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...]
Crochet Rugs
If you follow us on Instagram, you will have noticed that Sarah and I have been busy crocheting over the past couple of months. We bought a stack of cotton/acrylic blend yarn from Spotlight and have been sharing our … [Read More...]
{Book Reviews} Books For Quilters
If you are planning your Christmas wish list, here are some great quilting titles that have arrived on our desk recently. We love nothing better than receiving craft and baking books in our Christmas stocking.New … [Read More...]
Make Cards With Candles
There have been a lot of birthdays in our extended family recently and our card supply was getting low. I was inspired by this card that I spotted on Pinterest to make a series of cards featuring birthday … [Read More...]
Spring Baking and Entertaining
Sponsored by Target AustraliaWe generally hibernate over winter and don't entertain much during the colder months. Now that spring has arrived, we are looking forward to spending more time outdoors and having lots of … [Read More...]
Holiday Crafts 2014
We had a most exciting mail delivery today, with the arrival of our contributors copy of Better Homes and Gardens Holiday Crafts Magazine. We were asked back in January if we would like to contribute a few projects to … [Read More...]
{Book Review} Paperie by Kristy Neale
If you like playing with paper as much as we do, you will love Paperie by Kristy Neale, which contains 100 creative papercraft ideas that can be used as gifts, décor, stationery, and accessories. We loved Kristy Neale's … [Read More...]
Scrappy Patchwork Placemat
After a busy day at work, some simple sewing at night can be very therapeutic. There is something about repetitive sewing that is so relaxing.Scrappy projects are now easier than ever with my newly organised … [Read More...]
Chocolate Bouchon
It is no secret that Sarah loves to bake. When she isn't baking (or studying which is taking up a lot of her time as she prepares for her end of Year 12 exams), she is researching recipes or looking through cook books. … [Read More...]
