Ridgeway Cottage anyhow

This really is a simple way to turn some cheap earrings into something much more special. They can be made in less than an hour to match a new outfit, would make a lovely present and totally support my reuse, reinvent, relove philosophy. You will need: A crochet hook Some beautiful yarn Cheap hoop earrings (I got mine in the TopShop sale for a very reasonable price) A needle to sew in the ends of the yarn The method is exactly the same as the method for the crochet bangles that I made here . I might even get my little film maker to help me make a quick video later. Watch this space. Anyhow back to the earrings and how they turned out because I forgot to take photos whilst I was making them because they really were that quick to make. If you would like to buy these earrings, please check out the listing in my Shop   I would love it if you could leave a comment. Please give it a go, I'm working on making it easier and it really does make ...

Today's post is dedicated to a make over. We are all packed up ready for our holiday. Josie spent the day at a friend and I allowed Charlie to remain glued to the computer, iPad and TV as we are off to live without electricity for a few days.   BEFORE This is a rather shabby looking plastic photo pocket display that I have had since Josie was born. Quite a few of the pockets were ripped and it was definitely looking a little worse for wear. Despite taking digital photos everyday, I very rarely get them developed. I have kind of got out of the habit. I ordered some last week and the postman brought them today, which was actually quite exciting. AFTER I modge podged a piece of white fabric onto the back so that it would hold all the ripped pockets back together. Then I used a scrap of fabric to bind the edges and filled it with photos of our recent exploits. I stitched the binding on to reinforce everything and stop the whole thing falling apartf and pi...

Once you have started blogging, it is hard to stop, especially if you have a creative mind. The world is such an inspiring place and there are so many things I would like to talk about, but today I have chosen something short and sweet and simple. It is another make over with a 'before' and 'after' photo and not much work in between, which is the best part. The 'before' photo This watering can had been knocking around in the garden for a while, looking a little sorry for itself really, so I thought it could do with a bit of a makeover. I got some decoupage paper from the brilliant art shop Chromos  in Canterbury, cut it to fit the watering can and used Mod Podge  to attach it. Then whilst it dried we went to Howletts Zoo, which I love. We have a season ticket and go all the time, but see something different everytime. The 'after' photo