Queen of the cake pops, Bakerella has created these beautiful new eyeball cake pops, just in time for Halloween. Spooky, and delicious at the same time, I can’t believe someone hasn’t done this already as cake pops are the perfect size and shape for creating edible eyeballs! A tip I learned after creating my own cake pops (these awesome Elmo ones for my youngest’s second birthday) is to keep an eye on the size of your ball, you’d be surprised [...]

This year is a big one for me, I’m still working on healing from the loss of our daughter and the resulting stresses and upsets of 2010, so I’m beginning this year with a fresh outlook on life and a desire to make it the most positive year I possibly can – and lets face it, after the last ten months, ANYTHING is going to seem positive! I love this new year printable from Lil’ Magoolie (Australian craft blog – [...]

Are we already at the end of week twelve? This year is flying by. This week has mostly been spent sorting out the garage. I was doing great until I got so angry at all the shit we have (seriously, four big boxes of computer cables – why???) that I copped a strop and haven’t touched another box since Thursday. Unfortunately for me, that’s where my craft space is, so I had to clean that up a bit so I [...]

Part three of Bunny Week – like Shark Week, but with lower production values and less teeth! I’m now totally inspired to have a Craft Blog Shark Week, I wonder if I could find enough shark themed crafts to do it…hmmm. Today we’re focusing on the crocheted rabbits, perfect for slipping into Easter baskets or hiding around your house, ready to pounce on an unsuspecting visitor like the rabbit of Caerbannog. Roly Poly Rabbits from Suncatcher Crafts – Remember Weebles? [...]

Time for part two of our easter rabbit patterns, this time for the knitters! Knitted Bunny by Jackie – Awesome pattern for beginner knitters, it’s a square of stockinette stitch sewn in just the right way to create the bunny shape. Knitted Bunny Booties from Woman’s Weekly – Good old WW brings out another great pattern, these are sized for 3 month and 6 month old babes. Honey Bunny by Yvonne – A more traditional rabbit in a sweet little [...]

Easter is coming, which means we all have an excuse to make bunny plushies to stuff into Easter baskets. Below are some of my favourite bunny patterns and tutorials for you to sew up. Wabbit by Yoonie – Great twist on the more traditional rabbits you’d find in Easter hampers, I can really see this softie becoming my son’s favourite very quickly. Chibi Bunny by My Little Mochi – Awesome details with the embroidery, and I really like the touch [...]