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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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If you’ve been looking for a quick, satisfying wee If you’ve been looking for a quick, satisfying weekend sew… this is the one I reach for again and again. The Handy Drawstring Pouch is my most‑made pattern for a reason — actually, three.✨ A clever flat base that stands tall. Perfect for storing sewing notions, gifting, travel, or organising drawers.✨ Folds completely flat.
Tucks away beautifully between uses and makes the sweetest flat‑pack gift.✨ Reversible + 3 sizes included.
Sew a coordinated set or mix your favourite scraps — it always turns out beautifully.If you want the link, just comment HANDY and I’ll send it straight to you. Happy sewing, friends.Pattern Detauls: Handy Drawstring Pouch - 3 sizes. Available in our Pattern Store.#sewingpattern #drawstringbag #sewingproject #scrapbusting #weekendsewing  
A tiny pyramid that does it all — a pattern weight A tiny pyramid that does it all — a pattern weight for your sewing table, a book weight for cosy reading, or a scented sachet for your drawers. Small, sweet, and so satisfying to sew. Comment PYRAMID for the free pattern.Fabric: Something Blue by Tilda
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Meet the sweetest little project you can sew in mi Meet the sweetest little project you can sew in minutes — the Pyramid Weight. Use it as a pattern weight, scented sachet, or even a book weight… all from one triangle of fabric. Comment PYRAMID for the free pattern.Fabric is Something Blue by Tilda, releasing 1 June 2026 — with thanks to @tilda_australia.#tildasomethingblue #tildafabric #freepattern #sewingtutorial #sewinglove
The Scrappy Strips Pouch is one of my favourite wa The Scrappy Strips Pouch is one of my favourite ways to use up leftover fabric strings. Today’s version is made from patchwork strips — a fun, relaxing sew that turns scraps into something beautiful and practical.The Scrappy Strips Pouch pattern has two versions - patchwork strings and selvedges - and two sizes. Comment SELVEDGE (or SELVAGE) for a link to the pattern.Pattern Details: Scrappy Strips Pouch Sewing Pattern is in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#ScrappyStripsPouch #ScrapBustingSewing #PatchworkPouch #StringQuilting #SewingProjects
If you’ve ever wanted to add eyelets or grommets t If you’ve ever wanted to add eyelets or grommets to your sewing projects, here’s a quick look at how I install them using my DK93 snap press. It’s the same tool I use for snaps — and it makes installing eyelets beautifully quick and consistent.Here’s how I install the eyelets:Punch out the four holes using a hole‑cutting die.Place the eyelet into the hole.Press it into place using the snap press.That’s it — simple, sturdy, and it gives the Ribbon Pouch such an elevated, professional finish. I love how clean and secure the result is.Fabric shown: Tilda Something Blue, releasing June 1 — thank you @tilda_australia for the beautiful fabric.✨ If you’d like the Ribbon Pouch pattern (3 sizes), comment RIBBON and I’ll send the link straight to you.Ribbon Pouch Sewing Pattern: available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop (links in profile).#tildasomethingblue #tildafabric #sewingtips #handmadeeveryday #sewingtools
The Ribbon Pouch is one of my favourite quick‑to‑s The Ribbon Pouch is one of my favourite quick‑to‑sew gift bags, and I couldn’t resist making a light and dark version using the new Tilda Something Blue collection. Both pouches use the same print in different colourways — such a pretty way to show how fabric choice changes the whole mood.They’re finished with satin ribbon threaded through grommets, and topped with a tiny star tag. The boxed base helps them stand beautifully, and the ribbon closure makes them perfect for birthdays, thank‑you gifts, treats, or little treasures.This is a beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, quick project you’ll want to sew again and again. Pattern includes 3 sizes.If you’d like the pattern, comment RIBBON and I’ll send the link straight to you.Pattern Details: Ribbon Pouch (3 Sizes) available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Fabric Details: Tilda Something Blue - releasing on 1 June 2026. Thanks to @tilda_australia#TildaSomethingBlue #TildaFabric #SewingPattern #BeginnerSewingProject #QuickSewingProject   
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