I’m sure, just like me, you love making and giving handmade gifts for Christmas. But what about giving the gift of handmaking? I get a lot of joy out of the process of creating something, so wouldn’t it be wonderful to share that feeling with a friend or loved one who maybe isn’t so naturally crafty? I don’t tend to…
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Forget the snowflakes and reindeer. This Christmas decorate your tree with a tropical vibe and embrace the warmer weather. I’ll show you how to make a flamingo with a fluffy pom pom body that looks like real feathers. You can make this bird any colour you like. Why be limited to pink? Turquoise, lime or purple would look great? You…
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If you’re looking for a reason to visit Ballarat, pop The Crafty Squirrel on the top of your list. This cute little craft shop is full of vintage and ‘kawaii’ delights. Owner, Morgan Wills has literally been squirreling away vintage textiles and haberdashery for most of her life, and The Crafty Squirrel was the perfect outlet to share the love….
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It’s an exciting time when a visit from the Tooth Fairy is imminent. There are so many different ways to present those little baby teeth to the tooth fairy – a tooth under a pillow, in glass of water or even tucked away safely in a tooth shaped pouch or pillow. Me? I’m particularly partial to making tooth shaped pouches and…
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Did you have a crochet cotton top as a kid? They were all the rage back in the 60’s and 70’s, the staple of every girl’s Summer wardrobe. I’m sure I remember wearing one when I was little, for some reason it brings back memories of the beach. Now that the weather is warming up, I thought it was the…
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Looking for some quick and easy Halloween costume ideas that won’t break the budget? I’m here to save the day! Putting together fun costumes for fancy dress parties, dress-ups, imaginative play and Halloween events doesn’t have to be expensive, or even involve any DIY, you probably have lots of useful stuff at home already. With Halloween coming up I thought…
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Are you ready for Halloween? Have you decided what fun, and of course spooky craft you are going to do first? You have to try our spooky pine-cone Halloween spiders. They are the perfect combination of outdoor play and adventure and creative painting and crafting. Let’s make some Spooky Spiders! You will need: pine cones liquid paint or spray paint coloured pipe-cleaners…
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Did you enjoy the Printable Sugar Skull Colouring Page I posted last week? It came about as a byproduct of this idea, a Sugar Skull Activity page where you can decorate your own sugar skull by colouring, cutting and pasting your very own decorations. Kids of all ages will enjoy it, and best of all, it allows scope for lots…
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