SimplyWishes Blog

FAQs for my new reusable fabric crackers!

Posted by Alice Pascoe on September 26, 2022

Thank you for taking a look at my reusable fabric crackers! I thought I'd write all the FAQs for them here in one spot =)
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to contact me on simplywishesuk@gmail.com

New Craft Corner!

Posted by Alice Pascoe on September 26, 2022

Take a look around my new craft corner! Custom made shelves and pegboard to make this space my own.

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Tips when making your Cross Stitch Kit

Posted by Alice Pascoe on November 13, 2020

Hi it's Alice here the owner and maker behind SimplyWishes. I'd thought I'd write a little blog post with some tips I've picked up while making my cross stitch kits, from stitching to finishing. 1. StitchingWhen starting off with a piece of thread for cross stitch you don't actually need to knot the end of your thread. You can either leave a a small tail underneath your work and after a few stitched it will have become anchored and it will just stay in place, or you can tuck it underneath previous stitches to keep the underneath as neat as the...

SimplyWishes Studio Tour

Posted by Alice Pascoe on August 31, 2020

If you've ever wondered where everything is made here is a little studio tour! All products are designed, made and packed up in my loft craft room in Teignmouth, South Devon. I've been living in Teignmouth for just over a year now and it's been a dream having my own craft space! Over the years I've been making at my kitchen table, desk in the spare room, my parents dining table to name a few! So it's lovely to finally have a space dedicated to SimplyWishes and for everything to have it's place! I'll be honest my fabric stash doesn't...

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Handmade Wedding

Posted by Alice Pascoe on August 30, 2020

Being a crafty person when it came to the run up to my wedding I knew that I wanted as many handmade aspects as I could manage - and not just for the reason of saving money!