My kids are all grown up and living in a land far away (how did it happen so quickly?). When the missing becomes too much, I grab a few tissues…
I’ve been experimenting with paper napkins. Those innocuous, disposable, squares of paper have so much crafting potential. If you’ve seen our gnome napkin rings and viral clay bowls, you’ll know…
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas……. Or maybe not. It’s more like a gorgeous combination of browns, reds, and oranges with a speckling of dusty cream. And that got me …
I’m always racking my brain for creative ways to reuse throw-away stuff. And I’m happy to report that I found a really fun way to upcycle some of the plastic…
A few weeks back I found the cutest paper napkins on Amazon. We call them serviettes here in South Africa. Napkins or nappies are something you put on a baby’s…
We’re not big into making wreaths here in South Africa. Well not yet anyway. But ever since I put together this dreamy crescent moon version , I’ve been itching to…
I’m not one for wearing makeup, but that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy using it in my craft projects. Have you seen how gorgeous some of the new eyeshadow colors…
It’s amazing what you can do with a cardboard box. Especially when it comes to making unique things for your home. It’s such a versatile medium. You can combine this…
When I was about 13 years old, I read Bony-Legs, by Joanna Cole, for the first time. Back then, the terrifying witch who lived in a hut that ran around…
Oooooh, I’m super excited to share this week’s crafty tutorial with you. It’s a little spooky and tells the hauntingly beautiful tale of Thomas and Isabella. Two lovers whose tragic…
In a world full of throw-away stuff, one of my favorite things to do is figure out unique ways to repurpose the discarded into something new and unexpected. Case in…
We have a huge pile of wood off-cuts waiting patiently for inspiration to strike. Some were salvaged from pallets and others are left-over bits I couldn’t bear to part with.…