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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…

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…

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

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…

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

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

DIY ACCESSORIES, FASHION ACCESSORIES

DIY Mini Waffle Purse – Cute Teen Craft Project Idea !

By Melissa Gaggiano

FABRIC & SEWING, PATCHWORK & QUILTING

Patchwork Clothing – The sewing inspiration you need right now!

By Cintia @ My Poppet

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PROJECTS THAT INVOLVE PAPER

Get those scissors snipping

3 cat face round gift box - DIY craft project

GIFT WRAPPING

Hand Painted Cat Gift Boxes – For Cat Lovers!

By Cintia @ My Poppet

PAPERCRAFT

DIY Meal Planning Sticker Sheet with Cricut Joy

By Melissa Gaggiano

GIFT WRAPPING

DIY Exploding Gift Box – Try this fun Papercraft Idea!

By Melissa Gaggiano

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PROJECTS THAT INVOLVE YARN & WOOL

Dust off those knitting needles

crochet rainbow cushion on pink background

CROCHET & KNITTING

Rainbow Cushion Crochet Pattern

By Cintia @ My Poppet

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…

CROCHET & KNITTING, DIY ACCESSORIES

Colour Blocked Granny Square Headband

By Cintia @ My Poppet

If you’ve got a few spare granny squares leftover from a crochet project, I’ve got the perfect way to use them. Make a stylish Granny Square Headband! After making a Granny Square Needle Book a little while ago from my large granny square stash, I thought it was time to dive into the pile again and make another quick and…

Knitted and Crochet Halloween Costume patterns - mypoppet.com.au

CROCHET & KNITTING, HALLOWEEN

30 Amazing Halloween Costume Patterns to Knit & Crochet

By Cintia @ My Poppet

If you want to stand out from the crowd this Halloween, I recommend skipping the store bought costumes and knitting or crocheting your own instead. There are some really amazing halloween costume patterns available on Etsy which will inspire you to get making! I don’t know why, but knitted and crocheted costumes always seem so much more amusing and whimsical….

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SEASONAL CRAFT

Christmas, Easter, Halloween & more

HALLOWEEN, KIDS CRAFT

Halloween Craft: Toilet Paper Roll Bat

By Melissa Gaggiano

HALLOWEEN, KIDS CRAFT

Kids Craft: Egg Carton Witch Nose

By Cintia @ My Poppet

CROCHET & KNITTING, HALLOWEEN

30 Amazing Halloween Costume Patterns to Knit & Crochet

By Cintia @ My Poppet

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Furniture & Decor Makeovers

Snaz up your digs

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…

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

Upcycle Style: Suitcase Dollhouse

By Cintia @ My Poppet

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

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…

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

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 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…

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

Upcycle Style: Suitcase Dollhouse

By Cintia @ My Poppet

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

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…

Infusible ink patchwork t-shirt - white t-shirt on pink background

DIY WEAR

Patchwork T-shirt with Cricut Infusible Ink

By Cintia @ My Poppet

Inspired by my recent patchwork clothing roundup, I thought I’d put my own twist on a patchwork t-shirt project that conveniently requires no sewing at all! For this easy project I’ve used a fairly new product from Cricut – Infusible Ink sheets come in a range of colours and attractive pre-printed designs. They can be cut with Cricut cutting machines,…

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…

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