Make a Cookie Cutter From a Tin Can

How to make a Cookie Cutter Skull When I went to make some Halloween Cookies the other day I realized that I didn’t have any suitable cookie cutters. I though: “Hey, a tin can is metal, isn’t it? And it’s bendable. I don’t know if it’s safe, but there’s only one way to find out…” […]

Free Crochet Patterns

Crochet Pumpkin Segment Ball

This is a very last-minute Halloween craft: A Crochet Pumpkin Segment Ball. We have had visitors all day – and what a nice visit it was – so I have not had time to post until now. Not that these few extra hours will really have made a difference. Anyone who wants to make something for […]

Crafts

DIY Bath Paints

I’m going to keep this short and simple for a change. My boys love painting in the bath and I am sure they are not the only ones. But bath paints and bath crayons are so expensive. Right? WRONG! I am going to tell you how to make your own bath paints with ingredients you […]

Cakes

Amarula Icing Recipe

Just a quick one today. I am back at work and don’t have a lot of time. But if I don’t post something I might descend into an even deeper despondency. The life of a just-returned-to-work-after-maternity-leave mother… …anyone want to swap for a week or two? Anyway… This recipe hails from Anmarie’s wedding reception. […]

Free Crochet Patterns

Crochet Tractor Pattern

For those of you who have been waiting for the pattern for the Crochet Tractor, you don’t have to wait any more! I had such fun creating this tractor (and the other two vehicles). I hope you enjoy making them as much as I did and that they make whomever you give them to smile […]

Paper

Make Your Own Paper Drinking Straws

I have never been this excited about a project! EVER!!! Learn how to make your very own paper drinking straws and make every drink a beautiful celebration.

Crafts

Make your own GLUE

Here you will find my favourite 2 home-made glue recipes: Tacky Gelatin Glue and Corn starch glue/paste. I have used corn starch glue quite a bit and have really liked the results. But my new favourite is gelatin glue! It is a bit more of a hassle to use once it has cooled down, because […]