the craft corner / DIY felt crown

So the week got away from me last week and I totally forgot to let you know I was over at The Beetle Shack again for The Craft Corner! DIY felt crowns this month. This one is manageable, even for the beginner.

Some people who seemed scared of a needle and thread asked if you could glue it together - GASP! Kidding. If you love a bottle of craft glue more than needle and thread, knock yourself out. BUT.. you will still need to sew the elastic in.. I can't imagine glue would work for that bit - but I could be wrong. If you have success with the glued elastic, do let me know - it's good to be told when you're wrong!

Happy sewing! Or gluing..

the craft corner / photographing golden hour

ANOTHER post in The Craft Corner series is up - the months are speeding by! This one is a gentle guide to shooting golden (and blue) hour, as requested by Em.

If the task of shooting into this kind of light has quashed your confidence, then go and have a read and hopefully you'll gain a little confidence back, to have another try.

the craft corner / play clay

Another month of crafty ideas is up, over at The Beetleshack!

We're having a go at polymer clay - or play clay as we like to call it! Take a look, get your clever smalls to make some one of a kind brooches for their playgroup/kindy/school teachers and you're sorted for Christmas super early! Or make something bright and colourful for yourself..

the craft corner / edible craft!

Craft time again! Head over to The Beetle Shack to find out what's accompanying this little film..

the craft corner / sweet treats

Another month is drawing to a close.. which means I'm over at Em's with another edition of The Craft Corner. Winter is just around the corner, so this month is all about filling up your belly with some delicious, sweet treats! Both recipes involve fruit.. so they're kinda healthy. Never mind all the sugar..

the craft corner / photography tips

I was over at Em's on the weekend, talking photography. I do love to waffle, so it's a long one, with plenty of photos. That's a given. I talk about the Portrait Police, taking shit photos, and forgetting perfection. If you need a little boost to encourage your relationship with your camera, go and have a read.

the craft corner / the beetle shack

I'm over at The Beetle Shack again for another month of The Craft Corner. As per Em's request, I'm showing you the end result of both projects I have shared previously in January and February - revamping tired furniture with a lick of paint, and creating your own DIY canvas art.

Our bedroom has been given a much needed makeover and I'm rapt with how it has all come together. Head over and have a look!

the craft corner / the beetle shack guest post

It's that time again - already! I'm over at Em's today talking DIY canvas art when you can't afford the one you really want. Run along then!

ten awesome things

In no particular order of awesomeness, except the first one. Number one is DEFINITELY NUMBER ONE. Yep, it's mostly photography related.

1/ Oh Yellow Balloons
2/ Confidence and motherhood (particularly the images - simply breathtaking!)
3/ This lady and her camera - like nothing else
4/ This 365 project - so, so good
5/ Letting go
6/ Click click
7/ Kids Were Here
8/ Pretty much everything Claire does
9/ The Craft Corner
10/ More motherhood

Yep. Bit cheeky on that last one but ten awesome things sounded better than nine. And it really IS awesome. Totally unbiased opinion of course..

And still not sure why I didn't dedicate a whole post to tooting my own horn on the regular, year-long guest posting gig over at Em's.. school's back and my brain has had to work properly, remembering 739 things a day, for the first time in eight weeks. Ahhh it hurts.

More shameless self promotion which I know you just LOVE..

Find A Year of Motherhood on Facebook HERE, and Bloglovin HERE.
Make sure you watched THIS, and saw THESE. Thankyou SO, SO much for all your beautiful comments and praise.
Keep an eye out here and here for the final instalments of BABY LOVE / A Maternity Series - it's coming very soon - promise!

I'll be back later tonight to draw the winners of the stuck on you giveaway, so make sure you've entered! And if you don't want to enter, there's a funny little video there that might give you a laugh if you've had a bad day..