2023-04-02 09:52
One of my favorite insects must be a dragonfly. Their delicate, paper-thin wings and agile, dart-like bodies fascinate me. Did you know; those little guys can fly up to 30 mph, and they&rsqu&hell…Read More
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2023-03-09 06:49
Over the years, we’ve collected so many unusual knick-knacks. Some we bought, while others have been hand-crafted with love. They all bring back special memories, and I needed a way to… Read More
2023-02-23 10:44
Are you looking for a unique way to spruce up your garden? This Leprechaun-approved mossy boot planter is the perfect solution! It’s easy to make, and with a few simple materials, you… Read More
2023-02-20 12:48
When last did you build sandcastles or just sit on your butt and draw doodles on the beach? It’s been a while for me. We don’t get to go down to the coast that often anymor… Read More
2023-01-26 17:19
For some people, mushrooms are simply another ingredient in a tasty dish. For others, mushrooms represent a connection to nature and the divine, acting as a bridge between the physical world… Read More
2023-01-23 12:48
Are you looking for a way to bring the magic of a fairy forest into your home? A little place where you can escape the mundane world and get lost in enchantment. Well then, this tutorial is… Read More
2023-01-09 10:34
Don’t you just hate it when you want to make something, and you can’t find the right materials? Case in point, I’ve been meaning to make a keychain for our little round bea… Read More
2022-12-11 13:14
When my son was knee-high to a grasshopper, he was dinosaur crazy. At the age of three, he dreamed of being a palaeontologist, and words like Pachycephalosaurus and Compsognathus rolled off… Read More
2022-12-04 11:47
I don’t know about you, but I’m all for adding playful décor items to our home. It makes my heart happy, and our friends love it too. They always chuckle when the moss cre… Read More
2022-11-20 08:40
Clear the clutter and power up your devices with this repurposed vintage phone charging station. It's unique, practical, and easy to make.
The post DIY Vintage Phone Charging Station appear… Read More
2022-11-14 10:30
Every year around this time, we start planning a cat-friendly Christmas tree. Our purr babies are notorious when it comes to the real thing. If they see a hint of tinsel, or shiny, dangling… Read More
2022-10-31 10:48
Have you ever tried making your own paper? It takes a little practice, but it’s so rewarding and a great way to recycle. Plus, you can use your creations to make so many gorgeous thing… Read More
2022-10-21 13:06
If you’ve been following the blog for a while, you probably know how much we love our plants and finding unique ways to incorporate them into our décor, both inside and outside… Read More
2022-10-16 07:00
Do you love magical, mystical creatures? I sure do. My hubby always tells me I spend way too much time in that fairy tale world inside my head. He’s probably right, and the fairies wou… Read More
2022-10-02 06:56
The spooky season is almost here. Have you started planning your table décor yet? If not, then you’ll love these budget-friendly, skull and crossbones place card holders. They&r&hell…Read More
2022-09-16 15:03
The moon has always held a deep fascination for me. I guess that makes me either a lunatic or a Selenophile. Hubby would say it’s the former 😉 Be that as it may, I’ve sha… Read More
2022-08-27 12:41
As we approach the spooky season, I’ve got a quick and easy craft idea to share with you this week. It literally takes a few minutes to make. However, you do have to wait a few days fo… Read More
2022-08-21 15:29
Did you know that some of the oldest jewelry ever discovered was found right here in South Africa? Hand-crafted jewelry made from organic materials has been an essential part of African cult… Read More
2022-08-15 08:54
I’m a big fan of unusual décor items. And if it’s something that’s unique and homemade even better. Case in point; this glamorous arched concrete candleholder. It&rs&hell…Read More
2022-07-31 11:54
A few years back I found a big basket full of seashells at a local thrift store for R40 ($2.30). Before you could say Sponge Bob Square Pants those beauties were paid for and on their way ho… Read More
2022-07-16 10:01
Ugh, I dropped one of our China plates the other day. And it was one of my favs too. Has that happened to you too? Fortunately, a broken plate is the perfect starting point to make unique wa… Read More
2022-07-10 10:59
We’re the kind of people who treat our fur babies like family. If they want to park their pretty little butts on a sunny bed or couch, then that’s perfectly okay. In fact, there… Read More
2022-07-01 17:04
If you like the idea of propagating some of your favorite plants using cuttings, then you’re in for a treat today. In theory, growing new plants from cuttings is pretty easy. Jus… Read More
2022-06-12 13:32
Many, many moons ago someone really special gave me an exquisite hand-crafted silver flower brooch similar to this one. I would find any excuse to wear it and then life changed and it… Read More
2022-05-31 16:39
Quick and easy to make, these clay arum lilies with a curly wire spadix are striking on their own or grouped together in a bouquet. Full tutorial with video.
