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
Tag Archives: buttons
eye, eye!
It’s amazing what turns up sometimes. I’ve been making quite a lot of tweety bird cushions recently. I use vintage buttons for their eyes. I’m quite particular about which ones I use, as I don’t want my birds to have … Continue reading
weekend pleasures
Yesterday really felt like summer had begun at last. It wasn’t exactly warm mind, but it was at least sunny for a change. So I got out into the garden and spent the morning levering up dandelions from the lawn … Continue reading
owls!
At last! I finally have a new batch of jewellery bits – so I can show you the latest addition to my range of brooches and pendants: owls! I only got them last night, so please excuse the poor photos … Continue reading
trim-triminy
I have to admit it, I’m a bit of a trim-aholic. So when I spotted a multi-coloured scraps-and-trims de-stash listing on Etsy recently, I just couldn’t resist. They’re only tiny bits, but perfect for pockets! The only problem is, there’s … Continue reading
now for your neck!
I thought I would try something new with my wooden birdies. Now you can wear one around your neck! I tried out the one above and wore it to the Pretty Dandy Flea, as it went nicely with my frock. … Continue reading