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...]
Butterflies
I cut these butterflies with a butterfly punch out of magazines and scrapbooking paper and then I stuck them on a plain piece of card using foam dots. I put them in a frame I already had but a deeper one would work … [Read More...]
East Meets West
Hope you are yours had a wonderful Easter – ours was a special one, with four generations getting together today at our place to celebrate the holiday (5 years to 89 years)! Sarah and I have been busy with lots of Easter … [Read More...]
Tutorial: Quick Notebook Cover
Someone asked me recently for instructions on how to make a notebook cover. This is a super easy and quick notebook cover. It took approximately one hour. Sarah has now claimed it as her own. Fortunately I purchased two … [Read More...]
Ideas File
I have had a busy week at school and haven't had much time to post. I have finally found a spare minute to post.I have been busy making this Ideas File using the Klutz kit "Paper Fashions" and a blank note pad.This is my … [Read More...]
A Good Start to the Week….
I arrived home from work today to find a lovely surprise! Our much awaited order arrived from Retro Mummy, with some lovely cupcake fabric that Sarah is going to use to make a recipe book cover for her collection of … [Read More...]
Organic Washcloths
I have been enjoying a spot of knitting this week making some washcloths. I found this interesting yarn at Spotlight called Corn, which is 100% corn fibre. It knitted up well and is very soft on the skin and quick … [Read More...]
Recipe
Here is the recipe for the Oaty Choc-Chip Cookies (source: Delicious Magazine Feb 07)125g unsalted butter1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar1/2 cup (100g) firmly packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 egg1 1/4 cup … [Read More...]
Cookies Galore!
Recently I have made lots of types of cookies that I thought you might want to see.Oaty Chocolate chip cookiesChocolate freckle biscuitsDouble chocolate chip cookiesPosted by Sarah … [Read More...]
