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...]
Camping Fun!
I come from a very crafty family! About 12 years ago my parents used to have market stalls - Dad made lots of wooden toys (pull a longs, dolls cradles etc), and Mum specialised in painting the toys, as well as making dolls clothes and accessories. … [Read more...]
Things that Inspire……
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...]
Rhubarb and Apple Jam
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...]
Bits and Pieces
Here are a few glimpses of what I have been working on this week .....more will be revealed very soon.My order of Modern Meadow arrived this week. Hope to get started on a new project soon.I have a week off from the day job starting today! It is … [Read more...]
Happy Easter
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...]
Knit One, Purl One
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...]
Japanese Cuteness at Kyoto General Store
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...]
This week ….
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...]
Last Minute Easter Projects
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...]
Swings and Roundabouts
After all the rich, decadent baking I have been doing lately, I thought I had better bake something a little healthier - especially after some of you advised you were gaining weight just from visiting us :-)This morning I baked some Low-Fat Banana, … [Read more...]
A Spoonful of Sugar Cafe!
Sarah and I did some French inspired baking today. After a wonderful lunch at the Choux Cafe last week and watching some inspiring cooking shows, we both had a recipe we were dying to try. I made up a batch of Chocolate Macaroons … [Read more...]
