A reusable notebook cover that fits an A5 notebook.
04 January 2011
Notebook Cover with Name
Project: Personalised Notebook Cover
A reusable notebook cover that fits an A5 notebook.
A reusable notebook cover that fits an A5 notebook.
02 January 2011
Scooter Bag
Project: Scooter Bag
My girl has a new scooter and we made a seat for her Horse to sit in so they can scoot around together.
My girl has a new scooter and we made a seat for her Horse to sit in so they can scoot around together.
28 December 2010
Sunglasses Case
Project: Embroidered Sunglasses Cases
Another couple of these. I asked the kids to draw Nanny and Pa and embroidered their pictures onto one side of the case. Embroidered pictures are very cool.
Another couple of these. I asked the kids to draw Nanny and Pa and embroidered their pictures onto one side of the case. Embroidered pictures are very cool.
27 December 2010
26 December 2010
Notebook & Pens
Project: A handmade present suitable for men and women, and for those people who have everything!
After I made these for the kids, I had an idea to do something similar for grownups. These hold an A5 notebook and have pockets for 4 pens.
24 December 2010
Sunglasses Case
Tutorials: Flex Frame Purses by Nicole Mallalieu & Puffy Pouch by Pink Penguin
I used these two tutorials to make these sunglasses cases.
I used these two tutorials to make these sunglasses cases.
23 December 2010
Snug As A Bug PJs
Pattern: Snug As A Bug PJs from Make it Perfect Book
The pattern is for the PJ bottoms so I bought plain t.shirts and added the lion to match.
The pattern is for the PJ bottoms so I bought plain t.shirts and added the lion to match.
22 December 2010
21 December 2010
20 December 2010
All in One Pencil Case
Project: A Pencil case that has everything a kidlet needs to keep them entertained
Inspired by: On The Go Satchel from Lovely Little Sweetpeas and Pencil Roll Tutorial from You Go Girl
I loved this idea - to take to places when kids need something to do. These have a pocket to hold an A5 notebook, raised pockets for 10 textas and a pair of scissors, and elastic that holds a glue stick.
I loved this idea - to take to places when kids need something to do. These have a pocket to hold an A5 notebook, raised pockets for 10 textas and a pair of scissors, and elastic that holds a glue stick.
14 December 2010
Tool Belt
Project: Make a tool belt for my niece
I based this on a bought one my kids have. It is made from webbing and velcro.
I based this on a bought one my kids have. It is made from webbing and velcro.
12 December 2010
04 December 2010
Transport T.Shirts
Project: Add something to plain T.Shirts
Because everything in our house is about machines and transport, it made sense (and it made my kids very happy) to have a digger and dump truck on their tops. The train is for my nephew. They designs are in felt and are machine sewed on.
Because everything in our house is about machines and transport, it made sense (and it made my kids very happy) to have a digger and dump truck on their tops. The train is for my nephew. They designs are in felt and are machine sewed on.
03 December 2010
Dragon Handbag
Pattern: Hybrid of the Make Up Purse and Laptop Bag Pattern from Nicole Mallalieu
After getting a wishlist from my friend, I combined bits from both patterns to make this bag. The fabric is a beautiful silk from China which was leftover from a dress she had made while on holidays. Now she has a handbag to match.
After getting a wishlist from my friend, I combined bits from both patterns to make this bag. The fabric is a beautiful silk from China which was leftover from a dress she had made while on holidays. Now she has a handbag to match.
30 November 2010
Pink Back Spider
Project: Make a spider for my niece
My niece loves all things creepy crawly, especially spiders..... except at night. So to try and help her worries of spiders coming into her bedroom, I made this super friendly Pink Back Spider who will tell all the unfriendly spiders to go away.
My niece loves all things creepy crawly, especially spiders..... except at night. So to try and help her worries of spiders coming into her bedroom, I made this super friendly Pink Back Spider who will tell all the unfriendly spiders to go away.
26 November 2010
Peg Fairies
Project: Make fairies using dolly pegs
These are the kids' versions of Tinkerbell and Terence. They chose the colours and decorated the wings. I cut and glued. They stuck. The fairies are hung above their beds with the stars.
These are the kids' versions of Tinkerbell and Terence. They chose the colours and decorated the wings. I cut and glued. They stuck. The fairies are hung above their beds with the stars.
24 November 2010
Kids' Hats
Pattern: Kids' Hat by Nicole Mallalieu
Take 2 of my boy's much loved hat to replace the one that was lost. It took some fancy patchwork to be able to use the scraps I had left of the astronaut fabric.
Take 2 of my boy's much loved hat to replace the one that was lost. It took some fancy patchwork to be able to use the scraps I had left of the astronaut fabric.
23 November 2010
Recycled: Pen Holders
Recycled: a couple of tins
Into: a couple of pen holders
Made by the kids for their Dad's birthday.
Into: a couple of pen holders
Made by the kids for their Dad's birthday.
18 November 2010
Sock Puppet
Project: Make a puppet from a sock
This is craft at its rawest!
A sock + two googly eyes + a bead + a tassel + some felt = Jill the Sock Puppet who - not surprisingly - has a tendency to lick everything!
A sock + two googly eyes + a bead + a tassel + some felt = Jill the Sock Puppet who - not surprisingly - has a tendency to lick everything!
16 November 2010
Lacing Cards
Project: Lacing cards
I made these cards so the kids to start sewing with me. The cards are made using really heavy cardboard and a hole-puncher. To thread, the kids used wool and wool needles.
I made these cards so the kids to start sewing with me. The cards are made using really heavy cardboard and a hole-puncher. To thread, the kids used wool and wool needles.
14 November 2010
Modifed Laptop Bag
Pattern: Modified Laptop Bag Pattern from Nicole Mallalieu
My sister has a favourite bag that is very tired so she asked for a new bag for her birthday. I got her to write a wish list for "her perfect bag" and managed to incorporate all her requests, albeit with some unpicking and resewing... twice! I used Nicole's Laptop Pattern as a base and made changes where needed: a front buckle, webbing straps that run down to the base, a zipper pocket, a clip for keys and two pockets, one just the right size for her phone.
My sister has a favourite bag that is very tired so she asked for a new bag for her birthday. I got her to write a wish list for "her perfect bag" and managed to incorporate all her requests, albeit with some unpicking and resewing... twice! I used Nicole's Laptop Pattern as a base and made changes where needed: a front buckle, webbing straps that run down to the base, a zipper pocket, a clip for keys and two pockets, one just the right size for her phone.
12 November 2010
Knitted Balls
Pattern: Judy's 12-section yarn ball
Soft balls that feel good to touch and can be thrown by kidlets of all ages and strengths, with low risk of damage!
Soft balls that feel good to touch and can be thrown by kidlets of all ages and strengths, with low risk of damage!
04 November 2010
Guitar Singlets
Project: Make matching singlets
I bought some baby pants and singlets and wanted them to match. So I stitched on guitars because both babies have guitar playing dads.
I bought some baby pants and singlets and wanted them to match. So I stitched on guitars because both babies have guitar playing dads.
03 November 2010
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