I was tidying up my sewing room last week and came across a project that I made last year when I was going through my paint chip phase - the Paint Chart Notebook! What I love about these notebooks is that they are great little gifts and can be made … [Read more...]
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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 in two flavours - vanilla and … [Read more...]
Happy New Year!!
We have had a most enjoyable and relaxing Christmas this year - spending time with family and friends. We trust that your Christmas was also a special one - creating lots of happy memories! I was spoilt by my family at Christmas and received these … [Read more...]
Bedroom Makeover and More
Remember all those projects I have been doing lately with paint cards/chips? The reason I had a stash of paint cards on hand is that we are in the process of updating Sarah’s bedroom. We are still finalising a wall colour (although I can safely say … [Read more...]
Paint Colour Card Crafts
I am really into the three R's right now - reduce, reuse, and recycle! What better way to embrace this philosophy than to find ways to use the paint colour cards that you can easily source at the hardware store! Don't you just love the names they … [Read more...]
75th Post – Giveaway Time!!
Sarah and I have been incredibly lucky over the past 6 months of blogging and have won some beautiful giveaways. This week, we received some lovely goodies from Kathryn, Our Shabby Cottage - a gorgeous handbag door stop, a shabby chic starter kit, … [Read more...]
Bookmarks and Mail!
This afternoon I made this lovely bookmark out of card and scraps of fabric. I got my inspiration from Last Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts.To make it, simply cut out a rectangular piece of card for the bookmark. Then cut out little scraps of … [Read more...]
Lavender Crafts – Part 1
It has been just over a week since I started drying my lavender and I am already getting very impatient!! Fortunately I have recently acquired some ready dried lavender (thanks MUM!!) so was able to try out a few quick scented crafts. I am hoping my … [Read more...]
