a domestic warrior conquering each day with creativity
Archive for September, 2010
Two in One
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Thursday night: I must start on sewing the dress for S’s (our niece) birthday on Sunday. Was still thinking. Friday morning: Woke up with migraine. Not good. Had to go sleep it off. Friday afternoon: Feeling much better (not 100% though). Went fabric shopping at Spotlight. Still no sewing done. Saturday morning: Just a bit read further...
Play dough, Smell dough
21 year ago
in Montessori
My attempts at making some play dough for church camp Sunday school. Found many non-cook recipes and thought I’ll share the ones I tried. 2 cups flour 2 cups boiling water 1 cup salt 4 tablespoons cream of tartar 2 tablespoons cooking oil Colouring (I used Red) Flavouring essence (I used Strawberry) Mix everything together read further...
Learning to sew …
21 year ago
in Montessori
with free sewing cards from mini-eco (I laminated mine) just perfect for my 3.5 year old to develop her fine motor skills her eye hand coordination her visual perception “OUCH MUMMY!!! The needle is a bit sharp” Ooops. and of course, her sewing skills. She did a great job with these cute sewing cards, and read further...
Coasters with the mostess
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You may have caught a glimpse of my current work in progress (WIP) here and using the left over fabric and this tutorial from Flossie Teacakes, I made some quilted drink coasters. And what’s so cool about these coasters are the self bound edges. Not only do the edges give you a funky border (especially read further...
Goodbye Winter and Hello Spring
11 year ago
in Crafty News
Don’t you just love spring weather? The days are sunnier, warmer and getting longer, just perfect for “massaging” this turtle’s back hanging out at the playground pottering in the vegie patch and of course, washing and drying my fabric stash.
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