This is what you are missing

If you didn't catch my previous post - you wont know that I have changed my blog name - same great posts just a different name - so you need to pop over to....

to carry on following my blog.

This is just some of what you have been missing....

So please pop over and catch up x

Same Blog - Different Name

My blog is changing - same great stuff but a different name so if you want to keep following please pop over to my new blog www.made-to-make.blogspot.com and click to follow.

Thanks x

Handmade Market

I am having a stall at a Makers Market in a few weeks time, so have been searching for inspiration on how best to show off my goodies. These are a few of my favourite ideas...

Hmmmm cakes!

It's birthday time again in our house this weekend, as my baby girl turns 10! (Where did that decade go?!) But being birthday time means its time for cake....and time to get our cake stand out!

Here are some gorgeous ones I found online earlier...

What better excuse do you need to get baking !

Apples for your mind

I was at Camp Bestival this summer and came across a great organisation called mind apples who encourage us to take better care of our minds through simple daily activities.

We had to fill in apples with 5 things we like to do that keeps our minds happy, and then hang them on the tree. The tree looked fab.

So why not check out their website and record how you keep your mind happy...

Virtual Craft Fair - this weekend

This weekend I will be taking part in CRAFTfest - a virtual craft fair.

So why not stop by and browse through a wide selection of virtual stores - you dont even need to leave your house!!!

My virtual store for the weekend can be found here.... http://creative-connections.ning.com/photo/albums/craftfest-stall-21

Time for a change

Just thought I would share some fab clocks I found online.....hope you like them x

I've been busy...

I have been a busy bee and this is what I have been up to ...... my brand new website www.madetomake.co.uk

It's full of handmade vintage and retro inspired gifts and decorations, so click on the link and check it out. I would love to hear your thoughts x

Patterned Tiles

I have always loved tiles, so many gorgeous patterns to choose from (but unfortunately the ones I seem to like are all on the expensive side) Anyway I came across this idea, which I will have to give a go - using patterned paper....

Door Handles....a new use!

I was thinking the other day how I could hang my necklaces better - they are currently hanging over nails in the bathroom - not great! And then I came across these - a fab use for door handles and a great way for hanging up all sorts of things. I must get round to doing this!

Keeping the kids entertained

Another way to entertain the kids this summer when the weather isnt so great, is to create your own spoon family, not only do you have fun creating each 'person' but the kids also get to play with them afterwards....here are some to get you inspired!

Never Forget

Both my daughters have journals - they are a great keepsake for pictures, certificates, tickets etc, as well as an opportunity to write and draw.
But I found this week some other interesting ways of keeping memories, that I thought I would share.

A fab way of recording thoughts and feelings.


In this memory jar, each person jots down on a piece of paper their thoughts, feelings and special moments as they happen, and these are collected over a year. At the end of the year, the jar is opened and everyone gets to hear and remember all those special occassions.

All Packed Up

We are off away tomorrow and it will be that dreaded time of fitting everything into the car.
Am I wrong to be envious of this....

When our car will be more like this...!!!

Upcycled Chairs

I have been looking for inspiration for some dining room chairs, as our desperately need recovering. Here are some that I found...

Painting with the kids

The school summer holidays are here, and its always difficult coming up with new ways to entertain the kids, especially when the weather isnt so great. These are a few ideas of painting, but with a twist....

Have fun x

Folksy Friday

With our kids breaking up from school today for the summer, I thought this weeks Folksy friday should have a holiday theme, so these are my top holiday accessories....

Green Flower Print Suitcase from Florence and Guy

Denim Glasses Case from EvaB Designs

Passport Holder from Green Grass

Travel Journal from Spare

Stripey Beach Bag from Chichidee Handmade

Kindle Case from Spotty Dotty


So if you're off somewhere lovely this summer, check out Folksy for your holiday accessories...