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Posts tagged ‘Janet New’

Peacock Costume for dreamy girls

This was the first year (in four years) that my daughter didn’t ask to be a princess. Where did her mind go next? A peacock of course! Challenge accepted. The problem: Design a costume that allows the flexibility to sit down all day in class, play freely at recess and be warm enough for night time trick-or-treating. The solution: Design tights and a body suit that allowed for another layer underneath, create a hood on the body suit for extra warmth.

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Horse Crazy | Birthday Invitations

My daughter is turning eight in a few days, and for her upcoming birthday party we made horse-themed invitations. Why? Because she is horse CRAZY! Where she learned this from, I have no idea. None of her other friends seemed to be inflicted. These invitations are super cute and so easy to make a child can put them together!

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Top 10 Easter Centre-pieces

 

This Easter we have put together our top 10 picks for Easter centrepieces. Each one celebrates spring with their bright colours, floral choices, and accessories such as nests, bunnies and eggs. We hope you find some inspiration here for your table this Easter! Read more

4 Basic Tricks of the Trade | Sewing Pillows

I was so tired of this winter and even more tired of my unfinished living room. We’ve been in our house 3 years now and our living room is the first thing you see when you enter. It just needed a little push to bring it from boring to I’m-not-embarrassed-to-open-my-front-door-anymore! I started with pillows for the couch. I thought I would share in this post a few of the sewing tips I have learned over the years.

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