Monthly Archives: December 2011

Mustachio Clutch Pattern

I have added a new pattern to my shop – this cute and quirky mustachio clutch. It is available in my shop now! It would be a fun project to make over the Christmas holidays, or if you’re really quick … Continue reading

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Christmas Gift Wrap Ideas

It is the week before Christmas! Have you finished all your Christmas shopping? Are you excited about Christmas? Or perhaps you are stressed because there is still so much to do? To minimise the stress of last minute shopping and … Continue reading

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The Tiny Dress is Finished

    I finished the dress for my baby niece! I made a tiny fabric rosette with pearl beads to embellish the front. I’m quite pleased with how it turned out considering it’s my first attempt and making children’s clothing. … Continue reading

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DIY Accessories Gifts for Christmas Roundup

Accessories are often easy to DIY and there are loads of different styles you can make as Christmas gifts for your family and friends. Here are a few of the different accessory tutorials I have written, along with a few … Continue reading

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DIY Christmas Corsage

I made this little corsage to wear to a Christmas party on the weekend that had a festive dress up theme. The corsage was a bit of a last minute thing actually. I ordered an amazing kitsch Christmas sweater on … Continue reading

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Hugo the Reindeer Softie Pattern

This is Hugo. He is a somewhat introverted reindeer who often gets mistaken for his cousin, Rudolph. Unlike Rudolph, Hugo doesn’t lead the sleigh. He prefers quieter duties behind the scenes, such as wrapping gifts and making egg nog for … Continue reading

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DIY Daisy Headband

I have mentioned before how much I love daisies and I have been dying to make something out of some vintage fake daisies I bought from etsy. I finally got around to it and made this sweet daisy headband. It’s … Continue reading

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DIY Home-wares Gifts for Christmas Roundup

Here is a roundup of lots of different home-ware DIY Christmas gift ideas perfect for a domestic goddess. That’s not to say they’re all ultra girlie though. I love the rustic look of the vintage fork napkin rings (a more … Continue reading

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DIY Rose Drawer Sachets

Remember when I posted about my desire to make lots of things by hand this Christmas and I was drying rose petals for a future project? Well this is what the rose petals were for. Pretty drawer sachets! They smell … Continue reading

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