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• Quilling Time

  

  It’s no secret that several years ago most people had never heard of the word ‘quilling.’ To me it sounds like some strange ancient custom where you sew a bed... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• A Box of Candy Kisses

  

  It's no secret that betime books for children are as important as they are fun. My girls love picking out one book each, and then I surprise them with my... Read more

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

• It's No Secret That 'child-free Time' Disappears in the b...

  

  It's no secret that 'child-free time' disappears in the blink of an eye. There's so many 'need to do' things on my list that I rarely get to the 'want to do'.... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Breaking the Crockery Rules

  

  It's no secret that eating off plastic is a good idea for toddlers. Even though my girls are now old enough to go to preschool, we have only just allowed... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2012 FAMILY, HOME

• Make a Photo Card for Mothers Day

  

  It's no secret that mother's day is coming up and that means that at the very least a card is in order. In our extended families grandmothers and nanas also... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY

• Making Play-Dough Gingerbread Cookies

  

  It's no secret that when you mix coloured play-dough together and leave it long enough, it can turn a weird shade of multi-coloured brown... if you know what I... Read more

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

• DIY Cupcake Flowers Tutorial

  

  It's no secret that it's getting cooler 'down here' in Australia... but warmer everywhere else! So while I'm crafting Autumn Hats with my preschooler, I'm... Read more

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

• Flowers for Remembrance and Learning

  

  It's no secret that yesterday was Anzac Day. For those of you who live overseas, and are wondering what or who are the ANZACs, they are the Australian and New... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Home Of Imaginary Friends

  

  It's no secret that as the mother of two young girls, I have in fact got all sorts of characters living at my house. There's plenty of ballet-dancing by day,... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2012 FAMILY

• Crafting at Parties

  

  It's no secret that considering ideas for crafting at parties can seem daunting; all those sticky fingers mucking up your home. It doesn't have to be an... Read more

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

• A Long Stitch in Time

  

  It's no secret that long stitch can be quite relaxing. Long (haha) before I had children, I made a tapestry of native Australian flowers. I recently found it an... Read more

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

• Vote for Me... Please

  

  It's no secret that tooting my own horn isn't really my thing... but... Babble has got their top 50 craft blogs for 2012 - and no, before you faint, this blog i... Read more

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

• Teddy Bear Love

  

  It's no secret that little girls love teddy bears. When my first daughter was born, I was convinced that we were given too many of two things; swaddling wraps... Read more

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

• Shabby Chic Birthday Candle

  

  It's no secret that birthday candles go on birthday cakes. But do they have to? Ever inspired by the Shabby Chic approach on life, why not take a vintage... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Ballet Party Costume

  

  It's no secret that we love ballet at our abode, an that includes the little dancing mousling who appears in books and on television. Read more

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

• Personalised Paper Doll Tutorial

  

  It's no secret that paper dolls are a beautiful thing; there are plenty available, and these days they come in magnetic, sticker and punch-out cardboard form... Read more

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

• DIY Pom-Pom Circus Hat

  

  It's no secret that I'm all for craft you can make with minimum materials, and minimum time and expense. Here's probably the simplest craft project I've... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Cute Coffee and Terrific Tea

  

  It's no secret that every now and then you feel as if crafters could change the world... it's a bold statement I know... but how many of you crafty people love... Read more

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

• The Simplest Space Party Craft Ever

  

  It's no secret that there is a rise in making craft at parties, and for good reason; not all parties have the luxury of limitless space for everyone to run... Read more

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

• Make Your Own Chopstick Hairpiece

  

  It's no secret that I love getting ideas from other people, which is why today, while I was going through my Easter emails and blog comments I was thrilled to... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE