Master 17 had his high school graduation this week, and is now gearing up for his final Year 12 exams which start next Monday. It is hard to believe that his school days are behind him, and I have found myself reflecting on his school years over the … [Read more...]
Social Media and Craft Blogs in 2011
{source}Since starting A Spoonful of Sugar in 2008, we have learnt a thing or two over time about blogging, building our readership, and engaging with our lovely readers. We often get emails from new bloggers asking for advice on how to build up … [Read more...]
Winter Forest Tea Towel
I was pleased to receive the Winter Issue of Stitch in the mail today. This remains one of my most favourite sewing magazines with its fresh modern patterns that always inspire.I was thrilled to have my Winter Forest Tea Towel pattern included in … [Read more...]
Chicken Sausage Rolls
We are still patiently waiting for our insurer to replace our gas cooktop which was damaged when our water and gas pipes burst recently. It has now been 2 weeks since we last had a functioning cooktop and it has made me realise how many of our meals … [Read more...]
Fabric Cupcake Flags
We are thrilled to be guest posting today over at Whip Up with a tutorial on how to make some Fabric Cupcake Toppers. They are such a fun project to use up pretty fabric scraps and would work so well for lots of different occasions - high tea, … [Read more...]
Red and Aqua – Take 4
I promise this is the last red and aqua you will see from us this week. When I spotted the tutorial for Stitched Felt Flowers over at Red Brolly, I couldn't resist playing with some red and aqua felt.This is the perfect project to do in front of the … [Read more...]
Red and Aqua – Take 3
Another paper project today. I spotted the Washi Tape Wrapping paper over at Poppytalk and had to make some to match our Christmas theme. As you know I have a Japanese washi tape addiction, but I find I use it sparingly on gift wrapping as it is … [Read more...]
Red and Aqua – Take 2
While I had all my red and aqua papers out, I have made up a batch of gift bags. I love the plain white gift bags which are readily available from craft stores. By adding a Christmas die cut and some scrap booking paper, we now have some decorated … [Read more...]
Map Craft
If you have been following us on Pinterest, you will have noticed that I have been slightly obsessed with Map Craft recently. I love the many and varied ways that maps that been repurposed by crafters to make some stunning pieces of work.Here are … [Read more...]
1st Friday Night Sewing Group
Once a month, I get together with Janelle and a few other "blogless" friends for a night of sewing, laughter and fun. It is so good for the soul... (especially after a stressful week - burst water pipe, burst gas pipe, damaged gas cooktop … [Read more...]
Golden Crunch Cake
Sarah found a lovely recipe for Golden Crunch Cake over at Not Without Salt. She whipped it up in no time using staples from our pantry, and it has a lovely old fashioned appeal. It has a golden crunchy topping that gave way to a soft moist cake. … [Read more...]
Resume for Students
It has been an exciting week in our home as both of my teens, Miss 14 and Mr 17, have landed themselves casual employment - one as a checkout operator in a supermarket, and one as a sales assistant with a national retailer. It is such a fantastic … [Read more...]
