After seeing the sweet Origami Dresses over at Craft & Creativity, I was inspired to make an Origami Dress Card for a special friend's birthday. There is a helpful uTube video that guides you through the steps on folding the dress.I used … [Read more...]
Wash.Dry.Fold.Repeat
Wash.Dry.Fold.Repeat.Sometimes it feels a bit like that. Laundry is one of my least favourite chores, and no sooner are you up to date, when the family has refilled the laundry hampers and it all needs to be done. AGAIN...I cut out some Vinyl … [Read more...]
Monogrammed Candle
I love decorating with candles - they bring warmth and light to our home, especially during the cold winter months. There are so many gorgeous scented candles available - they can be an inexpensive way to jazz up your décor and make a lovely gift for … [Read more...]
{Book Review & Giveaway} Happy Stitch: 30 Felt and Fabric Projects for Everyday
Happy Stitch:30 Felt and Fabric Projects for Everyday by Jodie Rackley is a delightful book bursting with colourful and fun projects to make. Best of all, the projects can be easily constructed with felt, fabric, and floss - all you need is basic … [Read more...]
M & M Cookies
M & M cookies are always popular in our home! They bring back memories of our time living in the USA. The supermarkets used to give the kids freshly baked cookies to munch on while we did the grocery shopping - and they always selected the M & M … [Read more...]
Easy Table Runner
Life has been pretty hectic here lately and time in front of the sewing machine has been in short supply. This morning, I managed to find a spare hour and make up a reversible table runner for our meals table. It was surprisingly quick to make but … [Read more...]
Lemon and Coconut Slice
When life gives you lemons - make Lemon and Coconut Slice! A work colleague generously gave me a large bag of fresh home grown lemons and limes last week. I put them to good use by baking up a batch of Lemon and Coconut Slice to take in to work for … [Read more...]
Let’s Party eBook
We are emailing out a free Let's Party eBook to all of our newsletter subscribers later today so check your inbox! It features two birthday party themes and 18 project ideas to make your child's next birthday party a success. Many of the ideas can be … [Read more...]
Bridal Shoe Bag
I was cleaning out my wardrobe last weekend and sorting through my clothes. On the top shelf of my wardrobe I have stored my wedding dress, shoes, veil, wedding cards, and other mementos from our wedding. Of course I got side tracked in my cleaning … [Read more...]
{Book Reviews} How to Decorate and Great Big Book of Fashion Illustration
We have two titles to review today that will interest anyone with a passion for design - whether it be interior design or fashion.How to Decorate, is an inspiring and practical handbook by Shannon Fricke, to help you create a home you love living in, … [Read more...]
Crafting for a Cause
Many crafty types are combining their love of making and creating, with their love of helping people, to really make a difference to those in need. When Sarah was a member of the Girl Guides they participated in a number of worthwhile projects … [Read more...]
Emergency Zippered Pouch
Here are some more Emergency Zippered Pouches made up over the weekend.These ones were made using some Bliss fabric that I had in my stash. They take a little less than an hour to make so are the perfect project when time is short.Sarah and I … [Read more...]
