Category: Handmade

Kitty Bowls!

Kitty Bowls!

[ 0 ] August 26, 2010

TweetWhile I certainly don’t endorse cruelty to animals, this just happens to be the most adorable bowling set ever. Who needs TV when you have Bowling Kitties! This was created for a fun family game night. It is great for all ages to play together and helps little ones with hand-eye coordination as well as [...]

Biddy Bags.

Biddy Bags.

[ 1 ] August 19, 2010

TweetIn Redcliffe, north of Brisbane, there are some very busy women – 7 of them in fact – knitting and crocheting for Biddy Bags. Biddy Bags, the brainchild of Samantha Jockel, combines the creativity of young designers with the skills and abilities of crafting nannas to produce handcrafted, ethical designer products. Through this Biddy Bags [...]

Giant kitteh couch

Giant kitteh couch

[ 2 ] August 17, 2010

Tweet Think we have all seen the giant kitteh couch that has been doing the rounds this week. But there have been little detail about the what, why and where of this furry giant The couch is part of the Unfold art installation in Belgium, 8 artists are taking over an old apartment block. Also [...]

Who else still misses David Tennant as The Doctor?

Who else still misses David Tennant as The Doctor?

[ 5 ] July 19, 2010

TweetYes, Matt Smith makes a great Doctor for the next generation. But he’s not Tennant. Sniff. Leigh found this pattern for me on the weekend, and I’m madly practicing my technique so I can make a brilliant Tennant-Doctor to keep me warm at night. I can’t wake up next to the real David Tennant, but [...]

Seedling: creative gifts for kids.

Seedling: creative gifts for kids.

[ 2 ] July 15, 2010

TweetI’m not very good with kids (in general). But especially so when it comes to present giving. Despite having been a kid once (so I’m told) I have no idea what they are into at certain ages, nor what is ‘right’ for a girl or a boy. All I remember is that when I was [...]

Homemade Portal Weighted Companion Cube Tissue Cozy

Homemade Portal Weighted Companion Cube Tissue Cozy

[ 2 ] July 14, 2010

TweetI missed the boat when it was first released, so a week or so back when I noticed Portal on special I splurged the two American dollars and made it mine.  Til playing it, I never realised why it had cult status.  Now however, I understand that the cake is a lie. These instructions are [...]

A friend for the transit lane?

A friend for the transit lane?

[ 6 ] June 15, 2010

TweetOMG, these are drop dead cute! A furry friend to keep you company on that commute to work. My friends are monsters makes a range of gorgeous steering wheel with a quirky twist.

Maybe a cupcake will help?

Maybe a cupcake will help?

[ 1 ] May 20, 2010

TweetWell, it certainly can’t hurt. A delightful handmade card, sure to put a smile on any dial. Check out the other wonderful handmade greeting card by Monkey Mind Design

Super cute iPod covers

Super cute iPod covers

[ 1 ] May 13, 2010

TweetIt has been chilly out of late, gadgets get cold too you know! These super cute handmade felt covers will keep your iPod/iPhone warm and cosy, and protected from scratches. Available from Sydney Angel (an Aussie seller) For $25US.

Blokey crochet

Blokey crochet

[ 0 ] May 12, 2010

TweetSo crafty blogs are my weakness at the moment. Sewing, knitting and especially crochet. I found a link to this story from the Martha Stewart show – Nathan Vincent knows how to crochet and makes, ahem, manly crochet things. Like a urinal: He’s also made a tool belt and a lawn mower that you can [...]