These consumable gift ideas are perfect for your friend or family member that supports zero waste and living an eco friendly lifestyle.
So the weather is starting to get cold and it’s time to bring out the hot packs in my house! I have several hot packs in various shapes and sizes for warming me up or soothing sore muscles over the winter. I also love to gift hot/cold packs. It is just something everyone can use! […]
Here are a few color palettes inspired by fall (sprinkled with some winter, spring and summer vibes).
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I have been working on these felted flowers with some of the children I work with. This is a simple activity that even the littlest of children can …
My first introduction to the White Moose brand was watching Channel 9's The Block last year. You may have seen the Koala Planter in a recent bedroom episode. The previous owner of my business had products used in an episode a few years ago enabling us to sell in the Block Shop. We still sell a few products that were in Phil and Amity's Kid's Bedroom. I saw the products at a trade fair and was struck by how different and quirky they were. This unique quality is something always I look for when choosing products for Ruby's Home Store. The Snail was the first item I bought from White Moose. My late Dad collected model snails due to them being the biggest pest for Hosta's. These are a plant he grew, cultivated and exhibited with great success. Everyone he met asked how to stop snails eating their plants. I do wonder sometimes if he had some kind of divine intervention in what came next. I took one of the slippery fellas out of his box, sat him on my mantle piece and took a few snaps on my I phone. This photo of the snail has been the most viewed and liked post on my social media by miles. The snails started flying or slithering out of the door. Every week it is the most viewed and the best selling item on my website. This would never been my prediction particularly as I aimed to stock Coastal and British items predominantly. I haven't actually met the owner Colin Hutson however I have had many email conversations and he is a really nice guy who is obviously passionate about his business. Colin grew up in country Victoria, going on to study design. During some time in Canada he found the inspiration for his brand name 'White Moose'. He went on to work for for some of Australia's top retail brands including Typo. Then 10 years ago while still working full time, White Moose was born as Colin hand made and sold his designs at a Melbourne artisan market. White Moose has a mantra ‘Life’s too short to shop boring.’ They make quirky and unusual items for customers who don't take life too seriously and like their personality to show through in their homes. After the snail my favourites have to be Peter the Pelican who now comes in a new colour and naughty Dug the Pug who is almost life size as well as really life like and is peeing up against the wall. Many of the designs serve a useful purpose too such as bowls, book ends, money boxes and storage. The packaging from White Moose is the online sellers dream, allowing easy and safe delivery which is a factor many of us need to consider for gift giving this year. Not only do these products look great, they enable you to give something back. For each item sold a tree is donated by White Moose to 'Trees For The Future' with whom they partnered to improve the lives of families and farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Using a few simple supplies, you can create lovely Handmade Lavender Sachets as gifts. They're great for use in linen cupboards, drawers and closets.
This giant list of gift ideas for autistic children has options for all ages and budgets. There is a gift idea here that will make everyone happy.
I thought: Kitchen-Aid Stand Mixer Attachments as a gift for me? Useful, fun, and kind of awesome. What more could a nerdy-foodie-mamma want?
You probably know the scratch off lottery tickets? Ever wondered how to make them? Well, they are very fun & easy to make. I used to make gr...
When the schools closed a few weeks ago and we suddenly went into lockdown with the cornavirus, my thoughts went into overdrive as to what I could do to make a small difference in people’s lives at such as challenging and scary time. I threw myself into lots of illustrating to not only cope with my
Learn how to find a hobby as an adult with this list of over 125 hobby ideas and info on how to find the best hobby for you and how to get started.
Learn how to make a homemade pet bed with our easy-to-follow DIY burrow dog bed photo tutorial. Pick out fabrics to match your dog's personality!
The best gifts for ADHD Adults, recommended by ADHD Adults. Whether you're needing a gift for someone you love or ideas for yourself, these are pefect.
The latest in a long line of "why didn't I think of that" products is something so simple and ingenious it's amazing it didn't already exist - custom packing tape. In the case of this particular iteration, This Is Spinal Tape. 25 meters of vertebrae covered, standard width packing tape to use for shipping, storing |
Looking for some fun and unique things to do with lavender or gifts made with lavender, here are some fun DIY lavender gifts to check out.
35 thoughtful gifts for someone with Rheumatoid Arthritis to help them cope with the stress and pain of daily living with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Caring for someone after a heart attack can be daunting! Here are 30 incredibly useful things that helped my family after a heart attack.
Looking for ways to use up extra herbs? These 12 clever projects using herbs will show you how you can use all those sprigs of rosemary and bunches of basil!
I love using loofah sponges and I want mine to last. If you take steps to maintain, and sanitize loofah sponges, they will last a long time.
Bujo weeklies can be as simple or as complex as you want them to be. Let your creative side run free and be inspired by these weekly Bullet Journal Ideas
Explore Laurraine Yuyama's 2330 photos on Flickr!
Don't spend money on those Swiffer refills. Learn how to make reusable Swiffer Refills that you can use over and over again.
