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My Niece Hannah - Keeping Christmas Eco

Have you ever noticed theinside of an envelope? This is Hannah - sister outlaw Lynne's daughter. A few year ago she made these gorgeous decorations from envelopes. I love how the delicate blue patterns...

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Keeping Christmas Eco - tassel garland

I have seen gorgeous tassel garlands around the traps (i.e. on the internet..)and think they look pretty good too.But in the spirit of keeping it eco, I've made one from recycled materials.Sewing...

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tassel garland how to

A factory around the corner was throwing away rolls of interfacing - we rescued them from the skip and have used it over the years for pattern making and other things. I wanted to make more tassels but...

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my creative space- eco ornaments for market

 This week I have been a making machine. After last week at the Kris Kringle market where all the recycled jumper ornaments sold out, I thought I should make some more....and then went a bit overboard....

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Keeping Christmas Eco - recycled sushi packet garland and bracelet

Save the little soy sauce fish from take away sushi! They make a lovely window garland or would look great hung individually on the tree. We filled them with water coloured with food colouring and...

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Have you asked yourself this question....

 With Christmas just around the corner, it's time you asked yourself this question. Are you a Christmas style tyrant?If you are unsure then take this quick survey.1. Do you limit the colour palette of...

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2013....getting back into the swing of things

Well I am trying to get back into the swing of things. The rhythm of the days has all gone awry what with Christmas and Summer and holidays and lazing around. Mind you, it hasn't been all sunshine and...

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Before I can take over the world.....

I have to get through this. If I blog about it, it will instantly make it more interesting, right? Contained in this mountain of vintage loveliness are many favourites. So it will have a happy ending. 

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Sister outlaws news...

There has been a big change in the sister outlaws troupe.You see, our lovely sister outlaw Lynne, one of the main instigators behind our eco craft business, has decided to move onwards and upwards and...

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che and fidel giveaway!

Jodi from "che and fidel" blog contacted us about our bag-tags - perfect for her back to school giveaway...and we said "Yay!" (Because we love a bit of attention). Our little re-sew-cool owl bag-tag...

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A back to school giveaway of my own!

Well, that Jodi from che and fidel sure had a good idea with her back to school give away - she's right! The re-sew-cool bag-tags are the perfect accessory for the school backpack.So the outlaws are...

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free bag-tag pattern for back to school crafting

Now you would think that all the backpacks in this house would be adorned with hand made recycled felt bag-tags from ourre-sew-coolrange, wouldn't you? Well, ahem...cough....not exactly.In fact, My...

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that back to school feeling...and winner of the back to school giveaway

Do you remember that stomach butterfly feeling that accompanied the discovery of back to school catalogues in the letter box? That low level grumble of anxiety that arose when you saw the photos of new...

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I'm asking the question: Are we too kid-centric?

It’s the last day of the school holidays. Parents across Australia - it’s time to breathe a sigh of relief, fly the flag of survival, shout and cheer and do a little happy dance. I have had six weeks...

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Valentine DIY links

Paper bling from minieco.....for a proposal perhaps? Find the intructions and download here Crochet hearts from crochet plaisirFilet crochet patternhereLovely little letter boxes for valentine messages...

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last minute lace love heart stamps!

Okay – so how many hours until Valentine’s day?Yes - it's me – doing last minute craft….AGAIN! When will I learn? But maybe you need some last minute inspiration and ideas too? Or you can tuck the idea...

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A piece of cloth

"a piece of cloth"exhibition, curated by Liz Jones of Gleaners inc and Betty Jo fame, is part of L'oreal fashion week. Each artist is given a swatch of the same fabric to respond to in any way.I've...

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Is blogging just bragging?

If you had your time over, would you do it? Today, here and now, would you? Would you start a blog?A friend who is an illustrator and designer is faced with this dilemma – everyone in her industry...

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this week's playlist:

making: easter things.... listening to:Dolly and Porter... of course. discovering: artist Melanie Bilenker brooches. These images are made with hair!  "The Victorians kept lockets of hair and miniature...

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piece of cloth part: from black and white to technicolour

A piece of cloth exhibition is hosted by Gleaners inc and curated by Liz Jones as part of L’oreal Fashion Week.Over thirty artists/crafters/designers were given this little swatch of 70’s fabric in...

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