Sugar Scrub

This is a super easy gift idea. Perfect for Mother’s Day. You probably have the ingredients you need in the kitchen already. You will need: Sugar – Raw sugar will give you a more grainy texture. We used standard granulated sugar for our scrubs. Oil – Any non-scented food grade oil will work here. OliveContinue reading “Sugar Scrub”

Cardboard Loom Woven Mats

These mats have been on my list to make for a while. There is something quite therapeutic about weaving. And these mats are no different. You can choose the size and colour of your mats, and will more than likely have the supplies kicking around the house already. They will make great gifts as aContinue reading “Cardboard Loom Woven Mats”

Woven Bowls

These woven bowls are a great addition to a desk or dressing table to keep hair bands and clips, paper clips and other stationery in. They are very easy to make, and a little bit addictive. Experiment with different size bases and heights to make your woven bowl truly unique. Setting up your bowl DrawContinue reading “Woven Bowls”

Yarn Art Canvas

This Yarn Art Canvas project is a great way to develop creativity. You can decide on a design up front, or simply choose some yarn you like the look of and stick it down however you feel like as you go along. If you don’t have any yarn at home already, try search on eBayContinue reading “Yarn Art Canvas”

Sharpie Mugs

Personalised mug make great gifts. Especially when the kids decorate them. My eldest is doing a few Sharpie Mugs as gifts this year. She takes such pride in the decoration. It makes the gift that much more special when they have thought carefully about it themselves. So here are the basics to create your ownContinue reading “Sharpie Mugs”

Handprint Lilies

These handprint lilies would make a perfect gift for Mum on Mother’s Day, or as a spring craft to brighten your day. They are super easy, and very low mess. My 4 and 7 year olds loved making these. Start by drawing around your hand on the coloured paper. We have used paper in theseContinue reading “Handprint Lilies”

Happiness Pancakes

Those of you that follow me on social media will know my eldest is a bit of a worrier. In an attempt to cheer her up on a weekend where she was particularly miserable, I decided to make happiness pancakes for breakfast. I can’t take credit for the recipe. I’m not sure where that cameContinue reading “Happiness Pancakes”