The school spring holidays have got off to a great beginning here with a long weekend. I made a big start on my spring cleaning, had a few shopping outings with Sarah to buy summer clothes/shoes, and worked on a few crafty projects. I have to work this week, but then have a week off work to relax and spend time with the kids. Can’t wait!!
Here are some snapshots of our random crafting over the weekend:
Sashiko stitching on a table runner. I was inspired by the Moda Lamour Circles fabric that I got from Lady Bug Quilt Shop.

Decorating a gift bag with Eiffel Tower Images

Making some little Treat Cups for my nephews 8th Birthday – which has a Magician theme. (I cut out all the 8’s and J’s on an old deck of cards)

Sarah made up a big batch of cupcakes for her cousins Magician Party. She was inspired to make some Magician Hats – she placed two chocolate biscuits on top of the cupcake to form the hat shape. Sarah has recently bought Hello Cupcake with her pocket money – I think she will be inspired to make many more novelty cupcakes!

How cute is everything? I mean everything!!!
lots of fun at your house. love the cup cake holders! yummy…sugar, sugar and more sugar!
Looks like you’ve had a wonderful and creative weekend. I love the sashiko circles you’re embroidering.
Your projects are always the best!
What a clever idea with the deck of cards…looks great with the spotty cupcake cases! A magician’s birthday party sounds like lots of fun 🙂
What completely brilliant ideas! Those treat cups look amazing and I’m sure your nephew will be thrilled with all the effort you and your daughter have gone to.
Gosh you two sure have been busy, the table runner looks oh so very nice, what fabric are you using?. Your neophew is very lucky to have such a talented Aunty and coz and you still have all of Monday to craft and bake.
xx
Love the sashiko circles !!!
You always have so many wonderful ideas. Love the sashiko circles
Love the red circle stitching and the red fabric.
It’ll be a wonderful birthday party! The treat cups are too cool, I love the cards.
And…I love the sashiko stitching!!
cupcakes look too cute,..:-)
Ohhh I love those treat cups! Very creative 🙂 Cupcakes and stitching both look lovely too.
I love your magician theme cup cakes so clever!
everything is so gorgeous, You are having such fun with your cricut! I think I will have to put one on my wish list……
Love the ‘fancy running stitch’ 🙂 (Susan has a lot to answer for). The Eiffel Tower gift bag looks gorgeous and James LOVES the magician party theme & treats – he’s booking it in for next year!
Happy School Holidays…
great projects over your school holidays! I love how you translated that inspiration fabric into beautiful stitching on your table runner. Those treat cups are SO cool – would be great for a party!
Inspiring projects, Lisa! Amazing how you always bring simple and gorgeous craft ideas!! Thanks!
Wish you have the best week ever!!!
Bela.
The cupcakes looks delicous. I love chocolate. It sounds like there was a lot of fun this weekend at your home.
The cupcakes look yummieeeee! And I love the decorated bag. Have fun in your free spring week.
My daughter was just looking at ‘Hello Cupcake’ in the store Friday. It looks like a fun book. Those cupcakes turned out nicely.
WOW very creative!
Wonderful paper creations :}
Wow girls, I’ve been away for awhile, and you’ve done so much while I’ve been gone! I scrolled dopwn to the last post I was at and read everything through that you’ve been doing. Love the tablerunner, and I love the giftbox with the Eiffle Tower!! Also, those cupcakes are awesome Sarah! I look forward to seeing more out-there cakes from you!!
Those treat cups are ADORABLE! And the cupcakes are perfect… I can’t wait to see what else she comes up with!
love the little gift bags and the cupcakes – adorable! i have been enjoying a bit of stitching myself. love the circles 🙂
Oh, that red on linen is sashiko is so yummy! I need to find a reason to do some.