Do you have any orphan socks lying around? They can be put to good use by transforming them into a sock sack. Sarah wanted a new cover for her Nintendo DS so I made one using a stripey sock. This would be a fun project for kids to do as there are … [Read more...]
Self-made Envelope Stationery
Another one of my Japanese book purchases was this sweet little book called "Self-Made Envelope Stationery" (ISBN 978-4-8085-8541-9). It contains lots of projects to make cute stationery items from new and used envelopes. It is recycling Japanese … [Read more...]
Japanese Masking Tape
I hadn't discovered the wonder of Japanese Masking Tape until I saw a big display of it at Loft in Kyoto. It is made from Washi Paper and comes in such an amazing array of colours and designs. It is the perfect medium for some quick crafting and I … [Read more...]
Japan + Giveway
We returned early this morning from an amazing two week family holiday to Japan. It is such an exciting country with so much to offer and we managed to fit a lot into our time there. We arranged a Japan Rail pass from Australia which made it easy for … [Read more...]
A Good Year
I hope everyone is having a brilliant start to 2010 - I know we are! I started my recreation leave from the day job a few days ago and don't return until February. This year I am trying to be more organised and have already re-arranged most of the … [Read more...]
More Baking!
During the school holidays, I have been spending more time baking! Today was my Great Grand Fathers Birthday and I decorated some cupcakes to take to the family celebration. I was inspired by Cupcakes by Colour that I bought with a Christmas voucher … [Read more...]
We Wish You a Merry Christmas …..
...and a Happy New Year!!Sarah and I would like to wish you all a wonderful Christmas spent with family and friends. We hope that 2010 is a year filled with many blessings, joy, and peace. We would also like to thank you all for stopping by and … [Read more...]
Gifts from the Kitchen!
Sarah has done all the Christmas baking this year - it is wonderful to have a daughter who is such a fabulous cook! We make a great team - she made the goodies and I worked on the packaging details.First up, Sarah made some Chocolate Marble Bread … [Read more...]
Last Minute Christmas Projects!
With less than a week to go until Christmas Day - there is still time to make some last minute sweet treats and ornaments. Now that I have finished all my Christmas present shopping, I am enjoying making a few things to put my own touch on the … [Read more...]
Christmas Biscuit House
After school this afternoon, Sarah, her friend, and I made some little Christmas houses. They are a twist on the more traditional gingerbread house, and are assembled with ready made biscuits such as Sponge Fingers, Hundreds and Thousands, Tina … [Read more...]
Candy Crafts
Sarah and I love to make things out of Candy to give as Christmas gifts - there are so many wonderful ideas around to present chocolates and lollies in creative ways. It is the one type of craft activity that kids are guaranteed to want to … [Read more...]
A Lifesaver at Christmas Time…..
As Christmas is approaching, I made up some covered Lifesavers to give to my friends at school. I got the inspiration from the Candy Coins on the Martha Stewart site.I wrapped rolls of Lifesavers in white wrapping paper, and then wrapped some thin … [Read more...]
