Well hello!
I have returned from a bit of an impromptu blogging hiatus, after a house move (stuff everywhere!), a longer-than-expected wait for internet in my new home, and then a hefty backlog of work to plough through before normal service could resume. Not to mention tricky things like locating the best spots for taking photographs in a new house, finding my photography props and craft materials, and trying to make that pesky wire stretch from the other side of the room so I can finally charge my camera!
Anyway, the world of Miss Beatrix didn't entirely grind to a halt during what I have now named The Period of Chaos. I'm pleased as punch to have been interviewed and have a craft project featured in Homemade with Love magazine this month.
Anna Simmonds is the magazine's new editor and she was so lovely to work with to put this article and project together. If you're starting to feel as Christmassy as I am already the issue is packed with crafty scandi-inspired ideas, so it's well worth snapping up a copy - not least because you can spot some other lovely bloggers in there too, including Adventures and Tea Parties and Claireabellemakes. Congratulations to Anna and her team for giving the mag such a gorgeous new look.
I'm thrilled to have my treacle tin lanterns featured in a thrifty Christmas gift guide in Pretty Nostalgic magazine. It's inspired me to make lots more and fill the garden with them on these cold Autumn nights! You can read my original blog post about them here.
In other news, five more #PostCircle groups have been set off in the last few weeks. I know some of you are waiting patiently to be placed, and I hope to get to that early next week - please bear with me! I could do with finding my desk first...
I'll also be back hosting #creativesunite from this Thursday, so hope lots of you can join me for some Christmas present crafting ('or-it's-too-early-to-think-about-Christmas-so-let's-avoid-it-with-some-nice-crafting... crafting').
Lastly, one of the major problems with moving house was that I ended up not having an oven for much longer than anticipated, and that has meant no button making (boo!) I'm working my way through a pile of custom orders at the moment, and then I'm hoping to get some more stock in my Etsy shop. I'm also busy preparing for a craft fair in Sheffield at the end of the month - details to follow on Facebook.
That's all for now folks - see you for normal blogging service next week!
I have returned from a bit of an impromptu blogging hiatus, after a house move (stuff everywhere!), a longer-than-expected wait for internet in my new home, and then a hefty backlog of work to plough through before normal service could resume. Not to mention tricky things like locating the best spots for taking photographs in a new house, finding my photography props and craft materials, and trying to make that pesky wire stretch from the other side of the room so I can finally charge my camera!
Anyway, the world of Miss Beatrix didn't entirely grind to a halt during what I have now named The Period of Chaos. I'm pleased as punch to have been interviewed and have a craft project featured in Homemade with Love magazine this month.
Anna Simmonds is the magazine's new editor and she was so lovely to work with to put this article and project together. If you're starting to feel as Christmassy as I am already the issue is packed with crafty scandi-inspired ideas, so it's well worth snapping up a copy - not least because you can spot some other lovely bloggers in there too, including Adventures and Tea Parties and Claireabellemakes. Congratulations to Anna and her team for giving the mag such a gorgeous new look.
I'm thrilled to have my treacle tin lanterns featured in a thrifty Christmas gift guide in Pretty Nostalgic magazine. It's inspired me to make lots more and fill the garden with them on these cold Autumn nights! You can read my original blog post about them here.
In other news, five more #PostCircle groups have been set off in the last few weeks. I know some of you are waiting patiently to be placed, and I hope to get to that early next week - please bear with me! I could do with finding my desk first...
I'll also be back hosting #creativesunite from this Thursday, so hope lots of you can join me for some Christmas present crafting ('or-it's-too-early-to-think-about-Christmas-so-let's-avoid-it-with-some-nice-crafting... crafting').
Lastly, one of the major problems with moving house was that I ended up not having an oven for much longer than anticipated, and that has meant no button making (boo!) I'm working my way through a pile of custom orders at the moment, and then I'm hoping to get some more stock in my Etsy shop. I'm also busy preparing for a craft fair in Sheffield at the end of the month - details to follow on Facebook.
That's all for now folks - see you for normal blogging service next week!
It's nice to have you back. Congrats on the magazine features and thank you ever so for the mention.
ReplyDeleteI have a train journey to Renegade on Sunday so I shall read Homemade With Love then :-)
Glad you are all settled in your new home. I look forward to seeing you back at Creatives Unite!
Claire x
Homemade With Love is such a substantial magazine too, perfect for travel time :) x
DeleteWelcome back! And what a lot of exciting news you've shared today! Congrats on getting into a mag!!! And I hope you settle in to your new home quickly.....
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Thank you Carly! I'm suddenly wishing I had lots more crocheted blankets and pompom rugs for my new home but all in good time! x
DeleteAnna! I am so thrilled to see a new post pop up on my dashboard from you!! I've missed reading your blog! I hope the house move wasn't too stressful, now you've got a new space to decorate with more beautiful things!! Well done for your magazine appearances, you must be so proud :)! And thank you so much for mentioning me in your favourites, it's made my day!! xx
ReplyDeleteAw thanks Imogen, I've really been missing blogging and the lovely blogging community. It's good to be back! And you're very welcome, your blog definitely deserved a mention :) x
DeleteLovely to have you back! Glad you made it through the house move and congratulations on your magazine features - missed your treacle tin laterns first time round but will definitely be trying this when I finish my current tin! XX
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love those tins because the design means they already look vintage, so they look really effective when made into lanterns, and perhaps even better when they turn a little rusty! x
Deleteoooo camt wait to get my copy of pretty nostalgic and see ur project!yay. hope ur are feeling settled now, moving can be pretty stressful. mezz xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Mezz, every time I've moved in the past I've forgotten just how much there is to do! Hope Hundreds and Thousands is going well for you - it looks amazing. x
DeleteWell done on the article, I'm glad you're finally settling in, welcome back! :) x
ReplyDeleteThanks Ada, I gave you a recommendation in the article too as I love your blog! x
DeleteWelcome back, Anna! We've missed you! Awesome to see you featured in Homemade with Love. I was over the moon when I saw your features. Well done and happy settling into your new home :-) x
ReplyDeleteWell done you too! And thank you. x
DeleteCongrats on all the features and new home! Do post where your fair is as we can pop and say hello as we are Derbyshire. Are you involved in the Yard Birds in Sheffield? I need to take a visit so much talent! All the best! Samantha createitsamantha.blogspot.co.uk
ReplyDeleteAh wonderful! It would be great to see you. I'm not involved with Birds Yard but have good friends who are, and agree, you definitely need to visit. Hopefully see you soon! x
DeleteWow you've been a busy bee! Congratulations on the feature- very well deserved indeed! xxx
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Pleased the house move has gone well, it's always a bit of an unknown how long it takes for life to restart after a move. Congrats on your magazine feature, it looks great xx
ReplyDeleteWell done with all your makes and move Anna
ReplyDeletelooking forward to seeing your new home
best wishes
Jenny
A very belated welcome back! Really enjoyed this post and I love the lantern ideas. I hope you are finding lots of crafty inspiration in your new surroundings.
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