We all know meditation and mindfulness are beneficial to our wellbeing, but incorporating them into our busy lives can be a challenge. As someone who needs to add “meditate for…
Crafts
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Are you a cat lover? Here’s a cute new craft book dedicated to our feline friends. It’s quirky, creative and totally Japanese. Take a Look Inside: The Cat Lovers Craft…
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Bento bag, or a lunch box bag, keeps your lunch, snacks and cutlery all in a tidy bundle. Using my free sewing pattern and tutorial, you’ll soon have a beautiful…
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Handmade with Love Bundle: Fail proof motivation to get crafting again!
November 28, 2017We’re approaching the end of the year, and I can’t help but wish I spent more time being creative and making things in 2017. I think taking the time to…
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Need a new sewing machine? Enter this crafty giveaway with Ultimate Bundles!
November 18, 2017The good folks at Ultimate Bundles understand what us creatives wish for Santa to bring. Designer handbag or Jimmy Choo heels? No thanks. A Brother Project Runway sewing machine? Yes…
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Free Sashiko Pattern: Make a Japanese embroidered pillow!
May 6, 2017Sashiko is a traditional Japanese embroidery using simple running stitches. I’ve made an free and easy sashiko pattern so you can make your own embroidered pillow! Free Sashiko Pattern: Make…
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I recently took part in my very first craft fair. My mum makes amazing bags and accessories from vintage kimonos (her shop Umi Umi has a new Facebook page), so…
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For the longest time, DIY Christmas gifts has been the norm in our family. For birthdays, we buy each other presents. But for Christmas, there’s something extra festive about creating…
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Highlights from #ilovemystash – The Instagram challenge for fabric lovers
August 13, 2016I hosted the #ilovemystash photo-a-day challenge last month, and wow, it was so much fun! If you posted one of the 800+ photos of your fabric stash, thank you so…
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I love scrolling through Instagram, but my account has been looking rather sad of late. I was lying in bed the other night thinking, “Damn, I forgot to post something on…
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There’s lots of cute and funny Valentines Day cards out there, but nothing beats handmade! I’ve made this free printable card so you can say “I love you” in a…