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Cherry Bucket

June 2, 2009 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 85 Comments

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...]

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Productivity Plus

June 1, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 61 Comments

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...]

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Tutorial: Handbag Gift Card Holder

May 30, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 24 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Gift Wrapping, Miscellaneous, Paper Crafts Tagged With: gift tag, paint chip

Autumn Activities

May 26, 2009 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 32 Comments

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...]

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Pass the Envelope Please!

May 19, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 42 Comments

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...]

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Inspiring Magazine

May 14, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 55 Comments

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...]

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Mothers Day Crafts

May 13, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 33 Comments

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...]

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Mothers Day Wishes..

May 11, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 35 Comments

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...]

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This Week……

May 7, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 33 Comments

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...]

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Embellishment Challenge!

May 2, 2009 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 81 Comments

Last week, I received a mail out from Amitie that contained six lengths of ribbon. We were challenged to use them in a project.So I would like to introduce " Google " - A Tag Toy for Little Ones (although if I was giving this to a baby I would remove … [Read more...]

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Mothers Day Gift Project: Restaurant Guide Folder

May 1, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 26 Comments

Organise your Take Away Menus and Discount Vouchers in this handy folder! We are often searching for our menus on a Friday night when we need a night off from cooking. This folder is quick to assemble and has made organising our Menus a … [Read more...]

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School Holiday Crafting

April 29, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 23 Comments

During the school holidays, I did a lot with my friends, including making these notebooks. We made a cover out of card, put some paper in the middle, and then sewed through it with the machine.We also made some lip gloss in two flavours - vanilla and … [Read more...]

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✨ Small festive touches make handmade feel special ✨ Small festive touches make handmade feel special.This Mini Treat Pouch is quick to sew, beginner‑friendly, and perfect for gifting — especially when you add sweet details like stitched tags, ribbon trims, elastic loops, or wooden buttons.A tiny Christmas project that’s endlessly customisable and always fun to make.Comment TREAT for the pattern link.
Available in my Pattern Store + Etsy Shop.Fabric: Tilda Merry Little Christmas with thanks to @ tilda_australia#christmassewing #minitreatpouch #scrapfriendlysewing #giftbagpattern
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I’ve been sewing with the upcoming Tilda Village L I’ve been sewing with the upcoming Tilda Village Life collection, and couldn’t resist making a Quadra Pouch using all four floral blender colourways —burgundy, teal, ochre and blue. The small scale florals are perfect for small makes.The Quadra Pouch comes in three sizes, stands tall, and has a clever flat base with no boxed corners. I added a satin drawstring and a sew‑in tag for a sweet finish. They’re perfect for sewing supplies, gifts, or travel essentials.If you’d like the pattern link, comment QUADRA and I’ll send it straight through.
Available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Fabric: Tilda Village Life (available 1 October) with thanks to @tilda_AustraliaPattern: Quadra Pouch (3 Sizes) - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#quadrapouch #tildavillagelife #tildafabric #ilovetilda #2greenzebras
Meet the Quadra Pouch — a clever flat‑base design Meet the Quadra Pouch — a clever flat‑base design that comes in three super‑useful sizes. Beginner‑friendly, quick to sew, and perfect for
showing off pretty prints.I stitched this pouch in the upcoming Tilda Village Life collection, using the same floral in burgundy, ochre, teal and blue. Each corner is different, which makes the whole pouch feel extra special.Want the pattern link?
Comment QUADRA and I’ll send it straight through.Pattern Details: Quadra Pouch Sewing Pattern (3 Sizes)Fabric Credit: Tilda Village Life - available 1 October with thanks to @tilda_australia#quadrapouch #tildavillagelife #tildafabric #sewingpattern #ilovetilda
A quick, satisfying make for your weekend ✂️ This A quick, satisfying make for your weekend ✂️
This Easy Hexagon Trivet comes together in minutes — no binding, straight seams, and a very pleasing turn‑through moment.Perfect for charm packs, leftover 10" squares, or your favourite scraps.Comment TRIVET for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Easy Hexagon Trivet & Coasters — available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#easysewingproject #scrapsewing #beginnersewing #sewingreels #weekendsewing
A beautiful, captivating read by local author Tess A beautiful, captivating read by local author Tess Woods inspired this sweet little Heart Bookmark. I adored the way The Cairo Bridal Shop wove together family, secrets, and sisterhood — it’s one of those
stories that stays with you long after you close the cover. If you missed my book review, check my previous post.This tiny Heart Bookmark is scrap‑friendly, quick to sew, and perfect for book lovers or handmade gift‑givers.Comment BOOKMARK for the free Pattern or click on the link in my bio.Save this for when you are looking for quick handmade gift ideas.#freesewingpattern #scrapfriendlysewing #handmadegifts #bookloversofinstagram #sewingcommunity
A beautiful new read + a sweet sewing project insp A beautiful new read + a sweet sewing project inspired by the Albi sisters.Thanks to @tesswoods_author and @penguinbooksaus for the advance copy of this captivating story.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I’ve just finished reading The Cairo Bridal Shop by local author Tess Woods — and it completely swept me away.Set at the foot of the pyramids, the Albi Bridal Shop is home to three sisters fighting to break tradition and shape their own futures. Inspired by ancient pharaoh queens, they draw on generations of women, culture, sacrifice, and resilience to find their strength.Tess calls this “the book of her heart,” weaving her family history into a story of sisterhood, identity, faith, strong women, and delicious Egyptian food.While reading, I kept thinking about the three Albi sisters — Sarah, Aya, and Lola — each navigating their own challenges, each fighting for the life she deserves.So I stitched three Heart Bookmarks, one to represent each sister. A tiny handmade nod to their courage, creativity, and connection.Each bookmark is made from quilting cotton, wool felt, lace, and a silky tassel — quick to sew, lovely to gift, and perfect for marking your place in a story full of strong women.I was completely captivated by The Cairo Bridal Shop. The relationships between the sisters are truly the heart of the story — tender, complicated, loyal, and full of resilience.I loved the structure: six dresses, each inspired by a Pharaoh queen, each opening a new chapter of their lives. The cultural details, the food, the history, the Cairo setting — it all felt vivid and immersive.A beautiful, emotional story of family, identity, courage, and the strength we find in the women around us.If you only read one book this year, make sure it is The Cairo Bridal Shop.If you’d like to stitch your own Heart Bookmark, the pattern is free.Comment BOOKMARK and I’ll send you the link.A sweet, quick project — perfect paired with a good book.Thanks for being here — I love sharing small sewing projects that bring joy to your day.
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