tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64897788530134772632024-03-05T16:36:06.686+00:00SW Craft ClubHelping you to find craft events in South London.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489778853013477263.post-78261091747732126212012-04-02T08:26:00.004+00:002012-04-02T10:52:41.746+00:00Easter Blog Give Away!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">This months’ blog post give away is an amazing craft give away. Before we forget we’d like to say a big thank you to <a href="http://www.stepneycityfarm.org/">Stepney City Farm</a> for donating this
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is Trixie the sheep and along with her friends, Jake,
Jacob and Tallulah, they are all the stars of this months’ blog post. All four
sheep live at Stepney City Farm and with an ingenious way of recycling or
upcycling and craft, the farm have created an amazing felt slipper craft
workshop, using the wool from the sheep,(let me hear you all say Ahhhhhhh).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">During this one day workshop you will learn how to clean
wool, card it and felt it into slippers to perfectly fit your feet. Spending a
day at the farm sounds perfect to me, i’ve already booked my space. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To Win a free place worth £50 on one of the next 2 workshop dates available
just leave a message on this blog post, on our Facebook group </span><span style="font-size: large;">stating why you would love to win this prize </span><span style="font-size: large;">or simply return our Tweets! Yes it is that simple!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For more information about this workshop or if you can't wait for the competition to be drawn you can book onto one of the 2 dates, on their website <a href="http://www.stepneycityfarm.org/">Stepney City Farm</a> The two dates available are: 21<sup>st</sup> April or 12<sup>th</sup> May.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Winners will be announced on Friday 6<sup>th</sup> April.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">The SW Craft Club Team X</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489778853013477263.post-79654315662787686252012-02-20T11:55:00.000+00:002012-02-20T21:06:53.004+00:00Handmade By You in Kew<br />
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place in South London to attend a craft workshop is always exciting and I
recently found a little gem. Tucked away in Kew is Handmade By You, a quirky
craft little company, situated on the high street.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">In preparation
for Valentines, Handmade By You ran a Valentines themed workshop, unusually we
were making both a valentines card and shampoo and it was only when a few
people had mentioned to me that is was a strange combination of crafts, that I
thought it did sound a little odd, but you should have been there, it was
refreshing to do 2 completely different crafts and total value for money (I absolutely
loved learning how to make natural shampoo)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">After a
weekend of snow it was great to get out of the house and enjoy something
creative. Our night started perfectly with heart shaped scones, stuffed with jam and
cream, my body is a temple mantra went out of the window!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Our card
making tutor was </span><a href="http://handmade-by-you.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b44412dc2493c1a7fcdc941f9&id=44b72c1f27&e=8bbac62bc9" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: magenta;">Jessica Aldred</span></a><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">, </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Co-author of</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></i></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Adventures in Needlework. </i>I was slightly in awe,</span><i> </i><em style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;">Jessica was great, she gave us a selection of 4 of valentine’s cards to
pick from, I chose the very pretty button heart.</span></em></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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been equally as awful at making shampoo, but thankfully Alice was on hand to
teach us the importance of the PH balance, the combination of different
essential oils and the benefits of making your own natural products versus
buying products from the shops and there are loads and not just to the
environment but also to your hair, but don’t just take my advise, contact Alice
for more info. <span style="color: magenta;">@handemadebyyou</span></span></div>
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finished products, one valentine card and 2 different shampoos , needless to
say these were too nice for Mr Big and I’ve kept them for myself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">At the end we were handed more lovely goodies, remember the lucky dip
bags from when we were kids?!? A pretty paper bag, filled with surprises, only when we opened ours, there were no sweeties or small toy, far better, ours were filled with, vintage threads, pretty beads, embroidery
threads, a Handmade By You broach making kit.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The very small touches that Handmade By You have added to their workshops make a huge difference to the customers experience. The workshops are a great gift or like me you could just save it for yourself. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The next
Handmade By You workshop is Jewellery making – Vintage Charm Bracelet 26</span><sup style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">th</sup><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">
Feb. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Find Handmade By You on twitter and Return the special tweets to win a
free place. But if you can’t make it to Kew, the lovely Alice who runs the
workshops is also in Hammersmith too, here’s what Alice had to say:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><i>"I run The Make
Something out of Nothing Craft Club every Tuesday Night in Chiswick/Hammersmith. We craft in Pantry at The Hampshire Hog and
Pantry, King Street, Hammersmith from 7-9 every Tuesday. Each week, we have a mini workshop where we
upcycle and refashion vintage, pre loved or seemingly useless objects into
beautiful homewares, accessories and treats. Want to make a tie into a
necklace, a tea cup into a pin cushion, some fabric into some cufflinks? Then this club is for you! Club members can either bring the object we
are refashioning or purchase one from me for a small fee. All club nights are cosy, fun and informal
and a great way of meeting new, crafty people.
