How to make redcurrant syrup
What to do with redcurrants if you don’t want to make jelly Redcurrant syrup is the perfect Autumn/Winter treat. A glut of fruit Redcurrants-those oddly delicious sour little berries that look so pretty and inviting yet you can’t think of anything to do with them. Perhaps you have been lured into buying some or perhaps you grow them in the garden. Those of you who have redcurrant plants in your garden will know just how many berries you can get off one plant! Redcurrant ideas What to make with redcurrants After searching and searching for recipes with things to do with redcurrants, little actually came to fruit! (terrible pun!)…
Carving a Pumpkin Inspiration
A Halloween DIY Craft Carving a pumpkin is a classic activity to do on Halloween night. Previously we shared some painted pumpkin inspiration which is perfect for longer lasting Halloween decorations. However a carved pumpkin has a much more limited life. Below are some pictures of some the fun designs we have created over the years to give you inspiration for your own spooky designs! We recently attended Bells Pumpkin Patch which has an amazing range of pumpkins to pick from. Pumpkin Patches are a relatively new concept in the UK but one that is really taking off. Be sure to check if there is an independent patch or…
Spooky Snacks -parition
Inspiration for your Halloween Movie marathon snacks! I just have time for a short post this week but wanted to share some spooky snacks inspiration incase your are settling down to any Halloween films this weekend! Be sure to check back soon as I will update it with more snack ideas! Sweet little monster spooky snacks Chocolate goodness comes in the form of Oreos topped with thick chocolate ganache (up the chocolate ratio, lower the milk/cream) topped with sugar eyes The Popcorn has eyes Another great use for those sugar eye toppers is popcorn! Colour white chocolate to a pale green and roll your popcorn in it (I like…
Painted Pumpkin Inspiration
A Halloween DIY Craft We recently spent an afternoon creating some mini painted pumpkins. These little pumpkins are a fun craft that leads to decorations you can use again and again! What you need to create painted pumpkins If you want to make your own but are stuck for ideas be sure to check out our prompt ideas here! Now just let your imagination run wild. Perhaps you want a range of coordinating decorations or perhaps homages to your favourite spooky (or non spooky) films. Now is your chance to create exactly what you want! Our designs included Cinderella’s Carriage, Tim Burton films, pixies and abstract art. We chose…
Halloween Design Ideas
Images and icons to inspire your Halloween creations Halloween Design Ideas are the perfect inspiration for Autumnal creations. Updated August 2024 If you’ve checked out our previous post on how to create a Halloween calendar or perhaps you want to create some other Halloween bakes and crafts and need inspiration then check out our ideas below! These also provide an excellent source of inspiration when it comes to pumpkin carving or painting time. Classic Characters What would Halloween be with its central characters? Classic Halloween Icons These classic icons form the basis of many Halloween crafts. The imagery they provide takes people straight to spooky season! Social Media Life…
Celebrating Halloween at home
Top tips for the spookiest of celebrations Celebrating Halloween at home is a fun way to break up the dark days of Autumn without rushing to the Christmas season. Halloween is becoming a bigger celebration in this country year upon year. From stock filling the shops to decorations in peoples homes. Whilst trick or treating is generally a reserve of busy towns, a good movie night is always a fun way to celebrate! Originally posted Sept 2021, Updated August 2024 How do you Halloween at home? People celebrate Halloween differently, across the world and across the UK. Some still see it as an ‘imported American holiday’ whilst others think…
How to create a Halloween Countdown Calendar
Ideas to celebrate Halloween at home A Halloween Countdown Calendar is a fun and unique way to spread out the spooky fun of Halloween for more than a day. Originally posted Sept 2021, Updated Aug 2024 Why create a Halloween calendar? Halloween is becoming a bigger and bigger event here in the UK. Whether you like it Spooky and full of chills or ‘Spoopy‘ and full of cute, Halloween is a great way to perk up the dark evenings of Autumn. As a family we love decorating and celebrating Halloween especially with cute decorations and lots of lights! I personally really struggle as the evenings roll in. I’m a…
Cuddly Canine Adventures
Taking a summer break Summer is the perfect time for cuddly canine adventures. Whilst we are out there exploring, adventuring and experiencing we have a bit less time at the moment for writing and crafting. If you are looking to take part in your own cuddly canine adventures we have some ideas for you here. Walkies Summer is the perfect time to get out and explore somewhere new for a walk. Short walks and long walks all have their place. Whether it is somewhere new or an old favourite a dog’s nose will always find something exciting to sniff! Beach Cuddly Canine Adventures A great big beach to run…
Ideas for summer fun with dogs
Dog friendly ideas for summer Ideas for summer fun with dogs can be difficult. Especially if the weather is unpredictable as it has been this year Ideas for summer fun with dogs at home When it’s sunny Why not try a garden picnic? Unless your dogs are super uninterested in food I would stick to table and seats but this is a great way to encourage everyone to eat slower and spend time together outside. Picky bits and summer fruits are ideal for this! Have some water fun. We have a paddling pool specifically for the dogs. It was actually for Amber though and the other three do basically…
Oreo Recipe Ideas
Take cookies and cream to a new level These Oreo recipe ideas are ready to transform cookies and cream. Oreo Recipe Ideas Ganache Topped Oreos Keep it simple with ganache topped Oreos. This Oreo recipe idea only takes a pack of Oreos, cream and chocolate to create something a little different and decadent. These ones are topped with white chocolate chip eyes to adorn a Halloween table. Oreo Ice cream It’s officially summer! If you are lucky enough to have an ice cream machine in this heat Oreos make for the perfect mix in. If you don’t have an ice cream machine simple vanilla or clotted cream ice cream…