The post Quick and Easy Air Dry… Read More
2022-05-23 12:03
Do you know how to crochet? When the ladies at the IBC suggested we do a crochet challenge, my heart sank. You see I can knit almost anything, but I’ve never learned how to use that ho… Read More
2022-05-03 13:20
My uncle had a beautiful ship in a bottle. I would spend hours staring at all the details and thinking about what the bottled sailor fairies did every day. It was only when I was much older… Read More
2022-04-19 17:04
If you’ve been following the blog for a while, you’ll know how much we love turning things into planters. From tin can handbags to leftover fast-food containers we’ve made… Read More
2022-04-17 07:31
Do you enjoy making planters that serve a dual purpose? We sure do. I’ve been nurturing a rather large air plant for a while and wanted to make something that would put her center stag… Read More
2022-03-22 16:42
Every once in a while, my scheming, overactive imagination comes up with a plan that turns out way better than I imagined. It happened when I built our cracked-up window planter and a few we… Read More
2022-03-11 17:04
Every night without fail, when my hubby takes EeeeeDeeeee Riley Pipsquick III for a wee walk he’ll bring me a flower from the garden. Depending on the season, it could be a r… Read More
2022-02-24 17:30
One of the reasons I love miniatures so much is how they draw the viewer in and encourage deeper scrutiny. Like this pixie den lantern, we made a few weeks back. It’s filled with ancie… Read More
2022-02-10 21:24
Sometimes a craft idea comes together in minutes, others take a little longer. These glass bottle lights definitely fit into the “make in minutes” category. If I didn’t hav… Read More
2022-01-24 17:49
One of the things I always have in my craft stash is moss. I love using the stuff in our projects. Anything from giving a mannequin a mossy corset to making outdoor pillows and creating weir… Read More
2022-01-24 12:46
Do you want to make a stylish statement while indulging in your reading obsession? Then you’re going to love these easy-to-make and “oh so gorgeous” decorative linen book c… Read More
2022-01-10 11:04
Happy New Year guys. May your troubles last as long as my New Year’s resolutions, which have already flown out the window 😉 Talking about flying, our Yakisugi junk birds were a… Read More
2021-11-29 17:14
I really enjoy creating unique things for our home. And when they’re easy and fun to make then it’s a win-win all around. Like this botanical clay wall art with wire detail. Not… Read More
2021-11-22 16:43
When unexpected guests tell you they’ll be popping round later and you haven’t decorated for Christmas yet, then these 10-minute Christmas box lights are just the thing you need… Read More
2021-11-15 15:16
Sock gnomes have been trending for the longest time and with Christmas fast approaching (where did the year go??), I thought I’d make a few miniature sock gnomes to use as place card h… Read More
2021-11-03 17:03
I’m so excited to share this week’s bit of craftiness with you all. A few weeks back, this crazy cardboard box repurpose idea popped into my head, and honestly, I wasn’t su… Read More
2021-10-19 09:46
If you’ve been following A Crafty Mix for a while, you’ll know how much we love using scrap wood to make all kinds of things for our home. From large stump stools to miniature gr… Read More
2021-10-14 16:58
Some people collect buttons, but for me it’s beads. It doesn’t matter if they’re rescued from a broken necklace or passed on from friends that no longer need them, I’… Read More
2021-09-20 17:42
We enjoy celebrating Halloween but tend to keep our spooky décor low-key. I would love to do stuff outside, but we stay really close to a Primary School, and in some places here in So… Read More
2021-09-06 15:48
I bet you’ve never thought of repurposing an empty CD spindle into a water feature. Neither did I, until the ladies of the IBC challenged us to make something using a spindle. I think… Read More
2021-08-28 09:04
I have this thing for turning throw-away stuff into unique planters. It just makes me happy. Not only am I doing my bit for the planet, but all the money I save can go towards buying new pla… Read More
2021-08-20 18:37
We’re big fans of turning junk into custom wall art. From forks to seed pods and bent bicycle wheels, if we can hang it, we’ll use it. So it seemed only natural to add some rusty… Read More
2021-08-15 11:07
When it comes to our purr babies, this year has been truly horrible. We lost our Cleo to cancer in March and then 3 weeks later our Jazz crossed over the rainbow bridge too. When Cleo passed… Read More
2021-07-24 11:14
Do you have a gorgeous chunk of wood that’s developed this huge crack? It may have started out as a hairline fracture and then, bam overnight it’s this big gaping wound that dest… Read More
2021-07-10 15:08
Please don’t think I’m weird, but this bit of craftiness we’re sharing this week involves spinning fur baby hair. It’s one of those that only a fellow animal lover wi… Read More
2021-06-27 16:15
For the longest time, I’ve been meaning to turn an old, rickety chair into a fairy garden. But not just any fairy garden. No siree, this one would be a fairy playground, complete with… Read More
