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Kids Craft: Decorated Candles and Matches – Mothers Day Project

April 17, 2010 By Spoonful of Sugar - 27 Comments

Emily asked me for some ideas for crafts for Mothers Day. One idea that can be easily adapted for kids is Decorated Candles and Matches.Here are some candles I decorated last year for a project I was working on. Simply wrap the candles with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Miscellaneous, Mother's Day, Uncategorized Tagged With: children's craft

Things that Inspire……

April 11, 2010 By Spoonful of Sugar - 33 Comments

Being part of this lovely blogging community of like minded people has given me so much inspiration over the past couple of years. It always puts a smile on my face to receive sweet comments, and I love how you all are so willing to share tips, … [Read more...]

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Rhubarb and Apple Jam

April 9, 2010 By Spoonful of Sugar - 35 Comments

You may have noticed that I am on a bit of a quest lately to make the perfect jam. So far I have made Strawberry Jam; Lemon Butter; Plum Jam and Nectarine Jam. I noticed on a blog recently that someone had made Rhubarb Jam (I was unable to locate the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Jams/Preserves Tagged With: apple, rhubarb

Happy Easter

April 4, 2010 By Spoonful of Sugar - 37 Comments

We hope that everyone had a very happy and enjoyable Easter with their families!Today we had our extended family over. Sarah and I did a lot of baking this morning, including some of our Easter favourites-Easter Cupcakes  - basic vanilla cupcakes … [Read more...]

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Knit One, Purl One

April 1, 2010 By Spoonful of Sugar - 19 Comments

My tutorials for the Knit One, Purl One projects (Knitting Journal, and Knitting Project Pouch) are now available over at QFD Creative.  We have placed a link in our side bar. Sarah, from QFD Creative, is also selling kits that include all  fabric, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Knitting

Japanese Cuteness at Kyoto General Store

March 31, 2010 By Spoonful of Sugar - 8 Comments

As you may have guessed, Sarah and I have a love of stationery items and accessories. We were in heaven during our recent family holiday to Japan as no-one does cute or kawaii quite like the Japanese! We are excited to discover that we can buy our … [Read more...]

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This week ….

March 30, 2010 By Spoonful of Sugar - 16 Comments

Sarah has been making some cards using Girl Friday papers from Cosmo Cricket for some upcoming birthdays. She was beyond thrilled to find out that there is now a co-ordinating fabric range, so I think there may be more Girl Friday projects in her … [Read more...]

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Last Minute Easter Projects

March 30, 2010 By Spoonful of Sugar - 9 Comments

Fave Crafts  has published a free eBook with 19 Easter craft projects to decorate your home, give as gifts and just enjoy making! Sarah and I are thrilled that our Edible Easter Blooms arrangement has been included. You can find it over at Fave … [Read more...]

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A little Something Blue for your Thursday evening. A little Something Blue for your Thursday evening. This Dresden Needlebook is one of my favourite small makes — quick to sew, beginner friendly, and so practical. I love how neatly it holds scissors, needles, pins, and little notions, all wrapped up with a sweet Dresden on the cover.If you’d like to sew one too, comment NEEDLEBOOK and I’ll send you the pattern link.Fabric Details: Tilda Something Blue - with thanks to @tilda_australiaPattern Details: Dresden Needlebook Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#sewingproject #sewingreels #sewinginspiration #tildafabric #tildasomethingblue
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