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Build a Stunning Photo Booth Backdrop Using StreamersStreamers are the unsung heroes of party decor, and turning them into a DIY photo booth backdrop is one of the easiest ways to make any celebration feel like a…
Turn an old sweater into a cuddly handmade toyThere's something quietly satisfying about rescuing a jumper from the back of the wardrobe and giving it a second life as a soft, squishable friend. Upcycling…
Craft a Modular Cardboard Dollhouse with Swappable Room DividersA humble cardboard box holds the bones of countless childhood adventures, and turning one into a miniature home with movable walls is the sort of project that…
DIY Glitter Slime With Contact Lens SolutionGlitter slime is a colourful, hands-on project for rainy afternoons, school-holiday activities and creative play at home. With PVA glue, bicarb soda, contact…
Craft a coconut shampoo bar with essential oils at homeAustralia's love affair with the ocean — from dawn surfs at Bondi to weekend dips in Cottesloe — means most of us battle salt, sun and dry air on a daily…
Sew a fabric napkin set with crisp mitered cornersCloth napkins are one of the easiest sewing projects to tackle on a quiet weekend in Brisbane or Melbourne, and a finished set brings a calm, handmade touch to…
Build a paper plate weaving loom kids will love in one arvoThere's something quietly magical about watching a child thread yarn across notched edges for the first time. The simple structure of a paper plate weaving…
Crafting a Herbal Tea Blend with Dried FlowersHerbal tea blending with dried flowers is a relaxing craft that rewards patience and a good nose for scent. The practice of combining petals, leaves, and seeds…
Build a Cardboard Airplane with a Spinning PropellerLong summer afternoons in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane mean kids spend hours looking for things to do, and a cardboard airplane project turns leftover…
DIY Wall Art With Yarn and a Canvas FrameYarn can turn a plain canvas into warm, tactile wall décor with very little equipment. By wrapping, weaving, knotting or stitching colourful fibres across a…