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...]
IKEA Frame – 4 Ways
IKEA is one of my favourite stores - I always manage to find something I can't live without. One of the most versatile items I have bought is the IKEA Ribba Frame. I used some recently for a project for Silver Magazine. … [Read More...]
Craft Hope
This week I have been most inspired by a new blog I discovered - Craft Hope. According to Jade, the founder, "Craft Hope is a faith-based, love inspired project designed to share handmade crafts with those less … [Read More...]
Cookies + Chocolate
I love to bake with chocolate! This is what I have been making this week to take to school. First up another batch of my Best Ever Choc Chip Cookies. Here is the recipe Janelle as requested!250g butter, softened1 … [Read More...]
Baby Love
The latest issue of Silver magazine hits the news stands in Perth tomorrow. It features 12 of my quick craft projects for babies.One of my favourite projects was the Embellished Jeans. I thought I would share the … [Read More...]
Cherry Bucket
Firstly, we would just like to thank Rachel from One Pretty Thing for featuring Sarah's Handbag Gift Card Tutorial on her awesome site!Inspired by this embroidered cherry tree in Marie Claire Idees.............I stitched … [Read More...]
Productivity Plus
I love long weekends! Lots of productivity this weekend at Chez Spoonful of Sugar including....a storage roll for my crochet hooksa case for my sunglassesstarted a cathedral window projectmade a start on our Christmas in … [Read More...]
Tutorial: Handbag Gift Card Holder
With a few birthdays coming up, I needed a way to give money or gift cards. We had some paint chips left over from last years craft, so I used those to make some handbag gift card holders. Materials:Paint Chips (I used … [Read More...]
Autumn Activities
On the weekend, I baked some chocolate chip cookies using a twist on my favourite recipe, and have nearly perfected the ultimate chocolate chip cookie! They have been great at school this week.On Sunday, I made up some … [Read More...]
