Australia Day on January 26 is usually celebrated with BBQ's and picnics. In Perth we have a fabulous skyworks show set over the Swan River. We usually attend the fireworks with a picnic and enjoy all the free entertainment.We have created a set … [Read more...]
Lunch Box Ideas
Sponsored by TargetWith a little over three weeks of the summer holidays left, we are starting to think about returning to school and work. As a family, we always make our own lunches to take to work, uni, and school. It is more economical, the … [Read more...]
Patchwork Needlebook
On the first Friday of each month, I get together with a group of wonderful sewing friends for a night of sewing, laughter, and fun. This month, I didn't have a project in progress so grabbed a few supplies as I headed out the door. I have been … [Read more...]
Pyjama Bag
Drawstring bags are very handy to have in your suitcase to organise clothing and supplies. To store Sarah's new travel themed PJ's, I made up a little drawstring bag to match. It is an unlined drawstring bag as we didn't want to add extra weight to … [Read more...]
Spice Cakes
I am sure it is no surprise that Sarah loves to receive baking equipment, supplies and cook books for Christmas. In fact we encourage it as she then in turn bakes us delicious treats. She received a 12 cup Heart baking pan as a gift and found the … [Read more...]
True Blue
When I was dropping the teens to work tonight, I dropped into the newsagency and picked up the latest issue of Homespun - The Holiday Issue. This issue has lots of lovely summer projects, many with an Australiana theme. It includes my True … [Read more...]
Lounge Pants
Hope 2013 has got off to a great start for you! We are looking forward to a new year that is full of possibility.It has been a while since I have done any recreational sewing. Now that the Christmas decorations have been packed away and life is … [Read more...]
Banana Muffins
These Banana Muffins are seriously good. After eating lots of rich food over the Christmas season, we felt like a lighter (+ healthier) treat. We are having a heat wave here in Perth, with temperatures soaring between 38 - 41 degrees C (100+deg F). … [Read more...]
New Years Eve Decorations
For our New Years Eve dinner, we have made Confetti Baubles to put at each place setting. They are easily made by filling a plain glass bauble with confetti. We added a vinyl 2013 to the outside of the glass. To stop the baubles rolling around the … [Read more...]
Best of 2012
We have really enjoyed sharing our tutorials, projects and recipes with you in 2012. It is hard to believe that another year is nearly over. 2012 has been a great year for A Spoonful of Sugar - we have shared a lot of free tutorials, have opened at … [Read more...]
Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année
1. Candy Cane Milkshake 2. Our Christmas Table 3. Snowflake Bottle 4. Joyeux Noel Gift Tags. 5. Candy Cane Cupcakes 6. Gingham Stars 7. Brown Sugar Cookies 8. Christmas Place Cards 9.Chocolate Spoons 10. Cookie Cutter Ornaments 11.Christmas … [Read more...]
Shortbread Stars
Do you have special family Christmas recipes? Those treats that you only make once a year? One of our family's favourites, is Shortbread Stars. They are little bite sized shortbreads that look so festive and are great to share. I had a spare hour … [Read more...]
