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Paper rosette buttonhole
Hello, happy Thursday! Here is my latest post for Polka Dot Bride, a lovely paper rosette buttonhole for your man. For those of us not planning a wedding, you can use the same technique to make...
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‘Oh joyous day’ sparkler tags
No doubt I’m currently snorkelling with turtles by the time you read this (yes, totally rubbing it in). Meanwhile, here is a cute free printable to make your 50c packet of sparklers befit your special...
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DIY clay ring dish
I don’t know whether my body is just in shock after a week in a tropical paradise, but it is feeling like a very chilly autumn here. Perfect weather for a craft weekend, no? Here are some cute clay...
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The writing’s on the wall
The Man and I threw a huge joint 30th slash housewarming on the weekend. In keeping with the era of our new home it was in a mid-century theme so we had some seriously cool Mad Men inspired fashions....
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Lucky Dips
Happy Monday! We had our first weekend of actually feeling like we were living in a proper house for the first time in, oh, four months. It wasn’t packing central, or renovation central, or party...
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Free printable retro menus
I made these cute retro drinks menus for our 30th party a couple of weeks ago. In true Mad Men style we had to include a couple of cocktails. Now I want to make mojito punch for every party. You can...
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Hearty beef & veggie stew
This post is sponsored by Origin Energy. With just a few days til the beginning of winter the days are getting cooler and shorter here. My favourite part of winter has to be cooking (and eating!) all...
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Port Antonio cocktail (+ giveaway winners)
Happy Friday! Please regale me with some of your exciting weekend plans as I will no doubt be spending the majority of mine with brush in hand, craning up to 26 linear metres of cornice. Whatever your...
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Scarf gift wrapping tutorial
I have five (FIVE!) 30th parties to attend this month, along with my Dad and brother’s birthdays both in June, so it’s celebration central around here. I tried out this fun wrapping technique using an...
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Mandarin marmalade + free printable tags
My in-laws have a huge mandarin tree that is going bonkers with fruit at the moment. I took some off their hands and gave preserving a go for the first time. They come from a family of keen jam-makers...
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Fabric bunting cake topper
It’s been a good while since I’ve done any baking, so I definitely had fun with this one! Go to Polka Dot Bride to check out the full tutorial for the cake toppers, as well as my fave recipe for...
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Snowman lab
I’m off galivanting around the world for a few weeks so I have lined up some some talented ladies to hold the fort while I’m gone. Hope you enjoy! + + + + + Over my way, kids are more likely to be...
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Pinspired projects (part 1)
I’m off galivanting around the world for a few weeks so I have lined up some some talented ladies to hold the fort while I’m gone. Hope you enjoy! + + + + + Two of my favourite things about the...
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Pomegranate margarita slushies
I’m off galivanting around the world for a few weeks so I have lined up some some talented ladies to hold the fort while I’m gone. Hope you enjoy! + + + + + It might be cold over here where I am at...
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Giant washi tape
I’m off galivanting around the world for a few weeks so I have lined up some some talented ladies to hold the fort while I’m gone. Hope you enjoy! + + + + + I’ve been lucky enough to work (and share a...
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Valentine’s breakfast (& free printable card)
Since I was not at home for virtually all of January, everything is rolling around so much faster! I mean, Valentine’s Day, really? Where did that come from? But the 14th is certainly fast approaching...
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‘Love is sweet’ printable favour bags
Hello friends, how are you? I have to admit I’m struggling a little this week after Easter. Trying to fit everything into four working days is always hard, especially two weeks in a row! Thankfully I...
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Installing picture ledges
How are you this fine Monday? I have to admit I’m struggling a little this morning after a very busy weekend. We picked up our new car and went for a couple of nice drives, enjoyed some family time and...
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A black, silver & kraft Christmas
I’ve been lucky enough to work on some really fun collaborations lately. In partnership with IGA Supermarkets, I whipped up some ideas to inspire your Christmas wrapping. Head over to the IGA blog to...
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DIY watercolour Christmas place cards
Not long to go til the big day, so it’s time to start thinking about the festive table. Here’s an easy and pretty idea for your place cards. Find my full tutorial on Polka Dot Bride.
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