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Etsy Treasury List: Christmas For Him

November 29, 2012, 10:39 pm

Here’s my latest Etsy Treasury list: Christmas, For Him. It’s a selection of Christmas gift ideas for the men in your life. If you click on the individual images below […]

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Raspberry Gin Update

December 1, 2012, 12:47 am

I have been bottling my homemade raspberry gin this morning in preparation for Christmas. You can find the recipe here: Raspberry Gin Recipe. I used 200ml Kilner bottles (about £2.00 […]

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Download link: Episode 49 Question Time This short and sweet episode features some podcast listeners’ questions, along with a creative exploits update. There’s a little Christmas chatter, a podcaster...

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Episode 50 – Holiday Hangout

December 9, 2012, 6:49 am

Download link: Episode 50 Holiday Hangout This podcast episode is the ‘audio only’ version of last night’s podcaster hangout on Google+. The audio features me, Amanda from Craftlife, Laura from […]

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How To Behave…

December 10, 2012, 7:35 am

I’ve been thinking about the right way to behave when someone gives you a handmade Christmas gift. Over the years I have witnessed several unacceptable responses from handmade gift recipients. […]

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Etsy Treasury List: Christmas For Her

December 12, 2012, 7:03 am

Here’s my latest Etsy Treasury list: Christmas For Her. It’s a selection of Christmas gift ideas for the ladies in your life. If you click on the individual images below […]

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Etsy Treasury List: My Wish List

December 16, 2012, 5:27 am

Here’s my latest Etsy Treasury list: Christmas Wish List. This list took me ages to put together, there are just so many lovely things on Etsy at the moment. The […]

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Crafty New Year’s Resolutions 2013

December 31, 2012, 1:53 am

It’s that time again! Over the past couple of years I have made crafty new year’s resolutions. I have also taken the opportunity to reflect on the previous year’s […]

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Episode 51 – Love Twiglets

January 13, 2013, 6:55 am

Download link: Episode 51 Love Twiglets Welcome to the first iMake podcast episode of 2013. Or is it 2012? Who knows! It’s very confusing. This show is a creative exploits […]

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Etsy Treasury List: Swallows

January 19, 2013, 12:39 pm

Here’s my latest Etsy Treasury list: Swooning Over Swallows. It’s a selection lovely hand-crafted items featuring swallows. If you click on the individual images below you should be taken directly […]

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Book Review: Material World

January 26, 2013, 10:55 pm

One of the perks of being a creative lifestyle/craft blogger is that sometimes you get asked to review wonderful, lovely things. Today’s review is no exception. I have been mildly […]

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Etsy Treasury List: My Funny Valentine

February 4, 2013, 11:17 pm

Here’s my latest Etsy Treasury list: My Funny Valentine. It’s a selection of love-themed goodies! Is there a subtle way to email this to hubby, I wonder? If you click […]

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Episode 52 – Crafty Pals

February 11, 2013, 8:45 am

Download link: Episode 52 Crafty Pals It’s episode 52 of the iMake podcast. Time flies when you are having fun. In this episode there’s my recent creative exploits (of which […]

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Handmade Envelope Tutorial

February 14, 2013, 3:18 am

I always seem to run out of envelopes in my house – it’s usually the little C6 sized ones that fit a note card or a piece of A4 paper […]

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Things I Like Thursday: Craft Tutorials

February 20, 2013, 10:12 pm

I wish I had more hours in the day to write craft tutorials for the blog. I really love doing them, but they take so long to put together. So […]

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Looking For Creative Inspiration?

February 23, 2013, 5:49 am

I have just discovered another “Pinterest-esque” website (or rather, a family of websites) to inspire us all creatively. Craftgawker is a curated photo gallery that allows the visual search and […]

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Things I Like Thursday: Guest Appearances

March 6, 2013, 10:35 pm

For today’s “Things I Like Thursday” I wanted to let you know that I have been featured on one of my favourite craft blogs, Craftypod. If you haven’t visited Craftypod […]

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Etsy Treasury List: Gadget Cases

March 13, 2013, 12:37 am

Here’s my latest Etsy Treasury list: Gadget Cases. I have just recently upgraded my iPhone and I was dissatisfied with the selection of covers in the shop. So I thought […]

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Need To Write a List Boo

March 23, 2013, 11:37 am

I haven’t audiobood for ages, so here you go!

