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Book Review: The Cat Lover’s Craft Book
I’ve been sent another fabulous translated Japanese craft book to review thanks to Tuttle Publishing, one that cat lovers will enjoy. The Cat Lover’s Craft Book contains 17 assorted craft projects all themed around cats! Created by a collective of cat loving crafters, the projects in this book are diverse in both style and crafting techniques used. Whether you like…
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Luna Lovegood Cosplay – The Ultimate Homemade Costume
Emma’s love of all things Harry Potter has yet to subside. As she delves further into the books and movies, her interest in the more peripheral characters is growing. Her latest character crush is Luna Lovegood – a free-spirited Ravenclaw who always seems like she is ‘off with the fairies’. Emma describes her as ‘dreamy’. “The girl gave off an…
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Bead Craft – DIY Chopstick Hair Accessory
Add a bit of sparkle to your next hairstyle with a glittering Chopstick Hair Accessory. Inspired by Kanzashi, traditional Japanese hair ornaments, this sparkly hair stick will be a real ‘head turner’. Many a year ago I read an immersive book, Memoirs of a Geisha. Later I watched the cinematic adaptation, and was completely mesmerised by each and every single…
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9 Free Tunisian Crochet Patterns for Beginners
Are you a crocheter that wants to try something a little bit different? Well my friend, I have the perfect new craft for you – Tunisian Crochet. Tunisian Crochet has some technique similarities to both regular crochet and knitting, but is actually quite different to both. Instead of working on just one stitch at a time, like regular crochet, all…
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DIY Shaggy Latch Hook Cushion Cover
Have you noticed that shaggy cushions, pillow covers and rugs are really trendy right now? Interior stylists call it ‘texture’, I call it fun! It’s a throwback to the 70’s where shag was all the rage. The era of Flokati rugs and ankle deep wall to wall carpeting. What a nightmare to clean! You know what else was big in…
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Stitch a Cute Ladybug Brooch
You’ll never feel alone wearing this cute little felt ladybug brooch on your lapel – it’s quite the conversation starter! Make one, or a whole ‘loveliness of ladybugs’ – that’s the collective term apparently! Either way they are sure to cheer up someone’s day. A ladybug brooch would make a great gift for a child and look sweet attached to…
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Make a Pencil Roll in just Ten Minutes!
This pencil roll is a quick little project that makes a great gift for a child or creative adult. As long as you have a pack of coloured pencils lying about, it can be whipped up at short notice with just materials from your stash. I can’t promise it will take you only 10 minutes, that depends on your skill…
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Sew a Vintage Trim Pincushion
I love a pretty vintage trim, I mean what’s not to love? They are just so cheerful and bring back fond memories of my childhood when mum would embellish handmade dresses with trims and braids. Over the years I’ve amassed quite the collection, mostly purchased from flea markets and thrift stores. It’s always exciting to stumble on an old shoe…
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Paper Craft – Make a Butterfly Lantern
Make a beautiful Butterfly Lantern to decorate your room or workspace with just the humblest of craft materials – paper! It’s a fun project that both kids and adults will enjoy making. Used floral or patterned scrapbook paper to personalise the design to match your home decor. Have you ever visited a butterfly house? It’s a delightful experience full of…
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Stripe & Tassel Knitted Washcloth Pattern
If you are new to knitting, making washcloths are an easy way to practice your skills without having to commit to a large project. This pretty knitted washcloth pattern only requires the most basic of knitting skills. The addition of stripes and cute crocheted tassels on each corner elevate this basic knitted square from ‘blah’ to ‘Ta-Da’! In my opinion,…
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16 Pom Pom Craft Ideas to Love
Pom Pom making is super fun and quite addictive. You really can’t stop at making just one. But what to do with all those pom poms after a pom pom making spree? I’ve got 16 terrific Pom Pom Craft Ideas that you are sure to love. Pom poms are a fantastic way to add a little bit of pizzazz to…
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Sailor Moon Tuxedo Mask Finger Puppet
With school holidays coming up, this hand stitched Sailor Moon Tuxedo Mask finger puppet may be a fun project for anime loving tweens and teens to make. It’s a great way to practice some sewing skills too. Designed by regular contributor Melissa, who is a huge anime and manga fan. It was the mid 90’s, I was at a different…
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