Joining the club is free and you just pay £10 for each night you attend."</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a full list of the Handmade By You workshops listed on Etsy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHandmadeByYouShop"><span style="color: magenta;">http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHandmadeByYouShop</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Twitter: <span style="color: magenta;">@handmadebyyou</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Hammersmith/ Chiswick Meet Up: <a href="http://www.meetup.com/The-make-something-out-of-nothing-craft-club"><span style="color: magenta;">www.meetup.com/The-make-something-out-of-nothing-craft-club</span></a>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Handmade-by-You"><span style="color: magenta;">www.facebook.com/pages/Handmade-by-You</span></a>
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are massive fans of Urban Cross Stitch and after 6 months of stalking Phil
Davison the founder, he has now given in and agreed to give us an interview.
Here’s Phil’s 10 minutes on the Couch. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Firstly, I am flattered by The Couch’s enthusiasm for my
work. It is an honour to be featured on your site; thank you. </span><b style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><i>Urban Cross
Stitch</i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> is all about “urbanising” the classic craft of cross-stitching.
It is a revival of the traditional art form from a twee pastime to a more modern
graphic medium. The Urban Cross Stitch kits are inspired by street art and
popular culture, and contain everything required to create contemporary, hand
crafted cross stitch pieces.</span><br />
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makes Urban Cross Stitch different from any other cross stitch company?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Urban Cross Stitch appeals to a broader selection of
individuals, from the cross stitch skeptic, who adjusts his views after
appreciating our alternative designs; to the staunch traditional stitcher in
search of a challenge. It is true that we have a strong fan base of younger
stitchers who want to create pieces that they can proudly display, pieces that
make a statement and reflect the progression of modern art and our communities.
But there has also been increased interest from the more experienced stitchers
who are drawn to our more intricate creations/designs.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: magenta;">What
do you love about cross stitch?</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">I love that something so simple can bring about such rich
results. Cross stitching is very therapeutic. It takes you away from the
stresses of everyday life, and at the end of it you have a piece of art to be
proud of.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: magenta;">Dare
I ask, where do you get your inspiration from? </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Libby Purves from Radio 4’s </span><i style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Midweek</i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> described me as "the Hitchcock of cross stitch"
because I sometimes draw inspiration from my deepest, darkest thoughts. But
generally, I am inspired by life, but whatever is happening around me. For
example, I am presently working on a few pieces inspired by all things British,
in celebration of the Queens jubilee.</span></div>
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has been your most popular pattern? </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">This may come as a surprise, but our most popular pattern
is the mini “bollocks” design. It caused more than a few raised eyebrows when
it was released in 2008, but it has since become a regular (vulgar) visitor to
our order books as it seems to have been embraced by the majority of our fans.
