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KIDS CRAFT

Projects that kids can make

DIY heart pillow no-sew cushion

DIY HOME, KIDS CRAFT, VALENTINE'S DAY

Kids Craft: No-Sew Heart Pillow

By Melissa Gaggiano

Warm up a special someone with a soft and squishy heart shaped pillow. Knotted with love! The perfect kids craft project because there is no sewing required. Some simple cutting and knotting are all the skills needed to make this DIY heart pillow. Kids and teens can make their own special pillow to decorate their room, or give to a…

kids wallet with rainbow pockets on yellow background

DIY ACCESSORIES, KIDS CRAFT

Kids Craft: DIY Kids Wallet Sewing Pattern

By Melissa Gaggiano

If you are looking for easy kids craft ideas, or sewing patterns for kids, this DIY Kids Wallet is a fun project to try. Whether conscious, or not, kids love to emulate their parents. It could be wanting to wear ties (just like Daddy), or carrying a handbag (just like Mama’s). My kids love having their own handbags and wallets,…

Kids can easily make cute heart shaped gift boxes for a Valentine's day gift

DIY KIDS, KIDS CRAFT, VALENTINE'S DAY

Kids Craft: Conversation Heart Gift Box

By Cintia @ My Poppet

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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UPCYCLE, RECYCLE & REFASHION

Do something nice for the planet

Finished suitcase dollhouse

DIY KIDS, DIY PLAY, FURNITURE & DECOR MAKEOVERS, UPCYCLE & SUSTAINABILITY

Upcycle Style: Suitcase Dollhouse

By Cintia @ My Poppet

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…

How to make beeswax wraps - hands holding 3 fabric wax wraps

DIY HOME, HOME & DECOR, UPCYCLE & SUSTAINABILITY

DIY Beeswax Wraps – Make these Easy Reusable Food Wraps

By Cintia @ My Poppet

In an effort to reduce our plastic usage, I thought it was time to make myself a bundle of beeswax food wraps, and cut down our use of clingfilm and ziploc bags wherever I can. Admittedly I’m quite late to the Beeswax wrap party, it seems the whole internet is a-buzz with DIY Beeswax wrap tutorials of all shapes and…

DIY envelope template - mypoppet.com.au

RECYCLED PAPER & CARDBOARD, SNAIL MAIL, STATIONERY & NOTEBOOKS, UPCYCLE & SUSTAINABILITY

Recycle Craft: How to make an Envelope with Printable Template

By Cintia @ My Poppet

I’ve been making my own recycled envelopes for a long time, it’s great on so many levels. Firstly I never run out of envelopes! No more running to the newsagent at the last minute and having to buy a pack of 50 boring white envelopes. But really my favorite reason is re-using lots of paper that would normally get thrown out,…

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PROJECTS THAT INVOLVE FABRIC OR SEWING

Fire up the sewing machine

DIY felt Lamington pincushions

DIY PLAY, KIDS CLOTHING & TOYS, STITCHING & EMBROIDERY

Sew a Softie: Lamington Pincushions

By Cintia @ My Poppet

Drawstring pouch sewing pattern

Round Drawstring Bag Sewing Pattern – with Pockets!

By Melissa Gaggiano

Granny square needlebook with embroidery floss and scissors

FABRIC & SEWING, STITCHING & EMBROIDERY

Granny Square Needle Book

By Cintia @ My Poppet

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PROJECTS THAT INVOLVE PAPER

Get those scissors snipping

Animation exploding box

DIY Exploding Gift Box – Try this fun Papercraft Idea!

By Melissa Gaggiano

DECORATE, DIY HOME

DIY Paper Cherry Blossom Mobile & Lantern

By Melissa Gaggiano

DIY letter writing paper

STATIONERY & NOTEBOOKS

DIY Collage Letter Writing Paper Stationery Set

By Melissa Gaggiano

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PROJECTS THAT INVOLVE YARN & WOOL

Dust off those knitting needles

Puff stitch cowl crochet pattern

CROCHET & KNITTING

One-Skein Puff Stitch Cowl Crochet Pattern

By Cintia @ My Poppet

Feeling the chill? I’ve got a quick little crochet cowl pattern that you can make in an afternoon. Made with ever-so-soft Premier Anti-pilling Bamboo yarn and pillowy puff stitches for extra coziness! Well, we are currently in lockdown 2.0 here in Melbourne, so I’m keeping myself entertained with some crochet and plenty of TV. Lucky for me I picked up…

Grid Beanie knitting pattern

CROCHET & KNITTING

Grid Beanie Knitting Pattern – A cool Hat to keep you Warm!

