Make a floral headband for a Frida Frida Kahlo costume or even as a bridal wedding headpiece. It’s easier than you think with just a few supplies available at most craft stores. It’s fun having creative friends, friends that love colour and irreverence and fun. Friends that make art and think it’s awesome when you show up to their exhibition…
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Sensory play is a valuable part of early childhood development, not only is it fun, but it helps develop fine motor skills and creativity. Emma has been a little unfocused and disruptive at school lately, so her teacher suggested we try some more sensory play activities at home to help her calm her behavior and help her focus. A tray…
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I’m going to show you how to make a Duvet Cover from two flat bed sheets that you may already have languishing in your linen cupboard. Not only will it save you a ton of money, quilt covers can be quite expensive, especially in larger sizes. But you will be able to make unique bedding to suit your own personal…
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Ok, put your hand up if you dread sewing buttonholes. Most sewing machines have a either a manual or automatic buttonhole setting that can make your life a whole lot easier. My old machine had a manual 4 step buttonhole, which meant I had to manually change the settings between each stage. It was simple to use, but getting a…
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Do you ever wonder how or why you have objects in your home that you’ve never liked? I have a set of bedside lamps that I have always hated. They were my parent’s, bought in the early 80’s when bronze stuff was really ‘hot’. I never liked them then, yet I managed to inherit them as a teenager and they…
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Being a mum is a hard and sometimes thankless job, as awesome as my kid is, some days I feel like I deserve a medal. (She is usually pretty great, so I shouldn’t really complain.) Well, I’m not one to rest on my laurels, so I decided to make a few medals of my own with some Hama beads. They…
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I’m so excited to launch my new eBook – Six Baby Gifts to make with Fabric Scraps. It’s a colourful collection of practical gifts for new arrivals, and teaches some handy skills along the way. If you are like me and love to craft, you may find yourself accumulating a collection of fabric scraps. It can be tempting to…
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Clear out unwanted items in your wardrobe to make a Spring dress from an old business shirt and maxi dress. Not really as ambitious as it sounds when you throw a little creative wardrobe refashioning in the mix. I’ve had this business shirt in my wardrobe for years, it still fitted well and the fabric is beautiful quality (and was…
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