I think it is the combination of the juxtaposition of the traditional cross
stitch border with the somewhat offensive text that results in this particular
design being a cross stitch cult classic. It is also a very simple design to
stitch up and even the most inexperienced stitcher can craft it within an hour
or two. </span></div>
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your patterns caused controversy?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">It would be an affront if they didn’t! However, the
controversy is never profound and is always short-lived, as people appreciate a
bit of humour; which is precisely what the so-called controversial pieces aim
to achieve.</span><br />
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the deal with Blue Moon? </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Blue Moon is an American beer, which has recently been
introduced to the European market. The Beer is uniquely flavoured, handcrafted,
or as they say, artfully crafted. As it is not your usual run-of-the-mill beer,
they wanted a unique, non-conformist artist to promote it. And who better to do
so than Urban Cross Stitch!</span></div>
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heard you are bringing out some new designs, what should we expect?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">You can expect even more “controversy”. But in different
forms: there is a new T-shirt kit range with which you can stitch up your own
wearable Urban Cross Stitch projects, these range from graffiti slogans to
bloody stitched stab wounds, as seen in our recently released book, Twisted
Stitches..</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The Couch is getting an exclusive preview of our
2012-inspired pieces. This is such a huge year for Great Britain, with the
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics, that I have created a few designs to
commemorate the occasions. These designs will be revealed to the general public
very shortly. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">There are also a few more exciting projects in the
pipeline, so watch this space…..<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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sound cool where can we buy?</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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our products can be purchased directly from our website
<span style="color: magenta;">www.urban-cross-stitch.com </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: magenta; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Oh
we’re due for a work day out, do you have any more Urban Cross Stitch events
coming up?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the past two years various projects and commitments, such as releasing the
Twisted Stitches book, the Blue Moon campaign and a smattering of festival
appearances have taken up a lot of my time which has led to a backlog of new
design ideas and sketches. This has resulted in me not having much spare time
to release new designs for our loyal fans; so I am currently trying to make a
dent in that backlog and get a few new kits ready for all those itching for a
stitch of something new and interesting... Unfortunately this has had a knock
on effect and has delayed planning the next of our now infamous Cupcakes!
Cocktails! & Cross Stitch! events. But I can assure you that they haven’t
gone away, they are just presently on hold.</span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Ummmmm….
Are you going to come to South London too? If not, we defo need to collaborate
and bring something to the south Londoners…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Being
based in East London as we are, we have tended to stick to our own turf for
events in the past, but during the Blue Moon events we were invited to various
locations around London to entertain the masses with our cross stitching craft.
On these travels we did a few events south of the river which were awesome and
it really opened our eyes to the variety of great bars and venues all across
London.</span></div>
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would definitely be up for collaborating on a few events south of the river,
especially with the benefit of Craft Clubs local venue knowledge, so any
suggestions or ideas are very welcome.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you describe Urban X Stitch in 3 words?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Unorthodox,
revolutionary fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I’d like to say that this gift idea was mine, but i was actually
inspired by another blog and I’ve now made my version to hopefully inspire you.
Like the part 1 Valentines tutorial this isn’t just for valentines it can be
used for any occasion and you can customise it in any way.<span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This was a really fun project to do, the best part was picking what
colours and shades I was going to use – </span><b>Tip:</b> you may need to visit a couple of
shops to steal the colour charts and fill up your boots, I used a lots and often
changed my mind about which shade to use!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">After cutting up the colours needed, arrange them on to the image you are replacing or the backboard of the frame, you could mix up the colours, select them to go from light to dark (like mine) or just have lots of shades of the same colour.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">When you are happy with the layout start to stick the shades with spray mount: <b>Tip</b> - This stray needs lots of ventilation and is ultra sticky. I've suggest removing the colours as you had placed them, cover the board with spray mount and then quickly stick onto the board.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Whilst the colours are drying on the board, spray your frame. When I brought mine (From a charity shop at the top of Brixton Hill) it had an ugly black and gold frame, so I sprayed it white.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Picking the words to go on there should be easy, keep it short and sweet and will look really effective. I stuck the letters with pric stick (Spray mount is far too sticky).</span></div>