By Cintia @ My Poppet

Brrr! Are you feeling the chill in the air? Well my Grid Beanie will certainly keep you warm, and in style too! Graphic patterns in knitwear are so trendy right now, and this simple grid design works with practically any outfit. Don’t be deceived by the vertical knitted stripes. You don’t have to do any stranded colour work, I’ve used…

Pile of crochet baby blankets

CROCHET & KNITTING

Scrappy Corner-to-Corner Crochet Blanket

By Cintia @ My Poppet

If you are looking for quick and easy crochet blanket pattern, look no further! This Scrappy Corner-to-Corner Blanket is the perfect crochet project to keep you hands busy while watching TV, with the added bonus that it uses up a ton of scrap yarn. I’m a bit addicted to making magic yarn balls and crocheting these deliciously scrappy baby blankets….

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SEASONAL CRAFT

Christmas, Easter, Halloween & more

DIY heart pillow no-sew cushion

DIY HOME, KIDS CRAFT, VALENTINE'S DAY

Kids Craft: No-Sew Heart Pillow

By Melissa Gaggiano

Warm up a special someone with a soft and squishy heart shaped pillow. Knotted with love! The perfect kids craft project because there is no sewing required. Some simple cutting and knotting are all the skills needed to make this DIY heart pillow. Kids and teens can make their own special pillow to decorate their room, or give to a…

Best easter craft ideas roundup

20 Fun Easter Craft Ideas for Everyone!

By Cintia @ My Poppet

Looking for some Easter craft inspiration? Well look no further, because I’ve got you covered! Here’s a list of the 20 best, most fun, and even a little bit wacky, craft project ideas to make this Easter. Includes Easter crafts to sew, knit, crochet, needlefelt, print, and colour. You definitely won’t be bored these Easter holidays. There’s plenty of Easter…

Egg Cozy Free Pattern

DIY HOME, EASTER, HOME & DECOR

How to make a Felt Egg Cosy with a Vintage twist!

By Cintia @ My Poppet

Make a vintage style Egg Cosy and keep your perfectly boiled eggs nice and warm while you butter your toast soldiers. Is there anything more nostalgic than dipping warm buttered toast into warm runny eggs? It has to be the most comforting breakfast, and paired with a nice cup of tea, well it’s almost the perfect start to a morning….

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Furniture & Decor Makeovers

Snaz up your digs

Faux inlay dresser furniture makeover

FURNITURE & DECOR MAKEOVERS

Painted Faux Bone Inlay Dresser Makeover

By Cintia @ My Poppet

Bone inlay furniture is one of the hottest new trends in decor. The striking graphic patterned furniture pieces traditionally originated in India and are skillfully handmade by craftsmen made using pieces of real camel bone or mother of pearl shell. Real bone inlay furniture can be expensive, and rightfully so, the craftsmanship is incredible. Look at this stunning example of…

Finished suitcase dollhouse

DIY KIDS, DIY PLAY, FURNITURE & DECOR MAKEOVERS, UPCYCLE & SUSTAINABILITY

Upcycle Style: Suitcase Dollhouse

By Cintia @ My Poppet

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…

Mirror makover with chalk paint - mypoppet.com.au

FURNITURE & DECOR MAKEOVERS

Easy Mirror Makeover – From Drab to Fab

By Cintia @ My Poppet

It’s amazing how a lick of paint can transform a fairly ubiquitous looking thrift store find into something that is custom-made for your space. It’s a great budget option for updating a boring old piece of furniture, picture frame, or in my case, a mirror. We recently renovated our powder room and for months it was mirror-less. To be honest…

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Printable crafts, Posters & colouring pages

Fire up the printer

easter colouring page with pencils by Madeleline Stamer

EASTER, PRINTABLES

Easter Colouring Page by Madeleline Stamer

By Cintia @ My Poppet

Easter is only weeks away! And with the kids home for the school holidays, I’ve got a treat to keep them entertained – a whimsical Easter colouring page by Melbourne artist Madeleline Stamer. Maddie was kind enough to let me share this joyfully illustrated colouring page on My Poppet. You can also find a Christmas themed colouring page she designed…

cut out paper doll with fashion outfits - mypoppet.com.au

DIY PLAY, PAPERCRAFT, PRINTABLES

Print & Cut: DIY Paper Doll with 5 Outfits

By Melissa Gaggiano

Do you remember playing with paper dolls as a child? They aren’t as easy to come by as they once were so we’ve got a fun DIY Paper Doll with 5 fashion outfits you can print yourself. Paper dolls were originally intended as a tool for the fashion world. Later paper dolls were adopted by children, becoming a cheap play…

colour bleed art - kids craft project - mypoppet.com.au

DRAW & COLOUR, KIDS CRAFT, PRINTABLES

Kids Craft: Colour Bleed Art

By Melissa Gaggiano

Some of the best creative notions come about from happy accidents, like today’s Kids Art Activity Project, Colour Bleed Art. Recently my youngest created a sweet little mermaid illustration with felt tip pens. She was disappointed however to find that her art had sustained water damage. Yes, it happens if we leave artwork where food and beverage prep takes place,…

