Apologies to all my followers I have been away from my blog too long

Quick update

2012

I had a horrific two weeks when my eyes were worse than they have ever been it was then decided that although the scratches on the retina were healing I was now allergic to about everything that has a smell even my own perfume that I have used for years !

I was also banned from going anywhere near fresh flowers- the day before my eyes flared up I had made 2 mock wedding bouquets for my daughter

The good news is that I now have tablets to take as soon as my eyes flare up

As previously mentioned it was our daughters wedding in August 2012 I will be posting more about stationery etc later

2013

I had two 21st parties to arrange making the decorations was the fun part !

Near the end of the year we decided that our website had become outdated and needed revamped  so after a lot of thought we decided to start afresh . So we have been beavering away trying to add our products to the site along with major changes to the structure e.g.we are trying to show stock level for each item  but as you can imagine it all takes time if you have a moment have a look in we would welcome your feedback

Okay lets see if I can actually get this posted before it disappears of my screen again (did I mention I got a new touch screen laptop !!!)

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How To Make A Beaded Star Christmas Tree

Star Christmas Tree 

requirements

acrylic star beads 2 large 2 medium 2 small 3 tiny

pipe cleaner/chenille stem

Instructions

Thread beads onto pipe cleaner starting with the large and decrease in size  so that the tiny beads make the top of tree – the beads slot easily into place -leave a small piece of pipe cleaner at both ends curl at the bottom to stop beads from falling off and turn pipe cleaner at the top to make a hanger  

How To Make Pom Pom Spider and Pumpkin

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Materials

2 Black bump chenille stems (pipe cleaners) — these have 4 bumps 1 for each leg

large black pom pom with hole

2 google eyes

How To Make

Cut the chenille in half and half again push pipe cleaner through pom pom—- – as you do this the plastic tube will come out of the pom pom—–

wind 3 pieces  onto each side to make 8 legs – glue on eyes (alternatively use sticky backed eyes)

Pumpkin Materials

1 large orange pom pom with ho;e

1 green chenille stem (pipe cleaner)

How To Make

Push green chenille through the hole in the pom pom -turn over a small piece to make the top fole the other piece into 2 triangular shape for feet Glue on google eyes or use sticky backed eyes  

 

Childs Christmas Tiara

				Required Components

	Materials Required   1SILVER 12”PIPE CLEANER (chenille Stems)   3 SILVER SPRAYS   Instructions   Make a small loop at each end, twist to secure   Twist and secure sprays to pipecleaner   Bend pipecleaner into a half circle.   Secure the tiara to hair with hair grips   Hints and Tips.   Always use an odd number of sprays.   You can add height by building a larger spray using three sprays wound together.

Eyelet Ribbon Lace Christmas Angel Decoration

Requirements 13″ or (33cm) of ribbon lace . 1 gold/silver chenille stem.12″ (30cm) 1 wooden doll head or wooden bead/poly ball or flat wooden friendly faces (best for cards). 1/2″ approx (1.5cm) PVA adhesive. Method Lace the chenille stem through each of the holes on the edge of the Ribbon Lace. Bunch the lace together in the middle of the chenille stem. Twist the stems once to secure. thread the dolls head bead through one of the chenille stem ends Place your finger on the top of the dolls head and wrap the chenille stem around your finger to create the halo. twist the stem to secure. Make a hook with the remaining end of the chenille for securing to your Christmas Tree The remaining chenille stem end can either cut and removed or used for additional security for attachment to your tree. Fold back the wing ends to give a clean edge, secure the flaps with a dab of PVA glue. Hints and Tips For quick results secure the folded back flaps with a little double sided tape or foam pad. Substitute the Dolls Head bead with standard bead and make facial markings with a felt pen. Create a themed Christmas Tree using 24 angels on a tree lit with plain lights and covered in angel hair. Stick to Angel on a aperture card for an interesting Christmas Card.
	Thread the Ribbon lace with the chenille Stem
	Bunch the Lace in the center of the chenille stem. Twist the stems once to secure
Ribbon Lace Chenille Stems PVA Glue Wooden Beads	For a smaller version of this Angel which will give a flatter appearance for Christmas Cards see the Stars & Swirls Angel

Eyelet Ribbon Lace Christmas Angel Decoration