Making your own toothpaste seems rather frugal but most people who make their own products are doing it for totally different reasons. Sometimes DIY is more expensive than store bought, it’s usually about chemicals and additives. Do you know what … Read More...
DIY Mini Water Blobs
These fun Mini Water Blobs will leave your kids in pearls of laughter! Even the adults will have heaps of fun!
DIY Peacock Feather Earrings
These Peacock feather earrings are perfect for the Boho Hippy in all of us. I know I am saying Boho again but it’s not only a fun word to say it’s such a casual styled fashion.
Style Me Quick – Handmade Crystal Crowns
Oh my gosh these crowns are AMAZING! Elemental child hand makes these amazingly beautiful and elegant crystal crowns. You have to check out her website to see the whole collection. There is a style for everyone in there. These … Read More...
Tatting Tutorial – How To Use Double Threads
Here is an article on how to use double DMC threads in your Tatting shuttles. There is a great tip using lemon juice too.
You can read the full tutorial over here at Tatting Fool.
Free Chart – Big Ben
London and Paris are both iconic cities when it comes to artwork. Here is a beautiful red/brown tone Cross stitch chart. This would also be nice in black n white if you can convert it.
Pretend Play – Pet Grooming Salon
My kids loved pretend play when they were growing up. We had so many different pretend play setups that when kids came for a playdate they didn’t know where to start. One of the longest lasting setups was the “hair … Read More...
Free Pattern – Dumpling Kitty
This dumpling kitty is cute and perfect as a little pocket pal. Pop him on to a key chain for a bag dangler. You can grab the free pattern via Revelry. Dumpling Kitty.
Pretend Play – Cash Register
With all these pretend play food activities we have been sharing with you it’s no doubt we decided we better add a Cash Register too. I am sure by now you child has tried to sell you a fake cake … Read More...
Style Me Quick – How To Style Unwashed Hair
I always seem to get caught out with un-washed hair. I prefer to wash my hair in the evenings but of course come to evening shower time I am generally exhausted so tell me safe I can just get one … Read More...
Free Pattern – Bikini Bra
Last week we shared a Tahiti Bikini pattern and we go so many requests for more tutorials. We cam across this lovely criss cross style Bikini top and we thought we would share the free pattern with you.
How To – Maltese Cross
This Kutch Embroidery Maltese Cross is beautiful and you can find the very easy to follow step by step tutorial here.
How To Crochet – Dimension Stitch
Crochet tutorial that teaches you how to make a textured stitch that goes very well with many colors used. Also it’s a very warm stitch that you can turn into a very warm scarf or afghan.
For written pattern http://www.meladorascreations.com/dim…… Read More...
Top 15 Board Games For Kids Under 5
We have a huge Board game cupboard but we don’t actually have ANY of these games. You can grab the full list here at Top 15 Games. Some of our favourite games have been Twister, Mouse trap and Life. We … Read More...
Results Of Using Natural Dye
Have you ever wondered what a bowl of blueberries will do to your swatch of fabric? Ever considered using Beetroot as a dye? Well take out the guess work and check out the end results without having to cut a … Read More...
Birthday Countdown
I think birthdays are fun and if given the opportunity of both money and time then you shouldn’t definetly drag them out for your kids. Actually I would happily drag mine out too. The contents of the boxes does not … Read More...
Keywest Crochet Top
This is another one for the Boho fashion trend. This Crochet pattern is for an open circle top. You can grab the free pattern as well as diagrams and charts to help you. Free Circle Lace top pattern.
DIY Home made Deodorant
Using just a few ingredients you probably have on hand, you can make your own natural, homemade deodorant in no time! This homemade deodorant recipe is healthier and budget friendly!
Did you know it’s not sweating that smells its the … Read More...
Stitch A Cross Stitch Chair
I am speechless, this looks amazing. I can’t help but feel sad about all the chairs thrown on to landfill instead of being turned in to something amazing! You can grab the tutorial over at FlamingoToes.com
How To Sew A Button On The Right Way
I grew up with a crafty Mother and a crafty Grandmother, so being able to sew on a button was something I just learnt. I don’t recall any one sitting me down to show me, I will assume I learnt … Read More...