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...]
Pass the Envelope Please!
With the current economic climate, it has never been a better time to embrace Green Crafting. Being able to repurpose or recycle bits and pieces from around your home is very satisfying. Crafting with recycled materials … [Read More...]
Inspiring Magazine
I received my first copy of Marie Claire Idees yesterday, the summer issue, and it is a visual feast! It is a delightful magazine full of crafts, decorating ideas, and recipes. Everything is beautifully styled and … [Read More...]
Mothers Day Crafts
For Mothers Day, I decided to make some cupcakes. I used a basic chocolate cupcake recipe, and then made flowers with musk sticks and marshmallows. I dipped the marshmallows in white chocolate and then added sprinkles … [Read More...]
Mothers Day Wishes..
Sarah and I would like to wish all the Mothers everywhere a "Happy Mothers Day" for yesterday. We had a most enjoyable day, celebrating with all the Mothers in our family.My favourite part of our Mothers Day tradition is … [Read More...]
This Week……
This week I have been:-Making Vanilla Syrup for my Dad's coffee from a recipe found via Craftzine. I used real vanilla bean in place of vanilla extract.Starting my first Quilt using some Prints Charming fabric I bought … [Read More...]
Embellishment Challenge!
Last week, I received a mail out from Amitie that contained six lengths of ribbon. We were challenged to use them in a project.So I would like to introduce " Google " - A Tag Toy for Little Ones (although if I was giving … [Read More...]
Mothers Day Gift Project: Restaurant Guide Folder
Organise your Take Away Menus and Discount Vouchers in this handy folder! We are often searching for our menus on a Friday night when we need a night off from cooking. This folder is quick to assemble and has made … [Read More...]
School Holiday Crafting
During the school holidays, I did a lot with my friends, including making these notebooks. We made a cover out of card, put some paper in the middle, and then sewed through it with the machine.We also made some lip gloss … [Read More...]
