Every year I try to come up with something new and different for what I call our family gifts. These are small gifts that we give to my Dad's siblings and their families (that we see during the holiday season). I need to make 10-12 of these each year, so it can be a challenge to stay within budget but also give something that's fun to find under the tree. Last year I made … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Make Your Own Colourful Laundry Storage (Giveaway- Closed)
Paint provided by Dulux Duramax* My laundry has been a room on my to-do list for a long time. It's a small space and everything has really just been bundled up on the dryer or on the floor next to it, and it's never really had much order to it (which drives me nuts!). Recently Dulux contacted me about their new spray paint product Dulux Duramax, and asked if there was any part … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Paper Snowflake Wreath
*This Post is part of the #Brothergoespink Campaign for the National Breast Cancer Foundation I was recently asked if I'd be part of the #Brothergoespink campaign for the National Breast Cancer Foundation and as it's a cause that's very dear to my heart, I jumped at the chance. They asked if I could create a Pink Christmas themed project and supplied me with one of their nifty … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Redecorate an Old Photo Frame
Do you have any old photo frames lying around the house that don't really suit your taste any more but you don't want to get rid of them? I have a few and I realised that instead of just throwing them away or leaving them lying around, that I could do a quick mini makeover on them and spruce them up again. Here's how you can too! What you'll need: Gold Spray Paint This is … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: 3 Fun Ways to Display Your Craft Supplies
I often like to share mini makeovers that take a fair bit of time to do and can take some organising to get them started (and finished) but I also crave the simplicity of things that only take a few minutes and can make a whole lot of difference to the space that you're in. Today is one of the latter. We can feel pretty time poor, so when we do get the opportunity to sit down … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Clever Halloween DIYs
Hello! Happy Saturday! It's that time of the year where for a little bit of fun things get a bit spooky, and whilst we don't celebrate halloween much here in Australia I can't resist a good excuse for fun dress ups and an excuse to eat sweets. So to give you a bit of time to get in the spirit I'm sharing some of my favourite Halloween DIYs that I found on … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Last Minute Gifts Kit
No matter how organised I try to be, the closer it gets to Christmas time, the more chances there are that I will forget to organise a gift for someone and I feel really stressed about it. There are also those times where events that need gifts (like a last minute secret santa, or a fundraiser that everyone needs to contribute to) pop up unexpectedly and I am rushing around to … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Make a Serving Set with Chalk Paint™
Chalk Paint™ provided by Annie Sloan Unfolded Australia* When I was approached recently to try out Chalk Paint™ by Annie Sloan, I'll admit that I was a little bit reluctant. I'd only ever seen it used in a shabby chic way and that's just not my style. But after attending their event at ProBlogger on the Gold Coast, I learnt that it doesn't have to be done in that style and I … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Make Your Own Chalkboard Savings Jar
Loose change becomes a bit of an issue around here, as the silver coins just seem to pile up in little stacks on the bench tops and tables and it never really has a place to go. If this is the case for you too, this chalkboard savings jar is a fun way to save it up for something fun for a special occasion (or when the jar gets full). It could be a fun way for your family to … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Easy Framed Art for the Home
Some of the DIYs for our home can feel so big that we never get around to starting. Sometimes we want something that's quick, simple and inexpensive to make our homes feel a bit happier and brighter. Today I want to share a tutorial with you that's all three of those (quick, simple and inexpensive). Yay! These easy framed art pieces are especially great if you have some frames … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Fun for Everyone DIY Gift Baskets
Hello! Happy Saturday! It's time for another Pinterest Saturdays round up and this week I've found some fun DIY Gift Baskets that you can make for a friend or a family member. These might not be super fun for everyone to make, but they can be a great way to brainstorm together to make a special gift for someone you care about. I'm really loving the gift basket as a gift idea at … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Kiwi & Strawberry Fruit Garlands
Today I wanted to share with you a fun tutorial on how to make your own fruit garlands. I was feeling a bit gloomy (to match the weather) and I wanted something simple and fun to make and this popped into my head. I've chosen kiwi fruit and strawberries for this tutorial as they are two of my favourite fruit treats! The kiwi-strawberry Snapple is my favourite drink to treat … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Fun for Everyone DIYs for the Home
Hello! Happy Saturday!! It's a new month and that means it's time for a new theme! Yay! This month it's all about Fun for Everyone where I'll be sharing ideas and mini makeovers all about injecting more fun into your homes for everyone and not just the kiddos! Fun often gets left behind when we're grown ups so today I'm kicking the month off with some awesome pinterest finds … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Choc Chip Scones
Today is the last day of July and the worst of Winter is most likely coming to an end. Fingers crossed! To celebrate I wanted to share with you how I adapt the PWMU's scones recipe (2004 edition) into something extra special by adding choc chips! Yummo!! When I was first learning to cook, scones were the only thing that would turn out right, today I'm going to share how I make … [Read more...]