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DIY Crayon candles – video

DIY Crayon candles – video

Time after time we're just blown away by the ideas people have, how creative they are. These pop bottle candles in Cola, Sprite and Fanta look awesome! And you don't need fancy candle making supplies to do this, just some regular white candles, some crayons and the...

Sewed Star Wars Storm trooper doll

Sewed Star Wars Storm trooper doll

Oh no, we simply couldn't let this one pass us by. You know how we're all sci-fi crazy here and Star Wars is our absolute favorite of them all. The best story every written - seriously. I cried like a baby in the cinema when Han died. If you are nuts about Star...

Sew a Country Heart Bookmark

Sew a Country Heart Bookmark

Pick your favourite fabric, add a touch of ribbon and a little heart tag and you have the perfect way to mark your book page. And once you see how quick and easy it is, you will be making this country heart bookmark for every book-lover you know. Made primarily from...

Print your own paper dress up doll

Print your own paper dress up doll

Do you remember these paper dress-up dolls with their interchangeable outfits? I had several when I was a little girl.  Being made of very thin paper it taught me to be careful and handle my toys gently. Something that doesn't always happen these days! Luckily...

Faux Stained Glass Painting

Faux Stained Glass Painting

How to create your own faux stained glass effect paintings at home using a glue gun!  This is a really interesting effect and one that shouldn't be difficult to recreate at home. Even the older kids could do this really well, once they have a steady hand for...

How to Make Troll Hair Headbands – Free And Easy Tutorial

How to Make Troll Hair Headbands – Free And Easy Tutorial

This free and easy tutorial will show you each step to make DIY troll hair headbands. The best part? You will be able to make these troll headbands for fun on a rainy afternoon, or as an enjoyable birthday party activity. Keep reading to find out how to make these...