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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…
Read More 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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7 Ways to Make a Rag Rug from old Clothes
I’ve been clearing out our wardrobes, and have accumulated rather a large pile of old t-shirts and holey leggings that are fit for the scrap heap. Rather than throw out old textiles, I’m always looking to interesting ways to upcyle them into something useful – It’s time to make a rag rug! There are so many different ways to make…
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Shoe Box Craft – Make a Vintage Trunk Storage Box
Vintage steamer trunks evoke a kind of romantic nostalgia, bringing to mind magic shows and travelling circuses of old, glamorous ocean liner cruises and dusty old vintage trunks full of treasures in the attic. Even though big heavy steamer trunks are no longer the most practical style of luggage, they certainly are attractive. This fun shoe box craft, captures all…
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Sew a Softie: Zero-Waste Gobble Monster Doll
Ever felt like you need a little helper to clean up your craft room? Well I’ve got a simple monster doll sewing project that will not only teach your kids to sew, but gobble up all those scraps that were headed to the bin. It’s Sew a Softie month and I’ve joined in with 30 blogger from all over the…
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