It’s not secret that with all the house moving, my sewing has taken a back seat in my life. But after settling into my parents (and bringing my sewing station across with me) I got that itch to make again! I wanted something quick and simple…cue the Saltwater Slip Dress from Friday Pattern Company. I…
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Round-Up: A collection of Ramadan and Eid craft projects
It’s coming up to one of my favourite times of the year- Ramadan! If you follow me over on Instagram you know I tend to post little reflections over the month, as well as tutorials for different crafts to get busy with. So I thought I’d put together a little summary of some of the…
Read MoreStruggles with Sleep: My Sleep Essentials and Loop Quiet Earplug Review
If you’ve been following me over on my Instagram, you might have noticed we’ve had a bit of an upheaval and I was struggling with my sleep. I’m definitely not what you would describe as a ‘night owl’. I need my sleep. But like most people, my sleep is one of the first things that…
Read MoreHallway Memo Board Tutorial- Getting Organised in the New Year
How do you set yourself reminders as you leave the home? Are you a tech-savvy reminders App kinda person? Or are you more like me- with a random note sticky taped to the front door? “Don’t forget PE kit”, “take out bins” scrawled on the back of a random envelope… it might not be pretty…
Read MoreMore fun, Less Waste! Festive upcycles with Sugru
How many of you have a million empty jars sitting in your kitchen? Today I’m going to be sharing a couple of fun, festive projects to use up those jars, with the help of some Sugru. We’ve been fans of Sugru in our household for a very very long time- you’re almost guaranteed to find…
Read MoreCricut Black Friday Deals 2022
I know- who’s this gal dropping into your inbox TWICE in a week. Well quite honestly, these Black Friday deals from Cricut dropped in my inbox and they were just too good not to share with you guys. You know how much I love my machine! I’ve made countless projects on my machines, recommended them…
Read MoreSewing Pattern Review: Every Day Dress + Top
You know how it is: mid week, you’ve got plans for a rare morning out with crafty, sewing friends the next day. The kid is asleep and husband is working late. There’s some fabric sitting on the table, but the sofa is also looking pretty comfy too. But the fabric calls to you more and…
Read MoreFive ways to reduce waste when using your Cricut
I know that reducing waste is a really important issue in a lot of our lives. And a while ago I was asked about ways I reduce waste when using my Cricut, so I thought I would put together a quick blog post sharing five ways to reduce waste while crafting with one. By all…
Read MoreSewing Pattern Review: Tara Tea Dress
It’s been a while since I’ve posted on my blog, but for once I’ve actually been sewing in the background! I recently got to go to Cologne to teach a sewing workshop (whoop!) for the Prym Happiness event. It coincided with what was then one of the hottest weekends of the year, so I wanted…
Read MoreEid Picks: 5 Muslim-Owned Shops to Have on Your Radar
This time we’re shifting the focus to the glorious Eid day! I loved sharing businesses who catered for Ramadan and this time I’ve got my picks for Eid, highlighting 5 Muslim-owned shops to have on your radar for decorations, gift giving and more! As you know, I’ve split this into 2 posts (even though most…
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