On our recent trip to Japan, Sarah and I spent a day craft shopping in Shinjukyu and looking at fashion in Shibuya while the boys went to the Legoland Discovery Centre. Our favourite craft store in Shinjuku is Okadaya where we stocked up on some … [Read more...]
How to Make a Laundry Bag
We love to travel and have got packing down to a fine art. When we are moving from place to place, it can be challenge to keep our suitcases organised (especially when we have been shopping). We have made some travel sized laundry bags to keep in … [Read more...]
Easter Baskets to Make
With Easter only 6 weeks away, we have been designing some Mini Easter Baskets to make using small pieces of felt and ribbon from our stash. We celebrate Easter in a fairly low key way. We usually have a lovely meal with our family and share some … [Read more...]
Drawstring Pouch
Drawstring Pouches are so handy - perfect for storing all manner of things. Using the Pretty Drawstring Pouch Tutorial, we enlarged the pattern by 3/4 inch on all sides to make a slightly larger pouch. These ones have been decorated with a patch of … [Read more...]
Bridal Shoe Bag
I was cleaning out my wardrobe last weekend and sorting through my clothes. On the top shelf of my wardrobe I have stored my wedding dress, shoes, veil, wedding cards, and other mementos from our wedding. Of course I got side tracked in my cleaning … [Read more...]
Emergency Zippered Pouch
Here are some more Emergency Zippered Pouches made up over the weekend.These ones were made using some Bliss fabric that I had in my stash. They take a little less than an hour to make so are the perfect project when time is short.Sarah and I … [Read more...]
Kitchen Project: Plastic Bag Dispenser
As part of our family room/kitchen makeover, I am re-freshing our living area area by introducing lots of accents in white and aqua, with splashes of other colours. I have ordered some new fabrics and have lots of projects planned over the next few … [Read more...]
Tutorial: Emergency Zippered Pouch
Thanks for all the lovely comments on our Emergency Zippered Pouch. We had a number of requests for a tutorial so you can make your own. They really are a handy size and perfect to put a few first aid supplies in your handbag.Best of all, they … [Read more...]
