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    How to make reusable food wraps (to replace cling film)

    ByRasa Pelham May 7, 2018February 2, 2024

    The thing is that I always dreamed of living sustainably, even before it be became popular. Sometimes I succeeded and sometimes busyness just took over my life and I had to cut some corners. The bottom line is I passionately hate waste and I feel like my heart bleeds when I see stuff wasted when…

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  • Gardening · Making

    Growing jasmine indoors + macrame style trellis diy

    ByRasa Pelham April 17, 2018January 10, 2026

    I can’t remember when and how I came up with the idea of a climbing plant in our bedroom, but I am very pleased right now to actually have achieved this goal. I must admit I did not do much research when it comes to what climbing plant to get specifically though. It went something…

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  • Making

    How to make a baby mobile (+crochet jumping bunnies pattern)

    ByRasa Pelham April 7, 2018January 10, 2026

    No no, I am not expecting again! This baby mobile I made last week is for my new nephew Alexi. Although I do think this is a perfect project when you expecting… hmm. Think of all that time you have when the baby is not out yet (only kidding there is always another one near…

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  • Making

    Make your own triangle garlands

    ByRasa Pelham March 17, 2018February 8, 2024

    As a follow up from a previous post here is what we had as a decoration for Tomas’s birthday last month. These triangle garlands fitted really well with our “cheerful, exciting and bold” theme. If you would like to make these for your next party (does not have to be kids party at all) then you…

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  • Making

    How to make mini triangle confetti

    ByRasa Pelham December 28, 2017February 10, 2024

    Confetti was not the love at the first sight but something that I fell in love with over time. Now when I see some confetti sprinkled anywhere I get really really excited! It makes everything so much more joyful and thats what you need when the new year is approaching. And it can be used…

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  • Making

    Christmas wreath chandelier

    ByRasa Pelham November 23, 2017February 11, 2024

    I don’t know how 2017 Christmas came round so quickly, but our house is still not there yet with all the DIY’s. Although I am glad with current progress on our new kitchen that might be functional this year (yey!), when it comes to Christmas decoration I realised we are still not ready for an…

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  • Making

    Gingerbread advent calendar

    ByRasa Pelham November 16, 2017January 11, 2026

    I have not made an advent calendar for a while so this year I thought I better not miss out and count the days till Christmas in style . I thought I should at least try and make it for Lukas and I am glad that I did. I made it out of gingerbread which…

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  • Making

    Ways to use up your yarn scraps

    ByRasa Pelham November 8, 2017January 10, 2026

    So the thing is that since I organised my yarn and saved it from moth infestation I realised I had lots and lots of scraps. If you been crafting for many years, then you will understand it’s never a good idea to let your small amounts of yarn just keep piling up. It takes up…

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  • Making · Practicing Art

    Water colour and embroidery wall art idea

    ByRasa Pelham October 18, 2017February 16, 2024

    I love love love (and still falling in love further) with water colour! I did some watercolour last month and this month I decided to incorporate some embroidery in it. This is why I thought to try to paint on the fabric and let me tell you it totally works!!! It felt almost the same…

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  • Making

    How we upholstered our bed

    ByRasa Pelham October 3, 2017January 10, 2026

    You might be shocked to know that I have been planning this project for very very long time. It took me one whole year to choose the fabric and then three months to actually start the job after ordering the bits and bobs (including pretty pegs). The design changed millions of times (only joking), but…

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