This week I have been most inspired by a new blog I discovered - Craft Hope. According to Jade, the founder, "Craft Hope is a faith-based, love inspired project designed to share handmade crafts with those less fortunate. It is our hope to combine … [Read more...]
Cookies + Chocolate
I love to bake with chocolate! This is what I have been making this week to take to school. First up another batch of my Best Ever Choc Chip Cookies. Here is the recipe Janelle as requested!250g butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract¼ cup brown … [Read more...]
Baby Love
The latest issue of Silver magazine hits the news stands in Perth tomorrow. It features 12 of my quick craft projects for babies.One of my favourite projects was the Embellished Jeans. I thought I would share the instructions with you, in case … [Read more...]
Cherry Bucket
Firstly, we would just like to thank Rachel from One Pretty Thing for featuring Sarah's Handbag Gift Card Tutorial on her awesome site!Inspired by this embroidered cherry tree in Marie Claire Idees.............I stitched up my version on some cream … [Read more...]
Productivity Plus
I love long weekends! Lots of productivity this weekend at Chez Spoonful of Sugar including....a storage roll for my crochet hooksa case for my sunglassesstarted a cathedral window projectmade a start on our Christmas in July Swap.made some pumpkin … [Read more...]
Tutorial: Handbag Gift Card Holder
With a few birthdays coming up, I needed a way to give money or gift cards. We had some paint chips left over from last years craft, so I used those to make some handbag gift card holders. Materials:Paint Chips (I used Taubmans)Double-sided sticky … [Read more...]
Autumn Activities
On the weekend, I baked some chocolate chip cookies using a twist on my favourite recipe, and have nearly perfected the ultimate chocolate chip cookie! They have been great at school this week.On Sunday, I made up some cards using new supplies I … [Read more...]
Pass the Envelope Please!
With the current economic climate, it has never been a better time to embrace Green Crafting. Being able to repurpose or recycle bits and pieces from around your home is very satisfying. Crafting with recycled materials is also great for kids … [Read more...]
Inspiring Magazine
I received my first copy of Marie Claire Idees yesterday, the summer issue, and it is a visual feast! It is a delightful magazine full of crafts, decorating ideas, and recipes. Everything is beautifully styled and photographed - I don't know where to … [Read more...]
Mothers Day Crafts
For Mothers Day, I decided to make some cupcakes. I used a basic chocolate cupcake recipe, and then made flowers with musk sticks and marshmallows. I dipped the marshmallows in white chocolate and then added sprinkles and M & M's. For our Mum's, my … [Read more...]
Mothers Day Wishes..
Sarah and I would like to wish all the Mothers everywhere a "Happy Mothers Day" for yesterday. We had a most enjoyable day, celebrating with all the Mothers in our family.My favourite part of our Mothers Day tradition is receiving some home made … [Read more...]
This Week……
This week I have been:-Making Vanilla Syrup for my Dad's coffee from a recipe found via Craftzine. I used real vanilla bean in place of vanilla extract.Starting my first Quilt using some Prints Charming fabric I bought from Hot PossumMaking Bath … [Read more...]
