After making and posting several very large hamburgers last month, I thought it was time to create another fun, not quite edible, but mailable surprise for one of my pen pals. Because Summer is approaching here in Australia, an ice cream cone seemed appropriate, and because I wanted to post some goodies too, I made an ice cream cone shaped…
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I’ve been having an awesome time sending ‘snail mail’ to a heap of new pen pals in the last few weeks. Writings words on paper seems much more tangible than this virtual world I seem to inhabit sometimes. Creating something for no other reason than to make someone happy has helped me out of a creative rut that has slowly…
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With Spring well on it’s way here in Melbourne, it’s time to start thinking about Emma’s summer wardrobe. This Swing Top that I’ll be showing you how to make today, is one of my quick ‘go to’ refashion designs when Emma needs something a little nicer than a t-shirt to wear. It’s really so easy to make, and the flowing,…
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Today in The Thrifty Kid blog series I’ll show you how I refashioned an ill fitting knitted top/dress into a cute drop waisted dress for Emma. I bought this top at a thrift store because I loved the colour, but the style just didn’t suit me. With a little imagination and only a few alterations, I turned it into a…
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I want to tell you about a little clothing refashion project I started working on over 2 years ago called The Thrifty Kid. It’s a project that I had grand plans for, but because the best laid plans don’t always work out as expected, this little project has sat idle in cyber storage for too long. The Thrifty Kid is…
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I’m away in Japan this week so today I’m handing over the crafty reins to the very lovely Trixi Symonds, author of a new craft book for kids “Sew Together Grow Together”. Trixi has created a cute and practical little kids sewing project just for My Poppet, it’s a pouch to keep your Jacks in. Some of you may know…
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This simple Bunny Bunting garland is super decorative Easter Craft that requires no special crafting skills or supplies. Just print off the cute rabbit faces, cut them out, punch a few holes and string together. Remember the Bunny Takeout Box DIY and printable I created the other week? It was such a cute and easy project that I thought it…
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Easter has got to be one of my favourite holidays. Not only is choc-o-block full of chocolate and other delicious edibles; it’s the perfect excuse to make super cute crafty things. Easter crafts in spring inspired colours are pretty (even though it’s autumn here), and everyone loves a bunny! This week I’ve created a Bunny Takeout Box with Printable, such…
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