Featured in March Prima Magazine

We were excited to be asked by stylist Selina Lake to send our products for her recent work with Prima. We sent a selection of products and here's how the images looked.

Love

Some time ago I began working on these pictures using vintage linens as a base to begin, it started out with this love picture which we now have framed in our home I also continued to make more word pictures and gave them as gifts or commissions, along with my childrens names you can see these on our website if you follow this link http://www.mypoppetpetite.com/page6.htm 

I then decided it would be really nice to make these heart picture's, we showed them at the Country Living exhibition and there was a wonderful response to them, people just wanted to buy them even if it was just for themselves it did not seem to matter, but since we are approaching Valentines day I quickly thought I should get these on my Etsy shop since each one is a one off and unique and would make the perfect gift for a loved one!!!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/mypoppetpetite

You could also buy one for a friend or someone who is getting married I would be happy to add a personal touch to one for you, for example the couples name's wedding date etc....

Or how about one for a close friend a special birthday or just to say thank you

Given plenty of time I am always happy to work with people to produce something just right

http://www.etsy.com/shop/mypoppetpetite

Its the month of love but I don't think you need valentines day to tell someone how much you love them sometimes its even more special to just do something romantic without prompting.

I Love you Davinder x

I went away some time ago to a women's conference at The Abundant Life Church in Bradford it was a fantastic time away for me and in some ways a significant time for me to change my outlook about what I could do in my community no matter how big or small that might be.

it was a time when I realised I could really get My Poppet Petite off the ground but also realise even as a busy Mum I could achieve a lot with the right outlook, for myself and for others.

At the conference we got these beautiful hearts you can almost see it says 'Urban Angel' on the side, and this was the theme for that conference. 

It now hangs on our wall in the lounge and it reminds me of what I believe God wants me to be like, to be an urban angel in my community to look out for people, to show love, care for others, check in with people, maybe its just a simple phone call, text or maybe its making someone a meal, baking a cake, baby sitting for a single Mum or a couple who struggle to get date nights. What ever it is it can be very simple to reach people no matter how busy you might be.

Also if you are one of those people who does not receive very well who tries to get by with no help well don't be. I have often given help to people who I know will never ask for help. and I really wish they would it can be really rewarding to give someone a helping hand to take their kids for the afternoon or babysit, so if someone is offering, take it and be blessed.

Anyway I really hope you will be inspired to be an 'Urban Angel' and I hope your inspired to show love to those around you.

I hope you have a lovely Valentines day and are inspired to be romantic without prompting on many other days too, its good to say 'I love You' 

If you want to learn more about Urban Angel and Cherish Women's conference follow these links

http://www.urbanangels.org.uk/

http://www.cherishconference.com/

The conference is a fantastic gathering of women and it is a brilliant encouraging time.

baby Bubble

Well I have been rather distracted over the last couple of months, and who could blame me, on the 19th of November we had a beautiful baby boy, Joshua Thomas Madaher weighing a huge 9lb 12oz!!!

So we are now a family of five and loving every minute.... despite the lack of sleep it is such a joy to be mother to this beautiful new life, Joshua is a beautiful Boy and Davinder, myself and the kids love him so much.

Embroidered Baby Muslin Squares

So What do you do when your one week overdue with baby and you need to busy yourself?

Well I decided to decorate my muslin squares with buttons and stitching!! and now no-one will

get theirs mixed up with mine at all those mother and baby groups. Experience has taught me 

that this happens a lot but with a little decoration I will know which are mine.

Pick out a lovely selection of buttons vintage and new

And get stitching, some simple with just a few buttons and some more involved with

Applique and embroidery or a detailed picture.

I have had so much pleasure stitching these and my bump was very helpful 

to rest my work on !!!

As you can tell I'm having a boy so the list is endless

You can stitch boats, cars, houses, hearts all in lovely 

shades of blue, red and green.

Stitched Little Boat

Clusters of buttons, blanket stitched heart.

