Painting Tea Cups

I have managed to find some time to do some crafting!

My mum set me and my sister a task. She gave us four plain canvases and told us to paint what ever we wanted.

Now I don't think I am done yet, but here is where I am at the moment.

Utility China!

Before I start this post please let me apologise for my absence. In November I started a new job an i have been so busy that I haven't been able to craft let alone keep up my blog.

A friend of mine is on a mission, her sister is getting married and they have been furiously collecting tea cups for her big day. So far many of the cups have been floral and kitch but now they need something different.

I have suggested that they keep a look out for utility china. The pastel shades will fit in with the floral theme but will bring a different dimension to the overall look.

I love utility china, it has a wonderful retro feel, and the simplicity of it is wonderful. The colours are so in at the moment and I would love to have a set of my own.

So please keep a look out for this type of china and if you do see any in the Essex or Southampton area let me know!

Little Treat

These are some lovely little tea light holders that I got for my sister today :-)

Battlesbridge, Essex

Battlesbridge, in Essex, is home to the Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre. Housing over 80 dealers selling antiques, crafts, also offering valuation services and s motorbike museum!

I went with some friends to have a look for some bits for a new flat, it is a treasure trove of wonderful finds. It is so quaint and the variety of items for sales is amazing.

To be honest I think I could have lived there!

Transforming Old Furniture

A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine gave me a table that she didn't have a use for any more.

This lovely table was so cute I had to have it.

However, instead of leaving it as it was I decided to paint it as the wood didn't match that of the house I live in.

So I sanded it down and primed it, but now I need your help!

Apple White or Dusted Fondant?

Love Your Home

I find it very hard to believe that my partner and I have lived in our little rented house for seven months now!
Especially considering that since we moved in I have spent very little time trying to make it feel like it is ours.

So here is my attempt to make it feel a little more homely...

I bought these coasters for about £2 each from a lovely little trinket shop and I knew what I wanted to do with them straight away.

So I went to Ikea and got these Ribba frames for £7.19. These clean white frames were great to stick them in, and when I say stick I mean it! I had to sellotape them in as I didn't want to use hot glue and ruin them.

So next time you're out and see a trinket that you want then make it wall art!

Lovely Bunnies

Here are some lovely bunny related items that I have found online :)

This lovely necklace is by Four Beautiful Keys. It is handmade using sterling silver wire, and is yours for £32

These Bunnies with Attitude are amazing! These bunnies are made by Lonely Hearts and are £6 a hop. (get it ;))

And of course these bunnies are made by me :) stuffed with soft wadding and calming lavender, these 14cm bunnies are perfect as a sleepy soother for your child. completely handmade and yours for £6.