This is one of the questions many beginners ask who are keen to learn a yarn craft. Unfortunately, there is no simple yes or no, nor an easy answer either. Both knitting and crocheting are needlecrafts that can be learnt in a few minutes, and both work with the same yarn. Once you master the basic stitches and have gained a bit of insight, you can get awesome rewards in both skills.
I know that for lots of people the winter weather makes them want to curl up inside and keep well away from the elements. Wind, rain, snow and colder temperatures put so many people off going outside, but what about trying to change your think around that? Maybe you just don’t wrap up well enough? Maybe you just need to invest in some warm socks and a pair of wellies? Think about all the benefits you could gain from a winter walk.
Given that I know lots of my readers start their Christmas shopping in October, I have put together a list of a few ideas for this Christmas. I know that lots of people have high hopes for this Christmas, after not being able to spend time with loved ones last year. Whilst we are yet to know if COVID-19 will place any restrictions on celebrations this Christmas, it should be a significant improvement on last year.
If you are still searching for the perfect decorations for your tree, or more generally within your home, Amazon handmade is a good place to start.
Do your children have a Christmas Eve box? Perhaps you are planning on starting this tradition for the first time this year? Maybe you are in need of a new box? Whatever the case, there are some suggestions below to get you started.
This year I am loving my Christmas present tags. I love a good rustic theme with my gift wrapping. I’m loving all the brown paper wrapping with simple designs and these tags are just perfect. They come on stretchy elastic strings, which are also ideal to thread around gift bags if you are using any of those for wrapping your gifts this year. These Christmas present tags are from Aura Print, who can make you custom made tags for all your gifts. Why not take a look and see if anything catches your eye? They also do bespoke Christmas cards if you haven’t bought yours yet. I love bespoke Christmas cards, they feel so much more special.
It’s not until you start doing these things that you realise how small changes can actually make an enormous difference in a room. Upgrading sockets and switches is no exception. They can really transform a room and bring it up to date, making it so much more modern and functional at the same time.
Black Friday is nearly here folks – will you be buying anything this year? What’s your experience? Have you picked up some bargains in the past or is it a load of hype over nothing? You decide, but, if you need a little guidance, here are a few thoughts.