Craft Room And Beyond

12 Days of Christmas 2021 – Festive X-Stitch

Posted on 03/12/202102/12/2021 by Kay

I wanted to do more Christmas crafting this year, but time is definitely not on my side this year. On the other hand, it has been fun to look at smaller quick projects and makes. In this post I’ll share some fun festive cross stitching, including the one piece I’ve managed to x-stitch this year.

I’ve always enjoyed cross-stitch, and find it quite relaxing. While things are definitely busy, it’s nice to take a few minutes out for a bit of mindful crafting.

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Crafts, Other Craft, Seasonal Content

12 Days of Christmas 2021 – Gingerbread House

Posted on 02/12/202130/11/2021 by Kay

It’s Day 2! In this post I’m sharing how I got creative with a wooden Gingerbread House! It was a great excuse to do something a little bit different, and try something new.

As much as I love the idea of making a real gingerbread house, it’s not something I could leave out at Christmas, because of the cats, and because generally I think it’s kind-of gross. And also, because we REALLY don’t need more treats and stuff at this time of year! So a wooden one seems practical!

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Blogging, Challenges, Crafts, Current Projects, This Week

12 Days of Christmas 2021 – December Bujo

Posted on 01/12/202123/11/2021 by Kay

Hello December! We’re back with 12 Days of Christmas 2021! Another collection of handmade Christmas fun in the lead up to the big day!

This is always a crazy time of year for me; so blogging the 12 days is always a challenge, but one I enjoy! I will do my best to reply to all comments as always; in the meantime enjoy the posts!

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Blogging, Challenges, Favourites, Life

Another Autumnal Tag

Posted on 10/11/202115/11/2021 by Kay

We all know I love a good Tag, so thought why not, when I saw another Autumnal tag out and about in blog land. It’s still Autumn, and it’s a fun way to start November… Right?

So, as usual, what follows is a random list of 13 questions, and my answers, all with an Autumn theme!

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Food and Drink, Home, Home Decor, Seasonal Content

Pumpkin Carving 2021 Edition

Posted on 29/10/202131/10/2021 by Kay

Ah the fun part of Halloween! The pumpkin carving and in 2021 as in other years I have chosen a theme of some description! But what will it be?

I thought I’d share this year’s pumpkin now it’s all carved, as well as having a handy post for all my Blogtober content for this year!

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Favourites, Life, Seasonal Content

Our Halloween Party Playlist

Posted on 27/10/202124/10/2021 by Kay

We thought we’d have a bit of a laugh and create a fun playlist for Halloween! We’re big rock and indie fans, but a few others have crept in while we we’ren’t looking… Here is our Halloween party playlist.

This is just a bit of fun! If you have any songs you’d add to the list, certainly let us know in the comments!

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Challenges, Crafts, Home Decor, Other Craft, Seasonal Content

Upcycled Luminary – #BCChat Challenge

Posted on 25/10/202124/10/2021 by Kay

As part of a recent online challenge, I try to create an upcycled luminary. Of course I added to the challenge, to make it fit with my Halloween crafting, with a pumpkin theme.

I have seen handmade luminaries created from cans, bottles and jars, but could I make one using a tube?

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Food and Drink, Home, Seasonal Content

Scary Good Chocolate Cupcakes

Posted on 22/10/202123/10/2021 by Kay

As it’s Halloween season, it seemed only right to do a bit of seasonal baking! Of course I always do, whether it’s shortbread, or cake! This year I thought I’d make some scary good chocolate cupcakes! Just to do something a little bit different!

The biggest change here was the frosting, which wasn’t remotely complicated!

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Crafts, Seasonal Content

Halloween Pom-Pom Pumpkins

Posted on 20/10/202131/10/2021 by Kay

I wanted to have a go at something cute this year, and so I thought I’d share! I made a trio of Halloween pom-pom pumpkins!

Pom-Pom creations are super simple but really fun to make! They can also be a great way to use up scrap yarn!

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Crafts, Cross-Stitch, Seasonal Content

Mini Halloween Cross Stitch

Posted on 18/10/202118/10/2021 by Kay

Just for fun, I thought I’d work on stitching a little seasonal something! So I picked up this cute Mouseloft mini Halloween cross-stitch kit. I really love these little kits as they’re quick to stitch, and are a little crafty break, not taking up too much time.

I stitched this little kit while watching some TV one evening.

Do you have any creative favourites this spooky season?

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