Can't wait to meet my Little Star...

Hurry up little baby, Mummy and Daddy and your big Sister and Brother

are very ready to meet you......

This is what clever Grandma arrived with a beautiful little hand knit jacket.

Can't wait to put him in it.

Happy Bunting !!!

So Naomi and I decided to make some pretty bunting we just cut out a simple triangle and Naomi had free reign to pick out what ever fabrics she liked from my stash.

We Cut Triangles then stitched and turned them out then pressed.

The fabrics look so nice all together

Then I stitched them all onto bias binding tape

And there you have it pretty bunting !!!

Time for making sock friends....

Its that time of year when you may be sorting out your kids old socks and tights well don't throw them away put them to good use on these rainy autumn days and get crafting with your kids.

making puppets or sock friends, they will love it..

All you need is....

imagination

glue

scissors

felt

googly eyes

polyester toy stuffing

needle and thread 

buttons

ribbon

 

I helped Naomi and Caleb to stitch up their little sock friends and they loved using the stuffing to fill up the socks. They picked out buttons and trims to give them cute faces and stuck them on with glue.

here are the fantastic results....

I just Love my kids they are so cute!!!

Have fun making your sock friends and tweet me your pics...

Naomi Makes Yummy Cheese Scones

This is my little girl Naomi and she's going to show you how to make the best cheese scones..

You Will need...

225g Self raising flour

a little pinch of salt

50g of unsalted Butter

70g of your favourite cheese grated

( we choose Double Gloucester and sometimes crumbly feta with a few chives added in!!)

120ml of semi-skim milk

pop your oven on 220c, 200 for a fan oven.

425F or Gas mark 7.

1. Mix up the flour salt and cubed butter we have a handy pastry tool to do this 

and it keeps the mixture cool as you work it in to resemble bread crumbs.

2. Add your grated cheese mix in with a blunt knife, then add your milk a little bit 

at a time so the mixture does not get all soggy if it does just add more flour!!!

3. Now you can handle your dough. Pat it out on a floured surface about 2.5cm thick.

4. Take your round cutter and cut small scones and place on a floured tray.

we like to keep them small and almost bite size, they look much nicer that way!!

5. Once they are all done glaze them with milk or beaten egg

and pop them in the oven for about 15mins.

and there you have it the most yummy cheese scones.

Of course you have to eat them straight away and give them a good spread of butter!!

and now for the taste test !!

one very happy little cook!!

and thats how Naomi makes Cheese scones

What a clever girl!!

suffolk puffs cushion

Well I have been hiding away a little getting ready for our lovely third baby, and blogging has gone a little to the side!!
Well just thought I would post a quick pick of my latest creation and will be back soon with some more blogging hopefully tommorow.

I Have a lot to share with you....... so watch this space...

Finally finished this little project that had been sitting in a bag for weeks!!

And this is the other project that is taking my time up!!!

Beautiful Garden Centre

When visiting my Family in the lovely Eden Valley, just on the edge of the Lake District in Cumbria a few weeks back, I took Naomi and Caleb to the most beautiful Garden centre, Larch Cottage Nurseries. I remember visiting this place when I was younger with my Mum and have enjoyed many a coffee there, but this time it seemed even more beautiful and the owners have installed many unusual features and creative sculptures and building work.

If You are visiting the Penrith area and your a garden lover you must pay a visit to this place, it is so tranquil and creative it will encourage the most infrequent of gardeners to get there hands dirty and get out there in the sunshine.

Just take a look at my pictures and you'll know what I'm talking about this place is truly amazing....

Read more about them at their website......  http://www.larchcottage.co.uk/

All the little paths and archways are so much fun to explore

Once you have selected your plants from a really unusual range you can go and enjoy a coffee in the Cafe and sit on the balcony and enjoy watching the birds fly over and the sun shine.

Cafe is lovely and the cakes are delicious.

There is a lot to discover here your children will love it.