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Craft ideas using old wine bottle corks
Have a stash of corks, and not sure what to do with them? See what the kids can come up with.
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Hilarious Pinterest fails
Ever attempted to make something you've seen on Pinterest? How did that work out?
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Designer dollhouses that will make you feel so inadequate
Remember the time you crafted some dollhouse furniture entirely out of paper?
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Make these quick and easy Valentine's Day chocolate heart pops with your kids
We do love a bit of chocolate making and it really is a cinch if you have the right gear. We've put together all you need to make some simple chocolate heart pops for Valentine's Day.
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Fun craft ideas that rock!
Collecting pebbles, beach stones or river rocks is an activity many kids enjoy during their holidays. Why not create some fun and creative things with these collected treasures?
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Stunning bread creations are Instagram's latest Japanese food obsession
There's no argument that the Japanese are masters of all that is aesthetically and functionally perfect. From origami, to tea ceremonies, right down to the seamlessly-run rail system, absolutely everything runs like clockwork and with a ritual of etiquette to match.
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Dad's creates amazing lunch bag art for his shy son
Three years ago, artist and dad, Dominick Cabalo, began drawing on his son's lunch bags to help him make new friends.
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15 Easy Christmas Craft Ideas for Kids
Get the kids in the holiday spirit with these easy Christmas craft ideas.
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So proud of your children's artwork that you want to wear it? Now you can
When your child brings home a particularly heart-melting piece of artwork, it usually goes straight to the poolroom. Okay the fridge.
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Can you guess what this artwork is made from?
If you're puzzling over what this artwork could be made from, then you're not alone.
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This mum makes cardboard creations so cool, you'll want to try them yourself
Well crafty people, this sure ups the ante just a little bit.
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