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2021 in numbers

2021 in numbers – the year Tea and Forget-me-nots began

2021 in numbers. It’s the year this blog began. So, here’s a summary of the year and its significant numbers, to reflect on. If you’ve read my story, you’ll know how Tea and Forget-me-nots came about. December is a good time for reflection. Whether to create a new year’s resolution or to just think about…

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Create Custom Laser Cut Christmas Ornaments With Wood

Handmade decorations add a personal touch to your festive decor, and what better way to capture the spirit of the season than with custom laser cut Christmas ornaments? In this post, I’ll show you how to design and create your own laser-cut baubles for your Christmas tree. From finding design files to customising shapes, this…

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Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Crafts – Festive Fun on a Budget

If you’re looking for a creative way to decorate your home on a budget, I’ve got the perfect solution. Upcycling empty toilet paper rolls into stunning Christmas decorations!  Christmas is a lovely time of the year. But it’s so easy to buy new Christmas ornaments to make it feel more special each year.  So whether…

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Easy Halloween Ghost Crafts For Kids To Make

Looking for fun Halloween ghost crafts for kids? Create this Halloween garland using spray-painted leaves that look like friendly ghosts! Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to get into the Halloween spirit than by crafting an easy ghost garland? One that is so much fun and easy, that children could make it!…

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Painted Pinecone Wreath for Simple Autumn Decor

You won’t believe how easy it is to craft this beautiful, painted pinecone wreath this autumn. It’s a budget-friendly, beginner craft that will make your front door look adorable.  This entire wreath is made with foraged pinecones, a reused grapevine wreath, paint and glue. And if you have most of those supplies in your craft…

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Guide to Decoupage For Beginners With 3 Easy Tutorials 

Decoupage is one of the most versatile crafts you can do. You can transform household furniture, coasters, candles, signs… You name it. And with decoupage paper as affordable as napkins, it’s budget-friendly too. The best way to learn a new technique is to have a go and try it. Just imagine the amazing projects you…

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She Shed Interior Makeover and Organisation Ideas

A She Shed can be a little haven when both functional and comfortable. This She Shed interior makeover and organisation ideas take this old shed from a wooden box to the perfect spot to craft.  Here you can find out how to organise paint supplies for the most efficiency. How to create extra storage space for functional areas. And how to…