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Mini Tim Burton Character backpack - Penelope backpack pattern from All Sew Petite

 Mini Tim Burton Character backpack - Penelope backpack pattern from All Sew Petite Whatabout ye folks, it's Lee here.  Long time no see!  I am sharing a cute little make with you today from a pattern made by Monika at All Sew Petite called the Penelope backpack .  This is such a cute wee bag and was very easy to make, especially since Monika kindly shows you step by step in her video tutorial for it.  And as a visual learner, the videos are definitely my preferred method of making patterns.   Now, my poor wee Janome QXL605 sewing machine did struggle a wee bit with the top stitching at the very end (why is it always  at the end when the struggles begin??)......but she still managed it ok with a bit of hand cranking from me.  But that wasn't the patterns fault, it was more to do with the fabrics and interfacing I used.  I'm eagerly awaiting the day that I have saved up the funds to get myself the Janome HD9........someday HD9....you wi...
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Something a little different - homemade chocolate ice-cream recipe

 Something a little different - homemade chocolate ice-cream recipe A scoop of homemade chocolate ice-cream with a big helping of homemade pavlova with fresh cream. Whatabout ye folks, it's Lee here.  Back with something a little different for my Craft Blog, so I completely understand if you don't want to watch a video with a recipe for chocolate ice-cream.  But then again.......IT'S CHOCOLATE ICE-CREAM!  Everyone loves chocolate ice-cream.  This recipe has been handed down from my Grandmother, to my wee Mamma and then onto me.  According to my Grandmother, this is a secret family recipe that is not to be shared, lol....but considering I've been making it now for 20 years which is longer than anyone else....I now consider this MY chocolate ice-cream recipe and I think I've earned the right to share it..teehee.......she says bravely.....not one bit worried in the slightest......about the wrath of her 92 year old Grandmother, teehee. This ice-cream is EXTREME...

Last chance to grab Tim Holtz goodies & more

 LAST CHANCE TO GRAB SOME TIM HOLZ GOODIES & MORE My 4th Ebay sale ends tomorrow, Monday the 18th of November 2024 around 7pm or so.  I have lowered the starting prices on some items so now is the time to grab a bargain.  Plenty of dies, Tim Holtz including and the majority have never even been used.  Grab'em quick HERE because a lot of the Tim Holtz dies are no longer produced.  I include freebies with every item sold too. Toodles Noodles......Lee aka Crafty Loops xx

4th Ebay Sale - Ends Monday 18th November 2024

  Whatabout ye folks, it's Lee here.  Just a gentle reminder that my 4th Ebay sale is halfway through and ends on Monday 18th November 24.  There are so many dies, including Tim Holtz dies that are rare and no longer available.  Check it out HERE . Toodles Noodles.....Lee aka Crafty Loops xx

4th Ebay sale - Craft Room Clear out Lots of Tim Holtz Dies!

 4th Ebay sale - Craft Room Clear out - Lots of Tim Holtz Dies! Whatbout ye folks, it's Lee here.  Back with my 4th Ebay sale.  It's dies galore for this sale.  Lots of Tim Holtz dies and although some have been removed from their packaging for ease of storage, the majority, if not all have never been used.  And a lot of these dies are no longer produced and are rare, so grab a bargain. 053 collection of die sets, 2 with matching stamps.  2 are Tim Holtz.  These are brand new and never used although 2 have been removed from original packaging for ease of storage 054 set of 8 dies , all never been used and brand new although again, some have been removed from original packaging for ease of storage 055 set of 6 die sets , all brand new but some removed from packaging for ease of storage 056 More Tim Holtz dies , 5 in total, all brand new and never used however, 2 of the bigz dies have been removed from their original packaging for ease of storage 0...

3rd Ebay sale - 24 hours to go

 3rd Ebay sale - 24 hours to go Whatabout ye folks, it's Lee here.  Just a quick reminder that my Ebay sale ends in just over 24 hours.  Grab yourselves a bargain HERE .

3rd Ebay sale.....starting prices dropped

 3rd Ebay sale.....starting prices dropped Whtabout ye folks, it's Lee here.  My Ebay sale continues until this Sunday 15th September.  I have dropped the starting bid price of most items, so grab a bargain whilst you can.  My Ebay storefront  Toodles Noodles....Lee aka Crafty Loops x

3rd Ebay Sale - Craft Room Clear Out, Altered boxes, Laces, Embellishments, Dies & More Galore

 3rd Ebay Sale - Craft Room Clear Out Altered boxes, Laces, Embellishments, Dies & More Galore Whatabout ye folks, it's Lee here.  Back with my 3rd Ebay sale which starts this evening and ends around the same time next Sunday, 15th September 2024.  Here is my Ebay page : 028 cameos & bling embellishments, the bottom ones made by me 033 2 wooden & 1 hard cardboard alterable boxes 040 Approx. 100 metres of vintage laces & pearl & crystal trim 044 Altered Cigar box filled with laces, trims & embellishments 042 Altered Cigar box filled with laces, trims & embellishments 043 Altered cigar box with laces, trims & embellishments 045 Lace, trims & embellishments & 046 047 empty wooden cigar boxes 048 17 x embossing folders inc Tim Holtz Texture Fades 049 6 sets Spellbinders Nestabilities & shapabilities 050 5 x sets Spellbinders Nestabilities 051 - 5 sets Spellbinders Nestabilities Thanks for looking.  UK Bidders only - ...