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day is less than 2 weeks away and as I’m not fond of the commercial stance the
day of Lurve has taken, I’ve spent the last few weeks making the gift, card and
a special little table decoration for a romantic meal for two.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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dying to try frosted glass spray and Romantic centre pieces seemed to be the way
to go, it’s very easy to use and I think I may have been a little too
experimental with my attempt, but below is another example to give you a
clearer image.</span></div>
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old jars, which I washed the labels off. But the spay can also be used on drinking
glasses, mirrors and windows etc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Return</span></b> our special competition tweets on </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/SWCraftClub"><b>Twitter</b></a><b> </b></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">or </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>leave a post</b></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> on the this</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b> blog,</b></span><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SWCraftClub"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Facebook</span></a> </b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>or </b></span><b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/108979052767760516046/">Google+</a> telling us what you would use your utility box for?</span></b><br />
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readers or tweeters can win one of our iPhone 4 Cross Stitch phone covers. At
the moment this is the ultimate crafter gift, you not only get to enjoy your favourite
past time, you also get to decorate your iphone with your stitched design.. </span></div>
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is the year of oilcloth, forget the plastic tablecloths we remember as children
and acquaint yourself with the new fashionable oilcloth with gorgeous prints.</span><br />
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brought 20 metres of oilcloth to cover each table for the event and besides
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to the winter and I have 20 meters of oilcloth gathering dust in my home, I’m
all about recycling and upcycling, so I researched the fabric further and what
it’s capable of and other than being referred to by lots of different names, I
also learn it can be waterproof, it’s wipeable,
it’s durable and I think fun! This Christmas my nearest and dearest
received oilcloth lunch bags and they look amazing! Even one of a male friend
has asked me to make a manly version for him (see below)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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sure? Checked out the latest ranges from Cath Kidson, Boden and Lisa Stickly
and you’ll find very pretty bags, in all shapes and sizes, mobile phone holders
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2012 will be the year of the oilcloth and here’s how you can get involved. I
have to be honest, I’d like to pay homage to Martha Stewart, from where I
originally found this no brainer of an idea, for the lunch bag but her tutorial
isn’t as detailed as I need it, see below:<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Hello and
happy New Year to you all, I hope you have lots of crafting ideas for the year
ahead, stuck for ideas well why not try something new like making jams or
pickles. Have no idea where to start well then I have the perfect item for you.
Perfect Pantry Gifts by Tara Duggan is a beautiful kit that will get you well
on your way to making your jams, preserves and pickles.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This tiny
little book is not only packed with seasonal and all year recipes but also
advice on how to prepare and sterilize jars, food safety and the kind of
equipment that you will need.</span></div>
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comes with an assortment of jar labels, tags, gift bags, matching ties and
cloth lid covers for you to create your gifts or maybe stock up of goodies for
yourself and brighten up your larder.</span></div>
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are very easy to follow and I had this jar of delicious Lemon Curd whipped up
in no time.</span></div>
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would make a great gift for a budding or even experienced cook, the recipes are
easy to follow but a note for British buyers this book is American and so you
will have to convert your measurements as all ingredients are measured in cups
and pints. I was surprised at how much information ws contained in one little
book and the label, tags and jar covers are all quite lovely.</span></div>
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this kit a 4 out of 5 stars.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I’ve been
inspired, last year I pulled together a pictorial post on chalk boards for our
sister site Craft Candy. The post had some great images of modern things people
are producing with chalkboards in mind, using slate, blackboard paint,
blackboard adhesive or by just recycling an old chalkboard, here’s the link:</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <o:p></o:p><a href="http://craftcandyuk.tumblr.com/#11235237754">Craft Candy Chalk post</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Before you
chuck out your old belongings in January to make way for all of the new Christmas
presents, Don't! read my modern interpretation on the very boring chalkboard (how to upcycle something old into something new).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Old picture or </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">mirror with an interesting ornate frame (<b>Warning</b>: do not use a</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">plain frame, you’ll be disappointed)</span></div>
