Category: * Slow Living & Rhythm *

DIY: vintage fabric garland

i’ve been wanting something to hang on the wall above my bed for ages, but as we’re on a zero shopping budget right now, it needed to be something...

Valentines Print

i love these lyrics from the stevie wonder song…i thought they’d make a sweet little valentines print! click on the image to downlaod the full size print. i printed one...

Make it: Valentine’s love notes

the girls wanted to make some cute little notes to give to some of their friends for valentines – we settled on these cute little heart note/envelopes – easy to...

DIY: lampshade makeover

in my new year decluttering, i moved an old lamp into the living room, and i realised that i wasn’t loving the lampshade anymore. it was ok – not broken...

Vintage Book Bunting – easy gift idea

I always pick up old children’s books when I’m out thrifting… some end up on our bookshelves, other’s get put aside for crafty projects. This is a quick and simple...

Hanging Stars Ornament Tutorial

nothing beats homemade decorations to hang on your tree {and they also make fantastic gifts for the kiddos to give their grandparents ;) } every year we make one or...

Little Knitted Bow Necklace

Little Knitted Bow Necklace I’ve just listed these adorable necklaces today! I’ve been knitting away like a crazy lady the last couple of days, I’ve made a few...

Boho Dreamcatcher – a how to

It rained non-stop yesterday, so the girls and I got some supplies out and did some crafting. Inspired by the large dreamcatcher I have above my bed (made from a...

Guest Post: Origami Stars

Hi! I’m Lara and I’m really excited to be doing a guest post for all you lovely Pixie Mama readers. I’m a bit of an origami geek and I’d like...

DIY: Fabric Clouds

Saturday I spent 5 whole hours tidying/moving/decorating Lola and Kiki’s bedroom. I finally got around to buying them a new wardrobe each. That meant I could finally take down the...

Valentine’s DIY – Printable Coupons

This is the 6th and final Valentine’s DIY I have for you! I hope you’ve enjoyed all the previous posts. A great gift idea if money is tight is Valentines...

Valentine’s DIY – Button Heart Card

I much prefer to handmake cards than just buy one in a shop. It’s true that it’s the thought that counts, so your card doesn’t have to be a...

Valentine’s DIY – Mini Knitted Hearts

Today’s tutorial is for all you knitters, and is a pattern for mini knitted hearts. A handful of these make a super cute Valentine’s present, or they’d make a...

Valentine’s DIY – Fabric Heart Pouch

Hey everyone! I’m excited to bring you the first post of my week long Valentine’s DIY special :) I’ll be here everyday with a an easy DIY for you to...

DIY: Hanging Birdies

Here’s a quick and easy DIY tutorial. I’ve often seen pretty hanging birds on etsy and in fair trade shops. Being on an extremely tight budget means that I can’t...