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KIDS CRAFT

Projects that kids can make

Halloween Craft Paper Roll Bat - My Poppet Makes

HALLOWEEN, KIDS CRAFT

Halloween Craft: Toilet Paper Roll Bat

By Melissa Gaggiano

Craft up some adorable Halloween Bats from recycled toilet paper roll tubes. Don’t be fooled by their scary fangs, these little Vampire Bats are wearing bow ties and ready to party! Decorate your home with a whole colony, and hang them right-way-up or upside-down, just like real bats! Make just one toilet paper roll bat or a several. These fang-tastic…

Girl wearing green witch nose

HALLOWEEN, KIDS CRAFT

Kids Craft: Egg Carton Witch Nose

By Cintia @ My Poppet

Dressing up as a witch is always a popular costume choice for kids at Halloween. Now you can add some extra fun to a homemade witch costume with a DIY Witch Nose made from a humble egg carton. If you are looking for a quick and easy Halloween craft project idea, this fun recycled egg carton witches nose is super…

rainbow friendship bracelet patterns

KIDS CRAFT, YARN CRAFT

Kids Craft: Rainbow Friendship Bracelets

By Cintia @ My Poppet

When was the last time you made friendship bracelets? Well it’s time to get knotting because I have 3 cheerful rainbow friendship bracelet designs made with the cutest box of yarn you ever did see! American Yarns sent me one of their newest products to review – Crayola Yarn Box which contains 6 colours of mini yarn balls in a…

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UPCYCLE, RECYCLE & REFASHION

Do something nice for the planet

Mesh produce bags filled with fruit on yellow background

DIY HOME, HOME & DECOR, UPCYCLE & SUSTAINABILITY

Let’s Sew Reusable Mesh Produce Bags

By Cintia @ My Poppet

Ditch the plastic bags and replace them with these easy to sew, reusable produce bags. These drawstring mesh produce bags are perfect for your next supermarket shop, and can be used over and over again. After releasing my hugely popular crochet produce bag pattern, I thought it was time to sew up some fine mesh bags to rid myself 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…

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…

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PROJECTS THAT INVOLVE FABRIC OR SEWING

Fire up the sewing machine

blue tshirt with floral applique on pink background

CLOTHING REFASHION & MENDING

Update a T-shirt with this Floral Applique Refashion Idea!

By Melissa Gaggiano

Japanese patchwork quilting patterns book cover

BOOK REVIEW, PATCHWORK & QUILTING

Book Review: Japanese Patchwork Quilting Patterns

By Cintia @ My Poppet

jeans with mended knee hole of sachiko stitching

CLOTHING REFASHION & MENDING

Mending with Sashiko Inspired Sewing Repairs

By Melissa Gaggiano

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PROJECTS THAT INVOLVE PAPER

Get those scissors snipping

Making Paper Flowers

Make A Bouquet of Paper Flowers

By Melissa Gaggiano

Pull out tab valentines day card DIY craft

PAPERCRAFT, VALENTINE'S DAY

Mini Photo Gallery Valentine’s Day Card

By Melissa Gaggiano

how to make Candy cane fabric twine for christmas gift wrapping mypoppet.com.au

CHRISTMAS, GIFT WRAPPING

Candy Cane Fabric Twine – Perfect for Christmas Gift Wrapping

By Cintia @ My Poppet

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PROJECTS THAT INVOLVE YARN & WOOL

Dust off those knitting needles

crocheted bobble stripe rainbow pillow

CROCHET & KNITTING

Rainbow Bobble Crochet Pillow Pattern

By Cintia @ My Poppet

Adding a pop of colour to your living room is easy with this beautifully textured Rainbow Bobble Crochet Pillow. Using chunky yarn makes it quick to crochet. I whipped this crochet cushion cover up up in a weekend! Colourful home decor is the quickest way to cheer up a room. Because I love bright colours, I couldn’t resist making a…

