Banana prices are finally starting to fall and they are now back on our weekly shopping list. I had a few over ripe ones that needed using and it was a treat to use them in some baking. I made a batch of Roasted Banana Cupcakes from Martha Stewart … [Read more...]
Clay Ornaments
Last weekend, Sarah and I made some clay Christmas ornaments. It was a little like baking but without the calories! This would be great activity to do with kids of all ages.We used some air dry clay that we purchased from Riot. 500g was enough to … [Read more...]
Santa Sack
Santa Sack and Festive Pillowcase - a 2 hour project.I love Christmas but it is always such a hectic time of year, especially as it coincides with the end of the school year for us in Australia. This year my two teens have part time jobs so I seem to … [Read more...]
The Right Choice
"Sponsored By Nuffnang”A sandwich press is a handy appliance if you like café style lunches, and is perfect for teens wanting to make themselves a quick lunch over the summer holidays. Our sandwich toaster is about 10 years old and the top plate … [Read more...]
Home Made Ornaments
Christmas Mushrooms are our latest design for home made felt ornaments. There is something about red and white polka dotted mushrooms that always put a smile on my face. These ornaments are easily made from small pieces of felt, fabric scraps, and … [Read more...]
Merry and Bright
Christmas preparations have taken a back seat over the past week or so as three of us have been sick with a virus that is going around, which has left little energy for crafting and such. Fortunately we are all on the mend now! We have a few projects … [Read more...]
Book Review: Wobble by Rachael Lane
Wobble, 35 Tantalising Jellies is the latest cook book by Rachael Lane. I don't know about you, but I have always considered Jelly to be more of a children's dessert. Readily available in many different colours and flavours, often found on kids … [Read more...]
Washi Tape Deer
As soon as I spotted the sweet polka dotted deer over at Torie Jayne, I was completely smitten. As you know, I love to incorporate a bit of Japanese Washi Tape into my projects, and loved the idea of covering a wooden deer silhouette with washi tape … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cupcakes
It is such a treat to have a daughter who loves to bake. Sarah is always spoiling us with her wonderful baked goods. We are all the envy of our colleagues/school mates when we bring out our lovely morning teas. She has only three weeks of school left … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Swirl Bread
Nothing beats the spicy scent of cinnamon in the kitchen. We were treated last weekend to some delicious Cinnamon Swirl Bread baked by Sarah.The recipe was enough to make three loaves. We ate some warm from the oven, spread with butter and jam. We … [Read more...]
Recycled Christmas Cards
One way to save money this Christmas is to make your own gift tags out of recycled Christmas cards. This is a great craft idea that kids can help with and would be perfect for them to attach to gifts for friends and teachers.Use a shipping tag as … [Read more...]
JOY Bunting
Linen and vintage doilies are two of my favourite things.Using some lovely vintage aqua coloured fabric from my Grandmothers stash, I appliquéd the letters spelling JOY onto some linen flags, and embellished it with some cream and aqua … [Read more...]
