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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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30 Amazing Halloween Costume Patterns to Knit & Crochet
If you want to stand out from the crowd this Halloween, I recommend skipping the store bought costumes and knitting or crocheting your own instead. There are some really amazing halloween costume patterns available on Etsy which will inspire you to get making! I don’t know why, but knitted and crocheted costumes always seem so much more amusing and whimsical….
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Upcycled Halloween Wreath DIY
Who gets excited about Halloween? I do! It’s a fun time of year, and I don’t mind showing a little spooky pride on my front door. If you want to welcome Trick-or-Treaters to your doorstep this Halloween, creating a Halloween Wreath is an easy place to start. This Halloween wreath can be anything you want it to be, and it…
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Halloween Craft – Eyeball Keychain
It’s a fact that keys are one of the most commonly misplaced items. Well thanks to my creepy Eyeball Keychain, you won’t have to spot your keys from the other side of the room, because these blood-shot eyeballs are sure to spot you first! It’s Halloween Craft Month here on My Poppet MAKES, so I thought I’d kick off this…
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DIY Storage Solution for Small Items
If you’re drowning in little toys, LEGO minifigs, or small craft items, I’ve got an easy DIY storage box solution that will save the day! You won’t even have to go out to buy any special supplies. An old shoe box and some cardboard is all you need to organise all those small items in this neat storage solution. Previously…
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12 Luxury Crafting Tools to Covet
When you’ve been crafting for a while, you quickly realise that not all crafting tools are created equal. Budget tools have their place. I mean, when you are just dipping your toes into a new craft, you don’t want to spend big dollars on expensive tools and accessories. The saying goes ” A bad carpenter blames his tools”, but if…
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Bernat Baby Velvet Yarn – Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
There’s a new velvet yarn in town – Bernat Baby Velvet, a new 8ply yarn that is super soft to touch and is perfect for making crochet blankets. As soon as the new range hit the shelves at American Yarns HQ, I popped in and picked a up a couple of balls to give it a try. I made Emma…
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