The Crafty Insider – Ragged Life Posted on November 15, 2014May 2, 2025 By Becky 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 BeckyMeet 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. Make Seasonal CraftingCraftsethicalhomewareInteriorsrag ruggingragged lifesustainable homeware
Crafts & Activities for Kids DIY Minecraft Easter Bunny Hat Posted on April 7, 2022January 22, 2026 When it comes to seasonal crafts and school-related ‘dress up’ days for our older kids, one of the main challenges is to help them come up with an idea that is still deemed relatively ‘cool’ (I know, we’re at this stage already!) and not too babyish and on par with… Read More
Collabs Christmas has landed in the Freeman household & Decorations from Amazon Handmade #Ad Posted on December 3, 2018August 12, 2019 As I’ve probably (okay, most definitely) mentioned on my blog before over the years, Christmas is by far my favourite time of year. I’ve got such great memories from my childhood of the festive period, from decorating the tree with my Mum, the special food and big cardboard hamper ordered… Read More
Make Rag Rug DIY Christmas Wreath Posted on December 19, 2024June 23, 2025 Good morning! I feel this is safe post to put out there now we are steadily creeping towards Christmas (don’t pretend you don’t love it) 🙂 Last week I mentioned that I spent a glorious Sunday morning at the ‘Tea and Crafting’ studio in Camden, alongside the lovely Elsie from… Read More
Oh I love the Christmas wreaths, aren’t they gorgeous (must not be tempted by new craft, must resist, must resist)!! Reply