{Craft as Therapy} Round Up by @redagape_styleanddesign
I was pretty excited to be back hosting the @craftastherapy page on Instagram. The handle has grown so much since i handed over the reins to a fantastic group of moderators. We are now closing in on...
View Article{Fabric} Vintage Suitcase Makeover
Today I’m going to show you an easy and affordable way to make old vintage suitcases pretty by giving them a makeover with fabric and glue. Vintage suitcases make fabulous storage for blankets and...
View Article{Craft as Therapy} Round Up by @Olivesandpickles
Here is another @craftastherapy roundup from Ryane at @olivesandpickles. Her weekly theme was #craftastherapy_hexies, where crafters were invited to tag their images of crafty hexagons – sewn,...
View Article{Crochet} Mandy’s Mega Mandalas – Made by You
Today i wanted to share with you some of the gorgeous crochet mandala creations made from my crochet pattern – Mandy’s Mega Mandala. It’s been a pure delight to see so many of these being made. I love...
View Article{Crochet} Fleur Square Crochet Pattern
Here is the tutorial for my crochet Fleur Square. Crochet squares are so versatile and can be used to make cushions, blankets, scarves, bags and the list goes on. I’ve used 8ply Patons Cotton Blend and...
View ArticleCreative Soul Sisters : Yummy Yarn and co
My poor blog has been so neglected. I was travelling along quite well, posting at least twice a week and then kapow! School holidays, assessments, guesthouse bookings, photography shoots and life in...
View Article{Craft as Therapy} New Fun Weekly Themes
We have introduced a weekly theme for @craftastherapy on Instagram, where each moderator chooses a fun theme and a new hashtag for crafters to use. Keep on tagging your makes with #craftastherapy, as...
View Article{Crochet} Flower Power Granny Square Free Pattern
If you’ve made my Flower Power crochet coasters before, then you’ll love this free pattern which turns them into a granny square by adding three simple rounds. You’ll find the Flower Power coaster...
View Article{Craft as Therapy} Your chance to be a guest moderator!
Hello there! Have you been playing along with #craftastherapy on Instagram and wishing that you were able to pick the features? Well, this could be your chance. We are looking for a guest moderator to...
View Article{Creatives’ Spaces} Belinda Satterthwaite of Tomolly
I’d like to introduce you to Belinda Satterthwaite, the creative and clever owner of Tomolly, a beautiful homewares and gift shop in the heart of historic Millthorpe. Belinda was kind enough to let me...
View ArticleHow to Style a Pegboard – Easy Tutorial
I am a little obsessed with styling the pegboard in my office and my Instagram followers have become familiar with my habit of giving it a makeover. I like to fill it with essential items, pretty...
View Article{Crochet} Simple Crochet Lazy Daisy Flower
Crochet flower patterns don’t get much easier than this simply daisy, which I’m calling Lazy Daisy. This pattern uses 8ply Patons cotton blend and a 4mm hook. This pattern is in UK terms with some...
View Article{Crochet} Flower Power Mandala
Flower Power Mandala Pattern – This free crochet mandala pattern is written in UK terms, with both US and UK Shorthand terms at the end of the tutorial. UK Terms 4mm Hook Heirloom Cotton 8ply Stitch...
View ArticleYummy Yarn and co is OPEN!!
Yummy Yarn and co is now OPEN and to celebrate we are having a giveaway! Anyone who shops with us before December 15 will go into the draw to win a $50 Voucher to spend on yarn in store. Yay! …...
View Article{Crochet} Easy Crochet Stars
This is a super sweet and easy crochet star pattern. Perfect for Christmas or other celebrations, they can be made into garlands, gift toppers or tree decorations. I’ve used 100% Heirloom Cotton and a...
View Article{Christmas} Easy Craft Ideas
Are you looking for some easy Christmas craft ideas? I’ve compiled some of my favourites here. All you need to do is tap the images to be redirected to the tutorials. Have fun and Merry Christmas!
View Article{Crochet} Pretty Puffy Square Tutorial
Pretty Puffy Square This pretty puffy crochet square looks so fancy, but is so simple to create. I’ve used beautiful DMC Natura Just Cotton to create these pretty squares. It’s a fingering weight,...
View Article{Crochet} Vintage Style Crochet Projects Giveaway
Tuva Publishing and Agnieszka Strycharska have been kind enough to send me some beautiful books to play with plus an extra copy of Vintage Style Crochet Projects to give away to one of my lucky...
View Article{Crochet} Capsicum Coasters Pattern
Here is a super easy crochet coaster pattern that I’m calling the #crochetcapsicumcoaster as it reminds me of the cross section of a capsicum. Do you think it does, or is it just me? I haven’t included...
View Article{Crochet} Chunky Monkey Rug
When our DMC Natura Just Cotton XL arrived in store at Yummy Yarn and co, i just knew i needed to design a pattern for a chunky floor rug. The beautiful thing about this yarn is that it is 100% …...
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