Author: Alphe

DIY Cross Stitch Kit – Bee With Flowers

It feels like it’s been a while since I last posted a new cross stitch project! I enjoyed some other crafts recently – some of them, like the acrylic stained glass ornament, you can already see on the blog. A few others will be shared soon. But today, I’d like to share with you a cross stitch project featuring a bee with a floral wreath. I have plenty of cross stitch sets at home waiting for their turn, but the colour scheme of this bee caught my eye. Also, a little fun fact: a bee is the symbol of Manchester, a city in Northern England that I often travel to for work. I actually took this project with me for a train journey to Manchester!

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Czerwone Wierchy Hike – Tatra Mountains – Poland

This year, I had the pleasure of spending my summer holidays hiking in Tatra Mountains, in the south of Poland. It’s one of my favourite places in the world, and it’s truly beautiful! Last week, I took you on a hike to Kasprowy Wierch, one of Poland’s most famous mountains. Today, I’m taking you to Czerwone Wierchy – a long but picturesque trail through 4 mountain peaks. It includes some of the easiest to climb peaks over 2000 metres above the sea level that you can find in Poland. Join me on the photo trip!

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DIY Tiger Plushie – Learning To Crochet – Amigurumi Crocheting

One of my goals for this year has been to learn to crochet. I originally tried to make the first steps last year, but gave up almost right away. This year, I’ve actually managed to learn the basics, starting my journey with crocheted Easter eggs. More recently, I made some cute avocado coasters. Today, I’d like to share with you my most recent project – a crocheted tiger plushie. I used an assorted DIY kit and managed to successfully complete the project without major issues. Here is how it went!

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Kasprowy Wierch Hike – Tatra Mountains – Poland

This year, I decided to spend my summer holiday in one of my all-time favourite places in the world – the beautiful Tatra Mountains in the south of Poland. I’ve hiked in those mountains many times in the past, but not in the last 10 years or so, and I was longing to go back. In today’s post, I’ll take you on a hike to the top of Kasprowy Wierch – one of the most popular peaks in Poland, with wonderful views.

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DIY Acrylic Stained Glass Ornament – Hummingbird

If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you probably know that I love trying out various arts and crafts. I usually discover them through assorted kits; that’s how I fell in love with cross stitching, it’s how I first tried needle felting, and now I’m also learning to crochet with assorted DIY kits. Most recently, I was in a discount store when a new type of craft caught my attention: a DIY acrylic stained glass-like ornament. I couldn’t resist buying an assorted craft kit for around £3, so naturally, I bought it. Here is how working on this project went!

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Handmade Cards 2025 – 7 Designs – Quilling, Watercolour, Acrylics

It’s this time of year again – I’ve officially completed all of my handmade cards for 2025, and I’m ready to share this year’s designs with you. From my traditional quilled cards to some acrylics and watercolour painted designs, there’s a good variety of techniques I managed to use this year. I’m particularly happy with some of my creative ideas, but let’s go through all of this year’s cards in chronological order. I hope they manage to inspire some of you!

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Mini Botanical Cross Stitch Designs – RHS – April, May, June

Cross stitching is one of my favourite relaxing hobbies. Ever since I picked it up a year and a half ago, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it. I have now completed dozens of small designs, and I’m always on the lookout for new projects to work on. I usually buy assorted cross stitch kits with cute designs and all supplies included in the box. A couple of months ago, I got a set with 12 small designs, one for each month of the year. The designs are inspired by flowers that bloom at different times of the year, and the set itself is branded with the Royal Horticultural Society. For a plant lover like myself, this kit is perfect! I decided to share my progress on this blog after every quarter. This time, I’d like to present the completed designs for April, May and June – featuring tulips, a bluebell and a poppy.

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New Year’s Resolutions 2025 – 6 Month Check In

It feels like 2025 has only just begun, but somehow, we’re already at the halfway mark. I can’t believe that! 6 months ago, I made a list of New Year’s Resolutions for 2025, with a good variety of goals, ranging from fitness to crafts and education. At the end of March, I wrote a post with my 3-month progress. Today, I’m returning with a 6-month check-in. If you’re curious how my 2025 resolutions are going, here’s an honest report.

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Learning To Crochet – Avocado Coasters – DIY Craft Kit

One of my New Year’s Resolutions for 2025 was to learn to crochet. It was challenging at the start – you can read about by troubles here – but I’m now able to complete simple crocheted projects. Recently, I managed to make two cute avocado coasters. I’m by no means a crocheting expert, but I learnt a lot when working on this project and even managed to improve between the two coasters. Here is how it went!

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London In Photos – Spring 2025 – Parks, Free Festivals, Central London Walks

Can you believe that we’re already half way through 2025? Time flies so fast! Today, I’m taking you on a photo journey through spring 2025 in London. We were spoiled by beautiful weather, and the parks filled with colourful flowers. I also attended some of my favourite free annual events in London and had a great time. And of course, I went on a few day trips too. So, grab a drink, sit back and enjoy the photos!

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