A jar of homemade nut butter turns a few pantry staples into a creamy spread for toast, porridge, fruit, baking and lunchbox snacks. With a food processor, the…
A felt pumpkin patch brings warm colour and handmade charm to a mantel, dining table, bookshelf or children’s bedroom. These soft fabric pumpkins are simple…
A beeswax wrap is a washable, flexible alternative to disposable cling film and single-use sandwich bags. Made from cotton infused with beeswax, tree resin and…
A cardboard race track turns an ordinary delivery box into an imaginative play space for toy cars, trucks and miniature racers. It is inexpensive, easy to…
Seed bombs are small, hand-rolled bundles of clay, compost and seeds that protect young plants until rain and warmth help them grow. They are simple enough for…
A lonely sock can become a soft, cheerful handmade toy with a few simple stitches. This project is suitable for beginners because the shape is forgiving, the…
A handmade piggy bank turns saving loose change into a creative family activity. With newspaper, cardboard, flour paste and paint, you can make a cheerful coin…
Making a hula hoop from irrigation tubing is an easy weekend project using supplies available from many Australian hardware and garden shops. The finished hoop…
A cardboard telescope is an imaginative project for rainy afternoons, school-holiday making, or a backyard adventure. With a sturdy mailing tube, a simple…
A wooden letter puzzle is a charming project for a rainy afternoon, a family craft session or a handmade birthday gift. Each block becomes a small canvas,…