Old encyclopaedia’s are often out of date and are fast becoming redundant in the computer age. I have been making some gift tags using elements cut from encyclopaedia print. I also embellished a candle for gift giving by wrapping it with paper and … [Read more...]
Bedroom Makeover and More
Remember all those projects I have been doing lately with paint cards/chips? The reason I had a stash of paint cards on hand is that we are in the process of updating Sarah’s bedroom. We are still finalising a wall colour (although I can safely say … [Read more...]
Cupcakes, Cookies, and Craft
This week I have been busy and have baked some M & M cookies. 125 g butter¼ cup sugar1/3 cup brown sugar1 egg¾ cup plain flour¾ cup self raising flour½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon bicarb soda140 g M &M’s Baking bitsPreheat oven to 190 degree C. Cream … [Read more...]
75th Post – Giveaway Time!!
Sarah and I have been incredibly lucky over the past 6 months of blogging and have won some beautiful giveaways. This week, we received some lovely goodies from Kathryn, Our Shabby Cottage - a gorgeous handbag door stop, a shabby chic starter kit, … [Read more...]
Camp, Inventions and Belts
Last week I made a belt to go with my new shorts which I bought to wear on school camp. The design I used was simple but effective. I used a black spotted fabric from Spotlight.This year I entered the Western Australian Inventor of the Year Schools … [Read more...]
Cooking and Crafting..
Thanks you for all your wonderful comments about the cookbook project! It has been very exciting to be involved in a cookbook – so far 10 of my recipes have been styled and photographed, with another 8 being done this week. I have learnt some great … [Read more...]
Covered Tape Measure Tutorial
I had a number of lovely comments about the Covered Tape Measure that I made for Carla as part of Linda's Pincushion Swap. So I have whipped up a couple more and made a tutorial for those that are interested! They are quick and easy, and a great way … [Read more...]
Brownies and Blondies
This week I have been doing some baking. My slices turned out really well so I thought I would share the recipes.Choc-Caramel BrowniesMakes 12-20175g butter, chopped200g dark chocolate, chopped1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed3 eggs, lightly beaten1 … [Read more...]
