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Christmas Tubs

November 26, 2018 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

This week I have swapped my sewing machine for my Silhouette Portrait machine, and have been cutting Christmas vinyl decals to put on metal tubs. My indoor plants are getting a Christmas makeover!I bought a set of three galvanised Metal Tubs with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Miscellaneous Tagged With: Christmas, cricut, Silhouette, vinyl

Tea-rrific: A Tea-Rex Cup.

June 6, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

We have become a household of tea drinkers. With the colder weather, the teens have been joining me in a cup of tea and we are sampling lots of new blends and flavours. I had a request to make a Tea-Rex Mug, so that has been my quick craft this week. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Father's Day, Miscellaneous Tagged With: cricut, quick craft, tea, vinyl

Christmas House Gift Cards

December 8, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

This Christmas we have made simple gift cards with a Scandinavian influence. Using quality white card, we attached a die cut house (from the Cricut Folk Art Festival Cartridge) and added a Christmas greeting using a Dymo embossing label maker. God … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Paper Crafts Tagged With: card making, cricut

Snowflake Gift Tags

November 30, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 14 Comments

We have made a good start on our Christmas shopping this year. As we have been a bit time poor we have done a lot more online shopping - there are so many lovely gift  items on Etsy, and best of all you are supporting small business and the handmade … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Gift Wrapping Tagged With: card making, cricut

Un café au lait, s’il vous plaît

April 6, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Inspired by the Sweet Talking Coffee Cups in Mollie Makes (made with chalkboard paint), we made our own version using Chalkboard Vinyl. Chalkboard vinyl is easy to cut using a cricut or other digital cutting machine. We found a speech bubble on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: cricut, kitchen, vinyl

Snowflake Bottle

December 15, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

When we entertain, we always have plenty of iced water on hand for our guests. Christmas Day is usually hot in our part of the world, so it is important that everyone drinks plenty of water to stay hydrated.Last time we visited Ikea, we picked up … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Miscellaneous Tagged With: cricut, kitchen, vinyl

Christmas Lanterns

December 9, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

On hot summer nights, we love to eat BBQ's outdoors and enjoy the cool summer breeze. Fortunately we live near the ocean so mosquitoes aren't a problem. To make our outdoor area more inviting, we set up lanterns around our alfresco area. We love the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Miscellaneous Tagged With: cricut

Christmas Paper Crafts + {Giveaway} Win a Cricut Mini Digital Cutter

November 13, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 227 Comments

Making decorations and gifts for Christmas, is our favourite type of craft! At this time of year, our Cricut machine gets a good work out - making Christmas tags, cards, decorations, favour boxes, table decorations, and gifts. One of the best … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Paper Crafts, Uncategorized Tagged With: cricut, giveaway

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A little Valentine’s stitching, penguin‑style. The A little Valentine’s stitching, penguin‑style. These sweet penguins always make people smile — which one would you sew first?Comment PENGUIN for the pattern link (available in our pattern store and Etsy shop).Pattern: Penguin Love Mugrug#penguinlove #valentinesewing #sewingproject #scrapfriendlysewing #makersgonnamake
A tiny sewing moment for today — threading the cor A tiny sewing moment for today — threading the cord through the Pocketful of Sunshine Bag using a bodkin. It’s such a simple step, but it gives the sweetest finish to this little drawstring bag. I’ve been loving making these in the Tilda Songbird range lately… the colours, the tiny motifs, the soft palette — everything works beautifully together.If you’d like to sew your own, comment SUNSHINE and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you. You’ll also find it in our pattern store and Etsy shop — links are in our profile.Shown in the gorgeous Tilda Songbird collection with thanks to @tilda_australia#ilovetilda #tildasongbird #beginnersewist #sewingtips #drawstringbag
Turning tiny scraps into something sweet is one of Turning tiny scraps into something sweet is one of my favourite parts of sewing. These Threaded Tokens were made from the leftover pieces of the Tilda Songbird range, and the small‑scale motifs are perfect for fussy cutting. A little fairy here, a tiny bird there — every detail feels like a treasure.They’re quick to sew, endlessly useful, and such a lovely way to use every last scrap. I’ve paired today’s tokens with the Pocketful of Sunshine Bag, which shows just how beautifully they coordinate.Comment TOKEN for the free, beginner friendly, Threaded Tokens sewing pattern.The Pocketful of Sunshine Bag is available in our pattern store and Etsy shop — store links are in our profile, or comment SUNSHINE and I’ll send the pattern link straight to you.Shown in the gorgeous Tilda Songbird collection. Thanks to @Tilda_Australia for the fabric.#tildasongbird #ilovetilda #freepattern #scrapsewing #beginnersewing
Meet your new favourite. The Pocketful of Sunshine Meet your new favourite. The Pocketful of Sunshine Bag is one of those small, joyful makes that feels good from the moment you choose your fabrics. I’ve sewn two versions in the gorgeous new Tilda Songbird collection—released worldwide on 1 February—and the soft, watercolour pastels are just perfect for this sweet little project.This bag features a patchwork pocket on the front (ideal for showcasing tiny prints), a simple drawstring closure, and plenty of room for small essentials or thoughtful gifting. It’s quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and such a satisfying weekend make.Comment SUNSHINE and I’ll send you the link to the pattern. It is available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.    Featuring the beautiful Songbird range—thank you to @tilda_australia for the gorgeous Tilda fabric.#tildasongbird #tildaaustralia #tildalovers  #sewingproject #scrapfriendlysewing
Bag strapping is one of the simplest ways to eleva Bag strapping is one of the simplest ways to elevate your handmade bags — it adds structure, comfort, personality, and a polished finish to even the quickest make. In this week’s Elevate Series, I’m sharing my favourite types of bag strapping, how to choose the right width and material, and a few easy ways to add colour and texture for a more professional look.There are so many lovely places to buy bag strapping, from Japanese craft stores to online quilt shops and everyday budget finds. I’ve collected mine over the years from a mix of travel stops and online favourites — each one adds its own charm to totes, pouches, crossbody bags, and other beginner‑friendly sewing projects.If you’re a shop that stocks bag strapping, feel free to comment below so makers can discover you. And I’d love to know — where do you buy yours? I’m always discovering new favourites.Some of my go‑to places for strapping: @yuzawaya (online Japanese craft shop); @okadaya, Shinjuku (Tokyo); @nomuratailor (Kyoto); @daiso_official (100‑yen shop — stock varies); @missouriquiltco (online)Save this post for the next time you want to elevate your bag‑making ✨#sewingtips #bagmaking #bagstrapping #handmadegiftsideas #beginnersewingprojects elevateseries
Some days I find comfort in tiny makes — small sti Some days I find comfort in tiny makes — small stitches, slow moments, and the gentle rhythm of creating something with my hands. With so much happening around us, I’ve been thinking about the little ways we can show up close to home… checking on someone who might need it, offering help in our local community, choosing kindness where we can.If you’d like to sew along, the Tiny Tote is our Pattern of the Week. Comment TINY for the link. Save 25% until the end of the week.#TinyTote #sewkindness #sewingpattern  #BeginnerFriendlySewing #sewingcommunity
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