Romance is in the air, so I thought it would be fun to have some Valentine’s Day drinks to celebrate! To set the theme I made some cute Conversation Heart Coasters with Cricut’s new range of Infusible Ink products. Normally, I don’t often make crafts that involve me purchasing lots of specialty, single purpose products. But because Cricut kindly gifted…
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“Crochet, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” Well actually, I have 15 ways you can express your true love of crochet, with this sweet collection of crochet patterns all featuring hearts! Perfect for Valentine’s Day crafting, or when you want to make something special for a special someone. Not only is the heart the most iconic…
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If you are looking for easy kids craft ideas, or sewing patterns for kids, this DIY Kids Wallet is a fun project to try. Whether conscious, or not, kids love to emulate their parents. It could be wanting to wear ties (just like Daddy), or carrying a handbag (just like Mama’s). My kids love having their own handbags and wallets,…
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With Valentine’s day only a couple of weeks away, I thought it would be fun to make a Valentines kids craft project, something easy and inexpensive that would make a cute gift for a friend or sweetheart. I had the fun idea to use some alphabet stamps I recently purchased, to write a message on a heart shaped gift box,…
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It’s back to school time! The summer holidays are nearly over, and this week has been all about getting school ready! We are pretty set for stationery and uniforms, but the one thing Emma did need was a new lunch bag. She’s been wanting to take hot food to school for a while now, so I picked up some insulated…
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Gong xi fa cai! Wishing you great happiness and prosperity! The Chinese New Year is upon us, and if you haven’t already heard, 2020 is going to be The Year of the Rat. The rat is the first animal in the Chinese zodiac twelve year cycle, and signifies: spirit, wit, alertness, delicacy, flexibility and vitality. Let’s get into the festive…
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I’ve been making my own recycled envelopes for a long time, it’s great on so many levels. Firstly I never run out of envelopes! No more running to the newsagent at the last minute and having to buy a pack of 50 boring white envelopes. But really my favorite reason is re-using lots of paper that would normally get thrown out,…
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Christmas Crackers or Christmas Bon Bons? Whatever you call them these colourful and personalised crackers are a fun addition to your festive table. Add a touch of tinsel to get the party started! I was so excited to receive a very special Christmas gift from the lovely people at Cricut earlier this week. My very own Cricut Maker cutting machine…
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