The Giftable Pouch Duo: Two Bright, Cheerful Makes for Every Occasion
Handmade gift bags have a special kind of magic. They turn even the simplest present into something thoughtful, personal, and beautifully crafted. Whether you’re gifting chocolates, jewellery, small toys, self‑care treats, or sewing notions, a handmade pouch adds that extra layer of care that store‑bought packaging simply can’t match. They’re also wonderfully fun to sew—quick, satisfying, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for using your favourite fabrics in small, joyful bursts.If you love … [Read More...]
Halloween Cupcakes
If you are hosting a Halloween party, these Trick or Treat Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes are really popular. Simply bake up a batch of your favourite cupcake recipe (we have included ours below), and decorate with chocolate … [Read More...]
{Book Reviews} Christmas Craft Titles
Christmas is our favourite time of the year and it never fails to inspire us to engage in crafting and baking. We recently received two Christmas craft titles filled with loads of holiday craft/sewing inspiration. If you … [Read More...]
Make Your Own Petit Ecolier Biscuits
One of our favourite varieties of biscuits is the French treat, Petit Ecolier. They have a butter biscuit base and an embossed chocolate top featuring a little schoolboy. When Sarah and I were in Paris we discovered a … [Read More...]
How To Make a Knitting and Crochet Pouch
When I have a knitting or crochet project on the go, I often store it in a plastic bag so it is easy to grab when I am heading out the door. When you have teens you are always spending time in the car waiting for them … [Read More...]
Eiffel Tower Heat Bag
Today you will find us guest posting over at Fave Crafts as part of US National Sewing Month. Our Winter Warmers Lavender Heat Bags is one of our most popular tutorials. This time we have made a removable heat bag cover, … [Read More...]
{Book Review} Celebrate With a Stitch
Celebrate with a Stitch by Mandy Shaw includes over 20 sewing, stitching, and embroidery projects for every occasion. The book is all about celebrating special events like a new baby, a wedding, birthdays and Christmas, … [Read More...]
Halloween Treat Bags
Every year Halloween seems to be more popular in our neighbourhood. It is fun seeing all the kids dressed up in their costumes. This year we are making some quick and easy Halloween treat bags. Made from some unbleached … [Read More...]
Chocolate Coconut Bars
Every weekend we bake up a few treats to include in our lunch boxes during the week, and to have with our weekend coffee. We are always looking for recipes that freeze well. That way in the mornings when we are preparing … [Read More...]