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Episode 53 – Uncle Victor

April 4, 2013, 8:59 am

Download link: Episode 53 Uncle Victor It’s time for episode 53 of the iMake podcast. In today’s show I’ll tell you all about my recent trip to London aka The […]

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Introducing Chi Chi Dee Handmade

April 10, 2013, 10:32 am

A while ago I had the pleasure of interviewing Leanne from Chi Chi Dee Handmade, a wonderful, independent, handmade fashion label. Leanne makes and sells lovely handmade items over on […]

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Sharing Skills

April 20, 2013, 9:46 am

I’ve had a lovely afternoon sewing with friend of the iMake podcast, Charles. He has sewn before, but years ago, so needed a refresher. We decided to make lavender eye […]

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Etsy Treasury List: DIY Kits

April 23, 2013, 10:16 pm

Here’s my latest Etsy Treasury list: DIY Kits. It’s a selection of of DIY kits for those of you interested in trying out a new craft. If you click on […]

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Episode 54 – Haut Maison

May 5, 2013, 8:24 am

Download link: Episode 54 Haut Maison Welcome to episode 54 of the iMake podcast, Haut Maison. Despite the fact that I am on a podcast break I simply had to […]

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Etsy Treasury List: Jersey Dresses and Skirts

May 13, 2013, 12:53 pm

Here’s my latest Etsy Treasury list: Jersey Dresses and Skirts. It’s a collection of lovely handmade dresses and skirts made from fabulously forgiving, gorgeously draping jersey fabric. The great thing...

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Sunny Baby Cardi

May 21, 2013, 12:14 pm

Several of my work colleagues are pregnant so, for a short while, I am to become a baby knitting factory! I haven’t knitted baby clothes for years (this is for […]

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Episode 55 – Short and Sweet

May 28, 2013, 4:41 am

Download link: Episode 55 Short and Sweet This episode was planned to be a short and sweet catch up, but actually, it’s longer than expected! Note to self: name shows […]

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iMakeography: Favourite Knitting Tools

June 5, 2013, 1:02 pm

We’ve all got our favourite crafty tools; here is my knitting “top 4″ in no particularly order… These darning needles are a recent accquisition and the bent tip makes weaving […]

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Episode 56 – Iris and Dora

June 30, 2013, 6:38 am

Download link: Episode 56 Iris and Dora This podcast episode introduces local paper-cutters and printers Denyse and Diana aka Iris and Dora. They have recently set up their own print […]

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Etsy Treasury List: Lovely Lettering

July 17, 2013, 5:49 am

My obsession with fonts and lettering continues. As such, I have been scouring Etsy for lettering-related goodies. I have showcased a few items I like below in my Treasury entitled Lovely Lettering. If...

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iMakeography: Me, Cats and Vinyl

July 19, 2013, 10:10 pm

It’s time for a little iMakeography. It’s mostly me and cats today, along with a little vinyl! You might notice that I have embedded my Instagram photos into this blog post, so things look a little...

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iMake Magazine Goes Live

August 6, 2013, 6:05 am

I am thrilled to announce the release of the first issue of iMake Magazine. Thanks to everyone who contributed, but in particular Clare, Kate, Jo, Charles and Jen Issue 1 is packed with crafty...

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Episode 57 – The Big Apple

August 25, 2013, 1:33 pm

Download: Episode_57_The_Big_Apple.mp3 Download link: Episode 57 The Big Apple The iMake podcast is back! I am feeling refreshed after my fantastic holiday. This episode includes a review of my recent...

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Episode 58 – So Hipster

September 15, 2013, 6:02 am

Download: Episode_58_So_Hipster.mp3 Download link: Episode 58 So Hipster In this episode I’ll tell you all about my very creative weekend. There’s bread making, photography, decopatch, knitting,...

