Soft toys

I love winter and the thing that strikes me most is the silence. It is a period of winding down and contemplating. The cold, the wind and the rain outside means I spend more time indoors doing what I like best, which is crafting. I adore Raymond Briggs' works and every time I see anything remotely related to the Snowman, I know I must have it - from paper towels to sewing kits. So here are some of the stuff that I've made with the Snowman theme. This is for a lovely lady in Malaysia who…

For me, Chinese New Year tops the list when it comes to celebrations. Although I'm away from my home in Malaysia, I still try to do all the little things associated with it. First of all sending cards is an age-old tradition. I couldn't find any in Ireland so I decided to make some. As my daughter Audrey was born in the year of the Rooster, I decided to make her something special. The red packet (ang pow) in the rooster's packet contains a monetary gift. This again is a Chinese New Year…

For me, Chinese New Year tops the list when it comes to celebrations. Although I'm away from my home in Malaysia, I still try to do all the little things associated with it. First of all sending cards is an age-old tradition. I couldn't find any in Ireland so I decided to make some. As my daughter Audrey was born in the year of the Rooster, I decided to make her something special. The red packet (ang pow) in the rooster's packet contains a monetary gift. This again is a Chinese New Year…

For me, Chinese New Year tops the list when it comes to celebrations. Although I'm away from my home in Malaysia, I still try to do all the little things associated with it. First of all sending cards is an age-old tradition. I couldn't find any in Ireland so I decided to make some. As my daughter Audrey was born in the year of the Rooster, I decided to make her something special. The red packet (ang pow) in the rooster's packet contains a monetary gift. This again is a Chinese New Year…

For me, Chinese New Year tops the list when it comes to celebrations. Although I'm away from my home in Malaysia, I still try to do all the little things associated with it. First of all sending cards is an age-old tradition. I couldn't find any in Ireland so I decided to make some. As my daughter Audrey was born in the year of the Rooster, I decided to make her something special. The red packet (ang pow) in the rooster's packet contains a monetary gift. This again is a Chinese New Year…

Snowmen made from pasta jars The Snowmen looking out of the window In early December, I thought I would start the countdown to Christmas by posting something that I've made everyday. It was a great idea because I found myself very busy and very happy doing the things that I like, going places, meeting loads of friends and making new friends along the way. Fresh Christmas wreaths My friend Phil informed me that there would be a wreath making session at Southill Area Centre hall so I went and…