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July 02, 2025

No Sew Scrap Fabric Tassel Bag Charm

July 02, 2025/ Sum of their Stories
No Sew Scrap Fabric Tassel Bag Charm

A no sew way to make a pretty bag charm from scrap fabric

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everything else 4, Upcycled 4
tassels, craft tutorials, accessories, scrap fabric
June 25, 2025

No Sew Scrap Fabric Tassel Keyring

June 25, 2025/ Sum of their Stories
No Sew Scrap Fabric Tassel Keyring

How to make a no sew scrap fabric tassel keyring

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June 25, 2025/ Sum of their Stories/ 1 Comment
Upcycled 4, everything else 4
scrap fabric, keyring, Kids activities
February 26, 2025

Beautiful Bird Themed Craft Ideas

February 26, 2025/ Sum of their Stories
Beautiful Bird Themed Craft Ideas

A collection of bird themed craft ideas to sew, knit, crochet and papercraft.

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February 26, 2025/ Sum of their Stories/ 2 Comments
everything else 4
round up
February 12, 2025

How to Personalise a Rope Basket

February 12, 2025/ Sum of their Stories
How to Personalise a Rope Basket

How to personalise a plain rope basket with handmade i cord

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February 12, 2025/ Sum of their Stories/ 5 Comments
everything else 4, Knitting & Crochet 1
for baby, gift ideas, Crochet
November 12, 2024

Craft Journals and Planners: a gift that lasts all year

November 12, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Craft Journals and Planners: a gift that lasts all year

Craft journals and planners, a gift guide

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November 12, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 3 Comments
everything else 4
gift guide, organising ideas
September 11, 2024

What to do with empty plastic thread spools

September 11, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
What to do with empty plastic thread spools

Lots of ideas to use empty plastic thread spools or cotton reels, craft projects, recycling and repurposing ideas

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September 11, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 10 Comments
everything else 4, Upcycled 3
recycling/repurposing, round up, upcycling
August 28, 2024

An Interview with Polymer Clay Artist Wendy Varner

August 28, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
An Interview with Polymer Clay Artist Wendy Varner

An interview with Polymer Clay Artist Wendy Varner

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everything else 4
Interview with an Expert
July 29, 2024

Beautiful Embroidery Patterns for Tea Lovers

July 29, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Beautiful Embroidery Patterns for Tea Lovers

Beautiful embroidery designs for tea drinkers

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everything else 4, Sewing and Embroidery 6
embroidery
June 12, 2024

How to make an Upcycled Strawberry Vase

June 12, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to make an Upcycled Strawberry Vase

How to make an upcycled strawberry vase.

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June 12, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 10 Comments
everything else 4, Upcycled 3
recycling/repurposing, paint, Home Decorating, upcycling
May 15, 2024

10 ways to seal shells for display around the home

May 15, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
10 ways to seal shells for display around the home

10 ways to seal shells to bring out the colours, add shine and make them more durable

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everything else 4
Home Decorating, product test
April 02, 2024

How to paint your own vibrant fabric

April 02, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to paint your own vibrant fabric

How to paint your own vibrant fabric. Upcycle old plain fabric with fabric paints to create bold, vibrant, colourful designs.

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April 02, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 17 Comments
everything else 4, Upcycled 3
recycling/repurposing, Washi tape, paint, sustainable craft challenge
December 05, 2023

Easy Upcycled Block Shelf Sitter

December 05, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
Easy Upcycled Block Shelf Sitter

Upcycle an old gift box into a sweet block shelf sitter or tiered tray sign

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December 05, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 13 Comments
Christmas 2, everything else 4, General Papercraft 2
Christmas, upcycling, recycling/repurposing, Home Decorating, sustainable craft challenge
October 25, 2023

Crafting on a Tight Budget

October 25, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
Crafting on a Tight Budget

Crafts on a tight budget, tips and ideas to save money on your craft hobbies

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October 25, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 6 Comments
everything else 4
upcycling, recycling/repurposing, Clever ideas
October 11, 2023

How to make your own Mosaic Art Canvas

October 11, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
How to make your own Mosaic Art Canvas

How to make your own mosaic art canvas. I repurposed old paintings but you could also use old greeting cards, magazines, children’s art or scrapbook papers.

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October 11, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 16 Comments
everything else 4, Upcycled 3
upcycling, art, Home Decorating, recycling/repurposing
September 23, 2023

Bottle Cap Tray Upcycle

September 23, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
Bottle Cap Tray Upcycle

How to upcycle an old wooden tray with bottle caps and epoxy resin

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September 23, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 18 Comments
Upcycled 3, everything else 4
recycling/repurposing, Home Decorating
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