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paint</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I didn’t have
an old picture with a great frame at home and I really struggled to find one in
a charity shop which didn’t have an antique price tag attached to it! But and
after months of looking, I eventually found 3 frames at Columbia road market and
with a little haggling I got them for a price which meant I didn’t feel guilty
when spray painting them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Start by
taking apart the picture and the frame and washing them both, if like mine, yours are old and dusty, they’ll be filled with lots of dirt and grease which your
paint and adhesive won’t stick to.</span></div>
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frames, they’ll need 2/3 layers of spray paint. But with each layer, spray it
lightly and wait for it to dry before applying the next layer. <b>Tip</b>: if you
spray too much paint at once it will obviously take longer to dry but also the
paint will be too thick and runny!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Whilst you
are waiting for the frames to dry stick the adhesive to the picture. The
easiest way to do this to draw around the picture onto the reverse of the
adhesive and cut it out.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>Tip</b>: pay
special attention when sticking I ended up with a few bubbles in mine because I
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treat myself to craft course, something relaxing and not to difficult. Lately I’ve been mesmerise by the work of Rob
Ryan. If you don’t know his work, essentially he specialise in paper cutting,
but over the last year it’s taken on a new commercial lease of life, with his
work appearing on mugs, bags, plates, umbrellas and even as the cover of the
Stylist magazine. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think he is a true romantic, look out for him, his images are perfect for
valentines day.. hint hint!</span></div>
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cutting image to the same stand as Rob Ryan in a 2.5hour class, but I’ve never
tried paper cutting before, so I was keen to learn the basics. I couldn't find anywhere in south London which
runs a course or workshop, so I booked onto an after work class at The Make Lounge
in Islington.</span></div>
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evening and even though I loved my paper craft workshop I was getting craft
envy for the lampshade making workshop going on in the next room, it may
possibly be the next class on my to do list.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our tutor was Suzy Taylor and her own work really does speak for itself, not only is she talented with a knife! she's also very, very patient, which for a workshop like this is a n</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ecessity, as o</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ur</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">
group worked at different levels, each person with a different style and she
made time for each of us.</span></div>
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than 8 people it was just the right size workshop.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We started by learning some very basic techniques and
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think most people can pick this craft up easily and be good at it,
you just need to be accurate, patient, have good attention to details and even
if you aren't great a drawing or your imagination is taking a break, you can still
trace images from books or magazines etc. As Suzy said ‘it’s a really inexpensive craft, all
you need is a cutting board, scalpel and paper”</span></div>
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Dogstar in Brixton into a festive hub for their annual Christmas card making
winter social.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">For those of you that don't know, Makerhood is an online marketplace and
community website, run by a small group of local volunteers, for people based
in Brixton, Camberwell, Clapham, Herne Hill and Stockwell.</span></div>
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refuge on the floor because it was so busy. It was nice to see such a vast
variety of people gathered together and enjoying the Christmas spirit that was
oozing out of the room.</span></div>
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acoustic set that made absolutely everyone stop what they were doing to pay
attention to him. Also The No Frills Band, whose alternative/folk sound really
added to the atmosphere of the night.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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special Christmas set just for the event. Entertainment came in the form of the
Improvisation Players, who did a number of improv games with the audience,
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The night was a lot of fun, and was well worth venturing out of the house for.
The atmosphere was lively, and the card making went down a treat with children
and adults alike. It's definitely got me in the Christmas spirit!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Find out more information about Makerhood on their website: </span><a href="http://brixton.makerhood.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://brixton.makerhood.com/</span></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489778853013477263.post-26281188005852733702011-12-11T13:10:00.001+00:002011-12-12T07:24:44.953+00:00Upcycle Shoes: Twinkle Toes Tutorial no.2<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Guest Blogger Natasha De Vil of the </span><a href="http://thecraftymsdevil.wordpress.com/" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The Crafty Ms De Vil</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Blog shoe you how to upcycle your shoes for the festive season.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">So it
Christmas the time of festivity and celebration but you have a problem you
spent the last of your pennies buying fab gifts for all your friends and family
and now you have no money left to get those awesome shoes for the office
