As most of our northern hemisphere friends are hunkering down for Winter and flooding our social feeds with moody pictures of pumpkins and golden leaves, down here in Australia the flowers are blooming and we are welcoming Spring with open arms. Apart from suffering with terrible hay fever at this time of year due to all the pollen floating around,…
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If you are looking for an interesting way to decorate your home this Halloween, why not make a planter from an old doll’s head? It has a macabre feel to it in an old fashioned Victorian Memento mori kind of way, but is still kind of lovable. I love upcycling in new and interesting ways, and this Doll’s Head Planter will…
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You all know how much I enjoy making and sending large quirky mail. I’ve made Giant Hamburger Postcards, Big Ice-cream Cone and Airmail envelopes, and even packages that look like fruit slices! So when Australia Post asked me to talk about ‘Stamp Collecting Month’, I knew I had to make something fun and maybe a little meta – A Giant…
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I’ve been lacking inspiration for a while now. At first I thought it was just physical fatigue, I recently suffered with a bout of Dengue Fever and my energy levels have been on the low side of the spectrum. But it’s been weeks and weeks since my hospital stay and I’m technically fully recovered, so it isn’t that. I’m not…
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Emma isn’t quite up to tying her own shoe laces yet so most of her shoes have some sort of Velcro fastenings. Velcro on shoes for kids is a great way to help them dress independently and improve self reliance, but it also has a major downside – it wears out quickly. My pet peeve is that the Velcro loop…
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Here’s a fun and easy project that you can make together with your kids, DIY Soft Toys. They will love creating their own unique designs for themselves or as a special gift to a friend. Even with basic sewing skills these stuffed toys are easy to make. Sadly I accidentally deleted the step-by-step photos, but hopefully the instructions are clear…
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I have a thing for fried eggs at the moment, not only are they super tasty, their bright graphic quality lends itself to fun decorative designs. After making Emma a Fried Egg Costume last year, I’ve been thinking about making another wearable version for myself. I’m always looking out for interesting earrings with a vintage vibe, so when Frankie asked…
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If you’ve fallen for the growing indoor plant trend, here is a fun little project that will add even more greenery to your home – How to make a Kokedama Hanging Plant. “What’s a Kokedama?” you ask. Good question. Kokedama literally translates to ‘moss ball’ in Japanese, it’s an alternative way to grow indoor or outdoor plants without a pot….
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