Midweek Inspiration: Tools of your trade

What kinds of materials and tools of your trade inspire you? Have a look around your space today and try something new with a tool or material that inspires you. Add a comment to share your favourites! Here’s mine for today – I really like my scissors. The stand spins and I dip in and [...]

Target Tuesday: 5 weeks until Christmas

I’m starting to think about Christmas now. It is only 5 weeks away. It is my Target Tuesday Goal to handmake all my gifts this year. Throughout December, I’m going to be sharing with you everything that I make and there will be lots of tutorials. Do you have special plans for Christmas? This year, Christmas [...]

Move-It Monday: Moving!

Well it is ‘Move-It Monday’ in another sense today, for me. We are expanding to new premises and I’m buried in brown boxes! I’m very excited about the move and it will be the start of lots of new things. This has been something I’ve been working towards in my Target Tuesday goal to buy another place and I’ve just managed [...]

Sunday Book Club: Book Giveaway!

This month in Woollywotnots’ Bookclub , one of the recommendations is Tiny Yarn Animals by Tamie Snow I have one copy to give away for free. : ) The winner will be announced on this blog in 2 weeks time on the 29th November. As always, for your chance to win this book, add a comment [...]

Craft Saturday: Nice Knitting!

I’m looking forward to the weekend because…. look look look I’m off to the South of France with my knitting. I bought the wool to make a start on Paul Smith’s exciting design. I love new wool. It is a such a treat and a new pattern and in Nice, France. Lovely! : ) Hope [...]

Pink Friday: A Whole New Mind

Something a little different for Pink Friday this week… a book review by an author with the surname Pink : )  The book is A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future by Daniel Pink On Sunday for Woollywotnots Bookclub day, there will be another book giveaway and I’ll miss giving a book review, so I [...]

My Creative Space: Fashion

Just finished watching House of Eliott DVD box set. Really enjoyed this series, following two ladies setting up a fashion house in the 1920s. I’m so excited because I’ve found this fantastic free knitting pattern for a cardigan designed by Paul Smith that I’m really looking forward to knitting. I’m off to buy wool…! The pattern [...]

Mid-week Inspiration: Top 10 Link Finds

As it is Wednesday, I think it is time for some art inspiration! Here are ten links I’ve enjoyed: Inspiring journaling tips by the artist Bridgette Guerzon Mills Collage Freebies 36 free ebooks Reflecting Guerrilla Art photography Art Journal Free embroidery patterns very cool paper and bookmarking blog pretty home and garden inspiration         [...]

Target Tuesday: Link Sharing

I’m currently studying for a PhD and I love reading about subjects of interest and researching. I do lots of exploring online and read lots and lots online and books. I like to take some time out on Tuesdays for exploring creativity, me, life and art. Here are five links to share that I thought [...]

Move-It Monday: Overcome Fitness Laziness

Hey Movers, how is life going for you all? I’ve had such a busy last few weeks with so much working. I just haven’t made time for exercise and I’ve missed it. I’ve felt so lazy and just want to get back into a routine. So today, the start of a new week and its [...]

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