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...]
Double Chocolate Brownies
This weekend has been a busy one for Sarah with a school camp on Friday night; work on Saturday and Sunday; not to mention exam study. She was determined to squeeze in a bit of baking so opted for a quick and easy … [Read More...]
{Book Reviews} Handmade Christmas & Stitch and Sew Home
The best time of the year to buy craft books is around Mother's Day and Christmas - this seems to be when all the choice titles are released. This year is no exception - we have some fabulous titles to review over the … [Read More...]
Words to Live By
I have been looking back on photos from our family holiday to Japan in 2011. Japan in winter is a beautiful place and we have so much fun on our family trips. I have been adding some inspirational words to scenery photos … [Read More...]
Gingham Stars
I remember making Christmas decorations with my Mum and Nan when I was a child. They were usually made from materials we had on hand - such as paper, recycled Christmas cards, wool, fabric etc. Making decorations each … [Read More...]
10 Easy Christmas Gift Tags and Cards
We love to make Gift Cards from recycled supplies or items already in our craft stash. Since we began A Spoonful of Sugar back in 2008, we have made a variety of Christmas gift cards. It was fun going back through our … [Read More...]
Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sarah has been on a quest over the past few years to find the "perfect" Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. She has baked so many different versions - some crispy, some chewy, some fudgey, some with nuts, some spicy. We have … [Read More...]
Moustaches for Movember
In celebration of Movember (a Moustache growing charity event held in November that raise funds and awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer and male mental health), here are a few Moustache ideas that we … [Read More...]
Book Review: Australia’s Favourite Recipes
Australia's Favourite Recipes is a collection of more than 70 treasured recipes collected from families around Australia. It features the stories and memories of everyday Australians and their favourite food. The recipes … [Read More...]
