Gift Guide for creatives
The perfect gifts for bakers, makers and dog mums too This gift guide is broken down into the three things we love most. Baking, crafting and doggies! These gifts are my suggestions for the perfect presents for any occasion, whether it’s a Birthday, Christmas or even just a little treat! The links are mainly aimed at a UK shopping audience but obviously, some links will work internationally as will the ideas. Happy shopping! Baker Gift Guide Perfect gift ideas for your baker, cook or chef loved one… Crafter Gift Guide For handcrafted gifts check out our crafted gifts post or for gifts for a crafter read on Dog Pawrent…
Is a Velvetiser worth it?
Velvetiser Hot Chocolate promises the best in velvety hot chocolate, but is it worth the hype? One minute it’s summer and the next hot chocolate season creeps in. You may of seen the adverts for a Velvetiser and thought about purchasing one. Instant cafe style hot chocolate on tap sounds perfect to cheer up cold days. Before you stir the pot here are our thoughts. First, What is a Velvetiser? A Velvetiser is a hot chocolate making device created by Hotel Chocolat. Similar to a milk heater but it contains a magnetised stirring system to whisk and heat milk (of your choice) with chocolate. Any chocolate can be used…
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…
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 display boards for crafts for sale
Simple DIY ideas for displaying crafts and jewellery Display boards for selling crafts are a key part of craft show kit. If you are taking place in Summer craft shows now is the perfect time to get yourself prepared. Our Display Boards For summer fetes and craft shows we need interesting ways of displaying jewellery. We had bought various pieces from shops and online however most options we found were really expensive. For example we bought a white and teal T bar bracelet holder from Homesense and a flat velvet earring holder from eBay. We also bought mini easels to decorate as price signs from The Works. But to…
Star Wars Crafts and Dog Photos!
This is the May May can only mean one thing-Star Wars. Star Wars has become a bit of a cultural phenomenon, even more so in recent years, as Disney Plus series brings out new content to enthral fans old and new (baby Grogu anyone?!) The 4th of May marks Star Wars day-May the 4th be with you (May the force be with you)-followed by the revenge of the 5th (sith). Whilst I’m not a massive fan of the stories we love all the creatures and landscapes created during the series. So check out how some of our crafts they have inspired below! As well as some fun doggy photo…
Craft Resolutions for 2024
New Year’s Resolution Ideas for Crafters Setting New Year’s Craft Resolutions is a great way to hit the New Year running. Craft Resolutions, Using up the craft stash… This year we have set ourselves a challenge of “using up the craft stash”. This entails limiting new purchases and finishing ongoing projects-including old ongoing projects! Obviously, some purchases will be made whether it is an essential item to finish a project (I do however currently have a ton of half used glues?!) or something just irresistible. What are the benefits of “using up”? By doing this we hope to… Accountability for Craft Resolutions Accountablilty is so important for New Year’s and Craft…
What ‘Food’ day is it today?
A compendium of food and craft related ‘days’ to celebrate throughout the year! Ever woken up and wondered what food day is it today? Or perhaps you run a social media page and sometimes struggle with thinking of the right foodie based content. Well fear no more! I have scoured the internet, calendars and a great page I found aptly called Days of the Year and collated a list of food/foodie inspired events happening throughout the year! Below you will find each month with any moving events or monthly themes at the top followed by the days of the month. January Veganuary month Soup month Oatmeal month Burns night 1st…
