quick hi and a little competition
Hi! A quick hi! A bit of a nutty week this week. I have no new crafting, but I have a giveaway! Justine at Mixtape Zine has kindly given me a couple of copies of the latest issue to giveaway. I have an article in this issue about stashing and there's lots of other useful, interesting and creative stuff. So if you don't win, consider subscribing or buying a copy or even gifting a copy. The comp. Leave a comment between now and Sunday 29 November. Then I'll randomly pick 2 winners and yep I'll post them anywhere in the world. For the latest news about which markets we'll be a

local shop resources
I'm always on the lookout for interesting retailers here in Perth. I'm not a fan of large shopping malls that sell generic stuff. I'll list my favourite go-to's for local gift buying, for myself and others, I'm sure there are more, if you have any please do list them in the comments I'm always on the lookout for new and interesting.Aspects of Kings Park - for all things Western Australian/Australian, but no block of wood clocks here, or thongs in the shape of Australia, thank goodness!

crochet ribbon cuffs
Hi! Sorry for the radio silence. I've not really had anything new to show you, until now! These are cuffs on the fly. Not finished, I need to add a button/s and loops for a closure, weave in ends etc. I'm liking them, some will be gifts and some for upcoming markets. I'll write up the pattern at some point, but those of you that know how to crochet here's the quick low down:I'm using a 2.5mm hook and a mercerised cotton Millefili Fine, 5ply.Row 1: Chain 45sts or enough to go just around your wrist, then insert hook into the 6th chai

stinky face, no not a new crafting technique
This always cracks Sondra and I up but I don't know if it amuses anyone else. Excuse the bad lighting, wobbles etc it was taken very quickly with my iPhone, man how to sell a video. The best "stinky face" is at about the 30-35 second point. People with cats might have experienced the "stinky face"? Our two are serious stinky facers.

a button wreath tutorial, but you didn't really need me
Really. You didn't. You guys could work this one out. But I had requests, so here's how I do it. You'll need: PVA Glue - a white general crafter's glue that dries clear, important to note, CLEAR drying glue! I can't stand glue guns and hot glue and it bloody hurts when you inevitably end up burning yourself. Trust me PVA works fine. A piece of board at least A4 in size to use as backing for the wreath, nice dense board at least 2mm thick and preferably with a coated paper one side. I've used crocodile board. A prin