Saturday 26 November 2011
Sunday 13 November 2011
Wednesday 9 November 2011
Sunday 6 November 2011
Friday 4 November 2011
Crafty does baking
Now, if you know me you'll know I don't really cook, that's my Mr's role in the home.
As my madam gets bigger i'm trying to do different crafts and activities with her. Last week we baked biscuits, she mainly helped rolling and cutting - surprisingly wasn't keen on eating them.
We also made autumn leaf pictures, carrying her Mr Tumble bag and happily collecting leaves. Have to say this was my favourite activity. She's definately an outdoorsy type. Looking forward to more happy days.
If you have any crafty things for us, please let me know x
As my madam gets bigger i'm trying to do different crafts and activities with her. Last week we baked biscuits, she mainly helped rolling and cutting - surprisingly wasn't keen on eating them.
We also made autumn leaf pictures, carrying her Mr Tumble bag and happily collecting leaves. Have to say this was my favourite activity. She's definately an outdoorsy type. Looking forward to more happy days.
If you have any crafty things for us, please let me know x
Wednesday 2 November 2011
Bringing back my childhood
Teddy Ruxpin was a legend! Since finding him and reclaiming him when my parents moved, he's since become a firm favourite for madam. At first she was terrified when he spoke so now "teddy rupsin" just gets cuddled and carried around.
Watching the new style programmes, I thought back to how different they were to the ones I used to watch. Out came YouTube on my phone and together me and madam watched trapdoor and sharky and George.
Can't say she enjoyed them but when she's watched new age programmes I don't suppose she would appreciate the old favourites. Bring back the 8s!!
Watching the new style programmes, I thought back to how different they were to the ones I used to watch. Out came YouTube on my phone and together me and madam watched trapdoor and sharky and George.
Can't say she enjoyed them but when she's watched new age programmes I don't suppose she would appreciate the old favourites. Bring back the 8s!!
Sunday 30 October 2011
Wednesday 26 October 2011
Oh I do like to be beside the sea...
Yesterday was our weekly "explore Northumberland day" with our bestest friends. We are trying to keep the toddlers entertained, get fresh air and aim to get out of the house at least once a week and we are all enjoying it!
This week we went to the aquarium at Tynemouth. We've been before for APH's first birthday last year. This year they were alot more excited running around shouting "oh wow" at all the creatures.
I wasn't impressed with the big rise in costs, £8.60 for an adult. Children under 3 were free thankfully. As madam was very well behaved she got a gift from the shop. A big bag of bath toys. Good amount for the money too which was unexpected for a tourist shop.
We splashed in the sea opposite afterwards, APH loved it and would have stayed all day if we'd let him. Madam fell into the sea and promptly decided she didn't like it at all. "no sea" was the new found phrase.
All in all a fab day out x
This week we went to the aquarium at Tynemouth. We've been before for APH's first birthday last year. This year they were alot more excited running around shouting "oh wow" at all the creatures.
I wasn't impressed with the big rise in costs, £8.60 for an adult. Children under 3 were free thankfully. As madam was very well behaved she got a gift from the shop. A big bag of bath toys. Good amount for the money too which was unexpected for a tourist shop.
We splashed in the sea opposite afterwards, APH loved it and would have stayed all day if we'd let him. Madam fell into the sea and promptly decided she didn't like it at all. "no sea" was the new found phrase.
All in all a fab day out x
Tuesday 25 October 2011
Very pleased with myself
I'm so impressed with myself. I finally managed to make a dress for madam that I'm happy for her to wear in public...it's reversible too!
Saturday 22 October 2011
Saturday 15 October 2011
Tuesday 11 October 2011
Learning curve
So, the craft fair.... Didn't go as well as hoped. I managed to sell one item but other than that it wasn't a hit.
Im looking on it as a good experience, the bright side... I now have business cards, proper craft insurance too.
Onwards and upwards
Im looking on it as a good experience, the bright side... I now have business cards, proper craft insurance too.
Onwards and upwards
Dressmaking course
So, every Monday I am partaking in a dressmaking course at a local high school. I was very excited to learn that this year they had started this so I signed up straight away!
It started last week, first week included talking us through making a block for our pattern (measuring our figure to make pattern pieces esp for us)
We're aiming to make a skirt specifically for ourselves. I'll post the final product...fingers crossed it gies well. I'm hopefully going to replicate it for my girl too x
It started last week, first week included talking us through making a block for our pattern (measuring our figure to make pattern pieces esp for us)
We're aiming to make a skirt specifically for ourselves. I'll post the final product...fingers crossed it gies well. I'm hopefully going to replicate it for my girl too x
Monday 10 October 2011
The craft fair is approaching
So, this time tomorrow I will have completed my first ever craft fair. To say I'm nervous is an understatement, but...what will be will be I guess.
I have made a selection of items, have pictures of custom orders etc but prices are baffling me at present.
Hopefully my girl will let me sleep tonight to enable me to be more prepared. Have my trusty friend Vicky on hand though... Wish me luck x
I have made a selection of items, have pictures of custom orders etc but prices are baffling me at present.
Hopefully my girl will let me sleep tonight to enable me to be more prepared. Have my trusty friend Vicky on hand though... Wish me luck x
Sunday 28 August 2011
Sunday 14 August 2011
Wednesday 3 August 2011
A lie in - 6.30am !
I had a lie in today, 6.30am.
I've been thinking back to before I had madam where waking up at 6.30am would have been seen as torture and now its a lie in. Isn't it funny how things change your perspective on life.
The thought of a full nights sleep these days are a dream. 3 nights this week she's done it and it's like heaven. Fingers crossed it keeps up.
x
I've been thinking back to before I had madam where waking up at 6.30am would have been seen as torture and now its a lie in. Isn't it funny how things change your perspective on life.
The thought of a full nights sleep these days are a dream. 3 nights this week she's done it and it's like heaven. Fingers crossed it keeps up.
x
Sunday 31 July 2011
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About Me
- The Crafty Mammy
- I'm 26,I have a beautiful daughter born Christmas Eve 2009 with Dan. We've been together for 3 years. Moved from Luton, Bedfordshire to Newcastle 2006 and have since moved to Acomb, Northumberland.