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Chinese New Year Craft – Paper Cut Bookmark
Gong xi fa cai! Wishing you great happiness and prosperity! The Chinese New Year is upon us, and if you haven’t already heard, 2019 is going to be The Year of the Rat. The rat is the first animal in the Chinese zodiac twelve year cycle, and signifies: spirit, wit, alertness, delicacy, flexibility and vitality. Let’s get into the festive…
Read More Recycle Craft: How to make an Envelope with Printable Template
I’ve been making my own recycled envelopes for a long time, it’s great on so many levels. Firstly I never run out of envelopes! No more running to the newsagent at the last minute and having to buy a pack of 50 boring white envelopes. But really my favorite reason is re-using lots of paper that would normally get thrown out,…
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DIY Personalised Christmas Crackers
Christmas Crackers or Christmas Bon Bons? Whatever you call them these colourful and personalised crackers are a fun addition to your festive table. Add a touch of tinsel to get the party started! I was so excited to receive a very special Christmas gift from the lovely people at Cricut earlier this week. My very own Cricut Maker cutting machine…
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Make this Adorable Santa Brooch for Christmas
I’ve got the cutest DIY Christmas brooch design for you to make this week. This Sleepy Santa is small but super adorable, and I guarantee it will garner much attention when you wear it to your festive gatherings, end of year office parties and family Christmas lunch this year. If you are looking for a special handmade gift idea, attach…
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Giant Crochet Snowflake Ornament
Make a Giant Crochet Snowflake ornament with sparkly Caron Simply Soft Party yarn this Christmas. These crochet snowflake patterns are quite striking worked up in bright festive colours. It’s Summer during the festive season in Australia. Even though you’ll find us donning shorts and sunscreen on Christmas day, rather than an ‘Ugly Christmas Sweater’, it’s common to decorate with traditional…
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5 Unique Vintage Tin Gift Ideas for Christmas
Vintage tins are the best! Not only are they lovely to look at and very decorative, they are also super practical and perfect for storing all sorts of things in. I’ve got some really unique vintage tin gift ideas that are sure to delight this Christmas. With that in mind, I think pretty metal tins make the perfect starting point…
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DIY Felt Christmas Tree Ornament
Craft this easy to make felt Christmas tree ornament that will add a homemade touch to your festive decor. “Oh Christmas Tree Oh Christmas Tree Such pleasure do you bring me” Evergreen trees have been hugely celebrated since time began by a wide variety of cultures, and have long been associated with the Winter solstice. Wishing I knew more about…
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10 Unique & Whimsical Printable Advent Calendars to craft this Christmas
A wonderfully whimsical collection of printable advent calendars that can be downloaded instantly and assembled in plenty of time for the Christmas countdown. Are advent calendars part of your Christmas traditions? I have such fond childhood memories of opening up the little cardboard doors of our very well worn advent calendar when I was a kiddo. There were no treats…
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Hot Glue Gun Crafts: Glow-in-the-Dark Ring
Bling up your evening with an easy to craft ring made using hot glue. Yes, you heard it here, hot glue gun crafts are a thing! Not only can hot glue be used to stick items together, but it’s an amazingly versatile material that can be used to make all sorts of other things. These glow-in-the-dark rings are so adorable…
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Modern Crochet Advent Calendar Pattern
The countdown to Christmas is on! Why not make it a family affair with this colourful Crochet Advent Calendar. It has lots of little pockets that can be filled with festive treats, which I’m sure the kids will love! I love using non-traditional colours to decorate for Christmas. As soon as I set eyes on Fair Isle, a brand new…
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How to make Harlequin Decoupage Bangles
Statement Jewellery is a fabulous way to bring an old outfit bang up to date, but designer pieces can be a little expensive. Instead try making these decoupage Harlequin Bangles yourself with some inexpensive supplies. No special skills required. The diamond harlequin pattern is super playful, and these bangles really cheer me up whenever I wear them. When you make…
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Plastic Bottle Craft – Pumpkin Gift Box
Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere! It seems the internet can’t get enough of pumpkin crafts! I’ve seen all sorts of clever variations on pumpkin decor, including crocheted, knitted and fabric pumpkins, as well as beautifully painted pumpkins for Halloween and Fall decorating. Well, not to be out done, I thought I’d put my own recycled twist on pumpkin crafts. I’ve got a…
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