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Loving… DIY magnets {Baby’s first craft}

May 7, 2017

A couple of months ago we celebrated our first Christmas since welcoming baby Evan to our family.  Since I knew that he would be spoilt with gifts from family members, I wanted to organise a token gift for each person that was “from” Evan.  Thankfully a friend spotted these DIY fridge magnet kits at The…

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Loving…Pressed flower art {Nostalgic Beauty}

February 10, 2017

When I think of pressed and dried flowers, I can’t help thinking of greeting cards sold at church bazaars.  But thanks to amazing artists like Janine Vermeulen from Foraged, this art form is gaining in popularity.  Thankfully, it’s something that is accessible to everyone, and it’s a fun activity to do with kids.  I have fond memories of…

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Loving… DIY lampshade make-over {No sew}

September 1, 2015

We’ve had a couple of bedside lamps for more than 5 years (they were actually a wedding present).  They have served us faithfully, but recently the shades have become quite yellowed and marked.  I searched high and low for suitable replacements, but I found it extremely difficult to find ones that were the right size,…

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Loving… Chalk Paint {A South African guide}

August 27, 2015

If you’ve been anywhere near Pinterest in the last couple of years, you’ve probably heard of chalk paint.  Although chalk paint is incredibly popular overseas, it’s remains relatively unknown to many South Africans.  I’ve dabbled with some chalk painting (only recently, I might add), so I thought it may be helpful to provide a local guide…

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Loving… a Crafty Calendar

July 24, 2015

Over the past couple of months I’ve noticed more and more creative workshops popping up on my radar.  I love that creativity and crafts are becoming more popular, and that folks are organising these events to share the fun!  In an effort to create a place where you can find the details of all these events,…

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Loving… Andrea Lauren {love for lino}

July 8, 2015

I’ve never given much thought to lino block printing, but since I’ve discovered the incredible art works by Andrea Lauren, I’m definitely inspired to give it a try!  

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Loving… DIY with Dremel {project & giveaway}

March 22, 2015

Last week I shared my weathered photo frame project which I completed with our new Dremel Micro.  Now it’s time for my second Mother’s Day-inspired project – and I have a Dremel Micro to give away to a lucky reader! When I heard about all the different functions that the Dremel Micro has to offer,…

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Loving… weathered picture frame {DIY with Dremel}

March 9, 2015

I couldn’t believe my luck when I was asked to review the new Dremel Micro.  We’ve been wanting a Dremel for a long time, and it’ll definitely be put to good use in our new home!  This handy little machine can do anything and everything – including cutting, sanding, engraving, grinding and polishing.  The Dremel Micro…

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