So it’s a few days before Christmas and up until this morning I had no Christmas cards to give to friends and neighbours. The situation was easily remedied by using Microsoft Publisher and some stock-standard white cards to print my very own Christmas cards. And because I love sharing, I have attached the two images […]
Crochet Dinosaur Puzzle Pattern
Crochet Dinosaur Puzzle Update July 2014: This pattern is no longer available as a stand-alone pattern. Instead it will soon be available as part of a book by Annie’s Publishing. Some of you may have seen my FREE pattern for the Crochet Amish Puzzle Ball. This Crochet Dinosaur Puzzle is an extension of the Puzzle […]
Crochet Chevron Bandana Bib
Make a quick Crochet Chevron Bandana Bib for the little dribble-monster in your life. You can also add a pacifier (dummy) to the bib so that it can double as a comforter. This pattern is suitable for Beginners.
T-shirt Baby Bandana Bibs – Upcycling
T-shirt Baby Bandana Bibs You might have seen my post about making your own Baby Bandana Bibs. This is a follow-up of that post. Why, if I have already shared the pattern and the how-to? Because these baby bandana bibs were made out of upcycled fabric and I feel it my duty to encourage you […]
How to Make a Baby Bandana Bib
It’s a Bandana Bib, Baby! I think a Baby Bandana Bib is just about the cutest thing a little boy can wear. And I think it is the only item of baby boy clothing that kicks any frilly dress’ ass! They are also incredibly simple to make. Anyone that can use a pair of scissors […]
Crochet Ice-Cream Cone/Cupcake Bag Pattern
2 Free Patterns: A crochet ice-cream cone purse and a crochet cupcake purse. These patterns are really simple and quick to work up.
Soy Wax versus Paraffin Wax – DIY Paper Drinking Straws
So a while ago I made my own paper drinking straws. I promised to find out if soy wax would work as a substitute for the paraffin wax used to seal these beauties. And did it work? The short answer is: no! The long answer is: no, it did not!! But as I have gone […]
Hard Boiled Crochet Egg Pattern
Everyone likes their eggs done a different way. My favourite way is hard-boiled with a huge dollop of Basil Hollandaise. To that end, I have made a simple little pattern for a hard-boiled crochet egg. A Hard-Boiled Crochet Egg? Why not! I needed a little project after all the maths of the Crochet Dinosaur Puzzle […]
Make Your Own: Waterproof Labels
Waterproof Labels A few weeks ago I shared a recipe for making your own bath paints. And now I am sharing the how-to for the labels I used. I know there is no need to label your kids’ bath paints as it will be quite obvious which colour is which. At least it will be […]
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 […]
