There’s nothing I like more than trying out new craft tools, and when it comes to knitting and crochet accessories, you can never have too many. Well that’s my personal opinion anyway! The right tools can make or break a craft project, so I’m always on the lookout for novel products that are ‘game changing’. The quest to find that…
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Is there a crafty woman in your life the deserves a special gift this Mother’s Day? No need to search high and low, ‘cos I’ve got you covered with this Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Mums that love to craft. Etsy has a gorgeous and unique range of handmade and vintage items and I’ve rounded up 12 gift ideas…
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My heart is shattered. Today our beautiful craft community mourns the loss of one of its most vibrant members, Camille Condon, AKA Curly Pops. Cam was a fixture in Melbourne’s crafty community and an inspiration to us all. Always the first to donate her time and creativity to good causes – Cam brought people together. …
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Are this kids counting down the days till the Easter Bunny arrives? I know my kiddo (who is 10, but still conveniently believes in the Easter Bunny) certainly is! Whether you celebrate Easter’s religious meaning, or just enjoy the opportunity to spend a relaxing few days with the family; the week leading up to Easter is a great time to…
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I love anything leopard print, but especially shoes! Leopard print seems to go with everything, so it’s no surprise that bold graphic leopard print designs are the hottest new fashion trend. I’ve been pattern clashing with leopard print for years, and I don’t intend to stop once the ‘trend’ wanes because I like it! I like bright shoes, they always…
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There’s something about Easter that brings the crafty side out of everyone, even those that may not enjoy crafting at other times of the year. Maybe it’s the nostalgia of making Easter bonnets for a parade as a child, or decorating eggs with a loved one. Or maybe it’s just that whoever volunteers to put the Easter hampers together for…
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If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at needle felting, this Easter craft project is the perfect opportunity to get started. I’ve cheated a little bit and used Styrofoam egg shapes inside these felted eggs. It makes this little Needle Felted Easter Egg craft project very easy to get right on your first try, as you don’t have to…
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Velvet yarn is the hot new yarn trend hitting needles and hooks as the cooler weather approaches. Its silky feel and luxurious sheen is quite attractive, and Velvet yarn looks great made up in both garment and home decor projects. Thanks to American Yarns, who exclusively stock Bernat Velvet yarn in Australia, I tried it out for myself and I…
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It’s the time of year where bunnies are hopping up everywhere, and it’s understandable because they are just so dang cute! Today I’m showing you how to make a Mini Bunny Doll, a fun little Easter craft project that makes the perfect little Easter gift or decoration. Fun to make from just a few felt scraps this cute bunny doll…
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Easter is only a couple of weeks away, and the supermarket aisles seem to be laden with chocolate temptations. I couldn’t resist and had to buy some cute Easter treats, purely for crafting purposes of course! I can’t reveal how many chocolate eggs were consumed during the making of these Paper Cup Easter Baskets, but let’s just say, I had…
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“I wish I could find more time to craft.(sigh)” If I had a dollar for every time I heard that I’d be rolling in cash right now. I get it! Life is super busy, and there is never enough hours in the day, right? But what if you could find an extra hour, or even half hour a day to…
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Some of the best creative notions come about from happy accidents, like today’s Kids Art Activity Project, Colour Bleed Art. Recently my youngest created a sweet little mermaid illustration with felt tip pens. She was disappointed however to find that her art had sustained water damage. Yes, it happens if we leave artwork where food and beverage prep takes place,…
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