Christmas party. Never fear Ms De Vil is here to show you how to vamp a pair of
old shoes that will cost you less than a fiver but make your feet look a
million pounds!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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your shoes with glue using a paint brush</span></div>
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shake off the excess glitter in the tray and then mix this and the remainder
glitter in a bowl with some more glue, I’d go for an even ratio of glitter and
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shoes an even coat of the glitter glue mixture and leave to dry. This second
coat will seal the glitter on the shoe to stop it shedding.</span></div>
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once the glue is dry your new dancing shoes are ready to hit the dance floor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">To see the first Twinkle Toes tutorial, check out Ms De Vil's blog: </span><a href="http://thecraftymsdevil.wordpress.com/2011/05/04/twinkle-toes/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://thecraftymsdevil.wordpress.com/2011/05/04/twinkle-toes/</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.shopinstreatham.com/" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #2152a8;">Shop in
Streatham</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> is a new local campaign and set of fun, </span><a href="http://www.shopinstreatham.com/events/" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #2152a8;">free events</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> to
encourage the folks of Streatham to shop local and in particular to buy from
our brilliant range of independent shops. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Streatham has over
700 shops, was home to the UK's first ever supermarket and is reputed to have
the longest shopping High street in Europe. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">But what does this
have to do with crafters and those keen on craft? </span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Well, I remember
meeting a local designer-maker <a href="http://www.londonjewelleryschool.co.uk/gail-florio/"><span style="color: #2152a8;">Gail Florio </span></a>in 'All Aboard', a
charity shop earlier this year and having a great conversation about the joys
of finding stuff for making in Streatham. She makes lovely tiaras and sources
her vintage gems and materials from the wonderful range of charity shops
Streatham has to offer. I happened to find myself in the same shop as her while
sourcing materials for my mini mosaic hearts. Sadly I haven't had much making
time in recent months but this was then in the hazy days of early summer and I
had plenty of diary space to experiment and make things. We agreed there
are loads of fabulous charity shops in Streatham - Oxfam, Trinity Hospice,
British Heart Foundation and Give a Little to name a few - the place is just an
adventure playground for anyone who loves making and upcyling. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Streatham High Rd is
also good for the basics bought new. The 99p Store and WH Smith are of course
handy but its also really worth supporting our smaller shops such as </span><a href="http://www.streathampulse.com/fooddrink/shops/unikob-the-stationer/" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="color: #2152a8;">Unikob</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">, a reliable stationers also on the High
Rd and also their sister shop a few doors down which sells arts materials
specifically. These are two shops that I often spend time browsing and
imagining all the things I could make. You can find all kinds of items in there
that you won't see in the bigger shops plus all the usual basics. I ran an arts
workshop in Streatham Library last Christmas for young children - a hilarious
and brilliant experience and my goodness they were genius little creators that
knew no bounds. We made Christmas decorations out of found materials such
as the usual yoghurt pots, bottle lids and cereal packets and I also found some
very handy new materials at the Unikob shop such as glue sticks, sparkles and
table covers. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Sadly we don't yet
have a designated art gallery on the High Rd (although check out <a href="http://www.sprout-arts.org.uk/"><span style="color: #2152a8;">Sprout </span></a> Community
Arts based in the Furzedown area) but you could create a pop-up shop,
maybe in one of the empty shops on the High Rd, but please let's pledge to shop
local to prevent any more sad, empty spots. Also many venues are happy to host
an exhibition to boost their footfall and profile. I ran an artists collective
in Streatham called Yellow Bowl for several years and bars, cafes, pubs and the
library were only too happy to exhibit our work. We both brought new customers
to each other and we made good sales too. This kind of project makes for a good
partnership and that's what we need now to keep our community strong and
sustainable in these tough times. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">There has also been a
recent and welcome upsurge in the visibility of arts and crafts makers lately
in Streatham. I've listed a few that spring to mind below. And before I sign
off, lets' not forget the furtive and anarchic group, <a href="http://www.streathampulse.com/2011/03/04/the-streatham-ninja-knitters/"><span style="color: #2152a8;">Streatham Ninja Knitters</span></a>! You can
catch this guerilla group on YouTube covering drab grey bicycle racks in the
street with knitted coverings and then running off with faces hidden by scarves
to maintain their anonymity. Wonder where these crazy ladies will pop up next?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Streatham is full of
great makers, far too many to list here but here's a few:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.earlgreyandrose.com/"><span style="color: #2152a8;">Earl Grey
& Rose</span></a> Cafe sell gorgeous contemporary jewellery at
affordable prices. They also run sewing groups and rent sewing machines out by
