We are still patiently waiting for our insurer to replace our gas cooktop which was damaged when our water and gas pipes burst recently. It has now been 2 weeks since we last had a functioning cooktop and it has made me realise how many of our meals … [Read more...]
Fabric Cupcake Flags
We are thrilled to be guest posting today over at Whip Up with a tutorial on how to make some Fabric Cupcake Toppers. They are such a fun project to use up pretty fabric scraps and would work so well for lots of different occasions - high tea, … [Read more...]
Red and Aqua – Take 4
I promise this is the last red and aqua you will see from us this week. When I spotted the tutorial for Stitched Felt Flowers over at Red Brolly, I couldn't resist playing with some red and aqua felt.This is the perfect project to do in front of the … [Read more...]
Red and Aqua – Take 3
Another paper project today. I spotted the Washi Tape Wrapping paper over at Poppytalk and had to make some to match our Christmas theme. As you know I have a Japanese washi tape addiction, but I find I use it sparingly on gift wrapping as it is … [Read more...]
Red and Aqua – Take 2
While I had all my red and aqua papers out, I have made up a batch of gift bags. I love the plain white gift bags which are readily available from craft stores. By adding a Christmas die cut and some scrap booking paper, we now have some decorated … [Read more...]
Map Craft
If you have been following us on Pinterest, you will have noticed that I have been slightly obsessed with Map Craft recently. I love the many and varied ways that maps that been repurposed by crafters to make some stunning pieces of work.Here are … [Read more...]
1st Friday Night Sewing Group
Once a month, I get together with Janelle and a few other "blogless" friends for a night of sewing, laughter and fun. It is so good for the soul... (especially after a stressful week - burst water pipe, burst gas pipe, damaged gas cooktop … [Read more...]
Golden Crunch Cake
Sarah found a lovely recipe for Golden Crunch Cake over at Not Without Salt. She whipped it up in no time using staples from our pantry, and it has a lovely old fashioned appeal. It has a golden crunchy topping that gave way to a soft moist cake. … [Read more...]
Resume for Students
It has been an exciting week in our home as both of my teens, Miss 14 and Mr 17, have landed themselves casual employment - one as a checkout operator in a supermarket, and one as a sales assistant with a national retailer. It is such a fantastic … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
One of the things I most enjoy about school holidays is watching Sarah potter around in the kitchen, baking up lots of delicious treats for us all. Sarah loves to keep busy and is very industrious - a trait I especially like to see in teens. Last … [Read more...]
Weekend Baking: Meringues
School holidays have started here in Western Australia and I am lucky enough to be having a 2 week break from the day job. Unfortunately for Mr 17, he is in the middle of his Year 12 mock exams, and his final exams are only a few weeks away - so no … [Read more...]
Chopstick Wrappers
Our family love all things Asian - and we have been lucky enough to travel as a family to Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Japan. We eat a lot of stir fry's and Asian inspired meals, and we are all pretty handy with chopsticks!Chopstick … [Read more...]