2021-06-13 06:55
Whenever my hubby does something a little over the top, he always defends himself by saying “Go big, or go home” 😀 Well, in today’s tutorial, I’m taking a pag… Read More
2021-06-03 12:50
I don’t know about you but for some reason, I always seem to be tossing out fresh herbs that have gone all yucky in my fridge. Maybe it’s coz I hardly ever cook, or because I jus… Read More
2021-05-19 16:03
We have recycled and upcycled so many tin cans. From handbag planters to antique washboards, tin cans can be transformed into so many different things. So, when my friends at the IBC decided… Read More
2021-05-14 10:32
Sometimes when life gets too crazy, it’s good to just take a break and make something a little wacky, but oh so cute and unusual. Like these mossy creatures. They serve no purpose othe… Read More
2021-05-01 07:01
For some crazy reason, I’ve been on a time-focused crafty mission lately. If I’m not making miniature grandfather clocks then I’m channeling my inner muse to put together a… Read More
2021-04-19 12:34
We often find melamine furniture in the thrift store. Don’t get me wrong, melamine serves a purpose and they’re inexpensive, but they’re just sooooo bleh. But with a little… Read More
2021-03-27 07:10
Oh my goodness, this year is flying by and I realized I haven’t shared a fairy craft in quite some time. My bad. But that’s about to change. A few weeks back I saw the cutest lit… Read More
2021-03-20 08:49
Confession time. I don’t treat my handbags very well. For me, they’re just something that makes it easy to carry things around. You know, like the kitchen sink, paintbrushes, and… Read More
2021-03-15 09:13
I’m lucky to have a craft cupboard that’s overflowing with all kinds of bought and thrifted treasures patiently waiting for their opportunity to shine in some craft project. &nbs&hell…Read More
2021-02-23 15:50
Do you celebrate St Patrick’s Day? My hubby is half Irish, so we most definitely do 😉 When we were younger it was a full-blown party with lots of green beer and singing Irish b… Read More
2021-02-14 07:52
I bet you’ve never heard of an avocado sailboat before. Okay maybe you have, but it probably involves shrimps and a tangy mayonnaise of some sort. This one doesn’t taste too good… Read More
2021-02-01 09:39
If you’ve been following the blog for a while, you’ll know how much we love repurposing broken or cut wine glasses. They can be recycled into so many different things. The stems… Read More
2021-01-06 16:22
I really love that special time of the year when Winter transitions into Spring. When the days get a little longer and the first buds start appearing. It makes my heart do a happy danc… Read More
2020-12-29 12:19
Hands up who doesn’t love a unique planter? Something that adds a little magic to the garden? Something like this gorgeous succulent mushroom? Isn’t she beautiful? We made two a… Read More
2020-12-13 10:28
We love repurposing tins cans. There are sooooo many things you can do with them. You can turn them into an adorable washboard or make a toilet paper outhouse. But one of my favorite ways to… Read More
2020-12-04 17:35
I’m trying to loosen up my drawing style. And it’s not easy. I have a tendency to try and draw things as true to life as possible. Sadly that “little Ms. Perfect” ins… Read More
2020-11-28 17:03
Have you seen all the gorgeous book nooks doing the rounds on the internet? OMW!!! Truth be told, as someone who loves making miniature fairy things, I’m a little besotted. And with th… Read More
2020-11-21 05:14
Don’t you just love interchangeable home décor pieces that can be customized to fit any occasion? Like a pillowcase that can be switched around depending on your mood or season… Read More
2020-11-10 17:17
Don’t you just love quick and easy crafts? Especially this time of the year, when it’s a mad rush to get everything ready for the festive season. This weekend we made ourselves t… Read More
2020-11-09 10:13
For me, there’s no gift quite as special as one that’s homemade and inspired by nature. And when that gift involves both succulents and recycling too then it ticks all the right… Read More
2020-10-31 14:42
I really enjoy finding new ways to repurpose all our tin ceiling tile off-cuts. Whether it’s using them to create this gorgeous planter or these fairy apartments for a kokedama village… Read More
2020-10-23 08:50
Going through some of our old posts, I realized that we’d shared a bucket load of planters tutorials on the blog. Everything from eco-friendly branch mug planters to floating teapots a… Read More
2020-10-19 13:00
I’ve always enjoyed binge-watching shows like Bones and Dexter, but it totally creeps the hubby out when they show gory bloody scenes 😀 Back in the day I really wanted to be a… Read More
2020-10-12 10:14
If you’re looking for a humerus Halloween repurpose idea that’s functional and guaranteed to make your guests smile, then you’ve come to the right place. Yup, this week we… Read More
2020-10-05 10:09
Every year around this time we try to find ways of making Christmas trees that are cat friendly. You see we have four purr babies and they love playing destroying traditional trees. We&rsquo&hell…Read More
2020-09-23 17:13
