Category Archives: Make & Bake

When Edinburgh went mad for football at the weekend, I went mad for printing. Amid the shouting from our neighbours, the beeping of car horns and the helicopter flying overhead (we live very near the stadium), I found peace and … Continue reading →

Apple spiced cupcakes with a maple cream cheese frosting and candied walnuts I finally got round to making these incredible cupcakes, I’d been wanting to make them ever since spotting them on Pinterest a few months back but hadn’t got … Continue reading →

If there’s one thing I’ve learnt since meeting Tim, it’s that geeks and sweet treats go very well together.  So, in an attempt to practice my cupcake making skills whilst avoiding eating too many said cakes, I have decided to … Continue reading →

I thought I’d post some pictures of a couple of crafty things I’ve done recently.  These were done a couple of weekends ago and I had meant to get on with some more projects yesterday but instead I got distracted … Continue reading →

I’ve decided that I want to start a long-term craft project, something that I can dip in and out of and keep me occupied once Masterchef finishes (I have become worryingly addicted to it this year).  I’ve been interested in … Continue reading →

I’ve been having a bit of fun with the glue gun this week while making some presents for my friend, Samantha Whates who had her birthday at the weekend.  I’d seen some nice hair clips with buttons in a little … Continue reading →

I’m obsessed with triangles at the moment – they are retro, futuristic, vintage, simple and I love them.  I keep thinking up ideas of how to use them on printed cards (something i’m yet to try), cushions and clothes.  So, … Continue reading →

I have recently become obsessed with Pinterest (i’m always a bit late to the online craze party).  I spend at least half an hour on it a day and it is a welcome distraction from the job hunting, ironing and … Continue reading →