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…
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,…
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!
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…
At this time of year we’re always plagued by many mosquitoes and bugs, particularly in the evening (much to the cats’ delight). In an effort to relieve us from the constant buzzing, I decided to turn some old candles into citronella candles in jars. Citronella isn’t for everyone, but I’ve grown quite fond of the smell.…
It’s time for the third installment of my collaboration with Cotton Candi! Today I’m sharing how to make washi tape heart bunting. It makes the perfect accessory for a party or kid’s room. What you’ll need: · Cardboard hearts (pre-bought, or print your own) · Selection of washi tape from Cotton Candi · Scissors or…
A while back I teamed up with the lovely T’Neal from Cotton Candi to create a few fun and easy washi tape projects. People often say that they’re not creative or artistic, but the reality is that many craft projects don’t require too much effort or artistry. So we set out to design some quick…
I purchased a couple of balls of T-shirt yarn on a recent visit to my mom in George, since it was so much cheaper than the equivalent in Cape Town wool shops. At first I couldn’t decide what to do with it, but then I settled on making some storage baskets using the pattern I…