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Bead & Jewellery craft

Make your own unique jewellery and other things with beads

Hot glue crafts - glow in the dark ring

BEAD CRAFT & JEWELLERY, DIY ACCESSORIES

Hot Glue Gun Crafts: Glow-in-the-Dark Ring

By Melissa Gaggiano

Bling up your evening with an easy to craft ring made using hot glue. Yes, you heard it here, hot glue gun crafts are a thing! Not only can hot glue be used to stick items together, but it’s an amazingly versatile material that can be used to make all sorts of other things. //video.mediavine.com/videos/psqbwqs5lq5cqsnhjo21.js These glow-in-the-dark rings are…

DIY wooden decoupage bangle design

BEAD CRAFT & JEWELLERY, DIY ACCESSORIES

How to make Harlequin Decoupage Bangles

By Cintia @ My Poppet

Statement Jewellery is a fabulous way to bring an old outfit bang up to date, but designer pieces can be a little expensive. Instead try making these decoupage Harlequin Bangles yourself with some inexpensive supplies. No special skills required. The diamond harlequin pattern is super playful, and these bangles really cheer me up whenever I wear them. When you make…

DIY Bellatrix Lestrange Necklace - mypoppet.com.au

BEAD CRAFT & JEWELLERY, HARRY POTTER

DIY Bellatrix Lestrange Bird Skull Necklace

By Cintia @ My Poppet

“I want to dress up as Bellatrix Lestrange” – It was decided, I’d be making Emma a Bellatrix costume for Comic-Con this year. Emma’s interest in all things Harry Potter is still going strong, and even after a couple of years, shows no signs of waning. After cosplaying Luna Lovegood last year for Comic-Con, this year she chose a much…

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VIDEO TUTORIALS

Watch a video to learn how to do stuff

Fingerless gloves book review

Book Review: Easy Knitted Fingerless Gloves

Kids can easily make cute heart shaped gift boxes for a Valentine's day gift

Kids Craft: Conversation Heart Gift Box

How to make a pumpkin from a plastic soda bottle - mypoppet.com.au

Plastic Bottle Craft – Pumpkin Gift Box

DIY PROJECTS FOR PLAY

Fun things to make and play with

DIY felt Lamington pincushions

DIY PLAY, KIDS CLOTHING & TOYS, STITCHING & EMBROIDERY

Sew a Softie: Lamington Pincushions

By Cintia @ My Poppet

Why stitch up a boring old pincushion when you can make one that looks good enough to eat! Keep your pins and needles tidy, or your kids entertained, with these quirky felt lamington softies that can be used as either pincushions, or for pretend play. I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t like a Lamington. If you aren’t familiar with this…

Finished suitcase dollhouse

DIY KIDS, DIY PLAY, FURNITURE & DECOR MAKEOVERS, UPCYCLE & SUSTAINABILITY

Upcycle Style: Suitcase Dollhouse

By Cintia @ My Poppet

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…

Gobble monster doll zero waste softie pattern - mypoppet.com.au

DIY KIDS, DIY PLAY, KIDS CLOTHING & TOYS

Sew a Softie: Zero-Waste Gobble Monster Doll

By Cintia @ My Poppet

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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Projects your can wear

Update your wardrobe

DIY Marbled Baseball Cap

DIY ACCESSORIES, DIY WEAR

DIY Marble Design Hat – How to Marble Print 3D Surfaces

By Melissa Gaggiano

Marble prints and patterns have been a hot fashion trend for a little while now. You’ll see marble patterns on home wares, clothing and accessories popping up everywhere. Traditionally ink marbling is a technique used on paper or silk. As far back as the 10th century, Japanese artisans swirled drops of floating ink on the surface of water, and layered…

How to paint a shirt with fabric paint - mypoppet.com.au

CLOTHING REFASHION & MENDING, DIY WEAR

Linen Shirt Makeover – from dull to dazzling in under 1 hour

By Cintia @ My Poppet

I have a big pile of clothes in my sewing room that is waiting to be altered, repaired, or refashioned. I’m embarrassed to say that some items have been in that pile for well over a year (or even two)! Most of the items are pieces I really love that just need a few tweaks to make them ready to…

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