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Valentine Notebooks

February 1, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 40 Comments

For a tutorial on my Custom Notebooks (shown previously as Monogrammed Notebooks) head on over to FaveCrafts.com. Thanks Caley for the feature. If you haven't checked out Fave Crafts before, it has loads of great project tutorials to inspire you for … [Read more...]

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Holidays are Over

January 31, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 18 Comments

After a glorious 6 weeks leave from work, it is back to the usual routine tomorrow when I return to work and the kids start a new school year.I always try and have home baked goodies for the lunch boxes. This week I stocked up the freezer with … [Read more...]

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Valentine Crafts

January 29, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 20 Comments

During this week, I have been busy and have been enjoying my last week of holidays. :(Today I tried out the recipe for Candy Cane Syrup from Storybook Woods. It turned out well and I am planning on serving it on some ice cream for dessert tonight. It … [Read more...]

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The Toy Society

January 24, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 56 Comments

To commemorate Australia Day tomorrow, Sarah and I are doing a toy drop for The Toy Society. It is a wonderful project that  started in Melbourne in order to give people a "something for nothing experience" and to spread the love in the streets. The … [Read more...]

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Back to Reality!

January 19, 2009 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 44 Comments

We returned yesterday from a wonderful family holiday to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. It was so relaxing to get away as a family, experience another culture, and explore a new environment. One of the highlights was a visit to an orangatang rehabilitation … [Read more...]

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Getting Organised in 09!

January 5, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 74 Comments

Thanks for all your New Year wishes. Our New Year has got off to a great start with lots of family time, relaxing, dvd's, and crafting. We are heading off on a family holiday in a few days so things may be a bit quiet around here for a week or … [Read more...]

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Happy New Year!!

December 29, 2008 By Spoonful of Sugar - 76 Comments

We have had a most enjoyable and relaxing Christmas this year - spending time with family and friends. We trust that your Christmas was also a special one - creating lots of happy memories! I was spoilt by my family at Christmas and received these … [Read more...]

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Tis the Season….

December 23, 2008 By Spoonful of Sugar - 49 Comments

During the festive season, I have been up to lots of Christmas baking and crafting. In the last week of school, I made a cool wreath out of fabric strips and a wire coat hanger.As a gift, I have made up a batch of chocolate fudge and have presented … [Read more...]

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The Winner Takes it all…

December 12, 2008 By Spoonful of Sugar - 61 Comments

Sorry I can't get the Mamma Mia soundtrack out of my head!! Thanks to everyone who entered our giveaway. The random number generator has identified the winner as Leanne. Well done Leanne - we will send the prize off to you on Monday!!I have just … [Read more...]

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A little bit of this and a little bit of that….

December 9, 2008 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 32 Comments

Firstly, thanks so much for all the wonderful feedback on Silver. For those WA readers that asked, the magazine is available in approx 80% of newsagencies in WA or by subscription from here. I recently ordered a wonderful Japanese hat book from here. … [Read more...]

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Silver Magazine + Giveaway

December 2, 2008 By Spoonful of Sugar - 151 Comments

I am very excited to announce the arrival of Western Australia's newest lifestyle magazine - Silver. This bimonthly publication features the best of WA fashion, beauty, food, craft, and feature articles. The first issue features 12 of my Christmas … [Read more...]

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Festive Chocolate and Lolly Wrappers

November 30, 2008 By Spoonful of Sugar - 57 Comments

Transform chocolate bars, mints, and rolled candy into festive treats with some basic supplies. We spent a couple of enjoyable hours customising treats for gift giving. We used a range of chocolate bars; rolls of Mentos; Tic Tacs; and peanut brittle. … [Read more...]

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It’s the little details that make a handmade pouch It’s the little details that make a handmade pouch feel polished and gift‑ready. The Quadra Pouch includes a sweet sew‑in tag and neat cord end caps — two tiny touches that elevate the whole project.Beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, and available in three practical sizes. Comment QUADRA and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you.Fabric: Tilda Something Blue with thanks to @tilda_australiaPattern: Quadra Pouch available in our pattern store#sewingpattern #drawstringpouch #quadrapouch #tildasomethingblue #sewingdetails
The Quadra Pouch really comes to life in Tilda Som The Quadra Pouch really comes to life in Tilda Something Blue — each side shows off a different print, giving the pouch a fresh look from every angle. I made both a light and dark version, and I love how the four‑fabric construction creates such a pretty contrast.If you’d like to sew your own, the Quadra Pouch pattern (3 sizes) is available in both our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. Comment QUADRA and I’ll send you the link.Fabric: Tilda Something Blue — with thanks to @tilda_australia#quadrapouch #sewingproject #sewingpattern #tildafabrics #tildasomethingblue   
The sweetest little pouch for treats, notions, swa The sweetest little pouch for treats, notions, swaps, and tiny treasures ✨ The Mini Treat Pouch features a flat base, a handy back pocket, a fold‑over flap, and a clever elastic‑and‑button closure. It’s a quick, beginner‑friendly project and perfect for using your favourite fabric scraps. It also makes a lovely end‑of‑year teacher gift — just add chocolates, lip balm, or a gift card. Comment TREAT for a link to the pattern.  Pattern details: Mini Treat Pouch - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#sewingprojects #scrapsewing 
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If you’ve been looking for a quick, satisfying wee If you’ve been looking for a quick, satisfying weekend sew… this is the one I reach for again and again. The Handy Drawstring Pouch is my most‑made pattern for a reason — actually, three.✨ A clever flat base that stands tall. Perfect for storing sewing notions, gifting, travel, or organising drawers.✨ Folds completely flat.
Tucks away beautifully between uses and makes the sweetest flat‑pack gift.✨ Reversible + 3 sizes included.
Sew a coordinated set or mix your favourite scraps — it always turns out beautifully.If you want the link, just comment HANDY and I’ll send it straight to you. Happy sewing, friends.Pattern Detauls: Handy Drawstring Pouch - 3 sizes. Available in our Pattern Store.#sewingpattern #drawstringbag #sewingproject #scrapbusting #weekendsewing  
A tiny pyramid that does it all — a pattern weight A tiny pyramid that does it all — a pattern weight for your sewing table, a book weight for cosy reading, or a scented sachet for your drawers. Small, sweet, and so satisfying to sew. Comment PYRAMID for the free pattern.Fabric: Something Blue by Tilda
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Meet the sweetest little project you can sew in mi Meet the sweetest little project you can sew in minutes — the Pyramid Weight. Use it as a pattern weight, scented sachet, or even a book weight… all from one triangle of fabric. Comment PYRAMID for the free pattern.Fabric is Something Blue by Tilda, releasing 1 June 2026 — with thanks to @tilda_australia.#tildasomethingblue #tildafabric #freepattern #sewingtutorial #sewinglove
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