Parenting with depression
Naughty Daddy and I got married on valentines day. No, not because we’re hopelessly romantic but because we’re cheap. That year v-day was a Friday and everything wedding related is cheaper on Fridays. Now, even though it’s our anniversary, we still don’t really “do” v-day, what can I say? I’m just not a romantic kind [...]
Sensory boxes are a bit hit and miss in our house. Both girls have their own sensory quirks so sometimes I’ll bring out a box that just doesn’t go over well for one reason or another. Yesterday Abi had an absolute ball with the packing peanuts I’ve had stored in the garage for a while [...]
Mostly because I was bored today I created a new digital illustration. You may download and print, but not claim it as your own work or offer it for download from your site. Download the 10×12 inch version (intended to be printed at a photolab) | A4 sized version (for printing at home)
I love me a good toy tutorial, especially rag dolls. Sadly neither of my girls have EVERY liked anything I’ve made for them. Activity bag Tool belt Fabric hair pins Vintage tie apron Dolls nappy, wipes and wipe case Nappy bag for dolls Elastic fabric crowns Felt bow tie Mini play tent Roll up chalkboard [...]
Erin loves to paint and always has, even when she was quite little. In the early days of kiddie arts and craft we had a few mishaps because I didn’t realise that she wasn’t ready for certain activities–like the time I thought we’d make bubble prints (water + dish soap + paint), instead of blowing [...]
You may have figured it out by now, but just incase you didn’t, I love me some geek and also craft. The following are some great gifts for the geek in your life. Knitted wrist rest A binary scarf Molecular embroidery coffee cup cuff Baby’s knitted space invaders beanie TARDIS tissue box cozy (LOVE) Granny [...]
Tree day is growing ever nearer and I’m so not ready. Today when the girls go to bed I’m going to have to haul out my craft stuff and decorate ornaments for all I’m worth. In the meantime here are some fun and fantastic DIY Christmas ornaments. Christmas list ornament Clothes pin doll ornaments Scrap [...]
Who knew that there were so many Christmas tree tutorials online? These 25 are just a few, there are probably hundreds more out there, but everything in moderation. Mini fabric Christmas trees Twine Christmas trees Christmas tree ornament mobile Printable “Deck the halls” card Table top Christmas tree Christmas tree card holder Crepe paper Christmas [...]
If you have a friend who’s artistically inclined you may be find yourself at a loss for gift ideas this Christmas. These are some of my favourite picks, things that I’d be stoked to receive or things which I already own and love. Koi Watercolour field set is a nice portable, little box of watercolour. [...]
So this morning I was sitting here drawing up a template to make some Christmas stocking ornaments with and it struck me that maybe someone else would like something similar so I came up with this printable. You can print it out, glue it to some card stock and let your kids colour them in [...]
