There have been a lot of birthdays in our extended family recently and our card supply was getting low. I was inspired by this card that I spotted on Pinterest to make a series of cards featuring birthday candles.I raided my birthday candle … [Read more...]
Spring Baking and Entertaining
Sponsored by Target AustraliaWe generally hibernate over winter and don't entertain much during the colder months. Now that spring has arrived, we are looking forward to spending more time outdoors and having lots of BBQ's and meals with family … [Read more...]
Holiday Crafts 2014
We had a most exciting mail delivery today, with the arrival of our contributors copy of Better Homes and Gardens Holiday Crafts Magazine. We were asked back in January if we would like to contribute a few projects to the magazine and are delighted … [Read more...]
{Book Review} Paperie by Kristy Neale
If you like playing with paper as much as we do, you will love Paperie by Kristy Neale, which contains 100 creative papercraft ideas that can be used as gifts, décor, stationery, and accessories. We loved Kristy Neale's first book, Hoop-La, so were … [Read more...]
Scrappy Patchwork Placemat
After a busy day at work, some simple sewing at night can be very therapeutic. There is something about repetitive sewing that is so relaxing.Scrappy projects are now easier than ever with my newly organised fabric scraps. For this scrappy … [Read more...]
Chocolate Bouchon
It is no secret that Sarah loves to bake. When she isn't baking (or studying which is taking up a lot of her time as she prepares for her end of Year 12 exams), she is researching recipes or looking through cook books. She recently purchased Bouchon … [Read more...]
Lunch Box and Picnic Ideas
Every week day we take a packed lunch to work, school and university. It is so convenient to have a freshly prepared lunch on hand to eat on your break. No need to queue up at a shop or canteen to purchase lunch, and the food is generally healthier … [Read more...]
Crochet Granny Square Pillow
Sarah is counting down until the end of high school - only 88 days to go! In that time she has 14 more exams to get through. When I took a break from studying in Year 12, my reward was to work on a crochet blanket I was making. I made a colourful … [Read more...]
Sew Cute to Cuddle – Giveaway Winner
Thanks to everyone who entered our giveaway to be in the running to win a copy of the delightful book, Sew Cute to Cuddle by Mariska Vos-Bolman. Congratulations to our winner - Carina! We have sent you an email with details of your prize. … [Read more...]
Sewing Tool Pouch
You can never have too many pencil cases! I made this sewing tool pouch to hold my favourite sewing gadgets/tools - perfect for taking to sewing group and sewing retreats. It is made using our Pencil Case tutorial which is suitable for beginner … [Read more...]
Scrappy Pot Holder
Since organising all my fabric scraps last week, I have been using them in a few scrappy projects. It is so good to have a pile of precut squares and strips at the ready. I am working on some designs projects at the moment, and it is fun to be able … [Read more...]
“Sew Cute to Cuddle” Book Review and Giveaway
Sew Cute to Cuddle by Mariska Vos Bolman is an inspiring book full of sweet patterns for soft toys and animals to sew. There is a lovely range of toys including an owl, monkey, koala, hippo, and dragon. The designs are modern and fresh and really … [Read more...]
