I signed up for another embroidery course. Two actually - this time courses that are a bit more straight forward. Craftsy were having a sal...

I picked some plain boxes up from the craft centre a few weeks ago. They are nice and chunky and open to so much creativity. This is the fir...

My second downloadable tutorial is ready! Hooray! It seems I am on a roll. I had been struggling for months trying to get one done then I ge...

I have started selling downloadable tutorials on Etsy ! Yes, I have caught my fear by the tail, given it a shake and told it I was going to ...

I've been re-inspired by buttons this week. Back in 2011 I first got into making thread wrapped buttons and use them often in many of my...

I started tatting a couple of years ago but I have to admit I've given up on it a bit. Well, maybe not 'given up'. It just got ...

I was recently asked to draw a gorgeous little west highland white terrier in graphite. It was quite a challenge as I have mainly drawn shor...

I am not a big jewellery wearer. I find I feel restricted and almost claustrophobic wearing jewellery of any kind. However, I have recently...

I had my best day's painting in almost two years yesterday. Five sketches in one afternoon. Hooray! I am hoping this is me getting back...

A quick update on the silk cords I have on Etsy . I now have more handmade silk cords in my store . I love making them. I just can't sto...