Sarah and I have had a wonderful weekend in the kitchen! Today we spent 5 hours at an Advanced Pastry Making Class, where we learnt how to make Croissants, Danishes, Profiteroles, Eclairs, and Puff Pastry. I won't tell you how much butter we used in … [Read more...]
Fabric Gift Tags
Today I made up some fabric gift tags using the design in Sewing Bits and Pieces: 35 Projects Using Fabric Scraps. This project used plastic wrap (glad wrap) to fuse the fabric to the scrap booking card which worked surprising well.It was a very … [Read more...]
Moustache Glasses
Here are some Moustache Glasses that are quickly made from some adhesive outdoor vinyl using a digital cutting machine.I used the same free svg file that I used for the cupcakes toppers, sized at 3.39 inches inches wide.If you would like to make … [Read more...]
Moustache Ideas
{source}Ever since we made the Moustache Cupcake Toppers, we have had moustaches on our mind. There is something about them that appeal to us.We have started a Pinterest Board with some of our favourite Moustache ideas. Check it out if you want some … [Read more...]
Grande Idees
The latest issue of Marie Claire Idees arrived in our mailbox last week. It never fails to impress us with its original ideas and projects. Here are some of our favourite projects from Issue 86.Love this idea to recycle/repurpose knits by using … [Read more...]
Baby Wrap
A muslin baby wrap and co-ordinating muslin baby wash cloths, make a sweet gift for a summer baby. The muslin is so soft, and the loose weave makes it cool, when swaddling a baby. Muslin is now available in a lovely range of colours and prints. … [Read more...]
Weekend Baking: Yummy Treats
Sarah has spent the afternoon in the kitchen baking up some yummy treats for the lunch boxes this week.First up she made some Honey and Almond Bars which have a chewy texture and are deliciously honey flavoured. In less than 10 minutes they … [Read more...]
Fathers Day Ideas
We will be celebrating Fathers Day here in Australia this Sunday. Sadly with both my Father-In-Law and Grandfather passing away this year, and my Dad currently travelling overseas, it will be a smaller celebration this year. The kids and I will be … [Read more...]
Book Review: Georgie Porgie by George Calombaris
Thanks to Penguin Australia, we were recently sent a copy of Georgie Porgie to review. Anyone who knows us,is aware that Sarah and I are huge Masterchef fans, so we were thrilled to receive an advance copy of George Calombaris' recent cookbook. This … [Read more...]
Book Review: Handmade Wedding
The lovely folk at Penguin recently sent us a copy of Handmade Wedding to review. It is a gorgeous book, that contains over 40 projects and ideas to add a special handmade touch to your wedding. The projects range in complexity from simple ideas … [Read more...]
Weekend Baking: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sarah is on the mend again after her nasty virus that has plagued her over the past 2 weeks. She has spent the weekend competing in the Tournament of Minds (where she put her creativity to the test in a different way) and catching up on school work. … [Read more...]
Homemade Japanese Washi Tape
Ever since spotting the Handmade Custom Paper Tape over at Just Something I Made, I have been keen to make some. Melanie from Crafty Japan, sent me some offcuts of washi paper and as I am a big lover of Japanese Washi tape, thought some handmade … [Read more...]
