Posh Up A Pillow...

I saw this idea in one of those posh interior shops...

you know the ones that have cushion covers for sale at $40, 
and then the inner is another $50!
OUCH!
So I thought - I could make that.
My very good quality and stylish cushion was $12.
 A navy blue marl fabric is on one side...


And a wool handknit on the other side.
$12 for the whole thing!
We are talking cover and inner.
(Found at 'The Warehouse'.)
I had some creamy white wool.
So I simply made the wool lengths into 4 ply chunky.

 And crocheted a simple chain.

Crochet 101 have a video tutorial HERE.
They make the chain quite loose because it is the base start for a crochet project.
But because you are making the chain to use as is, 
you need to do it quite tight.
Once you have made the chain long enough to shape into a heart,
finish end.

Make a tassel for the bottom if desired.

Place the chain into the desired heart shape, and pin in place.

Hand stitch onto cover.
And there you go...
one posh pillow without the posh price tag.

I love the way it picks up the blues in this duvet cover
(sourced from Bed Bath & Beyond sale for $20!)





Your Own Kind Of Beautiful Inspirational...



Flower Quote


A sweet macro shot of a daisy flower centre with a fabulous message:
Be your own kind of beautiful.

#quotes #quote #flowerquote



Super Sweet Caramel Lamingtons...

And when I say 'super sweet'
that is what I mean!

Super Sweet Caramel Lamingtons are not for the savoury fans...they are especially for those with a 'SUPER SWEET TOOTH'!

All you do is cut your homemade 
(I used the New Zealand Edmonds Cookbook sponge cake recipe)
or store bought sponge into pieces.
The caramel icing mixture uses a caramel topping in the ingredients.
I used Delmaine Caramel Topping.

All you do is make a runny icing:
25 grams melted butter, 1/4 cup caramel topping, 
4 tablespoons boiling water and 1 1/2 cups sifted icing sugar.
Mix to smooth.
Dip your sponge portions quickly into this 
and roll in coconut.

Place on baking paper lined plates, and chill for an hour.

Slice in half and fill with whipped cream.
Drizzle with more caramel topping.
Or you can make mini fingers that have no cream filling.
Great party dessert treats.

Or simply to satisfy the sweet tooth craving.





DIY Faux Cactus In A Pot...



Pinterest is overloaded with fabulous DIY and craft ideas,
and this one's interesting!
Faux cactus in a pot!

Initially I couldn't decide whether I loved it, or hated it...
but finally decided it was pretty darn funky and fun!
And so the plant themed DIY on Mia Bella Passions continues with:
Faux cactus in a pot made from stones.


 I have always had a love of cactus in their many shapes and forms.
I remember as a child helping my Grandfather tend his vast collection.
Dangerously ugly in my child mind, but when they flowered...
MY OH MY!  
I had a cactus garden as a young homemaker.
But it was removed after a puppy fell face first into a cactus!
Not a pretty sight, hours of spike removal,
 and no fun for the puppy either.
Maybe that is why this idea was so appealing.
A bit of funky cacti fun with no dangers attached!


It's really simple to create,
and a super craft with the kids activity.
Select as many flat shaped stones that you want to put in the pot.
I used four in varied shapes.

You could use a terracotta pot and distress paint it.
But I used a square ceramic one, 
because I have super skinny window sills in my house.
Find out more about them HERE and my kitchen sill mini planters.

I used a selection of green acrylic paint.
Because this project is not going outdoors,
I didn't seal the stones first.

 I mixed up greens to create a bright colour...
you could keep the colour more realistic if preferred.

Once the green paint had dried,
 I put some crosses and line detail on the stones in white paint.

Filled the pot with potting mix to an inch from the top.


 Planter stones were added.


 Silver stones to add a little contrast to the bright green and white.


Then the cacti stones were placed into the pot.

I don't think this project will be staying at my place...
because my son wants to take it when he moves into his new flat.
He can't wait to ask his flatmates to:
 'Make sure you water the cactus when I'm away!' 
LOL


This project is definitely in the ' A bit of FUN' basket!
And I'm sure the kids would love to make too.







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