Ever wondered what happened to Cinderella’s pumpkin coach after she and the Prince got married and lived happily ever after? Well, I think I know 😉 Yup. It wasn’t c… Read More
2020-09-16 16:18
One of the many things I love about South Africa is our rich and diverse cultural heritage. From our fierce Zulu warriors to the clicking Khoi San, the oldest race in the world, we truly are… Read More
2020-09-07 17:31
If you’re a regular visitor on the blog you’ll know how much we love making teeny tiny fairy gardens and miniature versions of the real thing. Over the years we’ve lea… Read More
2020-09-01 16:48
Human beings aren’t the only creatures who love candles. I have it on good authority that the fae folk are fans too 😉 Sadly real tiny fairy candles are hard to come by in our n… Read More
2020-08-30 06:49
I love finding unique ways to showcase some of our photos, like these unusual curly whirly jewelry wire frames. They were so much fun to make and this easy yardstick photo display idea. But… Read More
2020-08-17 17:02
My son enjoys action-adventure games and I still remember him spending hours playing the Prince of Persia. If memory serves me, the game is all about an unnamed prince, who finds a dagger an… Read More
2020-08-10 12:39
We’re always looking for new and unique ways to show off our growing succulent collection. And if you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll know we have a lot of them. T… Read More
2020-08-09 15:56
If you’ve been following the blog for a while you may know that we break a lot of wine glasses and we don’t even drink wine 😊 It’s always easy to find a way to repu… Read More
2020-07-27 09:02
If you’re just looking for something to do with the kids on a warm Summer’s day, then you’re going to love making this playful boho fish. It’s easy, inexpensive, and… Read More
2020-07-13 14:19
Don’t throw that empty packing tape roll away until you’ve seen how easy it is to turn it into this gorgeous boho storage box. And if you don’t need more storage it’s… Read More
2020-07-13 10:07
Do you have a whole bunch of treasures gathering dust in the attic or hidden away in some cupboard? Then it’s time to show them off in this unique faux brick cut-out shadow box. I love… Read More
2020-07-01 10:35
One of the things we use a lot of in our craft projects is moss. I love the way it looks. Sadly, most store-bought moss dries over time and that once lush green creation ends up looking all… Read More
2020-06-24 08:18
Last week we shared a tutorial on how to make a little crate to store teeny, tiny toilet rolls and I promised I’d share how we made some of the other bits in the bathroom, like the min… Read More
2020-06-15 15:19
Way back in 2012, Donna from Funky Junk published a toilet paper crate and it blew up FB. I was one of the many people who went bonkers over her idea. I had never seen anything so creative a… Read More
2020-06-15 10:49
My best friend loves making mosaics but hates the whole messy business of grouting her creations afterward. Which is probably why she organizes play dates so we can grout a whole bunch of pi… Read More
2020-06-02 15:44
We’ve made a lot of fairy doors for our fairy creations, and I realized the other day that I’ve never actually shared a tutorial on how to make one. Until today that is … Read More
2020-05-25 15:18
Ever wondered how to repurpose all those rusty nails? Me too. If you’ve been following our blog for a while, you’ll know how much we love using them in our projects, and I’… Read More
2020-05-20 15:25
Have you tried layering Sparkling Unicorn SPiT? OMW, the results are amazing. Just look at this little bit of opulent gorgeousness we created a few weeks back on a concrete bell pepper. Who… Read More
2020-05-14 15:32
Kokedamas, or moss balls, originated in Japan, and these charming floating gardens are taking over the internet. Reminiscent of the hanging gardens of Babylon, they’re a great way to t… Read More
2020-05-04 15:35
We’re super fortunate to have a large lush garden that’s pretty self-sustaining, and we have loads of feathered friends who visit on a regular basis. From teeny tiny Cape White-e… Read More
2020-04-28 10:43
A while back we shared a tin ceiling plant stand that we made for our succulent collection. I love how that project turned out BTW. Have you seen it? When we originally bought the tiles ther… Read More
2020-04-22 16:04
For as long as I can remember we’ve been turning discarded things into something that’s unique, useful, and hopefully pretty too. So when my Upcycle Sharin’ friends suggest… Read More
2020-04-14 16:51
There’s just something about a dream catcher that always makes me feel at peace. And with everything that’s going on in the world right now, I’m craving some of that. I fin… Read More
2020-04-12 10:46
When life gets crazy, and the world turns topsy turvy but you still want to feed your craft addiction, then this fairy beach in a cloche is a great project. It’s fun, easy and looks ad… Read More
2020-04-06 08:48
When I cleaned out my closet the other day I found a pair of jeans that I haven’t been able to pull over my ever spreading laptop butt for about 10 years. Yeah, I know. I should have t… Read More
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