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iMake Decopatch

September 21, 2013, 12:38 am

Every now and again I just want to do a little “messy craft”. Decopatch is a bit like decoupage; I wrote a decopatch tutorial some time ago. You can find it here: Decopatch Tutorial. I found some...

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Book Review: A Beautiful Mess

September 21, 2013, 10:06 pm

I normally say this at the end of a review, but actually, because I love this book so much, it seems appropriate to say so at the start: I did NOT get sent a review copy of this book. I have had it on...

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Episode 59 – Run Martine Run

October 13, 2013, 8:51 am

Download: Episode_59_Run_Martine_Run.mp3 Download link: Episode 59 Run Martine Run In this short and sweet episode I’ll tell you about my new sponsor and my latest challenge. There’s a little knitting...

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iMake Mag Issue 2 Teaser

October 24, 2013, 11:49 pm

I am working on issue 2 of iMake Magazine this week with a view to releasing it in early November (all being well!) There are some wonderful features taking shape… Charles’s cookery section has a...

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Episode 60 – Guinea Pig Course

November 10, 2013, 7:21 am

Download: Episode_60_Guinea_Pig_Course.mp3 Download link: Episode 60 Guinea Pig Course This episode features my sometimes co-host, Charles, and we are talking dinner parties. There’s also a recap of...

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Episode 61 – Keep Crafting

December 15, 2013, 9:56 am

Download: Episode_61_Keep_Crafting.mp3 Download link: Episode 61 Keep Crafting Welcome to episode 61 of the iMake podcast. This is the last show of 2013 – I will be back in 2014, don’t fret. Today’s...

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Crafty New Year’s Resolutions 2014

December 28, 2013, 7:46 am

It’s that time of year again! Around this time I always make crafty new year’s resolutions. You won’t catch me making the traditional resolutions (for example “must lose weight” or “must go to the gym...

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Button Magnets Tutorial

January 15, 2014, 8:00 am

This is such a quick and easy craft project that I am not really sure if I can call it a tutorial! It’s more of an idea or a “5 minute make”. Thank you to my lovely friend Lou for the inspiration. You...

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Long Time No Speak Boo

January 26, 2014, 9:07 am

In the absence of a podcast episode this month, I have a little Audioboo for you. I have lots of exciting podcast plans coming up so please… watch this space! Here’s my Boo (click on the player below...

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Episode 62 – Chit Chat

February 8, 2014, 8:51 am

Download: Episode_62_Chit_Chat.mp3 Download link: Episode 62 Chit Chat Welcome to episode 62 of the iMake podcast – it’s my first show of 2014 and it’s a windy one! Today’s show is just an informal...

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Episode 63 – White Rock

February 17, 2014, 2:28 am

Download: Episode_63_White_Rock.mp3 Download link: Episode 63 White Rock Welcome to episode 63 of the iMake podcast. This is a special episode featuring an interview with Ross Gledhill, owner of the...

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Knitting and Crafting for Health

February 19, 2014, 9:36 pm

Knitting, crochet and craft is good for your health. Check out the fab video above and also this article which is full of interesting stats and information. “Is knitting therapeutic? Heck yes. It’s a...

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Episode 64 – Catch the Sheep

February 21, 2014, 7:31 am

Download: Episode_64_Catch_the_Sheep.mp3 Download link: Episode 64 Catch the Sheep Welcome to episode 64 of the iMake podcast. This is a short and sweet episode during which I teach a very nice young...

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Hexie Cards Tutorial

March 2, 2014, 10:30 pm

Inspired by the English Paper Piecing hand-quilting technique, I thought I’d have a go at making a couple of simple, but effective cards. These cards are meant to be a blank canvas really. In other...

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Embroidery Experimentation

March 18, 2014, 2:58 pm

If you follow me on social media you might have noticed my excitement about the Craftsy sale; I seem to recall a comment where I stated that I wanted to buy ALL of their classes! Well I was good, I...

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Episode 65 – Ran Martine Ran

April 21, 2014, 1:50 pm

http://traffic.libsyn.com/imakepodcast/Episode_65_Ran_Martine_Ran.mp3 Download link: Episode 65 Ran Martine Ran Welcome to episode 65 of the iMake podcast. In response to a number of requests this is...

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