Craft Life

Hi there! Are you looking to dive into the world of DIY home decor without the hassle of sourcing all the materials? Or could you do with a relaxing weekend project to amuse yourself by the fireside over the Christmas hols? Perhaps there's a special someone you would love to surprise with a beautiful handmade present or maybe you could create it together. For whatever you reasons are, my new DIY Appliqué Felt Wall Hanging Art Kits make it easy for you to create beautiful, handcrafted art while learning a fun new skill! Then you can personalise and embellish it...

  Hi there! Are you excited for the festive season or are you more of the "under-the-radar" type, preferring a quieter approach? Perhaps you’re someone who can’t wait to dive headfirst into preparations for winter celebrations? Personally, I fall somewhere in between. I love good food, oh yes, some holiday cheer (a glass of vino never goes amiss—and maybe a cheeky cocktail if not with friends or family then during a stylish movie is a bit decadent!), and of course, a bit of craic. As much as I like to keep things simple, I’ve discovered that I’m quite the planner...

If you're anything like me then you're curious about how things are made. You don't just want to know the name of the process. You may wonder how exactly a thing is done. As they say in the Figrolls ad, 'How do they get the figs into the Figrolls?' You would probably wonder if you could possibly do it yourself. Do you identify with this? Perhaps you are drawn by the creative challenge and perhaps you like exploring new horizons often from the comfort of your own imagination, that is, and kitchen table. Maybe you're attracted to pretty and colourful things and...

Hi, as I mentioned in the first part of this blog, this time in my gift guide, although florals will feature greatly of course, I have focused on creatures. Yes, animals, birds, insects, and such. I will gather all the lovely nature-inspired pieces on the website in addition to my new additions to create a beautiful guide through all of the unique handmade gifts and stunning art cards. It will be called, quite befittingly I believe, my ‘Sunbeams of Summer Gift Guide’. Having thought about and talked about it, I have decided not to include paintings in the gift guides...

Hi there, It's an overcast May morning in the west of Ireland. The cats are lazing dreamily all around, and there's that slow burgeoning feeling in the air that it's about to pour down with rain, but it can't, not just yet. I love this weather; it really reflects how I feel inside today. I'm so excited about my upcoming 'Sunbeams of Summer' gift guide that I can hardly focus on one thing at a time. I want it to burst forth on all fronts like the sloppy heavy rain of Summer, and it is, theoretically at least. It's all...