the hour<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://streathampulse.ning.com/profile/FlamingNora" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #2152a8;">Flaming Nora</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> - who runs local sewing
classes</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://yourcorsage.com/"><span style="color: #2152a8;">Your Corsage</span></a> -
Anna makes, guess what? And she says she is 'corsage crazy'!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Gifts</span></a> - Yvonne offers sumptuous handmade soaps, candles and
more.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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your favorite people and shops out? Probably. Its my guess that there are
probably thousands of unknown crafters in Streatham. I would love to hear
your feedback. Please leave your comments here and I invite you also to follow
@shopinstreatham on twitter to join in the conversation with fellow
Streathamite crafters and shoppers about the shops and places we love in
Streatham.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Please also get out
on the High Rd and buy your Christmas presents from the small, local shops. For
some great local ideas suggested by Personal Stylist & Fashion Editor, Zoe
Robinson have a look at her <a href="http://www.shopinstreatham.com/shopping-guides/gifts-on-a-budget/"><span style="color: #2152a8;">Gifts on a Budget</span></a> Guide. I promise
you, you will find some great gifts out there on our High Rd and you'll also be
helping to preserve the heart and soul of our community. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Patch! Is the fourth book in Cath Kidston’s series of sewing books taking an innovative approach to the traditional art of patchwork. It aims to combine established techniques with a more contemporary approach to the craft.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">My first reaction to the release of this book was one of excitement because Sew! (one of Cath Kidston’s previous books) inspired me to get me back into sewing after several years hiatus. I should also admit that for some reason I thought this was a book on quilting, and when I realised it was patchwork I felt a little disappointed. However, this disappointment soon dissipated when I flicked through the pages and discovered some fantastic projects that got me frantically bookmarking all of the things I wanted to make!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Like all of Cath Kidston’s books, the first section is dedicated to the sewing basics informing you what you will need and detailing basic sewing techniques. This format is great for beginners; it means they can easily pick this book up knowing nothing and learn as they go. It also works for advanced crafters like me, acting as a prompt section when you can’t remember all the fandangled names for sewing terms!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The next section of the book is split into explaining the different types of patchwork such as traditional techniques, hand applique and embroidery and embellishment. These sections are really useful as they don’t assume you have any prior knowledge; you might be great at patchwork but never done any embroidery so need the different types of stitches explained. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>When I was 14 yrs. old I decided to make my own and it really just started from there. I moved from home in Germany to London in 1998 to study at the internationally renowned cookery school Le Cordon Bleu. After successfully completing ‘The Grand Diploma of Cuisine & Patisserie’, I worked as a pastry chef at London's Lanesborough Hotel and celebrated caterer Rhubarb Food Design, followed by a position as cake decorator for German master-baker Gerhard Jenne, proprietor of Konditor & Cook. I set up my<br />
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</b><i>I’m a really typical girl! I love anything pretty, dainty or feminine. Anything can inspire me from fashion to vintage tea cups or stationary – just whatever catches my eye.<br />
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<b>What is your favourite type of cake to make?<br />
</b><i>It would be absolutely beautiful, elegant and incredibly pretty, intricate without being over the top, the classic and traditional softened with a satin bow perhaps and plenty of my signature sugar flowers.<br />
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</b><i>My tip would be to attend my academy and take a 3 day professional wedding cake class which I run regularly. My students not only go away with a cake made under my supervision, but also with the skills and techniques to recreate for friends and family again and again in future.<br />
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</b></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My cravings change with the seasons but at the moment I am obsessing over my sticky toffee cupcakes which are sold in the Parlour, they are incredibly comforting, with a gooey toffee centre and nutty sponge - I just can’t resist.</span><o:p></o:p></i><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The Home-Made Sweet Shop is a recipe book with a difference. It has over 90 classic recipes for sweets, candies and chocolates, to help you turn your kitchen into your very own sweet shop.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">With old school childhood favourites such as Peppermint Humbugs, Peanut Brittle and Turkish Delights, accompanying modern alternatives including Raspberry Lollipops, Fruit Sherbet and Rocky Road Fudge, you are spoilt for choice, and may find it impossible to choose between them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Originally from California, the writer, Claire Ptak, trained as a pastry chef at Chez Panisse in Berkeley. She then moved to London with her husband and opened a cake company in East London called Violet Cakes. It has a very loyal following, with celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson and Thomasina Miers all being fans of her tasty treats. