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Love Notes

January 13, 2019 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

With Valentines Day just around the corner, I have been working on a few new projects inspired by love. First up is a quick scrap buster project - Love Notes. These mini cards feature a cut out heart with pretty fabric showing through. It is a fun … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Paper Crafts, Valentines Day Tagged With: children's craft, Flower Sugar, gift cards, paper, quick craft, scrap buster, Valentines Day

Happy Scrappy Cards

July 2, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Handmade cards are the perfect finishing touch to a handmade gift! I love to challenge myself to use the fabric scraps left over from a new project design. These little Happy Scrappy cards are a great scrap buster project and can be quickly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gift Wrapping, Paper Crafts, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: card making, children's craft, scrap buster, scraps, Tilda

Make Cards With Candles

October 5, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 11 Comments

There have been a lot of birthdays in our extended family recently and our card supply was getting low. I was inspired by this card that I spotted on Pinterest to make a series of cards featuring birthday candles.I raided my birthday candle … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Paper Crafts Tagged With: birthday, card making, children's craft

Easy Valentine Heart

February 1, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

Valentine Candy Heart - A Spoonful of Sugar

  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...]

Filed Under: Paper Crafts, Uncategorized, Valentines Day Tagged With: candy, children's craft

Quick Cards Using Hama Beads

February 24, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 9 Comments

If you follow us over on Pinterest, you may have noticed we discovered some fun cards this week that were made from Hama Beads. Sarah and her friends used to love making things with Hama Beads when they were around 7-8 years old. I raided our stash … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Paper Crafts Tagged With: card making, children's craft

How to Make a Bookmark

February 3, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 11 Comments

How to make a Bookmark from an envelope, is a fun craft activity for older kids who are headed back to school. An envelope corner is perfect for marking pages. Cut out a simple shape or silhouette on one side of the envelope corner to add your own … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Paper Crafts Tagged With: children's craft

Child’s Fleece Scarf

January 21, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

This easy, no-sew, cosy child's fleece scarf is a great project to teach kids some simple sewing skills.  With its heart motif, it would be a fun Valentines  project for those that live in the Northern hemisphere. If you are sweltering like us, it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Embroidery/Cross stitch, Sewing, Valentines Day Tagged With: children's craft, felt

Origami Box

January 18, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

One of the tasks that we always like to do during the school holiday period is a big clean/sort out of the teens bedrooms so that they are nice and organised. They always like to tidy and restock their desk with supplies, ready for the new academic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Paper Crafts Tagged With: children's craft, origami

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If you love foundation paper piecing, you’re going If you love foundation paper piecing, you’re going to enjoy this one — a bundle of four woven‑style FPP quilt blocks, each with its own beautiful twist. These blocks look intricate, but the FPP method makes them wonderfully achievable, even if you’re still building your skills.They’re perfect for using up scraps, experimenting with colour, or creating striking mini quilts, cushions, bags, or table decor. Each block has that satisfying “woven” illusion that always gets a second look.Whether you prefer bold brights, soft pastels, or a monochromatic palette, these designs shine in every colourway. And the best part? You get all four blocks together in one bundle.If you’d like the pattern set, comment WOVEN and I’ll send the link straight to you. Woven bundle is available in our Pattern Store.#SewingInspiration #FPP #FoundationPaperPiecing #QuiltBlocks #WovenQuiltBlock
If you love quick, practical sewing projects, the  If you love quick, practical sewing projects, the Baker’s Buddy Mitt is such a fun one to make. It’s scrap‑friendly, gift‑ready, and perfect for anyone who loves to bake.The Bakers Buddy Mitt is 25% off this week only. Comment BAKER and I’ll send you the link to the pattern.  #SewingProject #ScrapFriendlySewing #KitchenSewing #SewingGifts #SewingCommunity
Adding a handmade label is one of my favourite way Adding a handmade label is one of my favourite ways to personalise a project — and these little fabric + felt labels are so quick and satisfying to make.For this Ribbon Pouch, I used the Liberty Gifts from the Garden collection, which has the sweetest fruit motifs. They make perfect tiny labels for pouches, bags, and gifts.Here’s how to make your own:Press a piece of double‑sided fusible web to the back of your fabric.Cut around your chosen motif.Peel off the paper backing.Press the motif onto wool felt.Trim the felt with scalloped scissors.Sew the label onto the front of your pouch.Such a simple detail, but it adds so much charm. Fabric kindly gifted by @regent_street_fabrics — thank you!If you’d like to sew the Ribbon Pouch (3 sizes), comment RIBBON and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you.#SewingInspiration #FabricLabels #DIYLabels #LibertyFabric #LibertyGiftsFromTheGarden
A lot can change in 10 years ❤️ It’s been fun look A lot can change in 10 years ❤️ It’s been fun looking back at where I was in 2016 and how far life has come since then. Swipe for a little trip down memory lane.Back in 2016, my priorities were firmly centred around family. I was working full‑time, sewing in the guest room, sharing tutorials on my blog, and slowly dipping my toes into selling a handful of patterns on Etsy. It was a busy, full season — and creativity was something I fitted in around everything else.  Fast forward to 2026… I’m now retired and living the creative life I once dreamed of. My kids have grown up and are living in their own homes nearby. My husband and I are free to travel, explore, and enjoy this stage of life. And I get to spend my days designing, sewing, and connecting with this beautiful community.Life looks different now — in the best possible way.Were you following me back then, or what has changed for you over the past 10 years? I’d love to hear your story too.Tagging the lovely makers of my quilt: @arabesquescissors @ministryoffabric @belloquacity @alittlepatchwork @sameliasmum coleandtaffy @quiltymamaof4 @shequiltsalot @downgrapevinelane @lizzierosesews @lovethatfabric @sew_mimi.k #2026isthenew2016 #10yeartransformation #sewingjourney #sewingcommunity #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
Fall in love with sewing all over again ❤️I’ve Fall in love with sewing all over again ❤️I’ve rounded up 10 heart‑themed makes — from quick gifts to charming quilt blocks — perfect for weekend stitching or using up your favourite scraps. Whether you’re sewing for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or just because, there’s something sweet for every maker.Comment HEART and I’ll send you a link to my Heart Pattern Collection.#sewingproject #heartsewing #quiltblock #scrapsewing #easytosew
Raw edge appliqué doesn’t have to feel fiddly or i Raw edge appliqué doesn’t have to feel fiddly or intimidating. With a few simple techniques, you can create neat, crisp shapes — even tiny details like penguin beaks and hearts.I’ve put together My Top 5 Secrets for Raw Edge Appliqué to help you feel confident, whether you’re brand new to appliqué or looking to refine your finish. Save this for your next sewing session.If you’d love a quick, beginner‑friendly project to practise these tips, my Penguin Love Mugrug is the sweetest Valentine’s make — scrap‑friendly, gift‑ready, and such fun to sew.Comment PENGUIN and I’ll send you the link to the pattern. Available now in our Pattern Store and Etsy shop.  #rawedgeapplique #appliquetips #sewingtipsandtricks #mugrugpattern #penguinlove
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