Hello! Hooray! blog
I really believe that it is so important to take time out to be creative, so here on my blog you will find lots of ideas of things to do in your creative time.
We spend so much of our lives focussing on our day jobs that we often miss out on time for making, but finding even small amounts of time to create something with our hands can have a big impact on our productivity and well-being.
Project Life baby milestone cards
It has been a while since I published a craft tutorial on my blog, so it seems fitting to be sharing these Project Life baby milestone cards first!
My goodness, what a year (and a bit)!
In 2018 I intended to write on my blog a lot more, and I set myself a little target of 4 blog posts a month (or something like that). It worked for a little while but then life got in the way. My goodness, what a year (and a bit)!
White chocolate mini egg blondies
Wow, it has been a really long time since my last blog post! A LOT has been going on here, but I really wanted to get a post up before our second baby arrives soon. I’m 39 weeks now so it could be any time (please!). These white chocolate mini egg blondies seemed like the…
Amara blog awards 2018 nomination
I was delighted to receive a nomination for the Amara blog awards 2018!
Indie Rollercoaster Keep Going hoop
I was really excited to share my Indie Rollercoaster Keep Going hoop last week!
Hello! Hooray! creative manifesto
For the last couple of years, the Hello! Hooray! creative manifesto has been living in the notes pages of my iPhone.
Starting a Bullet Journal your own way
I recently got started with Bullet Journalling after debating whether or not to give it a go for so long.
YAYmakers June 2018 box review
YAYmakers June 2018 box review – thanks to lovely Kate for gifting this box to me so I can review it for you on my blog today (all opinions my own). Keep reading for a little discount too!
Crafty Colour Palette #4
Crafty Colour Palette #4 is inspired by the logo of my favourite social media, Instagram.
Colourful craft room tour
I’m so excited to share my colourful craft room tour today!
Creative process embroidery
If you’re a creative person, I’m pretty sure that you’ll relate to this creative process embroidery hoop that I made!
A natter with…Hannah from Hannah Hand Makes
You might have seen a super Easter cross stitch tutorial on my blog a few weeks ago (click here if you missed it!), and today we’re having a natter with Hannah from Hannah Hand Makes!
Hand embroidered social media icons
I had an idea to make some hand embroidered social media icons for my blog absolutely ages ago, and this week I finished them!
Blonde mini egg rocky road
I have a really sweet tooth, and I think this is perhaps one of the sweetest things I have ever made. I really LOVE it!
Crafty Colour Palette #3
There’s an Easter theme to Crafty Colour Palette #3 which is inspired by my favourite Easter treat – mini eggs!
Happy Easter Hoop from Hannah Handmakes
Today’s Easter-themed post is a collaboration with the lovely Hannah from Hannah Handmakes!
A natter with Sally Mayer from Sew Sal
Although we tend to moan about the algorithm quite a lot, you can’t deny that Instagram is an amazing source of inspiration! Today I am delighted to bring you a natter with Sally Mayer from Sew Sal.
Chicken fajita pasta
I saw this recipe and thought it sounded brilliant, and wondered why we’d never thought of it before!
New embroidery patterns from hellohoorayshop
I’ve been a busy bee this week and there are two new embroidery patterns from hellohoorayshop!
Spicy parsnip soup
I first made this spicy parsnip soup when I was a student. I wasn’t much of a cook back then!
Brynn and Co LOVE embroidery hoop
I am a huge fan of Amanda Bryde’s work, and the Brynn and Co LOVE embroidery hoop has to be my favourite.
Pantone colour chart curtains
The new curtains for my craft room are quite possibly the most colourful curtains EVER!
My goals and intentions for 2018
I don’t like resolutions. I never stick to them and that’s just a bit depressing, isn’t it?
Retro floral felt hoop tutorial with Bibelot Magazine
My latest creative project went live yesterday – it’s a retro floral felt hoop tutorial with Bibelot Magazine!
A little bit about me and my blog
I have certainly found that being creative has helped to improve my mental health over the past few years. I find that when I have the space to take time out to be creative, I feel like I am working on something positive for me. Craft can't fix everything, but it certainly makes me feel good!
I am passionate about being creative with my children as well as working on my own projects, so some of my posts will discuss how we juggle our family time with running a small business and everything else in between.
Do feel free to get in touch, either by commenting on a post or by completing the contact form.
