Tag Archives: DIY & Tutorials

Simple Cushion with Zipper Tutorial

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Angela

I love making cushions! They’re such an easy and affordable way to update a room. I recently made the spotty cushion, pictured below, for our living room and had a few scraps of the fabric left over. So I decided … Continue reading →

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Super Simple Baby Wraps

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Angela

This is a really simple way to make baby wraps and with the wide variety of pretty cotton muslin fabrics available, a few wraps made from coordinating fabrics make a sweet gift for an expectant mother. I made these three … Continue reading →

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DIY Scarf with Rolled Hem

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Angela

One of the simplest uses for a pretty piece of fabric is to make a basic square scarf. All you need to do is cut out a square to the size you want and then finish off the edges. But … Continue reading →

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DIY Silky Half Slip

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Angela

I love wearing pretty cotton dresses in summer. Especially if they are floral or covered in polka dots! Our summer temperatures get quite high here in Australia, it’s not uncommon to have heat waves of over 40° Celsius (104° Fahrenheit) … Continue reading →

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DIY Door Draught Stopper

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Angela

It is rather chilly here in Adelaide and I am counting down the days to spring (37 days to go!). I am also looking at ways to keep my home warm beyond just using the heater all the time, which … Continue reading →

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DIY Jersey Dress – Contrast Yoke Variation

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Angela

  Do you remember ages ago when I showed you how to make this DIY jersey dress (more pictures here)? Then I showed you how to make a pattern from the dress here, so you can make more dresses quickly and … Continue reading →

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Link Love – 9 Creative Projects

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Angela

One of the things I love about the internet is the vast array of creative projects to be inspired by. If you’ve been hanging around my blog for a while, you may have noticed that I really like making stuff! … Continue reading →

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DIY Sunglasses Case Tutorial

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Angela

Hello! How are you today? I am rugged up to keep the cold away, wishing it was still the long weekend and sipping some jasmine tea we bought at our favourite Organic Cafe and Market yesterday. I am also excited … Continue reading →

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DIY Sunglasses Case

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Angela

I am pretty hopeless at looking after my sunglasses. I always lose them or drop them or they just end up covered in scratches. In an attempt to take better care of my sunglasses I decided to make a case … Continue reading →

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Autumn Roundup and a Little Panda

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Angela

Winter has officially arrived and what better way to spend chilly evenings than being curled up on the couch with a hot cup of tea and some crafty projects. This little panda is my latest crochet project and I think … Continue reading →

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