WIP Wednesday – 03/07/2019

This week I only did one creative stream. Boyf has a few days off work this week so we went out and about shopping, so I ended up doing an evening game stream instead. Between that and the amazing sunshine we've been having, its meant I haven't had time to work on many projects. I …

WIP Wednesday – 05/06/2019

This week has been a busy one! Kiddo has been off school, half term so a week off, and we've had lots of fun - not just out and about but time at home too. I found time to work on some project which has been great and she went back to school yesterday so …

WIP Wednesday – 20/07/2018

I haven't posted for a while so got a few things to show you! I was ill for a week, then the kids were off for half term and then boyf had a week off so I've been super busy having lots of fun in the sun, the pool and the park! I FINALLY started …

Review – Hobbytime Sparkle Yarn

I buy yarn from pretty much anywhere and everywhere (only place I haven't so far is online because I like to squish before I buy. I'm not the only one right??). Recently a family member stopped crocheting and gifted me a huge bag of yarn. I have a few different types of sparkle yarn but …

Sam’s Crafty Corner #23

BIRTHDAY! It's my stepdaughters birthday this month! Can't believe she's going to be 11! She chose pizza and a unicorn cake so I spent one afternoon with baby sparkles putting together a unicorn cake! I have NO cake decorating talent what so ever so I'm pleased with what I put together and with a few …

Sam’s crafty corner #21

This week has been lots of fun. Baby sparkles has gone back to school and is enjoying it so much! I've been able to get back into my routine of housework, streaming and creating (and the occasional nap but that's between us, shhh!) There are a couple of fun projects coming up that you can …

My character/alias in crochet – Part 2

Now you know how my character/alias was created and developed (if not, check out the part 1) it's time to get to the crochet. I have made a couple of mini dolls before and a mermaid (a brilliant paid pattern by Janedollpatterns) but not many and not without a pattern. I used the skills and knowledge I …

Sam’s Crafty Corner #20

The summer holidays are nearing the end and for the most part, it's gone by pretty fast. I wish we had more good weather (no change there) but on the whole its been super fun. We've gotten to spend lots of time together, doing new things, going to new places and I've been able to …

Sam’s Crafty Corner #16

Busy busy week! The kids are finishing school soon and the summer holidays begin! I'm super excited for the holidays. I don't have much planned so far but it will just be nice to spend some time with baby sparkles before she goes back in September to full time school! I wanted to get the …

Sam’s Crafty Corner #15

What a changed of weather! It's been hot hot hot this week and we have been making the most of it! Going to Southport to hang out in the arcade and outdoor play areas (and treating baby sparkles to a Mcflurry), spending fathers day at the beach and hours playing at the park! Here are …