Sarah and I love to create in the kitchen. We are largely self taught, but occasionally attend classes to learn new techniques. Last week we attended a Chocolate Truffle course to learn how to mould, pipe, cut and temper chocolate. The class was at … [Read more...]
{Book Reviews} Playing with Paper, & The Ultimate Handbook for Paper Crafters
If you love working with paper as much as we do, you will love these new titles.Playing with Paper {Illuminating, Engineering, and Reimagining Paper Art} by Helen Hiebert is a delightful collection of paper techniques and projects, that will have … [Read more...]
Flower Headband Gift Packaging
We love the sweet headbands that little girls often wear in photo shoots. They are really quick to make using some pretty elastic and a chiffon flower with pearl embellishments. They also look cute on teddy bears and dolls.To make a head band, cut a … [Read more...]
Zakka Handmades {Book Review and Giveaway}
Zakka Handmades by Amy Morinaka contains a delightful collection of 24 projects sewn from natural fabrics to help organise, adorn, and simplify your life. Zakka is a Japanese term that refers to small household goods used in everyday life.We were so … [Read more...]
Baked Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts
We love the idea of Cinnamon Doughnuts, but often they can be greasy and disappoint. When Sarah discovered a recipe for doughnuts that were baked rather than fried, she was keen to make a batch to try them, and see how they compare tot he fried … [Read more...]
Chocolate Layer Cake
As you know, Sarah loves to bake and spends hours reading baking blogs, and browsing over on Pinterest and Food Gawker for inspiration. She has a part time job and wanted to treat herself to a couple of cookbooks to use on the school holidays to … [Read more...]
{Book Reviews} Tilda’s Seaside Ideas and Fairy Tale Wonderland
We love the gorgeous sewing and papercraft projects designed by Tilda's Tone Finnanger. We were delighted when two of her newest titles arrived in our post office box recently.Tilda's Seaside Ideas by Tone Finnanger, is a sweet collection of sewing, … [Read more...]
Sewing Accessories Pouch Pattern
We had a number of requests for the pattern for our Sewing Accessories Pouch that we shared recently. We are pleased to report that the pattern has been improved and written up in tutorial format with lots of photos showing each step of the … [Read more...]
How to Make Cinnamon Rolls + Giveaway
Sponsored By NuffnangLife has been pretty hectic here recently - both the teens have had exams, work has been busy, and it is sometimes a struggle to keep up with all the household cleaning in between ferrying kids to school and their part time … [Read more...]
Pretty Pincushion
There hasn't been nearly enough sewing time around here lately! This afternoon I really felt like working on a fun patchwork project so I turned to my craft library for some inspiration. I rarely buy any craft books these days as we are spoilt with … [Read more...]
Zakka Handmades
Just a quick update to let you know that we are part of the blog tour for Zakka Handmades - 24 Projects Sewn from Natural Fabrics to Help Organize, Adorn, and Simplify Your LifeBy Amy Morinaka.The tour kicks off on June 24. Stop back here on … [Read more...]
{Book Reviews} New Crochet Titles
We have three new crochet titles to review today for yarn lovers. So whether you like to crochet amigurumi, hats/beanies, scarves, toys, bags, or home décor items, you are bound to find something in these titles to inspire your next crochet project. … [Read more...]
