It’s very handy having a friend who is an even more enthusiastic – and talented – vintage rummager than I am. Once again I was running out of eyes. It’s because making owls uses twice as many buttons as making … Continue reading
ready to launch
Well… nearly! Give me a couple of hours and I will be properly ready! I spent a good proportion of yesterday slaving over a hot (and somewhat bothered) laptop, getting things ready for my Etsy shop relaunch. I even made … Continue reading
heroine addiction
I’ve never really been the type to get star-struck. I’ve never screamed at pop stars, or swooned at film stars or actors (apart from one short-lived but rather desperate crush, when very young, on Lewis Collins in The Professionals – … Continue reading
ups and downs
It is fair to say that yesterday was a day of highs and lows. I had finished making the day before, all-but sewing up a few owl’s bottoms. So, the “to do” list was to iron everything, mock up my … Continue reading
relaunching
You may remember that I’ve been beating myself up recently about not sorting out my Etsy shop. Well, I have a cunning plan… Sunday is Etsy shop D-Day. I plan to spend the day knuckling down at last and getting … Continue reading
open and shut case
I bought this turquoise plastic box from a charity shop a few weeks back for the princely sum of £2. I had in mind that it might come in handy as display material for my stall. I think it might have … Continue reading