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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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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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 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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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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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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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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Add a little bit of cheer to your home with this modern crochet rainbow cushion. It’s the perfect size to prop up your head when reading, or as an extra lumbar support. This rainbow pillow is a fun little crochet project to make with just a few balls of yarn. Its simple modern design would look great in a contemporary…
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