Make Your Own: Easy Bat Wings

Well I know what I’ll be doing tomorrow for my Halloween and dressing up obsessed girls – making these easy bat wings by My Poppet. Honestly the tutorial looks like a doddle even if you’re scared of sewing. Of course you can always embellish them with your own detailing too!

Make Your Own: Owl Invitations

I had a big plan for today’s post (which will just have to wait until later) but when I saw these cute as a button owl party invites I just had to share them with you right away. If you’re not familiar with Natasha of Nevie-Pie Cakes then let me introduce you. Natasha is a [...]

Make Your Own: Tote Bag

I was having a sneaky break on Twitter the other day when I spotted these cute and cool tote bags that were made by Jennifer from Scamp Baby Gifts. After tweeting back at her and mentally adding it to my long list of Things I Intend To Sew, Jennifer not only made one for Saria, [...]

Make Your Own: Puppet Theatre

Absolutely loving this puppet theatre made by our pal Claire, the creative force behind Cloud Cuckoo Designs. Made from a couple of cardboard boxes and covered in her own fabric which you may recognise from her scrumptious textiles range of bedding and accessories , this is a fantastic activity that will provide hours of lasting [...]

Make Your Own: Playmobil Coat Rack

I love spotting inspired do-it-yourself projects and a little sneaky surfing during a family visit this weekend paid off when I saw these coat pegs.Using Playmobil figures Amanda created this simple yet magnificent coat rail for her children’s hoodies. With few technical skills required this is the kind of project which looks impressive without causing [...]

Wonderland – New contemporary baby & children’s knitting pattern book by MillaMia

I’ve been a fan of MillaMia, the collection of modern knitting patterns for babies and kids by sister duo Katrina and Helena, ever since Kat featured them last year. Along with their range of merino wool, their collection features books and individual knitting patterns plus they’re going to be in John Lewis this autumn where [...]

Make Your Own: Friendship Bracelets

Oh the hours I spent knotting pieces of thread into elaborate patterns as a child (because I was cool, ok?) Little did I know *cough* years on I would be putting those skills to work in the name of my child. After making her one on a slow afternoon I’m now being hassled by said [...]

Make Your Own: Egg Carton Owls

I am in love with these egg box owls. A really simple craft project for a rainy afternoon from the latest issue of Small Magazine.

Inspiration: Fairy, Bird & Bug Wings Made From Fabric Scraps & a Pillowcase by Sisters Guild

When I saw the gloriousness that is these divine wings made by the fabulous Carla at cool boutique Sisters Guild, I swooned and I’ll definitely be making some for our girls! Starting with an old white pillowcase and layering on plumes of scraps of fabric with some fabric glue followed up with a bit of [...]

Mibo Jet Set Pets – Very cool paper animal sets

Meet Dougie the Dog, Camille the Cat, Ruby the Rabbit, and Hercules the Hamster who form the Jet Set Pets, the latest collection of paper animal decorations from cool cats Mibo. Making for for a fun project to do together or as charming decorations for the nursery, bedroom or playroom, you can either get a [...]

Color Me fabrics

What’s more exciting than a new item of clothing? A new item of clothing you’re allowed to colour in, that’s what! If you’re handy with a needle, you could make your kid’s day with this new line of fabric from Studio E. At between US$ 6.00 – 9.00 (approx £3.60 – £5.40) a panel from [...]

Inspiration: Yarn Balloons and Paper Lanterns for Party Decorations

Saria ‘the bambino’ was four a couple of days ago and we’re having a little party for her on Saturday and I’ll be making some of these fantastic yarn balloons that I spotted over at Juicy Bits blog, where Jessica threw a unicorns and rainbows party for her daughter. The instructions are over at Family [...]

Inspiration: No-sew Superhero Masks

Loving this tutorial by Kinderpendent on how to make no sewing involved felt superhero masks in five minutes. My kids love running around in superhero capes and tutus, so this will go down a treat. Incidentally, these also make great party bag treats. Image by Kinderpendent via Pinterest

Inspiration: Transforming a Lantern Shade With Bunting

Absolutely loving how this run of the mill and rather infamous white Ikea lantern has had a serious makeover with some mini bunting made from fabric scraps and binding. Check out the tutorial over at You Had Me At Bonjour. via Pinterest via Pinterest

DIY Water Table Inspiration

Last year Kat did a great roundup of sand and water tables and it inspired our friend Claire to upcycle an old Butler’s sink that she’d reclaimed from the garden of a property that her father was working on. After years as a beer and wine cooler at barbecues, it’s now home to empty milk [...]

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