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...]
Basil Butter
Our basil plant is growing well at the moment and we have an abundance of extra leaves. As we are now in mid autumn, we want to preserve some basil so we have some on hand during the winter months. We love the flavour of … [Read More...]
Chocolate Caramel Slice
A favourite slice recipe at our place is Chocolate Caramel Slice. What's not to like? It has a coconut shortbread biscuit base, topped with a layer of soft caramel and then finished with thin layer of chocolate. It is … [Read More...]
Easter Bunny Pouch
Easter is one of our favourite holidays. I have already bought a lovely selection of little chocolate Easter eggs to give as gifts. The range of eggs seems to grow each year. There are so many delicious chocolate … [Read More...]
Mormor Triangle Quilt
It has been a long time since I've spent most of the day in front of my sewing machine. Life has been so busy lately and I'm usually lucky to grab a few minutes here and there to work on a quick project. There is … [Read More...]
Origami Bunny Basket
Origami is such a fun activity. It is surprising how one square of paper can become so many different things with some clever folding. When we spotted an online video tutorial to make an Origami Bunny Box, we knew we had … [Read More...]
Pineapple Coconut Drink
Whenever we go on a tropical holiday, one of my treats is to indulge in a pina colada whilst relaxing under a palm tree. Bliss! My choice of cocktail may be reminiscent of the '80's but they are really good. There is … [Read More...]
Zakka Face Washer
As lovers of Japanese style craft will know, Zakka means thoughtful items for everyday life. With a little bit of creativity, there is no reason why small everyday items can't be both beautiful and functional. To make … [Read More...]
Apricot Bellini
We are having a really hot February here in Perth. To keep cool, we have been eating a lot of our meals outside in our alfresco area. We live in a coastal area and everything cools down with the lovely afternoon sea … [Read More...]
