Zakka Pdf patterns

I have recently updated and re-designed two zakka patterns for sale on my etsy shop. I'm very happy with the updated graphics and layout here is a sneak peak at what is new.

Tissue Pocket

 This very Cute tissue pocket fits pocket size travel tissues 7 1/2 cm X 11cm...... A great pattern to make gifts or to put in your handbag, babies bag, office or car

Great for a beginner sewer.

Includes
-6 page pattern in PDF format
-List of materials needed
-Full size printable pattern piece just Print and Sew! (No need to enlarge or resize!)
-Photographs that show each step with written instructions
-can be viewed on an ipad or tablet


Size of tissue pocket 12.5cm length 9cm width


 https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/192852427/tissue-pocket-pattern-download-pdf?

little fukuro

 Little Fukuro HOOT HOOT

This listing is to purchase a PDF sewing pattern for making cute little owls. It's a easy and fun pattern great for any beginner sewer. Can be made by sewing by hand or sewing machine.

Includes
-13 page pattern in PDF format
-List of materials needed
-Full size printable pattern pieces just Print and Sew! (No need to enlarge or resize!)
-Photographs that show each step with written instructions
- Can be viewed on ipad or tablet

Finished owl is approximately 7cm high 7cm wide at base


 https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/192754702/little-fukuro-owl-pattern-download-pdf?

Autumn Inspiration

It's May already time seems to go so quickly these days. My son Felix is now one and another on the way due in October very exciting times.
To celebrate Felix's first birthday my husband and I took him to the National Rhododendron Garden in Mt Dandenong for a picnic. It was a beautiful autumn day with lots of colour exploding all around us.
I haven't picked up my Nikon camera in such a long time opting for the easy iPhone to take most of my photos and it was great to hold it again and to take some amazing photos to be proud of. It reminded me of a talent and passion I have that has been lost for awhile now and it was great to get inspired and back into it.
I took many photographs but here are some of the special ones.

 

Tissue Pocket Tutorial PDF- Etsy

Hi everyone I have just relesed for purchase my tissue pocket PDF Pattern and tutorial on Etsy.
This very Cute tissue pocket fits pocket size travel tissues 7 1/2 cm X 11cm...... A great pattern to make gifts or to put in your handbag, babies bag, office or car

This pattern includes step by step tutorial and photographs on how to make your very own Tissue Pocket.
Great for a beginner sewer.

Includes printable pattern to cut out and use.

Size of tissue pocket 12.5cm length 9cm width


For more information please visit:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/104895087/tissue-pocket-pdf-pattern

Make It - Deco Tape Ideas

...........I love using deco tape to decorate items in my craft studio here are just a few things I have made......

I have purchased most of my deco tapes from diaso I love this shop everything is $2.80AUD so here a a few pics of my recent purchases...

This tape has cats, bird cages, balloons, balls of yarn

and arm chairs on it a real cute french theme

This one is a lace tape with love heart and flower cut outs this one tends to go a bit see through so not so good for putting on dark colours

Japanese fabric tape I might use this one for some book binding great to put down the spine of your books before binding

 Japanese cheery blossom paper tape, this one can be torn and you can use punch stamps to make your own stickers 

Here I have used the lace deco tape around a coffee jar

Around a tea light glass holder

 and around a wood pencil

Zakka Craft Bill Pocket File

This is one of my latest creations......a bill file pocket for my pantry door.....

The top pocket is for bills to be paid and a little pen and holder....the bottom pocket is for bills that have been paid and a little hanger with pegs to stick things like stamps and other items

 It is made from scrap fabric and Japanese handkerchief linen

My Latest Magazine Collection

Yay....... My package came from Japan and I have some great new books and magazines.

Soooo excited when it came, a new Cotton Time and Cotton Friend ... Also got two other zakka books one on making bags and bento box  lunch bags......the other is a book by the makers of Cotton Time and has loads of zakka crafts: bags, tissue holders, purses, hair ties, head bands, baby's bibs, key chains, stationary items and heaps more so happy with this purchase a must for any collector.....

I have also just acquired  these two magazines from the UK Mollie Makes........ I was able to purchase these at my local newsagent. These are great...... full of craft ideas for the home and very cute things to make like felt mascots....

What Have I been Making

I've been  very busy making brooches and taking photos of them for a product catalog I'm putting together....

I have finally put together my pop up light box to take photos. 

Ponyo and Suki  (my cats) think its a really cool new cat play house and they are starting to put little claw pin holes in the fabric arrrrgggghhhh......

How to make your own whiteboard

Sick of those smudgy boring whiteboards that stain. Then you can make your own and change the background when you like.

What you'll need
-Picture frame with glass of your choice
-Fabric
-Ribbon
-White paper
-Sticky Tape
-Glass cleaner
-Window markers

To start off with take your picture frame apart and clean the glass both sides with glass cleaner. Make sure you have no fluff on the in side glass as you will be able to see it later.

Get the backing board from frame and tape white paper on one side. This is so if you have a fabric which is a bit see through the backing board wont show through.

Wrap the fabric of your choice over the backing board. I choose white because when you go to write on the board you can see all of the colors. Pull the fabric tight and tape it down on all sides so it cant move or slip.

Next you get get some ribbon and put it on top of the fabric and secure with tape on the other side. You could also put on pictures anything you like that is not to bulky.

Grab your backing board and lower it into the the picture frame sandwiching it in can be quite tricky turn frame over to make sure all is in place and not moved. Then you can secure the backing board in place in the frame and presto all done ready to hang on the wall.

I use crayola white board markers on the glass they have a fine tip and rub off easy and come in great colors.

You could also make a version with black fabric and just use a white window marker.

Japanese Magazines

I get most of my inspiration from Japanese magazines and books. Cotton Time is my all time favorite although its all in Japanese it has easy to follow pictures and diagrams. You can purchase cotton time magazines from my shop here!