18 Easter Crochet Patterns - Mypoppet.com.au

CROCHET & KNITTING, EASTER

18 Adorable Easter Crochet Patterns

By Cintia @ My Poppet

Easter has fallen pretty early this year and it’s caught me on the hop! (See what I did there?) When I started planning my Easter tutorials this year I was definitely planning on whipping up a fun crochet pattern, but sadly, I ran our of time. Instead I’ve scoured the web for the cutest, most colourful and creative Easter Crochet…

rainbow legwarmers with rollerskates

CROCHET & KNITTING

Super Scrunchy Extra Long Knitted Leg Warmer Pattern

By Cintia @ My Poppet

Knit a pair of Extra Long rainbow hued legwarmers to brighten up your wardrobe. No need to fuss with multiple balls of yarn when one ball of self striping Lion Brand Mandala Yarn cake does all the hard work. Our local roller rink turned 40 recently and they threw a 80s themed roller disco party. Can you believe that the…

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SEASONAL CRAFT

Christmas, Easter, Halloween & more

DIY bunny box easter craft - mypoppet.com.au

Easter Craft – Make a Bunny Gift Box!

By Cintia @ My Poppet

A fun Easter craft project to enjoy with kids, this adorable Easter Bunny Gift Box is so easy to make. Fill it with tasty Easter treats and give as a thoughtful gift, or use it to store special treasures all year round. With Easter fast approaching, it’s time to gather your craft supplies and make some cute craft projects to…

18 Easter Crochet Patterns - Mypoppet.com.au

CROCHET & KNITTING, EASTER

18 Adorable Easter Crochet Patterns

By Cintia @ My Poppet

Easter has fallen pretty early this year and it’s caught me on the hop! (See what I did there?) When I started planning my Easter tutorials this year I was definitely planning on whipping up a fun crochet pattern, but sadly, I ran our of time. Instead I’ve scoured the web for the cutest, most colourful and creative Easter Crochet…

2 crochet heart shaped baskets on violet background

CROCHET & KNITTING, DIY HOME, VALENTINE'S DAY

Crochet Heart Shaped Storage Baskets

By Cintia @ My Poppet

If you are like me, you can never have enough storage for bits and bobs. But why have boring old round baskets when you can a have cute crochet heart basket to brighten up your space. This easy crochet basket pattern work up quickly with t-shirt yarn, and make a great gift for yourself or a special friend. Fill up…

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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. These glow-in-the-dark rings are so adorable…

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

Japanese patchwork quilting patterns book cover

Book Review: Japanese Patchwork Quilting Patterns

Stylish Remakes book with scissors and sewing supplies

Book Review: Stylish Remakes – 25 Upcycled Clothing Ideas

Fingerless gloves book review

Book Review: Easy Knitted Fingerless Gloves

DIY PROJECTS FOR PLAY

Fun things to make and play with

DIY mini felt christmas trees

CHRISTMAS, DIY PLAY

Mini Felt Trees – Make a Tiny Christmas Forest

By Cintia @ My Poppet

Sew a tiny festive forest with my easy to follow mini felt tree instructions. You’ll only need a few felt scraps to make these cute conifers. I’ve downsized our Holiday decorations this year! Instead of putting up our big ol’ Christmas tree, I’ve made a mini forest of teeny tiny felt trees to grace our mantelpiece. These mini felt trees…

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…

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Projects your can wear

Update your wardrobe

t shirt refashion - girl wearing orange tshirt with large bow applique

CLOTHING REFASHION & MENDING, DIY WEAR

Super Cute Bow T-Shirt Refashion Idea

By Cintia @ My Poppet

Give an old long sleeve top a brand new chic style with this easy t-shirt refashion. With only a few simple changes, modifying a t-shirt to create this cute wearable look is a great way to upcycle old clothes. With Emma growing like a weed, it’s been hard to keep her in clothes that fits of late. And even though…

Ron Weasley Sweater t-shirt with wand

DIY WEAR, HARRY POTTER

DIY Weasley Sweater T-shirt – A fun Ron Weasley Costume Idea

By Cintia @ My Poppet

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…

how to make a scarf with hood - girl wearing a hooded scarf

CLOTHING REFASHION & MENDING, DIY WEAR

DIY Hooded Scarf from an Old Sweater

By Cintia @ My Poppet

Making a cosy scarf with hood attached couldn’t be simpler. With a little bit of clever upcycling, any old sweater, cardigan or sweatshirt can be made into a hooded scarf that will be the envy of all your friends. The practical fastening loop keeps it secure in any weather. I made this hooded scarf for Emma many years ago, when…

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