The Crafty Lass does… ‘Paper’ 1st Anniversary Commission
Having studied Art & Design – specialising in textiles for A-Level, BTEC Foundation in Art & Design – specialising in Textiles and then going on to specialise in Printed Textile Design at University – you’d think my go to medium of choice, would always be fabric. Of course, I would never turn my back on
More than ‘just’ a piece of furniture…
table ˈteɪb(ə)l/ noun A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, providing a level surface for eating, writing, or working at. Except, it’s not that simple is it – a table, in a house context – for me anyway, is the heart of the home. Our dining table, for
Top 5… Baby Shower Crafts!
Baby showers. When did they become the ‘normal’, ‘done’ thing? I was recently commissioned to make a baby shower corsage for a lovely mummy-to-be to wear, and about to enter my 30th week of pregnancy – I have been asked not ‘if’ I am having a baby shower, but WHEN am I having my baby
The Crafty Lass does… Wedding commission!
Going back to the beginning of 2016, The Crafty Lass was asked to make something special for a couple’s beautiful wedding – I was honoured to have been allowed to make something for their big day! After discussions on colours, themes, styles – we decided on making some paper peonies in pinks and creams – and some
Afternoon Tea Garden Party!
What a glorious day yesterday was – the sun shone from morning til late evening – and good job it did too – we were invited to an afternoon tea (and prosecco!) garden party, and so rain wasn’t really part of the agenda…! (We were very lucky as both Friday, and today have been horrid!) There
The Crafty Lass does… Birthday Invitations Commission!
I recently received a delightful commission for a ‘zoo-themed’ toddler’s birthday invitations…I had a LOT of fun with this one – who wouldn’t love spending time designing and creating some cheeky little meerkats and monkeys on Illustrator! It has really inspired me to think about future invitation design ideas, and even a new range of
