Archive for the ‘Arts and Crafts’ Category

Retro Flowers Pencil Case from Cath Kidston

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

Retro Flowers Pencil CaseBack to school is a traditional time to stock the kids up with all their bits and pieces that they need for a new term at school.  This pretty floral pencil case will be a hit with the girls for storing their pens and pencils in.

This pencil case is strong and durable as it is made from oilcloth and therefore it is also easy to clean – a simple wipe clean with a damp cloth does this job.

The pencil case has a zipped fastening and the interior is large enough to store a decent pack of pens and pencils, with rubbers and a small ruler.  Other items are also available in this design, including a nice backpack which is ideal for school.

Not just for the kids though – this pencil case is suitable for ladies of all ages!

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Traditional Knitting Doll

Saturday, November 13th, 2010

This inexpensive traditional knitting doll would make a great stocking filler for young girls.  It hardly costs anything but is so much nicer that hammering 4 nails into an empty cotton reel like I had when I was young!  We called it French knitting.

Generations of girls have made hats, scarves, placemats and all sorts of things with these items and it is so much easier to do than conventional knitting, so is a great introduction for even the youngest girls.