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DIY Terracotta Clay Rainbow Ornament
Here’s a cheerful little clay rainbow ornament that looks great on your Christmas tree and is subtle enough to enjoy all year round. After having fun making a batch of Terracotta Clay Essential Oil Diffusers as gifts this year, I thought it would be fun to use the leftover clay to make a little Christmas ornament. Because it’s been a…
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2 Crochet Dishcloth Patterns + What’s the Best Dishcloth Yarn to Use?
I really enjoy making crochet dishcloths and washcloths. In my opinion you can never have too many. Today I’ve got two free dishcloth and scrubbie patterns for you to crochet, plus a in depth review of five styles of dishcloth yarn. The variety of dishcloth and scrubby yarns on the market is endless. I picked up a random assortment from…
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Mini Felt Trees – Make a Tiny Christmas Forest
Sew a tiny festive forest with my easy to follow mini felt tree instructions. You’ll only need a few felt scraps to make these cute conifers. I’ve downsized our Holiday decorations this year! Instead of putting up our big ol’ Christmas tree, I’ve made a mini forest of teeny tiny felt trees to grace our mantelpiece. These mini felt trees…
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Candy Cane Earrings – A fun DIY Christmas Gift Idea
Spread the Christmas cheer this year by wearing a festive pair of Candy Cane Earrings. So easy to make with just a small amount of oven bake polymer. Don’t stop at just one pair, these fun Christmas Earrings make great gifts too. I have merged my love of kitsch culture and Christmas to make mouth watering, delicious looking, candy cane…
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Candy Stripe Crochet Blanket Pattern
This crochet Candy Stripe Blanket is a festive handmade gift that can be enjoyed for years to come. Don’t relegate this pattern just to Christmas time – Change up the colours! With this corner-to-corner design’s adaptable sizing, it is sure to become your ‘go to’ blanket crochet pattern. I’m slightly hooked on Corner-to-Corner crochet at the moment. After making a…
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How to make Orange Pomander Balls
Orange Pomanders are sweet smelling, and make a pretty display for your end-of-year festivities. With well placed bowls around your home filled with fresh or dried orange pomander balls, you’re sure to set the tone for a relaxing, back to nature Christmas vibe. You may already be familiar with the orange pomander. Some may recognize the clove studded orbs, from…
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25 Scrap Yarn Projects to use up all those bits of Leftover Yarn
Do you have scraps of yarn left over after your knitted or crochet projects, or a basket full of half used balls of yarn? Here are some great ideas for scrap yarn projects to use up even the smallest pieces of yarn and make something useful. Regular readers will know that I love scrapbusting! Be it fabric scraps or yarn…
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DIY Terracotta Essential Oil Diffuser & Car Air Freshener
Make an elegant Terracotta Clay Oil Diffuser charm to fragrance your home, or use as an essential oil car air freshener. A very practical gift, and only requires a few inexpensive craft supplies to make. As the gift giving season approaches, I’ve set my mind to making small, but practical gifts for friends and family. It’s really been a challenging…
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Candy Cane Fabric Twine – Perfect for Christmas Gift Wrapping
Candy Cane Fabric twine is perfect for adding a handmade touch to gift wrapping, team it with brown paper for an old fashioned retro look that Santa would be proud of. The other day at the supermarket I noticed how similar the candy canes looked to my Handmade Scrap Fabric Twine, especially the sections with contrasting dark and white fabric….
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Let’s Make Scrap Yarn Pom Poms
Pom poms are so easy to make, and a great way of using up leftover yarn scraps from knitting and crochet projects. Because they are made of random scraps, each scrap yarn pom pom is unique! I’m always looking for new and innovative ways to use up yarn scraps. As every knitter and crocheter knows, there are always little bits…
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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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DIY Weasley Sweater T-shirt – A fun Ron Weasley Costume Idea
Now every Harry Potter fan can have their own initial on a Weasley Sweater inspired T-shirt. It’s super easy to make and no knitting required! Hands up if you’ve ever wanted your own personalized Weasley Jumper, just like the one knit for Ron and Harry by Mrs Weasley as a Christmas gift. This Etsy seller custom knits Weasley Sweaters to…
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