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The Spirited Puddle Jumper

Creative, practical and enjoyable everyday living for modern families.

The Crafty Insider – Ragged Life

Posted on November 15, 2014May 2, 2025 By Becky

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The other day I wrote about my trip to ‘Tea and Crafting’ in Camden, and the fab ‘Rag-Rugging’ session we all had with Elsie Jackson, from ‘Ragged Life’. Well I was so smitten with the craft, that I asked Elsie if she had any other examples of her work to show me. If you are into your crafts (or even if you’re not), I think we can all confirm and appreciate that these are pretty WOW!

Elsie and her business partner Kate make modern and sustainable homeware from rags that may otherwise go to landfill. They are reinventing this old (and somewhat forgotten) technique to give it a new lease of life, with striking and playful designs inspired by the things and people around them.

Who knew so much could be done with your old clothes?!

www.ragged-life.com

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Meet the award-nominated UK lifestyle blogger behind Spirited Puddle Jumper – a mum of three living in South East London! Becky shares the real ups and downs of family life, parenting tips, and lifestyle inspiration, proving that being a mum doesn’t mean you stop being fun or having other interests! Follow along for honest insights into UK family life and opinions on a whole range of topics, from travel and food, to beauty reviews, home and DIY, business and health and wellness.

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Comments (3)

  1. Carie says:
    November 15, 2014 at 6:27 am

    Oh I love the Christmas wreaths, aren’t they gorgeous (must not be tempted by new craft, must resist, must resist)!!

    Reply
    1. Becky says:
      November 15, 2014 at 1:32 pm

      It’s hard to, they’re so lovely and the craft is so relaxing! Maybe one for 2015?!

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