Archive for the 'Decoration' Category


• DIY paper balls

paper-balls

These paper balls are inspired on this design by Heather Bailey. I made it a bit easier by creating a printable PDF template, you can print directly on the stock paper. I made two sizes: large for a ball with a diameter of approximately 17 cm and a small one for a ball with a [...]

6 Comments December 10th, 2011


• Knitting….. a new skill

knitting-a-new-skill

Ever since I saw Jane Brocket‘s jelly bean knitted cushion covers in “The gentle art of domesticity“, I wanted to have those for myself. I tried to find someone who would want to make one for me… but didn’t succeed. And as I didn’t know how to knit, I couldn’t make one for myself. Now [...]

9 Comments December 27th, 2010


• Hanging Christmas wreath with lights

christmas-wreath

I’m so happy with my Christmas wreath hanging in our kitchen. I bought a faux wreath, lights and 3 bags of HEMA pompoms. I crocheted five pointy stars and luckily M helped to connect it all to the light point. It’s so great, you can now switch the lights on and off with the light [...]

5 Comments December 10th, 2010

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    Hi, I'm Petra, I live in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. I’m running my own business byPetra: selling creative materials, like ribbons in scandinavian style, cute Lecien fabrics and many more, I also organise craft workshops.

    On this blog I will share my inspiration, that I find in books (lots and lots of craft books), magazines, shops, museums and other blogs. You will also find DIY ideas and news from my shop from time to time.

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