by Anne Murphy | Sep 21, 2018 | DIY, Father's Day, Gifts, Sewing
I get an idea for a gift and start Googling. When I see the prices on some of these things, I always say “I can make that for cheaper” so usually do. You can really make anything you find to buy online. This post is about how to make your own custom pet...
by Anne Murphy | Aug 9, 2018 | Beauty, Craft, DIY, Family, Gardening, H.O.M.E., Homemaking, Parenting, Sewing, Tips/Hints
I’ve put together over 100 me time ideas for women and how to incorporate them into your every day. If you mentioned ‘me time’ to me over 13 years ago, when my first child was born, I wouldn’t have know what you were talking about. I was of the...
by Anne Murphy | Jun 24, 2018 | Craft, DIY, Frugal Living, H.O.M.E., Homemaking, Sewing, Shopping, Tips/Hints
I laugh at the fact that the supermarkets here in Australia are going ‘plastic free’. I can remember as a child Mum always brought the groceries home in paper bags. That paper was invaluable for so many things around the home. I don’t remember anyone...
by Anne Murphy | Mar 7, 2018 | Craft, DIY, Easter, Gifts, Sewing, Tips/Hints
Easter comes around so quickly after Christmas. It’s no sooner Valentine’s Day and then the shops are filled with Easter gifts. I don’t know when it became a tradition to give people gifts. I’ve only ever given my children sweets and maybe an...
by Anne Murphy | May 1, 2017 | Craft, DIY, Sewing, Shopping, Tips/Hints
Whenever you’re crafting, of any kind, whether that’s quilting, embroidery, applique, crocheting, knitting etc, you’ve got to have all your tools at the ready and if you’re in front of the TV like I am, most of the time you’ve got to put...
by Anne Murphy | Oct 26, 2016 | Christmas, Craft, DIY, Sewing
I’ve never been one much for creative sewing rather one that sews for purpose like decorating, mending or clothes. When a dear friend asked me if I’d like to join in on a Christmas Kitchen Swap I said “I’m in!” I have been involved in a...