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Is this the most elegant way to stay warm this winter?
For those wanting to feel like a princess!
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Devastated fans accuse Crayola of stealing their sunshine
After announcing earlier this week that one beloved crayon colour would be entering retirement, Crayola has now revealed which shade is leaving the pack.
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Girl hospitalised after DIY slime goes wrong
If you love to make things at home with your kids, beware of any slime recipes you come across online.
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Ice cream stick crafts for kids
Popsicle sticks, ice cream sticks, paddlepop sticks or craft sticks - whatever you call them, there are plenty of fun things to do with them.
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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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