfect for spreading…
With Christmas just around the corner, I decided it was time to get into the Christmas spirit by experimenting with some holiday baking. This year, I wanted to try something a little different with my Christmas cookies: creating a stained-glass effect using melted sweets. The idea of colourful, translucent cookies catching the light sounded magical,…
A quick embroidery project for a lovely textured cushion.
My daughter loves whales, so when I asked her what she would like on a cushion, the answer was a whale. At that stage I had to travel to America, so I was delighted to have something to do on the plane. I must admit working with the beads during a flight was rather ‘fun’….