Autumn Crafts – An Autumn Tree!
The nights are drawing in and the weather has crashed from ‘Actually, this is quite nice, feels like it’s still Summer’ to ‘Oh blimey, Winter is here already!’ in a matter of moments. The thermals are on, the woodburner is lit and...
How to Make a Leaf Bowl – Fall Craft
If you are anything like my children and me you will return home from crisp sunny walks, as the days grow shorter and the shadows grow longer, with huge bunches of beautiful leaves in glorious shades and this leaf bowl project is a lovely way to preserve and use them...
Driftwood Craft – Noughts and Crosses
We spend a lot of time on Chesil Beach and it is a brilliant place for driftwood and pebble collectors like us. The driftwood we find is bleached and smooth and comes in all shapes and sizes. We wonder where it came from and how far it has travelled to reach us and we...
How to Grow Cress Caterpillars
I took part in another Google+ hangout with Red Ted Art and a whole raft of UK craft bloggers last night. I love these hangouts, seeing other people’s crafty creations really inspires me. Last night we shared ideas for using up egg boxes and Maggy’s...
How to Make Ice Lanterns
Christmas calls for a little bit of extra ‘Ohhhh’ as the magic builds and ice lanterns are a total show stopper. They couldn’t be easier to make and they cost nothing! Christmas Eve is the perfect time to make them. Wrap up warm and head out for a...
Hello! I’m Chris, vegan lover of life, wordsmith, storyteller, picture taker, mum to four. Welcome to Thinly Spread where I share recipes, crafts, travels, adventures and family warmth from our home in deepest Somerset and our sailing boat in Poole.