Chocolate is always popular at Christmas (or any time of the year)! We love to make candy crafts that we can use as Christmas gifts. When Sarah was in primary school, her guide leader made the guides some Santa sleighs using Santa chocolates and Kit … [Read more...]
Easy Valentine Heart
It is the little things that make occasions special. You don't need to spend a fortune to show someone you care. For Valentine's Day, we have made some quick and budget friendly, heart Valentines. Made from a heart-shaped doiley, some baking paper … [Read more...]
Koala Cupcakes
Every Australia Day celebration needs Koala Cupcakes. We first spotted Koala Cupcakes on Pinterest but grey frosting didn't appeal (food should never be grey!). So instead, Sarah baked some lamington cupcakes and decorated them to look like Koalas. … [Read more...]
Kit Kat Birthday Cake
Yesterday we celebrated Sarah's 17th birthday. When I asked her what type of birthday cake she would like, she immediately requested a Kit Kat Birthday cake. You have probably seen variations of this cake around the internet and pinterest over the … [Read more...]
Last Minute Christmas Ideas
Christmas Eve is always such a busy day. We usually spend it in the kitchen, baking, with the carols playing in the background. We manage to find time for some last minute Christmas decorating/crafting as we put the finishing touches on our Christmas … [Read more...]
9 Ways to Use Candy Canes
Candy Canes are a versatile Christmas treat! Personally we prefer the mint flavoured variety and love to use them in our Christmas decorating and baking. We always have a pack on hand to use during the festive season. When the teens were in primary … [Read more...]
Christmas Treat Place Cards
Life has been pretty hectic lately - a new job, school exams, jury duty, sickness - which has been keeping us away from our craft room. Fortunately life is starting to settle down again, just in time for us to share lots of Christmas crafty projects, … [Read more...]
Last Minute Halloween Ideas
Need a last minute Halloween craft project to work on with your kids? Check out these ideas!Make some Jack O Lantern Oranges to pop in your child's lunch box, for a healthy Halloween treat!Stitch up a batch of Halloween Treat Bags … [Read more...]
