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DIY Pomegranate Espadrilles
Makeover a plain pair of canvas shoes with a quirky pomegranate design. This DIY espadrilles upgrade is an easy iron-on vinyl project that takes only a few minutes to make. Upgrade a boring pair of shoes into something to really step out in! I was lucky enough to find a brand new pair of Soludos Espadrilles at the Op-Shop a…
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DIY Hooded Scarf from an Old Sweater
Making a cosy scarf with hood attached couldn’t be simpler. With a little bit of clever upcycling, any old sweater, cardigan or sweatshirt can be made into a hooded scarf that will be the envy of all your friends. The practical fastening loop keeps it secure in any weather. I made this hooded scarf for Emma many years ago, when…
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DIY Mini Waffle Purse – Cute Teen Craft Project Idea !
If you love all things sweet and adorable then I think you’ll dig making this dessert inspired Mini Waffle Purse complete with sprinkles. If you have a little one that loves carrying wee treasures around in their own mini handbag, I’m sure this colourful child sized purse will delight them. Inspired by love hearts, and chocolate waffle ice creams, this…
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Harlequin Crochet Slippers – Free Crochet Pattern
Keep your feet warm with these colourful crochet slippers. Made from durable, washable yarn and ingeniously constructed with no sewing required! We’ve all been spending more time at home lately, so I thought it would be fun to crochet a pair of cosy, colourful slippers. The cheerful multi-colour diamond design and their bootie shape inspired their name – Harlequin Slippers…
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Scrap Yarn Crochet Basket – Scrapbusting Idea!
This crochet basket made from scrap yarn is the perfect craft project to use up all those leftover yarn ends that just seem to multiply. After making several Scrappy Crochet Blankets a little while ago I’d almost depleted all my yarn scraps. All I had left was a random pile of yarn that was totally unsuitable for blanket making. Left…
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Patchwork T-shirt with Cricut Infusible Ink
Inspired by my recent patchwork clothing roundup, I thought I’d put my own twist on a patchwork t-shirt project that conveniently requires no sewing at all! For this easy project I’ve used a fairly new product from Cricut – Infusible Ink sheets come in a range of colours and attractive pre-printed designs. They can be cut with Cricut cutting machines,…
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Patchwork Clothing – The sewing inspiration you need right now!
Patchwork clothing has been popping up in the fashion pages of glossy magazines for a while now. Whether it’s the increased awareness of sustainability in the fashion industry, or just a passing trend aimed to capture the nostalgia of past eras, I think it’s a movement that as sewists we should all embrace. There is something magical about piecing a…
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DIY Exploding Gift Box – Try this fun Papercraft Idea!
If you are looking for a unique gift idea to mark a special occasion, why not make an Exploding Box? Open up the gift box and it ‘explodes’ to reveal photos and fun notes. It won’t be long before my eldest graduates primary school, and I wanted to make her a unique graduation gift – something handmade, full of personality…
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One-Skein Puff Stitch Cowl Crochet Pattern
Feeling the chill? I’ve got a quick little crochet cowl pattern that you can make in an afternoon. Made with ever-so-soft Premier Anti-pilling Bamboo yarn and pillowy puff stitches for extra coziness! Well, we are currently in lockdown 2.0 here in Melbourne, so I’m keeping myself entertained with some crochet and plenty of TV. Lucky for me I picked up…
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Sew a Softie: Lamington Pincushions
Why stitch up a boring old pincushion when you can make one that looks good enough to eat! Keep your pins and needles tidy, or your kids entertained, with these quirky felt lamington softies that can be used as either pincushions, or for pretend play. I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t like a Lamington. If you aren’t familiar with this…
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Painted Faux Bone Inlay Dresser Makeover
Bone inlay furniture is one of the hottest new trends in decor. The striking graphic patterned furniture pieces traditionally originated in India and are skillfully handmade by craftsmen made using pieces of real camel bone or mother of pearl shell. Real bone inlay furniture can be expensive, and rightfully so, the craftsmanship is incredible. Look at this stunning example of…
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Leopard Print Bag Makeover with Cricut Joy
Makeover a plain bag with a hint of leopard print. This easy iron-on vinyl project takes only a few minutes to make, and will upgrade a thrift shop find into a trendy leopard print bag. There’s nothing I love more than making-over a thrift store find. This week Emma found a cute little leather look bag for only a few…
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