Tag Archives: gift

Blue Parcels 

Posted on 17/12/2015 by Aixie

   In keeping with my blue Christmas theme, I needed to make some wrapping paper.  For my birthday I was given this gorgeous Amy Butler book of stencils:    And I still save my paper bags for crafting:    So … Continue reading →

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Paper Bag Wrapping Paper 

Posted on 19/08/2015 by Aixie

   As always, I try to re-use and recycle, rather than buying new. Wrapping gifts is customary, and something I enjoy doing, but at the end of the day, wrapping paper invariably ends up in the recycling, or worse, the … Continue reading →

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Treasures Found

Posted on 11/05/2015 by Aixie

Recently my parents were offered an old tin shed by a neighbour. When they went to collect it they also came across a couple of other unwanted items, which they thought I might like.   The first is this gorgeous … Continue reading →

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Vintage China

Posted on 12/12/2014 by Aixie

I have told you before that I collect antique and vintage China in various styles. I am especially fond of anything floral, but I love the mid-century plain pastels and other patterns too. I was flicking through my Facebook feed … Continue reading →

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