Birthday Crown in the works…

Birthday Crown

I wanted to make Samuel a Birthday Crown, his birthday is this Friday.  Once again I have left things to the last-minute.  I have had a bit of a creative block going on, but tonight I forced myself to get moving.  I know I am a little crazy, but I think I may make Samuel [...]

Simple Crocheted Scarf

Simple scarf

I would still classify myself as very new to crocheting, but have had some fun with various projects, making headbands and purses etc.  I wanted to make a scarf for my Dad and couldn’t find a pattern I liked so I decided to just make my own, if you are new to crocheting this would [...]

Crocheting

Esther

I have wanted to learn how to crochet for a long time.  My mother in law has shown me the chain stitch several times.  I would start working on my dish cloth and then I would put it down for several weeks and then when I went to pick it up again, I wouldn’t remember [...]

Old Path (pectin-free) Strawberry Jam

Old Path Strawberry Jam

I have been making jam for years.  It is an activity I enjoy, the only thing that would make it more enjoyable would be air conditioning, it can get pretty hot making jam.  I guess that could be why so many people do freezer jam.  I am old fashion and have not jumped on the [...]

Princess Tutorials Part 2 ~ The Wand

Hannah with wand

Princess Tutorials Part 2 It has taken me a bit of time to get the next instalment written but it is finally here! The Wand Materials Piece of dowel felt (2 colours) ribbon needle & thread glue embroidery thread & needle paper & pencil For the wand you really could make it any shape you want, I [...]

Princess Tutorials ~ Felt Flowers

princess

Several months ago now, I wrote a post about what I made Hannah for Christmas.  I also mentioned how I was toying with the idea of selling some of my creations.  One of my readers was slightly disappointed as she was hoping I would do a tutorial.  Well, I am of the opinion that there are [...]

Old Path Apple Fritters

fritter

The other day I shared how much our family enjoys apples, and I rattled off a crazy long list of things you can make with apples.  One of my readers asked if we had the recipes for all those things on the list specifically the fritters.  We have made many of the things on the list [...]

Fabric Alphabet Letters Tutorial

Fabric alphabet

I had fun making these!  I have seen various versions of these online but thought I’d share my take on them.  Now my Fabric letters are just that but you can change it up by adding a magnet to the inside of each letter or you could add something to give them a crinkly sound [...]

Homemade Christmas….

Taliah's bag

Finally, I can check something off my list of things to do!!!  I am by no means a great sew-er, I want to be…. but I am just not there yet.   However, I really wanted to make this a Homemade Christmas as much as possible.   I am a great idea person, not always [...]

Back to school Rolo Pencil Tutorial

Rolo pencil supplies

We are officially back to school.  Albeit,   it was a slow start.  I think the kids had more ‘recess’ then actual teaching time but it was the first day.   I wanted to make it a special day for them and I must confess I was not as organised as I like to be [...]

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