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• Touchy-Feely Baby Rug Gone Wrong

  

  It's no secret that when we experience a craft-fail most of us lament for a moment, then move on. Perhaps we pull the item apart to cannibalise the pieces for... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• The Noisy Box

  

  It's no secret that making music is lots of fun... but it's noisy. As I'm prone to migraines, I tend not to love toys that bang or beep, however, as a young... Read more

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

• Australia Day

  

  It's no secret that the 26th of January is Australia Day; a day of contemplation, celebration and leisure. It's a day when we commemorate our unity, celebrate... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Make Your Floral Emblem

  

  It's no secret that Australia's floral emblem is the Acacia pycnantha or golden wattle. It's a gorgeous plant with long thin green leaves and a blush of yellow... Read more

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

• Fortune Cookie Craft

  

  It's no secret that fortune cookies may be a more accurate way to determine your future than the newspaper horoscopes... at least you can eat as many as you wan... Read more

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

• Chinese New Year

  

  It's no secret that I'm a fan of Chinese New year, and so are the girls. We've had a great week playing with different 'oriental' ideas, parading around the... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Cherry Blossom Craft

  

  It's no secret that the cherry blossoms are fashionable as well as beautiful. They have been used as a motif in fabric, stationary and housewares for 100s of... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Inspiration - La Oriental

  

  It's no secret that from little things, big things come, and from tragedy new beginnings are possible. This positively ancient saucer was passed down to me... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Favourite Find: Baby Birds

  

  It's no secret that decor and craft magazines have been featuring the cutest little fake feathery birds forever. I've loved looking at them perched in floral... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY

• DIY Decorated Chopsticks

  

  It's no secret that Chinese food tastes better when you eat it with chopsticks. Sure, they're tricky critters to control; but a noodle is much more fun when... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Year of The Dragon

  

  It's no secret that dragons are amazing creatures. When I was young, I loved the idea that they roamed the earth at the same time that princesses were still... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY

• Oriental Name Plaque Tutorial

  

  It's no secret that a name is a powerful thing. We use them to identify ourselves, our family, our homeland, our friends, and our favorite things. Read more

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

• Silhouette Competition

  

  It's no secret that silhouettes are back in fashion, and that I'm in love with them as much as the rest of you. Traditionally made by cutting facial profiles ou... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Wear a Mask Day

  

  It's no secret that 'wearing a mask' is liberating. From primitive fireside dances, to elaborate Venetian costume parties, to more modern dress-up games,... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• How To Make a Black Cat Silhouette

  

  It's no secret that black cats are considered unlucky. Personally, I think they're rather beautiful; they're silhouette in particular is graceful and striking.... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Black Friday Tutorial

  

  It's no secret that humanity is a superstitious lot. Today being Friday the 13th, I thought I'd share a little black magic with you... craft magic that is. I... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY

• Digital Photography is Child's Play

  

  It's no secret that photography was changed forever with the invention of the digital camera. My earliest memories of having my photograph taken include my... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Amelia Earhart Day

  

  It's no secret that today is the 11th of January. What you may not know, is that today is also Amelia Earhart Day. On January 11, 1935, Amelia became the firs... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Rejuvenate the Juvenile in You

  

  It's no secret that we all want to stay young; young in looks, and more importantly, young at heart. And why not - kids seem to get all the fun... Read more

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

• Double Award

  

  It's no secret that we all love a bit of recognition. That's why today's blog post is to say thanks for 2 awards I've received this week. Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES