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{DIY} Fancy Handmade Burp Cloths

By ⋅ September 15, 2011 ⋅ One comment

I had a day of movie watching and sewing today, it was lovely. I’ve been told by many mums that the old cloth nappies are fantastic for just about everything when you have a baby (wiping up messes, shielding yourself from rogue weeing, using as burp cloths and the like), and I was lucky enough [...]

Nursery Design Reveal – Part 2 (doing the sums)

By ⋅ September 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

After revealing the nursery the other week, I promised a follow-up on all the bits and bobs, where I got stuff and how much it cost. So here it is! I’ve broken everything down into sections, to make it easier in my own head. DECOR Wall Decal – Etsy, LeoLittleLion, with shipping total cost $120, [...]

{Tutorial} DIY Cloud Mobile

By ⋅ September 8, 2011 ⋅ 3 comments

As promised in Part 1 of the Nursery Reveal, here is my semi-step-by-step tutorial for making a very cute DIY mobile! You could of course adapt this to any age group, babies to kids to adults =) The tutorial photos were all taken on my phone, so apologies that they aren’t fantastic quality, and I [...]

More DIY Baby Shower Invitations!

By ⋅ September 6, 2011 ⋅ 3 comments

Katie, my Sister-in-Law, is due to have her baby about 3.5 weeks after me, and both our babies are the first grandchildren for all 3 sets grandparents! She’s having a baby girl, so we’re lucky to be able to get cute little outfits for a boy and a girl =) Her Baby Shower is in [...]

Baby Shower Invitations {DIY}

By ⋅ August 9, 2011 ⋅ 5 comments

My bestie Clo and muma Sally are throwing me a baby shower in a couple of weeks (yay!), but of course being a crafty type, I requested to put together the invitations and decorations, because it’s so much fun to do! So here are my invites, let me know what you think =D Over the [...]

10 Minute Cushion Cover [DIY]

By ⋅ July 18, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments

This is a super easy way to make removable cushion covers that look great, but are really quick and easy to sew, and don’t need zippers or buttons. All you need is a squishy cushion, a length of fabric the width of your cushion and twice and a bit the length (the “and a bit” [...]

DIY Nursery Glider Chair Covers

By ⋅ June 22, 2011 ⋅ 7 comments

I thought I may want need a glider for the baby’s room, and asked a few newish mums if they thought it was necessary. The general consensus was that while comfortable and convenient, no, not an absolutely-essential-must-have-item. But I decided I still wanted one, I just didn’t want to pay the $300+ price tag. So [...]

Three weeks until the next market!

By ⋅ May 21, 2011 ⋅ 4 comments

Very excited to show off my new products (and my new bump!) at the next Handmade Canberra Market on the 11th June at the National Convention Centre in Civic, I hope to see you there!

Playing with Resin

By ⋅ February 5, 2011 ⋅ 3 comments

Whilst we were away I made some funky chunky resin bangles and rings, I luff them. So much so, I don’t want to sell them. Which means I just have to make more to sell. I’ll be making more and taking them to the Fash ‘n’ Treasure Markets on Saturday 5th March, at the Old [...]

DIY Pencil Organiser for the tidy Home Office

By ⋅ January 19, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

It’s been a little while since I’ve posted any small DIY’s, and that’s because it’s been awhile since I’ve done one! Funny about that… ahem. Anyway. Here goes! (On a scale of 1-5 of hardness this DIY rates “It’s so easy my 2 year old could help, and maybe even do it better than me”) [...]

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