Archive for the ‘Handicrafts’ Category

Last advent calendar

Only a few days left until December 1st but still enough time to create this easy advent calendar that doesn’t need too much space and if necessary is to be put aside. You’ll find etagères in every deco store or shops for baking supplies but it’s more fun to make one yourself. I took two […]

Advent calendar for cooking affectionates

A cooling rack, cooking ingredients, some kitchen tools and the corresponding recipes. All this makes a lovely advent calendar for all those who love cooking. I printed a recipe for Christmas cookies and one for cupcakes and packed up the necessary ingredients (except eggs, milk and butter) in small cellophane bags.Cookie cutters, small cake moulds, […]

Chair pads

Do it yourself – that’s the device after several weeks of searching for fitting chair pads. I chose a printed cotton fabric which I doubled with a simple white cotton. The pad itself is a piece of foam cut in the seating’s exact size. A simple envelope closure allows easy washing when dirty. On the […]

First infinity scarf

Most days are still sunny and we refuse to think about odd weather and freezing temperatures. Having a look at our caldendar however tells us to start with winter preparations. For the beginning we’ll make a really thick and warm infinity scarf. I made it with a wool mixture for needle size 4-UK/10.5-US but knitted […]

Autumn

Different autumn accessories will find a nice place amidst this natural frame. Thanks to the attachment with a twine cord the objects are ready for change whenever you like it. The place where you want to hang it will determine the size of your frame. Cut four appropriate branche s or twigs and fix them […]