Are you anything like me? Do you struggle to find bookmarks around your home for the ten or so books that you have on the go? I have used hairclips, paperclips, rubber bands, spoons, junk mail fliers, strips of fabric, pencils, envelopes and shopping receipts as bookmarks. In a real pinch I have used Barbie clothes as a bookmark. Suffice…
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If you are looking for something to keep the kids, (and even the adults), entertained over the Easter break, why not try some colouring in! I’ve hand drawn this floral Easter egg design with plenty of patterns for those who enjoy intricate colouring. You can download my PDF colouring page and print out as many copies as you like for…
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Have a friend that would love to learn to craft, sew, knit or crochet? If you have the skills to teach them, why not give them a craft lesson or two as a gift! I had the fun idea to create some printable vintage style coupons for craft lessons that would make the perfect gift certificates. I’m not very handy…
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You all know how much I enjoy making and sending large quirky mail. I’ve made Giant Hamburger Postcards, Big Ice-cream Cone and Airmail envelopes, and even packages that look like fruit slices! So when Australia Post asked me to talk about ‘Stamp Collecting Month’, I knew I had to make something fun and maybe a little meta – A Giant…
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It’s Emma’s birthday week, and just like every other year for several weeks before her birthday she has been poring over the pages of everyone’s favourite cake book, The Australian Women’s Weekly Children’s Birthday Cake Book. Hands up if you had a swimming pool cake or a dolly varden. If you were a kid in Australia in the 80’s you’ll…
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I’ve got a special treat for you today, a lovely new colouring page from Jo Kealley of Curly Jo Design, exclusive to The Lucky Draw Project. Jo is a talented illustrator and glass artisan, with a whimsical outlook on life. I love her contribution titled ‘Sail Away with Me’, it’s the cutest house boat I’ve ever seen. I’ve coloured it…
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It’s just a few days away from Christmas now, so I thought I’d bring you one last little festive treat thanks to Claire Murphy, aka Tuna Bake – another exclusive The Lucky Draw Project Christmas Special colouring page. Claire’s illustrations are inspired by elegant vintage ladies, and she has drawn a super cute and very festive lady for us this…
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I know many of you readers are big fans of The Lucky Draw Project that has been running by subscription for a little while now, so as a treat, I thought it would be fun to have The Lucky Draw Project Christmas Special. I mean all the old TV shows have Christmas Specials so why cant we? One of my…
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