Archive for the ‘Handicrafts’ Category

Tote bag

Being an avid crafter I’m always looking for what like-minded people are doing. Reading Lola Nova’s blog I found this wonderful instruction for an easy-peasy tote bag. Quite often I already stumbled over a heavy jeans cloth that was planned to become a long skirt but never did. The firmness of this material is perfect […]

Surprise strawberry

This is a very special one. We guarantee it’s not genetically modified and surely pesticide-free. Its content however, two little sweet chocolate pralines, is rather rich in calories. A lovely little gift for a tea time invitation or as an attachment to a larger present. You’ll need red and green cardstock, a green ribbon, scissors, […]

Heart shaped bag

Hearts, hearts and still more hearts. A nice bag just designed for beeing placed on Mother’s Day tables. Fill it with some marshmallow hearts and Mum will be thrilled. Alternately it can be decorated with some small flowers placed in a schnapps glass watering them. If you want to to something more buy some small […]

Gift Purse

Looking for a nice wrapping of a gift certificate or an invitation? Well, then this little purses will be quite right for you. They’re not expensive at all and you can make them even if you don’t have any cardstock or designed paper at home. Simply take one of the magazines you have available and […]

Felt Bag

Are you part of the large “bag loving” community? Then you’re right here. We’ve made a lovely felt handbag for less than 5 £/ 7$ in less than half a day. You only have to buy felt 0.16 inches thick and bead yarn of the color you like. The free pattern for download is here […]