Unusual Gift Boxes & Bags

Designer Handbag Gift Bag

Hi everyone, today I have an unusual Designer Handbag Gift Bag to share. I’m really pleased with the final result and love how the chain effect handle turned out. They are a nice size measuring 5″ x 7″ and strong as the base is re-enforced so perfect for heavier items like a candle. I love…… Continue reading Designer Handbag Gift Bag

The Social Papercrafter

Recycle & Reuse

Hi everyone, over the weekend I shared my DIY tassels for a Recycle & Reuse article I did for issue 3 of The Social Papercrafter Magazine. You can read issue 3 here. These are a great way of putting those old magazines to good use. These quick and easy tassels are a fun way to add…… Continue reading Recycle & Reuse

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Gift Bag with Locking Closure

Hi everyone, here’s a quick gift bag with a locking closure inside. I used the Helz Cuppleditch “Beach Life” papers by Trimcraft. The inside locking closure adds a different look to this gift bag, along with the eyelets and folded top. To make this gift bag you will need… 1 piece of 12 x 12…… Continue reading Gift Bag with Locking Closure

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Easy Bow Toppers

Hi everyone, I’m currently surrounded by boxes and my craft room is in a mess!!! So I’ve decided to take myself away from the situation and sit down and catch up on my blogs. Yesterday I posted up these Easy Bow Toppers which I made for this weeks Hobbybase project. These are so quick and…… Continue reading Easy Bow Toppers

Cases, Pouches & Sleeves

Easy Treat Holders

Hello everyone today I bring you project number 3 of this year’s Mothers Day Series. Easy Treat Holders These are a smaller version of the ones I made last year to hold 2 Kit Kat bars. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGOB5ft9aYU&list=PLb0K2Vuv8QLBxo8Zdq_W1OqWsVaIEMkD7 These are a really quick and easy project which require no cutting, just some simple score lines and…… Continue reading Easy Treat Holders

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No Heat Foil Technique

Hello, back again…Today’s tutorial was actually due to go live tomorrow but it seems I put in the wrong schedule date!…anyway here are cards I’ve made using the very addictive No Heat Foil Technique. I had recently seen a tutorial by Jennifer Maguire and she reminded me about all my foils I had stuffed in…… Continue reading No Heat Foil Technique

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Gong Xi Fa Cai

 GONG XI FA CAI Happy Chinese New Year everyone, I’m not in China to celebrate this year but just wanted to wish everybody a happy new year. I thought I would put together all my Origami and Oriental themed projects for you to look at. Living in China I’m constantly surrounded by inspiration and I’m…… Continue reading Gong Xi Fa Cai

Little Updates

Crafting with my Mum

Hello everyone, hope your all having a wonderful start to your weekend. I’m currently back in the UK for a holiday, catching up with friends and family. As a lot of you will know my mum is also a crafter with a lovely craft room with two desks, so for me its home from home when…… Continue reading Crafting with my Mum

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Mini Handbag

Hello everyone, I’m sorry for the delay in this blog, the last 2 days have been a rush for me and for the last 30+ hours I have been travelling back to the UK. With the jet lag now nicely kicking in, I’m wide awake and have some time to catch up on my blogs.…… Continue reading Mini Handbag

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DIY Chinese Lanterns

Hello everyone, its the start of another week and I have these very cool looking Chinese Lanterns for you. Living in China, there are many festivals and celebrations to be had, with the most popular being Chinese New Year. There are many decorations, wonderful food and gifts and just a nice buzz in the air.…… Continue reading DIY Chinese Lanterns