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• Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas

  

  It's no secret that most of us go to more parties than we host. My girls and I recently went to a fairy party, and we're off tomorrow to a fun-park party. For... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Favourite Find - Multi-coloured Wool and Christmas Wreath Bangles

  

  It's no secret that I posted a woolen bangle tutorial a couple of days ago. Well yesterday I turned the same idea into a wearable Christmas Wreath Bangle. Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Vase Cuff Floral Decorations

  

  It's no secret that flowers look prettiest growing in their original location... but yes, they are rather gorgeous cut and placed in clear vases too... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Mini Travel Advent Calendar - Part 1

  

  It's no secret that inspiration is contagious, and that we all seem to be trying similar things at the same time. Just as I was photographing my... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY

• DIY Wool Bangle Craft Project

  

  It's no secret that toddlers and jewelry don't mix that well; they snatch at dangling earrings, tug at pendant necklaces, say "me wear" for beads and bangles... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY

• Babushka, Babushka, Babushka, Ya Ya

  

  It's no secret that Babushka (or Russian nesting) dolls are in fashion; they're on everything from wrapping paper to t-shirts, bed linen to wall art. Well... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY

• My Wedding Bouquet

  

  It's no secret that brides carry bouquets down the aisle; it's an old tradition, which depending on what source you read was done to ward off evil spirits,... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY

• It's No Secret That I'm Not a Big Shopper

  

  . I used to be a retail designer in my previous life pre-kids, and as such, I spent so much of my life in stores, that they are not my place of choice for... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY

• Fairy Party Wrap-Up

  

  It's no secret that Fairy Parties are fabulous. We recently went to a fourth birthday in the garden of a friend. One of the things I loved more than anything wa... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Easy Craft For Kids

  

  It's no secret that in the United States they celebrate Thanksgiving Day in late November. Whilst I live in Australia, I still have a lot to be thankful for. ... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY

• Shark Fin Activity for Toddlers

  

  It's no secret that the one sight no one wants to see is a shark fin cruising past... unless of course they're cardboard ones and they're a sign that you've... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Scrapbooking with Scraps of Birthday Wrapping Paper

  

  It's no secret that scrapbooking is so much more than making a book of scraps. "What is scrapbooking?" you might well ask; it's basically combining photographs... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Make a Diorama

  

  It's no secret that toys are a big part of parties, but here's a whole other way of getting birthday party toys to work for you; make a diorama. If you're... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Memory Jar Magic

  

  It's no secret that many people love everything to be brand new, they revel in the thrill of the purchase, unwrapping the many layers of plastic and cardboard... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Another Day Another Costume

  

  It's no secret that single-parenting is hard work. "You're amazing" is all I can say to those of you who do it on a regular basis. Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY

• Thanks For Writing

  

  It's no secret that I love to receive comments, thumbs-ups, likes, or any other form of feedback. I was thrilled to open my computer this morning to find the... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• DIY Book Spine Bookmark

  

  It's no secret that whilst reading is a vital part of childhood education, toddlers and books don't always mix well. Until very recently the only books within... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY

• I Love Faberge

  

  It's no secret that beautiful objects are.. well, beautiful. In an industrial world, craftsmanship is generally lost. We all love a bit of easy-assemble... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY

• Fabulous Photo Cakes

  

  It's no secret that owning a camera doesn't make you a photographer. I am the first to admit that I only dabble with photography, playing, tweaking,... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Mini Aquarium Keepsakes Tutorial

  

  It's no secret that food that looks good helps it to taste better. It's the same for keepsakes, lolly-bags, or take-home treats... call them what you will.... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY