* Sponsored Post for Spotlight for National Craft Month A couple of weeks ago, I got the chance to go to the launch of Spotlight's National Craft Month. Not only was it a fun day of trying out some crafts and learning about what Spotlight has to offer us crafty folk, but it was also a chance to see the a project they'd asked me to be part of! Before the event, they asked some … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Cool Chopping Board Set
* This is a review post sponsored by Everten. If you've been reading this blog for even a little while, you'll know that I'm drawn to colourful things. They make me and my home happier and I love when they are functional too. Recently, the lovely folks at Everten (an Aussie kitchenware online store) contacted me and asked if I'd like to review something for my kitchen and I … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Ace Baking Pan Storage Solution
I thought I'd kick off regular posting with an easy mini makeover that I did over the summer break that has made a big difference to my kitchen and didn't cost a whole lot of money. As you might know, one of my aims this year is to learn to cook a lot more dishes and to learn to love being in the kitchen. For me that can only start with everything in its right place. Last … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Make Your Own Christmas Tote
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...]
Mini Makeover: Make an Easy Fruity Table Runner
It's nearly time for my tutti fruity party, so I thought I'd share another easy sewing DIY that I whipped up for the day: an easy fruity table runner for the food table! This was super easy to make and looks really great! I can't wait to see how it looks on party day! Here's how you can make your own! What you'll need: Fruity Fabric - This is a cotton weave (not sure of … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Fun Tutti Fruity Party DIYs
My tutti fruity party is this month and while my home is starting to be overwhelmed with fruity decorations, I thought I'd share 2 fun DIYs I've made that look great and were pretty easy to do and didn't cost very much! Here they are! Watermelon Ice Bucket I wanted an ice bucket for drinks for the party and I also wanted to keep it simple so that it could be reused … [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...]
Mini Makeover: Make Your Own Christmas Kit
* Post Sponsored by Spotlight. Each year I try to do something that makes the silly season a little less stressful by getting organised early. There are just so many elements to think of that, when Spotlight asked if I'd like to work with them for Christmas 2015, I knew just what I would love to share! I've been sharing kit ideas on this blog since the beginning and I realised … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: 3 Practical and Fun Housewarming Gift Ideas
* Post Sponsored by Spotlight. I love celebrating new beginnings, whether it by for myself or someone I know. Moving to a new place is a perfect time to do something special, even if it's low key. There's something really cool about giving a housewarming gift (or even getting one for yourself). It says "here's something practical that you can love and use in your new home". … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: 3 More Quick and Easy Wrapping Ideas
Wrapping season is nearly upon us organised (and hope-to-be organised) folks, so I thought I'd share 3 more quick and easy wrapping ideas that look great and will take some pressure off when it comes time to get wrapping gifts. Here are three that I shared last year, if you're looking for more fun ideas. Wrapping idea 1: What you'll need: Old road maps This is an old … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Make Your Own Easy Tablecloth
I still have all things tutti fruity party on my mind at the moment and I was thinking of an easy way to make the trestle table I'll be serving lunch at not look so plain and I was thinking that a fruity tablecloth would do the trick. So when I saw this canvas weight watermelon fabric at Spotlight* the other day I decided that it would be perfect for the job! I wanted to share … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Make Your Own Pineapple and Strawberry Bowls (Giveaway – Closed)
* Post Sponsored by Spotlight. With the tutti fruity theme selected for my upcoming birthday, I have been thinking of more practical and fun ways to keep the theme going and have some fun crafting too. I had this cool idea to make some fruity bowls that can be used on the day and for a long time after! I decided that pineapples and strawberries would make fun designs and here's … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Make Your Own Fruity Coasters
Now that I've revealed my tutti fruity party theme, I thought I'd share one of the projects I'm doing for the party! Yay crafting! One simple way to add to a fruity theme is to make some fruity coasters. They're fun to make and pretty straight forward! This tutorial includes instructions for Lemons, Limes, Oranges, Kiwi Fruit and Watermelons. It's helping this wintery week feel … [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...]