Firstly there was this stool which I got for a steal and did a little number on. Take a peek - it's come up pretty neat I think.
Then, after dropping Ruby off at nursery this morning, I took my customary stroll down to the charity shop. The lady who works on a Monday had very kindly brought in a load of information and contacts for me for local craft fairs - we'd been chatting the previous week.
Browsing the book shelves, I spotted some great crafting books for Ruby. Being stuck in watching the torrential rain for the past fortnight, I'm running pretty dry on ideas and inspiration, so these are very welcome.
Firstly, this great book on T-Shirt design, which will be perfect for future DYLON projects.
It covers all kinds of methods from potato printing to using templates.
Then I spotted a couple more Usbourne Activities books.
Fairy Cooking and Fairy Things to Make and Do.
Tell me, what girl wouldn't want to try some Fairy Fudge or Pink Swirly Biscuits?
The other book is full of tutorials on how to make essential fairy accessories- wand; tiara and wings, as well as loads of ideas for paintings, decorations and garlands.
Finally, I found this totally unused Marbling Craft Kit.
I can't wait to have a go with this. As well as all the ink and equipment, it comes with card blanks and blank pillow boxes. This kit costs around £15, but I got it for £2.49. Yay!
Plenty to keep us busy for a while.
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Usbourne kids books are always lovely - that t-shirt one looks quite fun too, I can't wait to see you modelling your version of the brick wall with graffiti on it!
ReplyDeleteIt would be impossible to complete without singing Pink Floyd don't you reckon?
DeleteHaha, yeah!
DeleteCheck OUT those outfits!
ReplyDeleteImmense!
Great finds, we too have struggled to keep having fun with this shocking weather.
Hurrah for sun today.
Hurrah indeed!
DeleteNow, please don't be thinking I'll be wearing any such outfits - I can't pull of a baseball cap! I thought DD might look cute in one though, particularly as she audibly 'tut-tuts' when she sees graffiti!
I used to be really into t shirt decorating when I was a teenager.. Ought to get back into it again, Ethan would love it! X
ReplyDeleteOh yes, Ruby loves doing it. Check out the Olympics T-shirt we just did :0) http://missielizzie-meandmyshadow.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/olympic-rings-t-shirt.html
DeleteI lost my crafty mojo, until I started to go through some of my books. So I'm back on it now...maybe I'll have a look out for some more too! Off to get crafty!!
ReplyDeleteSometimes you just need a bit of inspiration don't you? x
DeleteGreat crafty finds that marbelling kit looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to give it a go. x
DeleteI'm coveting your paper marbling kit - hope you have lots of fun with it :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you, I'm sure I will x
DeleteI do love Usbourne books! They are my favourite kids book publishers. Without fail every single one of there books are great.
ReplyDeleteBe sure to show the pink swirly biscuits if you make them. They look yummy
Madison xxx
They do do great books, I particularly love their activity books.
DeleteIf I do the pink swirly bisciuts, I'm not entirely sure they'll come out looking like above!
Can't go wrong with books. LOVE THEM !
ReplyDeleteJust dashing past today, sorry ! Will catch up later hopefully xx
You are way too busy lately! x
DeleteLove kid's craft books for new ideas. Can never have too many!
ReplyDeleteI agree, always snap them up when I see them.
DeleteIt looks like you and Ruby will be having a lot of indoor fun. The marbling kit is interesting, let us know how that turns out.
ReplyDeleteIf this biblical rain continues, we'll need plenty to do!
DeleteOh I love the marbling kit. I used to make marbled paper in the bath, with a horrible concoction of carageen moss in the water, then inks on top. Made lovely paper, but don't know what my housemates at the time thought of my use of the bathroom.
ReplyDeleteI bet they thought you were a filthy mare! Ho did you explain the tide marks on the tub?!
DeleteOoh what fantastic finds! You'll have tons of fun with those! x
ReplyDeleteThose books look like so much fun! Can't wait to see what projects you turn out!
ReplyDeleteHope it will give me a kick up the bum to do more :0)
DeleteFab finds Lizzie! Love the marbling kit x
ReplyDeleteThanks Mama, I've never tried marbling before, looks fun!
DeleteFairy things to make and do has been a big hit in our house - especially the sparkly wands! Love your stool too - such a bargain.
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