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Christmas Stars

December 3, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

It wouldn't be Christmas without some handmade Christmas decorations. I have long admired German Christmas Stars (also known as Froebel Stars; Nordic Stars; Advent Stars; and Christmas Stars) for their lovely 3 D effect.  They are quite easy to make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Paper Crafts Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas decorations, origami, paper, vintage Christmas

Origami Stars

December 13, 2015 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Christmas is my favourite time of the year. I love making new decorations each year to match our theme. This year for our metallic Christmas, I have made a big batch of paper origami stars in shades of gold, silver, rose gold, black and white. They … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Paper Crafts Tagged With: Christmas, metallic christmas, origami, paper

Origami Bow

July 15, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 10 Comments

Sarah is on school holidays at the moment and is enjoying some quick crafting. She has mastered making the origami bow to attach to gifts. Origami Bows  are very quick to make from just one sheet of origami paper. Once you have mastered the folds, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gift Wrapping, Paper Crafts Tagged With: origami, quick craft

Origami Bunny Basket

March 4, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

Origami is such a fun activity. It is surprising how one square of paper can become so many different things with some clever folding. When we spotted an online video tutorial to make an Origami Bunny Box, we knew we had to make some. We used … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Easter, Paper Crafts Tagged With: origami

Origami Pinwheel Envelopes

January 21, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Chinese New Year will be celebrated on 31 January this year, and 2014 is the year of the horse. We don't have anyone in our family who is born in the year of the horse, but if you follow the Chinese Zodiac, people born in the year of the horse are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Paper Crafts Tagged With: Chinese New Year, envelopes, Japan, origami

Books for Craft Lovers

December 16, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

Last week, we reviewed 6 titles for Bakers and Cooks. This week we are reviewing a selection of new titles that would make great gifts for sewers, quilters, knitters, and paper crafters. Nothing beats a lovely book for Christmas! If you are taking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Knitting, Paper Crafts, Quilting, Sewing Tagged With: baby, gifts, origami

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

Origami Dress Card

July 2, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 23 Comments

After seeing the sweet Origami Dresses over at Craft & Creativity, I was inspired to make an Origami Dress Card for a special friend's birthday. There is a helpful uTube video that guides you through the steps on folding the dress. I used … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gift Wrapping, Paper Crafts Tagged With: card making, origami

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{Pattern of the Week} : This week's discounted pat {Pattern of the Week} : This week's discounted pattern is Peanut Pillow. 🥜🥜🥜 This was my very first PDF Pattern and has been very popular. The peanut pillow is great for anyone who needs extra neck support. Use it on the sofa, in the car, in the airplane, or in bed. This pattern is fat quarter friendly and makes a great gift. 

In these pillows I have used two coordinating fabrics This pink and lemon peanut pillow duo is made using sweet prints by Atsuko Matsuyama from the Old New 30's collection she designed for Lecien fabrics in 2016. I love the whimsical children and the cute strawberry prints. 🍓🍓🍓

Pattern Details: Peanut Pillow PDF Sewing Pattern is available in our Etsy shop at 25% off until Monday 15 August - so be quick! Link to our store is in our profile.

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Here is the finished Rainbow Zakka Card Wallet. I Here is the finished Rainbow Zakka Card Wallet. I love the rainbow effect in this one - so different to the scrappy monochromatic versions. This little card wallet is foundation paper pieced which gives an accurate piecing result. 

Zakka Card Wallets are perfect for storing money, gift cards, or other small items. This is a fu project for those heading back to school. 

Pattern details: Zakka Card Wallet - availab7le in our Etsy Store and Pattern shop - links in our profile. 

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We are having a particularly wet winter this year We are having a particularly wet winter this year but I am already dreaming of spring. Nothing says spring, like this dreamy Flower Power Pouch shown here in Daydream fabric range by @pattybasemi for @artgalleryfabrics. Perfect to use as a gift bag or to store your favourite sewing supplies. 

Pattern: Flower Power Pouch PDF Sewing Pattern - available in our Etsy Store and Pattern Shop (links in profile)

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On my sewing table today is a rainbow version of t On my sewing table today is a rainbow version of the #zakkacardwallet. I used colourful Cross-stitch fabric by @alisonglass for @andoverfabrics to create a rainbow effect. So colourful and fun! 

This wallet is constructed using a foundation paper piecing method which gives accurate results. If you are new to FPP, this is the perfect beginner friendly project. All you need in a charm pack of fabric, and a larger offcut for the backing. It can be easily made in an afternoon. 

Pattern details: Zakka Card Wallet PDF Sewing Pattern - available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. Links in profile. 

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