How to Sew Butterfly Hair clips

June 19, 2014

Do all little girls like butterflies? Or is it just me that’s obsessed with them? My niece’s birthday was this week, so of course I had to make her a present. I wasn’t feeling too original or creative, so I went with the same present I made for a one of my son’s friends last […]

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How to sew a ruffled scarf {tutorial}

May 8, 2014

Mother’s Day has come around again. Our school has a Mother’s Day stall for fundraising, with gifts donated by parents. I like to make something to create a unique gift for someone’s Mum. Last year, I made a crochet skinny scarf. For some reason, scarves sound like a good idea to me, so I stuck […]

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Roses are red…

February 15, 2014

But sometimes they’re yellow: Hmmm, not sure where this attempt at poetry is going. I think I’ll quit while I’m ahead! A little late for Valentine’s Day, I’m sharing a tutorial for how to sew a fabric rose at And Sew We Craft. I’m now a monthly contributor there, so head back regularly to see […]

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Crochet Butterfly Hairclip

November 21, 2013

We’re a little obsessed with butterflies in this house – butterfly quilt cover, butterfly cake, butterfly foil art… Hmmm, what else can I make with butterflies? You’ve already had a peek at these with the Blossom Handbag – a Crochet Butterfly Hairclip: This was given to one of my son’s kindy friends, so unfortunately, I […]

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Felt Mistletoe Hairclip Tutorial

December 2, 2011

Kisses under the mistletoe – a cute holiday tradition! I don’t need an excuse to kiss my (not-so) baby girl, but thought a little bit of mistletoe would add some fun to her holiday outfits. Here’s the felt mistletoe hairclip I came up with: And modelled by my sweet, little girl: Who can resist kissing […]

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Guest Me Me Me-er: Beckie (Infarrantly Creative)

May 17, 2011

Our next guest for Me Me Me Month is Beckie from Infarrantly Creative, CSI Project, Knock-Off Decor and Crafterminds (I think that’s all!). She describes herself as a “think-outside-the-box” creator, and as a long-time blogger, there’s a huge amount of inspiration in her archives. Today, she’s sharing a a crafty Me Me Me project. Over […]

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