Category Archives: children

A rainbow dress and a trip through time


A week or so ago we went to the historic town of Ludlow for their annual Food Festival. As vegetarians we were pretty limited to what we could actually buy as the main products for sale seemed to be sausages and … Continue reading

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Foraging for an Autumn Rainbow


Has it been that long already? To be honest, we have finally had our car back and have been using every spare moment we have to go out and see what we have been missing in the woodlands, on the … Continue reading

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Felt for Foraging and Jam making


Phew, what a crafty week I have put my poor hands through. After discovering a fallen oak branch laden with baby acorns I realised soon would be the time for autumnal treasure gathering in the forest. Technically we have a … Continue reading

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Why Create?


Do you ever ask yourself why you create? For most of us it certainly isn’t out of necessity as it was for our parents or grandparents. We can hop into a car and buy a jumper for next to nothing … Continue reading

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Knitting for non knitters or crafting for crafters


“Never knit for a non knitter”, or so I’m told… But is that the case? I have been pondering this of late as there have been many births and birthdays to create and craft for. Some non – knitters I … Continue reading

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Water wishes and the tale of a tadpole


Ah, the British summer time. All year long we yearn to feel sunlight on our skin; feel its warmth, see how the world around us suddenly becomes three dimensional and bursts with colour and life… And then we get it, … Continue reading

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Woodland Wings and Birthday Rings


My little girl has just turned four. I have no idea where the time has gone. As I sit here writing this I cannot help but smile at all of the wonderful memories she has given me; that both of … Continue reading

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Midsummer Fae – a donkey short


It is a tradition to make fairy houses at midsummer. It is the time they will visit your garden to celebrate the Summer Solstice, singing and dancing into the wee hours. The morning of the solstice, both Emily and Toby … Continue reading

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Nuno Felting and a Drive Through the Hills


I finally plucked up the courage to Nuno felt the edges of some gorgeous fabric I bought from WonderWool this year. Trust me. This took a lot of guts. I had to cut it down the length and was utterly … Continue reading

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My Little Atelier


I have a couple of preferred websites when it comes to birthdays and present buying occasions for the children. I have found it quite difficult over the years to find quality alternatives that aren’t plastic or centered around popular culture … Continue reading

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