Pom poms are so easy to make, and a great way of using up leftover yarn scraps from knitting and crochet projects. Because they are made of random scraps, each scrap yarn pom pom is unique! I’m always looking for new and innovative ways to use up yarn scraps. As every knitter and crocheter knows, there are always little bits…
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When was the last time you made friendship bracelets? Well it’s time to get knotting because I have 3 cheerful rainbow friendship bracelet designs made with the cutest box of yarn you ever did see! American Yarns sent me one of their newest products to review – Crayola Yarn Box which contains 6 colours of mini yarn balls in a…
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Latch Hook Kits have never really had a reputation for very tasteful designs. To be honest, unless you are into images of tigers, wolves or kittens, the choices tend to be a little slim. But don’t discount this craft because it has been ‘out of favour’ for the last few decades. I think that latch hook is going to become…
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It seems everyone is going mad for pom poms lately! I can’t blame them, pom poms are fun to make, super versatile and allow for lots of creativity. One of my most visited blog posts is How to make fluffy pom poms. In today’s book review post I’ll be sharing a much treasured Japanese craft book from my own collection….
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Have you noticed that shaggy cushions, pillow covers and rugs are really trendy right now? Interior stylists call it ‘texture’, I call it fun! It’s a throwback to the 70’s where shag was all the rage. The era of Flokati rugs and ankle deep wall to wall carpeting. What a nightmare to clean! You know what else was big in…
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Pom Pom making is super fun and quite addictive. You really can’t stop at making just one. But what to do with all those pom poms after a pom pom making spree? I’ve got 16 terrific Pom Pom Craft Ideas that you are sure to love. Pom poms are a fantastic way to add a little bit of pizzazz to…
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Everybody loves a good pom pom, they have so many great crafty uses. But have you ever wondered how to make pom poms fluffy? Today I’m going to share my secret for making super fluffy pom poms with a simple and unexpected tool. Can you guess what it is? I enjoy making pom poms when I’m feeling a little stressed…
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Forget the snowflakes and reindeer. This Christmas decorate your tree with a tropical vibe and embrace the warmer weather. I’ll show you how to make a flamingo with a fluffy pom pom body that looks like real feathers. You can make this bird any colour you like. Why be limited to pink? Turquoise, lime or purple would look great? You…
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