Today’s Halloween Craft idea is brought to you by Emma, who has recently discovered that she loves making slime after we were sent a package of products to try from Elmer’s. After lots of slime making experimentation, she had the great idea to make some green glitter slime with googly eyes in it – perfect for Halloween! Because she is…
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I’ve been sent another fabulous translated Japanese craft book to review thanks to Tuttle Publishing, one that cat lovers will enjoy. The Cat Lover’s Craft Book contains 17 assorted craft projects all themed around cats! Created by a collective of cat loving crafters, the projects in this book are diverse in both style and crafting techniques used. Whether you like…
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Emma’s love of all things Harry Potter has yet to subside. As she delves further into the books and movies, her interest in the more peripheral characters is growing. Her latest character crush is Luna Lovegood – a free-spirited Ravenclaw who always seems like she is ‘off with the fairies’. Emma describes her as ‘dreamy’. “The girl gave off an…
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Add a bit of sparkle to your next hairstyle with a glittering Chopstick Hair Accessory. Inspired by Kanzashi, traditional Japanese hair ornaments, this sparkly hair stick will be a real ‘head turner’. Many a year ago I read an immersive book, Memoirs of a Geisha. Later I watched the cinematic adaptation, and was completely mesmerised by each and every single…
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Have you noticed that shaggy cushions, pillow covers and rugs are really trendy right now? Interior stylists call it ‘texture’, I call it fun! It’s a throwback to the 70’s where shag was all the rage. The era of Flokati rugs and ankle deep wall to wall carpeting. What a nightmare to clean! You know what else was big in…
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You’ll never feel alone wearing this cute little felt ladybug brooch on your lapel – it’s quite the conversation starter! Make one, or a whole ‘loveliness of ladybugs’ – that’s the collective term apparently! Either way they are sure to cheer up someone’s day. A ladybug brooch would make a great gift for a child and look sweet attached to…
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This pencil roll is a quick little project that makes a great gift for a child or creative adult. As long as you have a pack of coloured pencils lying about, it can be whipped up at short notice with just materials from your stash. I can’t promise it will take you only 10 minutes, that depends on your skill…
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I love a pretty vintage trim, I mean what’s not to love? They are just so cheerful and bring back fond memories of my childhood when mum would embellish handmade dresses with trims and braids. Over the years I’ve amassed quite the collection, mostly purchased from flea markets and thrift stores. It’s always exciting to stumble on an old shoe…
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