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">By Guest Blogger Lizzie Evans - </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://www.lookwhohasa.blogspot.com/">Look Who has a</a> Blog<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Author Lily Jones, more commonly known as Lily Vanilli, is an East London based baker, known for her creative and unconventional designs. Dubbed ‘the rock n’ roll baker’ by Dazed and Confused magazine, she has worked with the likes of Elton John and Nigella Lawson. ‘A Zombie Ate My Cupcake’ is her first recipe book.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Each recipe has a mini introduction, accompanied by easy to follow instructions. The layout is simple, and nicely spaced. And each step is clear, honest and concise, with images on some recipes to show you how to deal with the trickier stages.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">I think the over-the-top ‘part graphic novel, part cookbook’ design is brilliant. It’s a little different to your other cupcake related books on the market at the moment, and really stands out. The illustrations by Paul Parker are amazing, and really fit the cake designs. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">What I really like is that there is a cupcake design for everyone! At the back of the book, she lists a range of simple cupcake recipes, from her famous red velvet flavour to simple vanilla. She also provides helpful tips so you can change them to fit your taste or preferences, making the book timeless.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The ingredients are easy to find, and she has also added a list of tools and suppliers so you don’t miss out on anything. Lily is also a promoter of fair trade ingredients, so that gives her cupcakes an added edge. Here's one I made earlier.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: small;">Brilliantly designed, and really easy to use: 4/5<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3d0042; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Hi Lily, so how did the name 'Lily Vanilli' come about?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">It was one of a long line of silly baking puns in a conversation with my friend Anita on msn - she was in Australia at the time. I just started using it for real after that. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">I wanted to call the book 'Zombies Ate My Cake' but my publisher was insistent that cupcakes should be in the title as they were so popular. The whole book and the grotesque style of decorating that I was doing were meant to be a reaction against cupcakes! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3d0042; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">So why do you think cupcakes are so popular at the moment?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">I think it was a fashion moment, plus they make sense as a snack. They’re individual and the right size, pretty and portable. People like cake so it follows that they will like a cupcake.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3d0042; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Ok, so what inspired you to write 'A Zombie Ate My Cupcake'? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">I think kids and grown-ups alike have a fascination with anything gory, or with insects and horror, I know I do. The imagery of the book is inspired by comics and B-movies and I love horror in general. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">We have a huge event coming up! It’s called the YBF’s- it’s a celebration of all the new creativity in food and a search for the next generation of passionate foodies. We think what's happening in British food at the moment is a movement, a breaking down of the old systems and a fresh exciting start. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">We started our Italian tour in a remote Tuscan farm house. Idyllic surroundings, vine yards and rolling hills (Agghhhh take me back there) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px;">and inside was equ</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">ally heavenly. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px;">Step into this boutique hotel and you’ll be taken back with the interior, a little contemporary, lots restoration and crafts all rolled into one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">Welcome. Come inside and enjoy the decorations/ props throughout. In our room we were greeted with a crochet bed spread on a child’s bed, a pretty display of suitcases, black and white images of past movie stars, lighting shining onto a beautiful red dress hanging on the wall waiting perfectly for its owner and artwork by a local artist exhibited on an easel. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">We didn’t get to share in the imagination of the other 5 bedrooms, but other parts of the house, were equally as pleasing as our room. More crochet, a miniature spinning wheel sitting next to the fire in the living room, a retro typewriter on the coffee table, the cow bell on the front door to announce our arrival, a perched Pinocchio outside next to the seed beds, woven baskets, flowers blooming and lots of pretty knackered chairs – restored to a decorative state, fitting in perfectly to their surroundings. It was all magical. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">Whilst in <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Tuscany</st1:place></st1:state> we drove to a local town. In mountainous regions in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Italy</st1:place></st1:country-region> we found many of the towns perched on the top of the mountains, surrounded by a fortress wall. It was quite magnificent, skinny streets, local shops, huge churches, unique architect and tiles. We stumbled across two walls of tiling, each ceramic tile handmade and different from the previous, it was an inspirational wall.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">We left <st1:state w:st="on">Tuscany</st1:state> for the romance of <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Florence</st1:place></st1:city>. We soaked in the immense architecture, the hustle and bustle from the tourists and artists and enjoyed the galleries and David.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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