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...]
Lazy Sunday
Sarah spoilt us this afternoon with a lovely batch of Marble Cupcakes. She used a recipe from Martha Stewart Cupcakes - they were delicious!Thanks to Susan for alerting me to the fact that Spotlight had some polka … [Read More...]
Teen Art
Sarah played around with the cricut yesterday to make up a couple of pictures to put on her desk - in her new aqua/red colour scheme.First up I spray painted a couple of old picture frames a glossy white.Then Sarah cut … [Read More...]
Book Review: Embroidery Companion by Alicia Paulson
I was fortunate to pick up a copy of Embroidery Companion - Classic Designs for Modern Living by Alicia Paulson at the library yesterday. I have spent some time this afternoon admiring all the wonderful and creative … [Read More...]
Bliss
It was a happy mail day today when my order of Bliss arrived from the Ladybug Quilt Shop. This is destined to be a new quilt for Sarah. We will be giving her room a make-over during the summer holidays - with an aqua and … [Read More...]
Bunting etc …
I love mini bunting and decided that some would add a bit of fun to Sarah's bulletin board. Last night I cut some paper scraps in shades of red, aqua, and pink. I just need to string them together with some twine and it … [Read More...]
Cinnamon Brioche Scrolls
Sarah and I picked up the latest issue of Donna Hay Magazine while we were having a girls shopping day yesterday. After reading it from cover to cover, Sarah was inspired by the "How to Cook Brioche" feature and made … [Read More...]
Christmas Lantern
Christmas is my favourite time of year - and with only 11 weeks to go, I felt inspired to make a quick project this afternoon.Materials:IKEA Rotera 8" lanternred cardstocknarrow red ribbonCricut + Very Merry Tags … [Read More...]
Spring Break
My recreation leave from work started today - I now have a week off - time to hang out with my teens (and drive them around!) and catch up with friends. I have a loooong list of things I hope to get done over the next … [Read More...]
