I used to make origami shirts ages ago but forgot how to do it. I have now found a new set of instructions which makes a bigger, but in my opinion, better shirt.

At last a practical use for all those unwanted & unloved floppy disks we all have lying about at the back of a drawer. They are just the perfect size to make a useful & unique little notebook. An ideal gift for a computer geek, or a nostalgic one for those of us of a [...]

Although this is called ‘Dare to be Different 2′ this was my original, & I still think the best version. For all you folks out there who just don’t want to conform – this is for you:  

Funky Bones has had a makeover. He has slimmed down from his original version (ie I have found a better template). Visit the Funky Bones page & view the gallery to see his new design.  

The latest 2 cards ordered. The first one is for a wee 2 year old girl who isn’t into anything particular yet, The second one is for another wee girl who is into Fireman Sam.      

One of my New Years Resolutions was to make birthday cards for friends / family birthdays & send them ON TIME. So far, so good with these first 2. I am really into patchwork cards at the moment as it uses up all the little bits of paper I can’t bear to throw away. Also [...]

When I saw this picture on a box of particulary yummy chocolate puddings I immediately thought it would look good on a card. A good excuse to eat more chocolate pudding!  

This Sizzix original snowman die is still one of my favourites. I use it a lot for ‘first Christmas cards. It can also be made to look masculine or feminine simply by changing the background & colour of accessories. The sewn-on buttons add to the character.      

  This retro picture of a wee boy in his toy police car is so cute.          

2 different styles of felt flower brooches. I’ll model them at work this week to see if people like them.