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Le Papier Apartment – Printable Paper Doll House
It had been quite some time since I’d watched the film Amelie, so the other night I popped in the DVD for old times sake and began watching. I cannot believe how much I’d forgotten! Amelie is such a vibrant visual feast of a film, and oh, the humour. I was laughing out loud over the subtlest moments – it’s…
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DIY Harry Potter Gryffindor Patch with Template
Do you have a young Witch or Wizard that that has been sorted into Hogwarts Gryffindor House? You may even be a Gryffindor yourself. Well you’ll need a Gryffindor patch for your robes then, and I’ve designed an easy no-sew version that can be whipped up before you can say ‘Repello Muggletum’! Emma is super obsessed with everything Harry Potter…
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18 Adorable Easter Crochet Patterns
Easter has fallen pretty early this year and it’s caught me on the hop! (See what I did there?) When I started planning my Easter tutorials this year I was definitely planning on whipping up a fun crochet pattern, but sadly, I ran our of time. Instead I’ve scoured the web for the cutest, most colourful and creative Easter Crochet…
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Book Review: The Crochet Answer Book
This month I’ll be reviewing a book out of my personal library. It’s a reference book that I use on a regular basis and has improved my crochet skills immensely. The Crochet Answer Book by Edie Eckman is like my little crochet bible that sorts out any problem, and answers every question I have when I’m crocheting. Edie Eckman is…
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Kids Craft: Print & Colour Easter Basket
I love eating chocolate. I have a fantasy of operating a chocolate boutique, à la Vianne Rocher (from the book Chocolat, written by Joanne Harris). My only foreseeable problem to this scenario would be my having to fight the overwhelming temptation, and not eat the chocolate. While on the topic of chocolate, Easter is around the corner. To celebrate the…
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Easy Skirt Refashion & Hemming Tutorial
The easiest way to transform the look of a skirt is as simple as changing the length. This week I’ve tackled another alteration job on my list and refashioned this colourful African style printed skirt, from an impractical ankle length, to a wearable knee length. It was such a simple change that it barely qualifies as a ‘refashion’, but the…
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Linen Shirt Makeover – from dull to dazzling in under 1 hour
I have a big pile of clothes in my sewing room that is waiting to be altered, repaired, or refashioned. I’m embarrassed to say that some items have been in that pile for well over a year (or even two)! Most of the items are pieces I really love that just need a few tweaks to make them ready to…
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The Secret to making Super Fluffy Pom Poms
Everybody loves a good pom pom, they have so many great crafty uses. Today I’m going to share my secret for making super fluffy pom poms with a simple and unexpected tool. Can you guess what it is? I enjoy making pom poms when I’m feeling a little stressed out or am in a creative funk. Just the process of…
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Book Review: 2 Adorable Needle Felting Books You’ll Love
I have quite a collection of Japanese needle felting books bought mainly on my various trips to Japan and Hong Kong. They are always full of impossibly cute characters, and flicking through them inspires me to get my needles out and create my own little designs. Because I don’t read Japanese I’ve always had to just use the pictures and…
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Valentine’s Day Felt Heart Charm
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us, and the romantic in me is always excited by what this day represents. Even though I was one of the legions of luckless, unrequited teenagers who never discovered a love stamped note in their locker, I held onto hope that the next year would be different. To celebrate my enthusiasm for Valentine’s Day I…
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How To: Chinese New Year Dragon Puppet
Have some fun this Chinese New Year and make a a colourful dragon puppet to celebrate this vibrant festival. Kids of all ages will love painting the dragon in bright colours – a red dragon red is especially lucky. So easy to make with paper plates, an egg carton and some other basic craft items you probably already have at…
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Kids Craft: Doll Backpack
Are your kids looking for a crafty project to entertain themselves with these school holidays? Older kids may enjoy this simple sewing project – a doll sized backpack. This Doll Backpack can be made to suit any doll by adjusting the side of the template – enlarge to 150% for an American Girl doll or reduce to 70% for a…
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