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• Pumpkins – How Do You Decorate Yours?

  

  It seems to be quite a serious question these days.  How DO you decorate your pumpkins?I remember when I was younger and carving a pumpkin was just about... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Here’s to Autumn

  

  The seasons are changing yet again as the colour of the trees become golden and brown, the nights get darker and a wintery chill starts fills the air. Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Just a Little Note….

  

  To say that Sweet Mabel is still here, even though I haven’t been around much lately.   Unfortunately I’ve had a lot going on  which has meant that I’ve had to... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Homemade Lemonade

  

  Here is a refreshing drink to enjoy in the sunshine, homemade lemonade. It’s cheap and easy to make and can be topped up with soda water if you fancy a bit of... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Strawberry Ice Lollies

  

  Summer time. A reason to sit in the sunshine, relax and eat some icy treats. I bought an ice lolly mould years ago with good intentions but unfortunately it... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• 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 bags. ... 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 Easter Xx 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 eaten... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME