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...]
Weekend Baking: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sarah is on the mend again after her nasty virus that has plagued her over the past 2 weeks. She has spent the weekend competing in the Tournament of Minds (where she put her creativity to the test in a different way) … [Read More...]
Homemade Japanese Washi Tape
Ever since spotting the Handmade Custom Paper Tape over at Just Something I Made, I have been keen to make some. Melanie from Crafty Japan, sent me some offcuts of washi paper and as I am a big lover of Japanese Washi … [Read More...]
Lemon and Passion Fruit Butter
This is an easy Lemon Butter recipe that is made in the microwave. The passion fruit adds a nice flavour to traditional lemon curd/lemon butter.Ingredients:1 lemon150 g (5.3 oz) sugar50 g (1.7 oz) butter2 eggs3 passion … [Read More...]
Review: Mollie Makes
I first spotted Mollie Makes on a few craft blogs a couple of months ago and have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to purchase my own copy (I have a weakness for crafty magazines). The Mollie Makes website lists … [Read More...]
Weekend Baking: Lunch Box Treats
Our resident baker, Sarah, has been sick most of the week and this is the first weekend in memory that hasn't seen her baking up a storm! It has fallen to me to make up some treats for the lunch boxes . I wanted … [Read More...]
Scrap Buster Gift Tags
While sorting through my fabric scraps, I was pondering if I should keep so many tiny scraps. I found some of my favourite fabrics - and for some favourites, these small pieces were all I had left.I made up some Scrap … [Read More...]
Easy Felt Garland
Since making the Modern Circle Pillow last week, I have had circles on the brain. I cranked out a bunch of felt circles using the Go! Baby. Then I stitched them together and had a garland in under an hour. I am full of … [Read More...]
Kokeshi Projects
Sarah and I collect Kokeshi dolls - we bought some in Japan and some online. There is something about their simple shape and painted details that really appeal.Here is a round-up of some Kokeshi inspired projects for … [Read More...]
