Jun

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DIY Weekends :: Happy Father’s Day

June 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Father’s Day is tomorrow. Have you got anything planned?
Nothing? Well, maybe you could fold a couple of napkins or (money) notes. Keep the kids occupied and spruce up the table a little.
Tutorial and image from How About Orange.

Mar

27

DIY Weekends :: Easter Celebrations

March 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Perfect timing. Lace dyed eggs for Easter.
I actually managed to watch the episode these eggs were featured in. I remember sitting there in amazement and thinking it would be wonderful if I could get them done. With the Easter season approaching, I googled for the how-to and was pleased to find it still archived on [...]

Nov

21

DIY Weekends :: Gift Tags

November 21, 2009 | 1 Comment

Its that time of the year again! Break out the gift tags or make your own. Download and print yours. Available from Eat Drink Chic.

Nov

18

Quotable Quotes :: I Love You

November 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Image from How About Orange
Today’s post is late. But I have a good reason to be. At least I think its good. More details on that coming up soon. Meantime, don’t you love latte art? This one can be DIY-ed too! See the details over at How About Orange.

Nov

16

Floral Mondays :: ‘henry’

November 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment

These pretty row of potted succulents were made as wedding favours. Whoever said that the men don’t get it? Happy floral Monday!

Nov

14

DIY Weekends :: Faux Porcelain

November 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The look for less. A pretty neat trick I must say. Talk about a creative use of puffy paint. Make your own faux porcelain vases from ordinary glass bottles. I’d love to see your end results for this one!

Oct

31

DIY Weekends :: Rainbow Cakes

October 31, 2009 | 2 Comments

I guess this would be a good time to bake something. After the delish looking cupcakes from earlier this week. How about trying your hand at a rainbow cake?
Recipe and image from Whisk Kid.

Oct

24

DIY Weekends :: Lunch(bags) Anyone?

October 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Spent copious amount of time at Daiso, the local (ok, more like imported from Japan) version of a dollar store where everything retails at $2. Lots of fun! I spent an insane amount of time at the kitchen section with bento boxes, sets and the like. So when I spotted this lunch bag tutorial on [...]

Oct

17

DIY Weekends :: Make A Giftbow

October 17, 2009 | 1 Comment

Reduce, reuse, recycle and create something quite beautiful. Make giftbows from old magazines, maps or even old wrappers and be surprised by how beautiful they can look. And it helps to reduce waste too! Perfect to make in preparation for all those Christmas gifts… Heh.
Learn how to make these bows at How About Orange.

Oct

1

i *penelope*

October 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment

this just made me laugh. check out the store for more cuteness.
happy children’s day!

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