Some recipes are supposed to make somebody marry you. This one is designed to make you rather pleased you have the evening to yourself.
Welcome to Single and Loving It Spaghetti, part of my Just Me, Thanks series of … Read More...
Crochet Christmas Dove Ornaments With a Printable Gift Poem
There is something especially lovely about a handmade gift that comes with a few thoughtful words. These crochet Christmas birds pair a folded yarn ornament with a decorative poem card, turning a little crochet project into a keepsake.
The design … Read More...
DIY Fire Pit: 10 Backyard Ideas You Can Make on a Budget
There is something about a backyard fire pit that makes an ordinary evening feel like a little occasion. Pull up a chair, put the kettle on before heading outside, and suddenly nobody seems quite so interested in disappearing back to … Read More...
5 Christmas Ornament Quilt Patterns That Add Instant Holiday Charm
There are some Christmas quilt themes that feel timeless no matter how many holiday seasons roll by, and ornaments are right at the top of that list. They’re cheerful, colourful, easy to recognise, and wonderfully flexible. A quilted ornament can … Read More...
15 Christmas Cards Using Patterned Paper Scraps
Somewhere in your craft room, there is probably a collection of patterned paper scraps waiting for their moment. The narrow strips, little squares and leftover corners that were far too pretty to throw away, but haven’t quite found a purpose … Read More...
10 Christmas Stocking Knitting Patterns Worth Bringing Out Every Year
There’s something rather lovely about unpacking a knitted Christmas stocking. The decorations might change, the tree might get a different colour scheme, but that slightly stretched stocking comes out again, ready for another year of chocolates and little surprises.
I … Read More...
8 DIY Wooden Bathroom Over-the-Toilet Shelf Ideas That Make Small Spaces Work Harder
There’s a particular kind of bathroom clutter that seems to multiply overnight. One spare toilet roll becomes a small tower, the hand towels end up balanced on the cistern, and someone’s skincare collection starts taking over the windowsill. Meanwhile, that … Read More...
10 Easy Air-Dry Clay Ideas for Kids with a Fall Theme
There’s something about a lump of clay that gets children straight into making mode. Before you’ve finished putting the paintbrushes out, someone has made a pancake, someone else has made a suspicious-looking worm, and suddenly everyone has ideas. That’s a … Read More...
Wet Felting with a Hand-Held Sander – My Honest Experience (and Safety Tips You’ll Actually Use)
If you’ve been felting for a while, you’ve probably wondered: Can I really use a hand-held sander to speed things up?
Yes — and it’s every bit as satisfying as it sounds, if you do it safely.
I’ll be … Read More...
How to Make Cross Stitch Christmas Gift Tags With Small Fabric Scraps
Sometimes the smallest handmade detail is the one that gets noticed.
A tiny stitched tree on a plain parcel, a little star tied around a gift bag or an initial made especially for the recipient can make simple wrapping feel … Read More...
Thanksgiving Turkey Scrapbook Layouts to Gobble Up
There’s something about a paper turkey that makes a Thanksgiving scrapbook page feel instantly cheerful. Perhaps it’s those wonderfully oversized tail feathers, or the slightly surprised expression they always seem to have. Whatever the reason, I’m quite happy to give … Read More...
10 DIY Angel Jewelry Tutorials For Christmas
These DIY angel jewelry tutorials are sweet, sentimental, and perfect for Christmas gift making, with angel earrings, beaded angel pendants, wire angel necklaces, angel wing jewelry, and upcycled Christmas angel charms.
There is something wonderfully old-fashioned and heartfelt about angel … Read More...
Grinch Gunk Bath Slime – A Silly, Skin-Safe Christmas Soak for Kids
There’s always one cheeky elf who pushes things a little too far—and this time? He’s covered in Grinch Gunk! This fun, fizzy Grinch Gunk Bath Slime is a gooey, giggle-worthy bath treat that looks mischievous but is totally skin-safe. It’s … Read More...
How To Make A Recycled Bottle Cap Tray With Resin
There are some recycled craft supplies that quietly collect in jars for years, waiting for their big moment. Buttons do it. Wine corks do it. And bottle caps? Oh, bottle caps are absolutely guilty.
If you have a stash of … Read More...
9 Painted Mosaic Walkway DIY Ideas to Brighten a Plain Garden Path
There’s something rather disappointing about a plain concrete path running through a garden you’ve spent ages making lovely. The flowers are doing their thing, the pots have been rearranged three times, and there in the middle is a grey strip … Read More...
DIY Beaded Towel Holder: An Easy Boho Bathroom Update
A DIY beaded towel holder is a lovely way to add a little warmth to a bathroom without replacing the vanity, repainting the walls or convincing yourself that new tiles are a perfectly reasonable weekend project.
With wooden beads, strong … Read More...
How to Cook Lamb Shanks: Tender Oven and Slow Cooker Methods
The best way to cook lamb shanks is to brown them, then cook them slowly in a covered pot with stock, vegetables and herbs until fork-tender. Allow roughly 3 to 4 hours in a 160°C conventional oven, or 8 to … Read More...
14 Quick Handmade Gifts To Sew Before Christmas
Let’s be honest, Christmas sewing has two very different moods.
There is the dreamy October version of us who thinks, “This year I’ll make everyone a handmade gift.” Then there is the December version of us who is standing in … Read More...
Fox and Rabbit Cross Stitch: Free Sampler Patterns and Tips for Getting Started
Some cross stitch designs make you think, “That’s lovely.” Others have you rummaging through the thread drawer before you’ve even finished looking at the photograph. If traditional samplers, decorative borders and stitching with a sense of history are your weakness, … Read More...
Crochet Christmas Hat and Mitten Ornament
This tiny crochet Christmas hat and mitten set is such a sweet little holiday make. It works up in festive stripes and looks lovely as a tree ornament, package topper, stocking decoration, or tucked onto a wreath. It’s also one … Read More...