Easter Crafts

Cheep and chirpy crafts

Easter, Christmas and Birthdays tend to be expensive times of the year. My favourite presents are thoughtful ones, so the simple thought entered my mind, CRAFTS!

All you need are a few little trinkets - keep it small, sweet and simple
Origami/coloured paper
Tissue paper
Seasonal decorations

Now I bet you're thinking 'Origami, scary!' but nothing could be further from the truth.
The origami box is one of the easiest and prettiest crafts, so don't be scared, give it a try.


So here we go:



Step 1: Take a piece of origami paper 26cm x 26cm, colour side facing down (any square size will work and any paper can be substituted according to preferred size

Step 2: Fold into 4 squares horizontally and vertically

Step 3: Fold each corner into the middle

Step 4: Take the left edge and fold in towards the middle crease

Step 5: Repeat with the right edge and unfold both sides

Step 6: Take the top edge and fold in towards the middle crease

Step 7: Repeat with the bottom edge and unfold both sides

Step 8: Take the top edge and unfold (it will now resemble a house)

Step 9: Repeat with the bottom edge

Step 9

Step 10: Take the right and left edge and fold in towards the middle to strengthen the crease

Step 11: Take these two edges and stand them vertically

Step 12: Take the top corner and fold it into the middle, taking into account the creases just below the corner. You will begin to see the box shape appear.

Step 12

Step 13: Repeat with the bottom corner

Step 13

And there you have your very own simple origami box for you to fill up with treats and goodies. Try to make it as pleasing to the eye as you can by adding shredded tissue paper and seasonal decorations to make it the perfect little gift for friends and family!

How to make swap shop chocolate squidgy biscuits

Swap shop chocolate squidgy biscuits are the perfectly delicious healthy/naughty treat!

So firstly, heat 200g butter, 4 tbsp Golden syrup, 4 tbsp Cocoa in a pan on a low heat. 
Once melted, stir in 125g mixed dry fruits and 300g Digestive biscuits (crushed into small pieces). 
Mix all together to coat all the ingredients.
Place the mixture into a tray lined with foil (one that will fit in the fridge/freezer).
Flatten mixture as much as possible to make a smooth, flat base.
Place it in the fridge/freezer
Now it is time to melt 300g cooking chocolate. 
The best way to melt chocolate is in a heat-proof bowl over a barely simmering pan of water, stirring occasionally.
Then drizzle over the base, making a smooth cover.
Place in the fridge/freezer again.
Wait until set, then cut into treat-size pieces.
Then EAT! 

An easy, tasty, cheap treat to eat! 

Swap shop crew crafting & baking

How to make your very own vintage no-sew top bag

I am going to show you how to make your own no-sew top bag!
(Click on the picture to see the full post)

Step 1 

Start off with an old top

(You can do it with a t-shirt and it is easier but I find that the bag is prettier with a top)

Step 2

Cut about 3 inches up from the bottom on both the left and the right side





Step 3

Turn the top inside out, and cut up 3 inches and across about 1 inch as shown

Step 4

Take one small piece from one side of the top, and tie it to the piece just underneath it

Step 5 

Continue to tie the sides together until it looks like this...

Step 6

Turn the top inside out again

Step 7

You can then use the tying affect for the sleeves to make the shoulder strap

Hey presto, here is the finished bag. Good luck ducks!

If you make any of your own no-sew top bags and are proud of your accomplishments, send me a photo and I'll upload it to my blog! 

My new flowery vintage no-sew top bag!

Check out my new flowery patchwork no-sew top bag!





Front and back










I think I am improving and it's really therapeutic doing something like this! 

Please feel free to leave any comments or ask any questions!

La Mode est à Vous - Fashion is Yours

I came across this label in my crafting and it made me think: Fashion is Yours 
It is your own way to express yourself and be creative...

In the same way:

Life is Yours. 

and

La Vie est à Vous

It is never too late to open up to your creative side. 

Really let yourself go in this world.

Even if you cannot act freely, you can think freely. 

P.S. For any francophones out there, I am not entirely sure that the translation is correct but it is how i have been creative in my art of translation. Domestican vs Foreignisation and all that jazz! 

My new vintage no-sew t-shirt bag!

REUSE.RECYCLE.VINTAGE.CRAFT.STYLE.CHIC 

Do you know how much we spend on new accessories, clothes that we hardly ever wear? A lot, is the answer! And do you know how much stuff around your house that you can actually reuse to make new things? A plethora! 

So I decided one day (last night) to put my mind to it and reach out to my creative side to see what I could really do. I have some super ideas but thought I'd start with this one first. 
So why don't you try and reach out to your creative side and see just what you can do! 
Oh and please comment to let me know your opinions...

Keep checking my blog as I intend to inform you all of my new creative updates!