There is something delicious about syrup cakes - I love how they are delectably moist and the infused syrup adds both sweetness and flavour. My favourite are lime syrup cakes. Sarah is not a big fan of citrusy flavours so decided to come up with a … [Read more...]
Product Review: Go! Baby
Sarah and I were very excited to take delivery of our Go! Baby Fabric Cutter today. We have seen these Fabric Die Cutting machines pop up on many of our favourite quilting blogs and are thrilled that Accuquilt has given us the opportunity to review … [Read more...]
What’s For Dinner??
One of the really cool projects that I spotted this week was the tutorial for a Dry Erase Menu Plate over at Little Birdie Secrets. I would never have thought of using a dry erase marker on a plate! A most inspired idea. Of course I had to make one … [Read more...]
Family Portraits
For my parents recent 50th Wedding Anniversary, we arranged a family portrait session with all the extended family. Mum and Dad enjoyed having lots of family photos taken with all their children and grandchildren. The photos were taken by Sharon … [Read more...]
Gift Wrapping Techniques
It is my sweet son's birthday this week and in preparation I wrapped up his gifts this morning. They looked a little plain in the black/white checked gift wrap, so I added some lettering to jazz them up a bit!With some plain shipping tags, die cut … [Read more...]
Weekend Baking: Cupcakes
This week Sarah treated us to some Brown Sugar Pound Cakes which were light and very delicious. The cupcakes were frozen and then popped into the lunch boxes each morning. I think the addition of a frozen cake always helps to keep the sandwiches … [Read more...]
Pattern Weights
Do you ever see something on-line and then have to make it immediately? I am the first to admit I have obsessive crafting disorder (OCD). I spotted a free pattern for Pattern Weights over at Sew Daily yesterday and knew I had to make some up. … [Read more...]
I Heart Chicken Scratch
It hasn't been a very productive week for me creatively. Somehow getting back into the work/school routine has left little time or energy for creating.But have had a little time to work on my Chicken Scratch project -Hope to be back on the weekend … [Read more...]
