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• A Vintage Fair at Victoria Baths

  

  On Sunday I went somewhere that I has been on my list of places to visit for a long while and it just so happened that there was a rather wonderful Vintage... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• DIY Tutorial: Tissue Paper Pom Poms

  

  The party decoration of the year!I made these pom poms for my mums birthday last weekend.  They were very well recieved and everyone who came was very intereste... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Potato and Pea Samosas

  

  I have been making these samosas for years. They come from Anjum Anand and her book ‘Indian Food Made Easy’. Her curries are divine and these samosas make the... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Birthday Celebrations and a Decorative DIY Tutorial.

  

  Over the weekend I went back home to Crewe to celebrate my mums 50th birthday. What a glorious Bank Holiday weekend we had, I still can’t believe how lucky we... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• DIY Tutorial: Origami Butterflies

  

  Origami butterflies are incredibly easy to make which makes them an ideal craft for children and they make beautiful decorations for parties and weddings too. Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Gatsby Fever

  

  Last Thursday, I went to see ‘The Great Gatsby.’  There was so much hype about it I had to go and see it as soon as it hit the cinema and thankfully I wasn’t... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• A New Obsession

  

  I have been swooning over pink fridges all weekend. Ever since I saw my new neighbour trying to manouver one in to her house, I have become obsessed with the... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Homemade Scones with Jam and Cream

  

  I don’t think I’ve made scones since I was in primary school but came across this recipe when looking for inspiration from the Bake Off book. Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Ricotta and Spinach Rolls

  

  I spent most of the day on Saturday baking lots of little treats, from samosas to scones. I made some things for the freezer as I like to have a stash to pull... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Vintage Treasures…….

  

  I’ve been having a good old rummage about recently. I try to visit a couple of charity shops each week and when I can I like to go for a mooch around antiques... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Money-saving Garden Tips

  

  This year I have made the decision not to grow any veg, reason being I just don’t have the time to care for them.  Last year I was so busy that I forgot to wate... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Forget-me-nots and a Special Offer

  

  It’s been a busy couple of months down at Sweet Mabel HQ.  I’ve been having a little change around and have re-designed the Sweet Mabel logo and theme, I do hop... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• DIY Tutorial: Make Your Own Lino-cut Stamp

  

  Since Christmas I have become obsessed with using rubber stamps,  I use them to decorate all kinds of things like greeting cards, gift tags and paper... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Easter in Pictures

  

  It began with a beautiful wedding…..And a beautiful bride to match…… Then followed the Easter treats….I hope you had a lovely... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Chocolate and Hazelnut Cheesecake

  

  I have Nigella to thank for this delightful pud.  After a few friends were raving about it I thought I should try it out for myself.  I have never... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• The Tea Cup of Pretty

  

  This darling little tea cup and saucer was found in my local charity shop.  I love the pretty pink floral pattern which has been beautifully designed by... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Spring Inspiration

  

  Easter is around the corner but sadly Spring seems to be delayed.  All of this cold weather and snow was not what I had in mind for March.  I love... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Pompom Flowers

  

  Here is a quick tutorial on how to create your own bunch of pompom flowers with wool.  They look pretty bunched together in their own vase or placed betwee... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Vintage Pretty Greeting Cards

  

  Available now in my Etsy shop.These cards are lovingly handmade and can be personalised with a name or short phrase. &x;&x;&x;&x;&x;&x; Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Cookies and Ginger Snaps

  

  It’s been a while since a baked some treats, it used to be a regular occurance on a weekend but when it’s only left to me and my man to eat the good... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME