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I bet you’ve never seen an Advent Calendar for kids like this one before! I’m very proud of that. As an artist and art teacher (recently retired), I’ve worked with kids, unleashing their creativity, for 43 years, both in Scotland and Australia, where I now live. After collaborating with a wonderful wall decal print lab…
What Can Be Reused Before It Goes in the Bin? When we think about recycling, we often think about putting something in the correct recycling bin. That is important, but there is another question worth asking first: Can this be reused? Reuse can take many forms: Even something that is no longer useful for its…
How I Started My Viking Wire Knitting Journey and How I Developed My Own Style of This Ancient Craft I’ve always been drawn to the stories held within ancient design — the craftsmanship of cultures where jewellery wasn’t just decorative, but deeply grounded in identity, ritual, and connnection. It’s the rawness, the imperfection, the quiet beauty of something made by hand that continues to inspire me to create the jewellery designs that I make. Several years ago, I discovered a simple wire knitting tool kit and began teaching myself the ancient art of Viking wire knitting.What started as curiosity quickly became something more —a rhythm, a ritual. The slow repetitive motion of weaving wire by hand, looping the wire carefully around a wooden dowel,…
Hello and welcome to my very first blog article for Australian Makers Magazine! I’m Louise, the maker behind Louise’s Designs, a small handmade business based in Victoria, Australia. I create handmade greeting cards for all occasions, along with Highland cow photography available on cards, canvas and frames. My Highland cow photographs feature our very own…
Hello and welcome to my very first blog article for Australian Makers Magazine! I’m Elaine, the maker behind E Design Studio, where I create handmade quilts, gifts and keepsakes from my little studio in Queensland. I’ve always been a creative person. Before sewing became such a big part of my life, I was a professional…
My Simple Sourdough Guide is a beginner‑friendly guide to sourdough Sourdough doesn’t need to be confusing, time‑consuming, or overwhelming. The Real Rustic Sourdough Guide brings everything back to basics — simple methods, flexible timing, and real‑life baking that works in busy homes. This guide includes my viral No‑Fuss Dough method, plus everything you need to…
Most people only ever see the finished candle but before the label goes on, there’s melted wax cooling in a jug, fragrance oil measured drop by drop and a room that smells like three projects at once. Here’s a quick peek behind the scenes at Forth Oak. Melting the wax Every candle starts as soy…
Why Allergen-Free Isn’t Just About Food: Why Everyday Products Matter Too When people hear the words “allergen-free” they often think about food allergies.Peanuts. Dairy. Eggs. Gluten. Soy. And while food allergies are incredibly important, they are only one part of the story.For many individuals and families, allergens and sensitivities can impact far more than what goes…
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