This is a flip through of my very large junk journals based on the Mega-Zine Course by Mrs Cogs Crafts. My first journal was the Herb Garden journal for my daughter Varinia. I enjoyed the process so much that it was quickly followed by the Sunflower junk journal for my granddaughter Ayla ,and the Enchanted Forest junk journal for my granddaughter Ce'Nedra. I am currently … [Read more...] about A Flip Through of my Mega-zine Junk Journals
Stuff We Do
Join us at the Rebecca Page Paper Craft Summit – Learn to Make a Folio Card
We are excited to announce that we were invited to be part of the Rebecca Page Paper Craft Summit - August 16th - 20th.. The 2021 Paper Craft Summit, is a free online event for people who love to paper craft. Maybe you have thought about learning a new craft or you just want to learn some new techniques. If so, then this free online summit is one you won't … [Read more...] about Join us at the Rebecca Page Paper Craft Summit – Learn to Make a Folio Card
Adding to Our Scrapbooking Paper Stash – Shopping Haul
I am currently making an album which requires a piece of fabric on the spine and an anchor on the cover, so off we went to purchase some fabric from Spotlight. On the way we stopped at Wrapped in Paper in Gold Creek to see if they had an anchor to suit my purpose. Well of course we didn't just stop at looking for an anchor but ended up buying a couple of beautiful double … [Read more...] about Adding to Our Scrapbooking Paper Stash – Shopping Haul
Check Out Alanda Craft’s Top 10 YouTube Videos
We have been creating craft videos for YouTube for a few years now. We love making things easy and understandable for our viewers. And we try to cover everything to help you make that quilt, bag or table runner so that it is a finished item that you are proud of. We love seeing your projects shared on our Reader's Project Page, so all the world can see how talented you … [Read more...] about Check Out Alanda Craft’s Top 10 YouTube Videos
Sebastian & Lucia’s Wedding Signature Quilt
My grandson Sebastian married his lovely fiance, Lucia in Fiji, on the 2nd of June. So I decided to make them a signature quilt to commemorate the occasion. I love these quilts for special occasions. And they are always well received. I used Japanese fabrics with reddish-brown tonings and featuring Koi fish and fans for the quilt. We have a tutorial available on … [Read more...] about Sebastian & Lucia’s Wedding Signature Quilt
Today’s Website Meltdown
Well we had a bit of a catastrophe today. We recently changed hosting companies and it turns out that our blog didn't transfer over as it should have - Panic stations. This meant we lost posts and comments between the 12th Jan 2018 and today 2 Mar 2018. We managed to recover most of the posts contents using Google Cache, but of course that didn't include any photos that we … [Read more...] about Today’s Website Meltdown
Easiest Quilt Ever – Let’s Get Quilting with the Adorable Ayla
My granddaughter Ayla is visiting from Sunny Queensland for a bit of 'R 'n' R. She just needs some time to chill out. and relax. While she is here, she has decided she would like to learn how to quilt. The first thing we made was the zippered pouch using some fabric from my scrap stash. I love having a scrap stash, it certainly comes in handy for little projects like … [Read more...] about Easiest Quilt Ever – Let’s Get Quilting with the Adorable Ayla
Alanda Craft at The Canberra Quilt and Craft Fair
Paula and I have been at the Canberra Craft Show for the last 4 days from Thursday to Sunday. We had an awesome time demonstrating the Brother ScanNCut and we met some delightful people. It was fun sharing the stand with Amanda from Echidna Sewing, those of you who know her (and there were a lot of you) know just what fun she is. And a big thank you to Dalma from Canberra who … [Read more...] about Alanda Craft at The Canberra Quilt and Craft Fair
Our Trip to Craft Alive Wodonga & Other Stuff
I had just spent a few days in Brisbane to catch up with family. It was one of my daughters 50th birthday and I didn't want to miss that milestone in her life. While there I also caught up with my other children, my grandchildren and my great grandchildren. It was a first time meeting my youngest great grandchild so that was a big thrill, and there were lots of kisses and … [Read more...] about Our Trip to Craft Alive Wodonga & Other Stuff
Strip/String Quilt for My Grandaughter Ce’Nedra
The quilt I made for my grandaughter Ce'Nedra (or Cedie as we call her) was made from our How to Make a String Quilt tutorial. This one was made some time ago but I hadn't gotten around to finishing it. So as her birthday was approaching it was time to get it out of the cupboard and finish it off. Watch the video tutorial below for the step by step tutorial on how … [Read more...] about Strip/String Quilt for My Grandaughter Ce’Nedra