Earlier in the week I shared with you my tutorial for the Crunch Stitch, and today I have a fun and re-usable pattern to go with it! I love to use my sweeper mop because of how easy it is. When I ran out of the disposable cloths that came with it I didn't want to buy more. I wanted to make something I could re-use. I googled for patterns and didn't find what I had pictured in my head to use. There are so many great patterns out there, but my favorite stitch for washing and scrubbing is the crunch stitch. So I decided to make my own. The texture in the crunch stitch is why I love it for cleaning and the look of the uniformed stitches is an extra bonus. There are few stitches involved making it a great project to whip up quickly while watching your favorite show. Because they make up fast and affordably they make great gifts and inventory for a craft fair! Below I have used 24/7 Cotton by Lion Brand, but I have also used I Love This Cotton by Hobby Lobby for them in the past. They both have a great color selection, the yarn doesn't fade as much or as quickly as others I've tried, and it's nice and soft to work with. I used one skein to make one mop cover and still had 1/4 of the skein left over! When completed, these mop covers measure 10 inches long and 5 inches wide. To add a little extra flair I wrapped mine in these fun printable labels from The Knotty Boss! They make it perfect for giving as a gift or displaying in your shop/craft fair! Pattern PIN to save for later! Or grab the ad-free printable PDF in my Etsy or Ravelry shop! You may make and sell items made from this pattern but please do not sell, share or reproduce the actual pattern. If you sell finished items online (Etsy, etc) please provide a link to the pattern and credit to me as the designer, thank you. I hope you enjoy this pattern! This post contains affiliate links, please click here for more info. Thank you for supporting Grace and Yarn! Materials - - 130 yards of worsted cotton yarn - 4mm crochet hook - Scissors - Tapestry needle to sew/weave in ends - Stitch markers (optional, they can come in handy to keep rows even) US Abbreviations - Ch - Chain HDC - Half double crochet Sl st - Slip stitch SC - Single crochet Gauge - 22 rows should be a 5" x 5" square, adjust your hook size accordingly if your sample swatch is a different size (Example: Try going up a hook size if your swatch is smaller; Go down a hook size if your swatch is bigger.) Mop Cover- Chain 25 Row 1: *HDC in the 2nd ch from your hook, sl st in the next*, *repeat until the end of the row, ch 1 and turn (24 stitches) NOTE- Each row will always start with an HDC and end with a slip stitch. It can be handy to put a stitch marker in the last stitch of each row, this way when you reach the end you will easily see where your last stitch will go. Row 2: *HDC in the first stitch, sl st in the next*, *repeat until the end of the row, ch 1 and turn (24 stitches) Rows 3-76: Repeat row 2 Your work should measure 16 inches long by 5 inches wide. Do not fasten off, continue with border below. Border- SC around each of the four sides of your work, completing 2 SC in each corner. Assembly - Fold each side in 3 inches and sew the edges together to create a pocket. I sewed down through the stitches and back up the next to give it a nice layered look. Weave in your ends. Your mop cover is complete! My favorite way to use mine is to spray a small amount of my favorite cleaner onto the floor in front of me and then mop right over! I hope you have enjoyed making this pattern. Feel free to tag me on Instagram, I'd love to see your mop covers!
Make super pigmented DIY cream eyeshadows with eco- friendly glitter for Halloween makeup or to compliment your favorite everyday looks.
People who sew and quilt love receiving small gifts that make it easier. This collection of are what People Who Sew & Quilt would love!
Are you ready to take your crafting to the next level? Learn how easy it is to print and cut using your Silhouette Cutting Machine in this step by step tutorial.
Download the FREE Ombre Puff Quilt Pattern here! If you've been around for any amount of time, you might've seen my Puff Quilt that my grandmother made for me. I love this thing SO much. She used various scrap fabrics and clothing to create this very dense, yet very snuggly quilt. . . . When I look at this quilt, I see something new each time. Recycled tablecloths from the 80s, pieces of my grandfathers button-down shirts, left-over fabrics from previous quilt projects. The list goes on. Some fabrics are used multiple times within the quilt, while other fabrics are only represented once. I love looking over all of the puffs and finding all of the similarities and differences between the squares. . . . My Granny made this for me when I was 7 years old. I absolutely LOVE that she created a tag for this quilt. I also love that she referred to the quilt as a
DIY Scented sachets are an easy way to freshen up your linen cabinet, drawers and closets. These fabric drawer sachets are made with rice and essential oils.
Minecraft Stop Motion Animation Studio was a good-job reward for my Minecraft loving daughter. It's been a fun way to make Minecraft movie adventures.
Here’s an overview of the various creative gadgets for the elderly living alone. I have listed some assistive devices for the elderly and traditional Here’s an overview of the various creative gadgets for elderly living alone. I have listed some assistive devices for elderly and traditional elder care equipment that allows your loved one live independently.
I'm sharing some of the best podcasts for entrepreneurs and business owners, to get those inspirational and creative juices flowing!
Ah, nothing holds more creative possibilities than an empty cardboard box. Come on, that’s not really a box. Sure, it is a shipping parcel, but it can be so much more. It’s…
Learn about our bodies with these human body activities for kids! All of these ideas are hands-on way to explain the body's systems and functions for kids.
I love this tutorial. Each step has a video to walk you through it - perfect for beginners! Rag quilts are so great to snuggle under. They also make a wonderful handmade gift.
