Wandering into March....

All things considered January was a busy month,  could have done more but on the other hand I could have done a LOT less!!

I rolled into February, dreading the cold that might go hand in hand with February but appreciating that Spring is nearing on the horizon.

I was lucky enough to work again at the Artisan Florist and witnessed the terrible effects of the flooding and gave myself a 'your such a lucky girl' talking to.

Valentines kept the florists busy, very busy...spare a thought next time your order your gorgeous flowers for the talented peeps that make those wonderful floral bouquets...there's a LOT of thorns to trim!

We don't do Valentines here really, this year I put a little floral display in our mini milk bottles 

and popped them on my daughter Lolly's dresser...a simple bunch of paperwhites & hyacinths with a bit of eucalyptus for greenery.
Smelt heavenly
{wish I had the sense to take a photo!}


I finished the paper flower wreath, trimmed with the odd pom pom or two and hung it in the lounge

I played more than a I should have with washi tape

and eventually realised that the next MK Handmade and Vintage Fair is fast approaching so got busy with Priddy Priddy stock and displays

There is possibly nothing nicer to bring a smile to my chubby little cheeks than washi tape and pom poms!!

Cheap daffs from the shops, vintage chockie box and a pretty polka dot jug, all in all a happy little corner of my home.

See you in March or at the MK Handmade and Vintage Fair!
x

Tissue Paper Flowers and the such...

There are of course a thousand and one things I should be doing, but,
 the things I should be doing are no were near as much fun as the things I am doing!

I have been in the past quite happy to knock 'basket dipping' as a 'craft' and will admit to not enjoying 'Kirstie's' last series all that much {it's not all FREE!}

but

all is forgiven and almost forgotten, for she has shown me the light...

well maybe not quite that much of a revelation but she has certainly shone a light on paper flowers...

So, so simple!  Quick, easy and with instant results!  Perfect for a Crafty Tart such as myself.

I've sprayed an old Christmas wreath white and am attaching the flowers using wool...

...it is my 'practice' wreath and flowers.  

I have literally no idea where or even if I'll hang it once it's done. 
It will in probably come apart in favour of more Springlike or even Valentine colours.

The past couple of years I've been using various Graffiti spray paints.  
I have to say I like them.  
They're designed to be quick drying and hard-wearing.  
You can buy them in all the colours of the rainbow and once you get to know your local supplier you'll more likely get a bit of a deal...I buy 3 x 400ml cans for £10.  

And I mustn't forget to mention 
just how much fun using a 'Pom Pom maker' looks!!

I KNOW cardboard has worked well enough for umpteen years but these just look so easy!

I hang my crafty head in shame and admit that I have a couple of Clover Pom Pom makers ordered and am just simply awaiting delivery before I let the wooly goodness take a hold of my life.

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And did I mention that I've bookmarked a couple of tutes for making 'honeycomb balls'?...no??...ok wont mention that today...

Tart of all Crafts!
'I could do that...'