If you're looking for a fun and pretty simple Christmas craft to try, for you or for the kids, then I have an ace one for you today! This blog has had so much Christmas themed projects and ideas over the past few months that when the ace folks at Kambrook asked if I could create an easy and fun Christmas craft for their blog, I jumped at the chance! They also gave me the … [Read more...]
2015 Christmas Gift Guide: Gifts for Bigger Kids
Hello! Happy Saturday! I’m back again this week with another great installment for this year’s Christmas Gift Guide. There’s only 8 weeks until the big day and this week is all about gifts for bigger kids! Like with the little kids gift guide, these aren't separated by gender. Hope you find some great ideas here. Here they are! Donut Cushion Cushions are a great gift idea … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Personalised Santa Sacks
I was looking through the Spotlight* catalogue recently and I saw this fabulous set of fabric panels for Santa Sacks and I had a lightbulb idea on how to make them extra special. But I don't have any wee ones of my own so I asked a couple of friends (who both have 2 wee ones) if they were looking for Santa Sacks this Christmas and if I could use their Kiddos' names for this … [Read more...]
2015 Christmas Gift Guide: Gifts for Little Kids
Hello! Happy Saturday! I'm back again this week with another great installment for this year's Christmas Gift Guide. This week it's all about gifts for little kids! This one focuses on the wee ones under 5 who you might be buying for. I've not separated them by gender for this age group, as I think these could be great for either! Here they are! Toy Aussie Post Box Perfect … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Paint Your Own Glass Tea Light
This year I've been looking to give some new crafts that I've never done before a try. I prefer simple ones that feel like they won't be too stressful and don't need too many things to get started. So, after being given some glass paint and a small glass bowl that's perfect for a tea light, I decided to give it a whirl and it was so fun and easy that I thought you might like to … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Easy Glitter Heart T-Shirt for Kids
The winter school holidays are about to start in this part of the world and that often means that parents and kids are spending a lot of time inside together, sometimes with requests for things to do or statements of "I'm bored" being shared. So I thought I'd share an easy and fun craft that you can try with the kids that they can wear afterwards! It's a glitter heart t-shirt. … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Make Your Own Confetti Photo Booth Backdrop
To continue the celebration of this blog turning 2 today(!) I thought I'd share how I made a fun confetti photo booth backdrop using similar colours to my blog's logo! This would be great for kids or adults parties and is pretty easy to make. Here's how. What you'll need: A4 Template for the Confetti you can download this one here Coloured Cardstock I recommend 210gsm … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Two Sided Floor Cushion with Zip
Many moons ago I used to make and sell cushion covers with a zip edge that made them easy to change and wash. It's been a while since I got my sewing machine out so I thought I'd make a fun floor cushion with some really easy materials that make this easier for even novice sewers. This is made with ready cut fabric and a dress zip. What you'll need: Two Flat Fats (50x52cm) … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Cool Kids Bedrooms
Hello! Happy Saturday! This week I thought I'd share some cool kids bedrooms that I've found via Pinterest. What I love about kids rooms is that I think we feel we can be more whimsy and fun with them than other areas of the house. Whist I don't have any wee ones of my own just yet, I love to see how others are decorating for their kiddos. Here are some fun ones that I've … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Quick & Easy Decorate a Notebook
As a left handed person I often have to choose the boring notebooks over the pretty ones because they have the non-smudgy paper in them. (My many tests have shown that the fancier the notebook the more likely your ink will dry slowly and smudge everywhere!) To combat the boring notebook look I like to decorate mine. So today I thought I'd share a quick and easy way to decorate … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Clever Storage Ideas for Kids
Hello! Happy Saturday! I'm back again this week for another fun round up of clever storage ideas for kids. I shared one on the blog last year, and I thought I'd share some more with you today! Here are some more of my favourites found via Pinterest. Sweet Bookshelf I love a bookshelf that can also double as creative play and this bookshelf fits that bill perfectly! Original … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Quick Craft Supplies Kit for Kids
There are school holidays happening around the country in my part of the world and an Easter long weekend starting tomorrow, so I thought it might be time to share another cool kit for those days where the "I'm bored"s are coming thick and fast. This is an easy one if you already have craft supplies scattered around the house, but is also easy to make with a trip to either the … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 DIY Games for Kids
Hello! Happy Saturday! This week I thought I'd round up some super fun DIY games for kids that I found via Pinterest. There are so many cool DIYs for play out there, but these are some that this kid at heart also wouldn't mind having a play with. Some require more construction than others, but make for some great play opportunities. Popsicle Memory Game This DIY is looks so … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: How to Make a Gold Glitter Marquee Letter
* Sponsored Post for Spotlight for National Craft Month Last week I was invited to the launch of National Craft Month for Spotlight and because I love all things craft and spend a lot of time in Spotlight stores, I jumped at the chance to see what it was all about. The event was awesome, but one product in particular caught my eye: the Heidi Swapp Marquee Love letter kit. I've … [Read more...]