This past Sunday (15th May 22) was the Great Jubilee Doll and Teddy fair at the British Motor Museum, Banbury. The previous one was at the Motorcycle Museum near the NEC, and therefore, closer to home, but sadly both me and Dr J went down with covid and were unable to attend, so I was… Continue reading The Great Jubilee Doll and Teddy Fair 2022
Hello all you lovely people and fairy folk out there in internet land, I just had to write a blog to tell you all about the fantastic place I found on my holiday. Well in truth I googled interesting places before we set off. Interesting places being for me art supplies shops, craft shops and… Continue reading Woodworking Heaven
Have you heard of the 100-day project? This year’s starts soon on the 13th February and I really want to complete it this year. So, I am making myself more public and accountable. Every year, thousands of people all around the world commit to 100 days of creating. Anyone can participate (yes, that means you!).… Continue reading The 100 Day Project Art Doll
I have become a little obsessed with book binding lately. The thinking being I can use the skills I learn to make boxes for my dolls using similar skills. As a Christmas present (or maybe birthday) a few years back, I received a beginner’s book binding kit. I only got round to using it last… Continue reading Build your own book – I’ve been trying book binding
My Obsession With Alice “The time has come, to talk of other things–of shoes and ships and sealing wax, and cabbages and kings. And why the sea is boiling hot, and whether pigs have wings. Calloo, Callay, no work today, we’re the cabbages and kings.” – The Walrus There is something quite magical in those… Continue reading Down Another Rabbit Hole
I find myself more and more pulled to a shabby vintage look, so I couldn’t help myself when I saw Anna Pavelieva’s IGTV post of her making some bunting. I just had to make my own. This is the perfect look for me at the moment, just the look I want to start trying to… Continue reading A new plaything and bring out the bunting
