What can you do with an old suitcase? If you have an old suitcases collecting dust in the shed or under the bed, it’s time to dust it off and get re-purposing. Old suitcases really lend themselves to fun upcycling projects. I’ve used my imagination and turned this old suitcase into something really cool that any kid will love! Time…
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With Valentine’s day only a couple of weeks away, I thought it would be fun to make a Valentines kids craft project, something easy and inexpensive that would make a cute gift for a friend or sweetheart. I had the fun idea to use some alphabet stamps I recently purchased, to write a message on a heart shaped gift box,…
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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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Today I’m going to teach you how to refashion an XL men’s t-shirt into one that your kid can wear. It’s a great little project that will not only save you money, but it’s a fun way to make cool clothing for your kids too. I was clearing out my sewing room last weekend and found a large bag of…
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Fact 1: Halloween is not far off. Fact 2: With two kids who love dress-ups, and my growing fascination for cosplay, almost every day of my life is Halloween. In the big lead up to Halloween I asked the kids which fictional character they would like to dress as. My youngest decided on becoming a Korok. What is a Korok? Well…
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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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Have some fun this Chinese New Year and make 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 home….
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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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