Liz Demos from Country Living shows you how to make these spooky Halloween candle wraps with velum paper and double sided tape.
When you’re ready to decorate for Xmas, tear it off and tape on a new holiday design! See … Read More...
DIY Natural Vanilla Perfume
What do you do when you can’t find a product you want? You make your own of course. This recipe and tutorial has been created by Jjillianinitaly.com. She shows you how to infuse the oils with Vanilla beans to … Read More...
How To Throw A Garden Party
Forget BBQ’s and Picnic the trending party to host is a “Garden Party”. Think flowers and pastels all things pretty. There is a fine art to a garden party and before you consider having one you should check out this … Read More...
Shamrock Necklace
I realise St Patrick’s day is well and truly gone but I thought this pattern was beautiful. You could avoid the green thread and use something a little less St Patty’s day if you liked. Shamrock Tatting pattern.
Halloween Temari Balls
This Halloween inspired Temari ball is stunning, it is going to take some time so you better get started.
If you are new to the Art of making Temari Balls then check out this great tutorial for how to start … Read More...
DIY Sharpie Tie Dye Shoes
I love this Tie dye project as it doesn’t actually involve Tie dying as we know it. The kids can go wild over their shoes with marker pens. They can be as circular or as random as they like. To … Read More...
Crochet Cherry Blossom
These Crochet Cherry blossom flowers are delicate and can easily transform in to a piece of Art for your table top. Apply the flowers to some twigs for a realistic (yet crafty) hand made plant. A pot of these would … Read More...
Craft Business Tips – Shooting Your Products
You can take great DIY product shots with just some simple tools and natural lighting.
Start with the PRODUCTS themselves. Firstly get them looking their best – clean and polish them if
necessary.
Next choose your BACKGROUND.
This will depend … Read More...
STEAM Kids – Book Review
STEAM is an educational approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking.
The end results are students who take thoughtful risks, engage in experiential … Read More...
DIY Embroidered Pendant
This little pendant is the perfect way to use up small designs. Making little designs can be very therapeutic. It’s something you can start and finish in one session. Kinda like Therapy but cheaper. Pendant Tutorial.
Cold Process Soap Recipe – Carrot & Ginger
This brightly scented soap is bursting with spicy ginger and sweet lemongrass, making it a perfect choice for kicking off a happy season of soaping. When you un-mold this soap for slicing you may find the aroma to be a … Read More...
Free Whale Crochet Pattern
This little guy is a FREE pattern but let me warn you that you will need to sign up to receive it via e-mail. I know some of you don’t like patterns when there is a “catch” but please dont … Read More...
Host An Epic Halloween Kids Party
I love the funky vibe to this Epic Halloween Party. The styling steps it up and take it from the traditional to well as the title suggests totally EPIC. With carved Pineapples instead of pumpkins this is going to … Read More...
Checkered Square Scarf
This checkered style scarf has lots of visual texture. This scarf is constructed in layers of DC rectangles (12 DCs wide and 4 rows high). You will need around 120 grams of fingering weight yarn. Obviously you can use … Read More...
Make 2 Tatting Shuttles In 2 Minutes For 2 Cents
You don’t always need the fancy things in life especially when it comes to craft. These shuttles are made using cardboard. They get the job done and are perfect for when you are starting out or left yours at home. … Read More...
Kids Craft – Cherry Blossoms
I love how delicate this cherry blossom craft looks. It replicates the Tree of Life symbol too.
… Read More...The concept of a tree of life is a widespread mytheme or archetype in the world’s mythologies, related to the concept of sacred
No Fail Bath Bomb Recipe
This recipe by Hello glow is a tried and tested recipe. They are so confident that they are marketing it as a No-Fail recipe! I love No-fail recipes cause well you can’t fail right? I have a fantastic No-fail fudge … Read More...
DIY Science- Elephant Sized Toothpaste
The best science experiments are the simplest—the ones where the kids get their hands dirty and really understand every step. It also helps to end with a show-stopping result and this quick, easy experiment does not disappoint.
Ever wonder how … Read More...
Fun DIY Playdough Soap
This is a fun project for the kids to make and for them to use too. These would make wonderful Party Favors too. Just make sure you label them as soap as you never know some parent might complain that … Read More...
Etsy Product Feature – Little Owl Kit
This is a sweet little embroidery kit featuring an owl, it’s the perfect kit to practise a number of common embroidery stitches and was also designed with ease and portability in mind.
There are so many times where a portable … Read More...