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• Ahoy! It's International Talk Like A Pirate Day

  

  It's no secret that today is International Talk Like A Pirate Day... or perhaps it is news to you... I only just discovered the fact for myself recently. Some... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2012 FAMILY

• Paper Tole Tutorial

  

  It's no secret that paper tole is a very old and sophisticated form of paper art, where 3dimensional images are created by layering the same image on top of eac... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Inventing Space (at Your Party)

  

  It's no secret that homes come in all shapes and sizes. One of the big decisions we often face when hosting a party is whether to have it at home or not. Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Playing With Colour Changing Light

  

  It's no secret that LEDs are a part of modern life... now don't go asking me what that stands for... I know, but I can't remember! Ha ha. Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2012 HOME

• Classy Art Downloads

  

  It's no secret that hitting 'print' doesn't sound very crafty, but sometimes that's all it takes. I know I go on a bit about how much I love classy craft, but... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Best Free Ipad Apps For Young Kids

  

  It's no secret that as mother's we are always looking for ways to keep our children entertained. Of course I advocate craft, as often as possible. Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2012 FAMILY

• Trend Alert: Futurism Meets Kitchen Drawers

  

  It's no secret that sometimes the past holds difficult memories of woulda-shoulda-coulda. I wrote today's heading, and uploaded the image, and then realised... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Party Paper Lanterns

  

  It's no secret that paper lanterns are beautiful things. Originating in Asia, they were associated with festivals, hung outside stores to draw attention, or mad... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• The Family Photo

  

  It's no secret that there is nothing more precious that your family - which is why you should take every opportunity you can to photograph them. Not keen to... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2012 FAMILY

• Parent Submission: Vintage Mermaid & Faded Pirate Party

  

  It’s no secret that the mermaid party is one of the most magical party themes ever dreamt up. Mermaids have of course been around far longer than Ariel, and,... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Hoarders Beware

  

  It's no secret that I'm often losing things... including blog posts. Blogger lets you keep drafts, so I have lots of them (107 as I type this - for better of... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Decorated Cake Stand

  

  It's no secret that almost every birthday party serves up a birthday cake (or cakes). Many of those cakes are served up on up plate, platter or a cake stand. Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Fathers Day Paper Plates

  

  It's no secret (at least for Australians) that yesterday was a special day for Aussie dads - it was Fathers Day. I have two preschool-aged daughters who love... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Funny Fridge Faces

  

  It's no secret that if you have a computer you probably also have a fridge and a digital camera. Assuming that every now and again you actually print out some o... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Gingerbread Voodoo Dolls

  

  It's no secret that Halloween is fast approaching and with it comes the ability to trick or treat your loved ones. Now, I understand that many of my readers... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Use Children's Art to Frame Their Photo

  

  It's no secret that I love to up-cycle my children's art into all manner of new things; I'm so proud of the pretty things they draw, but they just draw so much... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Lady Bug Collection

  

  It's no secret that in our digital age, using printable-templates is an stress-free way to start a craft, for you or your children. Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2012 FAMILY

• Parent Submission: Summer Ebook Activity

  

  It's no secret that parents are loving but time-poor people. We want our children to be clever and creative, to express themselves in new and thoughtful ways... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Fish Tank Play Dough Activity

  

  It's no secret that play-dough is part of childhood, especially with little ones when wet weather strikes. Trying to keep it fresh and original, and ever-amusin... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Craft Hospital

  

  It's no secret that I'm blind to some things. So happy was I about the clever little vet-hospital that my two preschool daughters had made, complete with... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES