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August 21, 2024

How to Make Simple Quote Art with Maps

August 21, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to Make Simple Quote Art with Maps

Make unique art for you home with an old road map book and your favourite quote about home.

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August 21, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 14 Comments
everything else 3, upcycled 1
recycling/repurposing, quotes, upcycling
March 01, 2023

3 Ways to Make Pom Poms without a Pom Pom Maker

March 01, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
3 Ways to Make Pom Poms without a Pom Pom Maker

3 easy ways to make pom poms without a pom pom maker

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March 01, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 4 Comments
everything else 3
Pom poms, tutorials
November 12, 2022

Cute Christmas Knitting Patterns to Download Today

November 12, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
Cute Christmas Knitting Patterns to Download Today

A collection of cute Christmas knitting patterns you can download today. A mix of decorating and gift ideas.

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November 12, 2022/ Sum of their Stories/ 2 Comments
everything else 3, Christmas 2, Knitting & Crochet 1
gift guide
October 19, 2022

How to make felted acorns

October 19, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
How to make felted acorns

How to make faux acorns for your autumn and fall decor with real acorn cups and a simple needle felting technique

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October 19, 2022/ Sum of their Stories/ 6 Comments
everything else 3, Upcycled 2
Felt, autumn, Fall Crafts
August 31, 2022

Fairy Toadstool House Craft Ideas

August 31, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
Fairy Toadstool House Craft Ideas

A collection of Toadstool Fairy House craft ideas, lots of different crafts including crochet, sewing and embroidery.

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August 31, 2022/ Sum of their Stories/ 1 Comment
everything else 3
craft tutorials, round up
June 29, 2022

Cosy Craft Club Kit Review

June 29, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
Cosy Craft Club Kit Review

Cosy Craft Club Kit Review - the eco resin terrazzo coaster kit

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June 29, 2022/ Sum of their Stories/ 2 Comments
everything else 3, Kit Review
coasters, Product review
June 14, 2022

Funem Studio Weaving Loom Kit Review

June 14, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
Funem Studio Weaving Loom Kit Review

A review of the weaving loom kit from Funem Studio. Making a natural coloured wall hanging from textured yarns.

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June 14, 2022/ Sum of their Stories/ 6 Comments
everything else 3, Kit Review
weaving, Product review
April 11, 2022

How to make Yarn Birds

April 11, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
How to make Yarn Birds

How to make a little bird from yarn. Made in pastel colours they are perfect for Spring decorating.

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April 11, 2022/ Sum of their Stories/ 30 Comments
everything else 3
Spring, yarn, pretty ideas
April 05, 2022

How to make a Button Bouquet in a Cotton Reel

April 05, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
How to make a Button Bouquet in a Cotton Reel

How to make a sweet button bouquet decoration using an empty cotton reel or spool. A lovely upcycling diy craft that makes a pretty addition to your spring decorating.

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April 05, 2022/ Sum of their Stories/ 16 Comments
Upcycled 2, everything else 3
upcycling, pretty ideas, buttons, Home Decorating
March 08, 2022

New trends in Crafting - CHSI Stitches 2022

March 08, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
New trends in Crafting - CHSI Stitches 2022

Craft trends for 2022 from the CHSI stitches show including sustainable craft products

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Craft show
January 04, 2022

How to Make Upcycled Cork Fairy Houses

January 04, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
How to Make Upcycled Cork Fairy Houses

How to make sweet little fairy houses from old champagne and fizzy wine corks

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January 04, 2022/ Sum of their Stories/ 21 Comments
Upcycled 2, everything else 3
upcycling, recycling/repurposing, gardening
November 24, 2021

Modern Craft Kits, a Gift Guide

November 24, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Modern Craft Kits, a Gift Guide

Modern craft kits, a comprehensive gift guide

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November 24, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ Comment
everything else 3
gift guide, gift ideas, Christmas, craft kits
November 03, 2021

Decoupage a Wooden Drawer Desk Storage Unit with Floral Paper Napkins

November 03, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Decoupage a Wooden Drawer Desk Storage Unit with Floral Paper Napkins

Decoupage a wooden desk drawer storage unit with pretty poppy paper napkins.

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November 03, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 11 Comments
everything else 3, General Papercraft 2
decoupage, Home Decorating
October 13, 2021

DIY Decoupage or Mixed Media Wooden Gift Tags

October 13, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
DIY Decoupage or Mixed Media Wooden Gift Tags

Lots of ideas to decorate wooden heart shapes to make pretty gift tags.

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October 13, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 5 Comments
General Papercraft 2, everything else 3
Gift Wrap, papercraft, craft tutorials, book crafts
August 17, 2021

Upcycled Wooden Thrift Store Trinket Bowls

August 17, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Upcycled Wooden Thrift Store Trinket Bowls

Take wooden trinket dishes from the thrift store or charity shop and give them a whole new look. Choose from a modern geometric colour block or a copper doodle effect.

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August 17, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 30 Comments
everything else 3, upcycled 1
upcycling, recycling/repurposing, paint
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