I was racking my brains late last year, trying to think of something my daughters could make to give as Christmas gifts. Sure we could have bought something but where's the fun in that? In previous years we have made lip balm and beeswax star candles for friends. Airlie has... Read more →

I love Christmas time. There are so many awesome things you can make. Cards, gift tags and wrapping paper, not to mention the handmade gift possibilities. When I was growing up, we would head to my nana and pa's house in the Victorian country for the celebrations. They would always... Read more →

I love making toys for my two daughters from pure wool felt. My favourite felt is the hand dyed kind. It feels softer and thicker than the machine dyed wool felt. I also like the colour variations that occur in a piece of hand dyed felt. However, I am not... Read more →

I am a huge bookworm. Ever since I was a kid I have been hungrily devouring books and exploring the new worlds contained within their pages. Heaven was sitting with a new novel by English author Noel Streatfield and a bag of lollies, happily reading and munching. I even spent... Read more →

Knitting is a great winter pastime. Perfect for huddling indoors next to the heater. Lovely and soothing with the feeling of wool beneath the fingers and the repetitive motions of winding wool around the needles. I am going to show you how to create a lovely little knitted handbag. This... Read more →

I'm going to show you how to make your own very own wooden knitting needles. I'm a big believer in using quality tools when making my handmade items. If I can make the tools as well, even better! These knitting needles are delightful to hold and pleasing to the eye.... Read more →

The winter solstice was on the weekend for those of us in the Southern Hemisphere. It marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. We celebrate the Solstice each year with a little festival at home. Homemade pumpkin soup, rice pudding and hot chocolate with marshmallows. The highlight... Read more →

I love using candles when the days are short and it gets dark early. The smell of beeswax in the air and the golden light of the candles always lifts my spirits. Alice over at Paris Bourke inspired me to make these beeswax candles using a silicon mould. I've been... Read more →