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printable paper // marbled edition
I was looking for some printable marbled paper last week to make some envelopes out of – I couldn’t find any anywhere so I made some instead. You might be able to use it for a project or two? If so you...
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Leaves
I‘ve been having a clear out and came across some leaves that I pressed last year. I sprayed them with silver paint and they look ace. You could use them for all sorts of things – such as an autumnal...
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DIY Halloween Invitations
I love Halloween. It’s one of my favorite times of year for making stuff! I imagine a lot of people will be planning their parties at the moment so I thought it would be a good idea to design an easy...
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Skull bunting // Cobweb wrap
II really loved those skull cards so made some matching skull bunting which is now hanging up in our kitchen. There is some cobweb wrap too…. Hope your Halloween plans are coming along nicely! If you...
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DIY paper decorations
Hello all. Here is a quick roundup of some of my paper decorations in case you want to start making Christmas decorations. (The links are at the foot of the post). I’m working on some geometric snowmen...
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Geometric snowman
Hello. Hope all your Christmas preparations are going well…I can’t believe how quickly November is racing by! I’ve been making some paper snowmen. They are perfect to use as tree decorations – or would...
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Confetti wrap // Christmas edition
Here is a Christmassy version of my confetti wrap. I love it because there are no bows to get squashed. The best bit is that the confetti moves around when you shake it. I hope all your festive...
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DIY “Heart & Arrow” Card
Hello there! I have spent the last few days blowing the cobwebs off this blog. It’s been nearly four months since my last post (life has been way too busy). I do hope you have all been well. I wanted...
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DIY play envelopes & stamps
When my boys were younger they used to love making little letters. I’ve put together an all-in-one envelope template and play stamps in the hope that it might inspire a little one that you know to...
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8-bit popup cards // Paperchase
Happy Friday all! Did you know that Paperchase have got a new blog? I have revamped my 8-bit card tutorial just for them. Nip over if you want to get the templates and read the how-to.
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Confetti wrap // fruity edition
Hello! I’ve just revamped my confetti wrap for Paperchase and have come up with this fruity version – perfect for summer. Nip over if you want to get the templates and read the how-to. We’re counting...
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Scissor skills / Straight lines / Mr Octopus
Hello there. I hope you are all enjoying your summer (or winter if you are south of the equator!). I saw this toilet roll octopus and it inspired me to put together this quick paper craft. It’s perfect...
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Papercut butterfly
Hello there. I hope you all had a lovely summer. My children are back at school and I returned to work a few weeks ago so summer seems like a distant memory – I even had to dig my winter coat out...
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DIY Hexbug Draw-Bot
Hello! I saw this lovely post by hello wonderful and really wanted to make a draw-bot but the vibration motor and coin battery holder were expensive and not available in the UK. My sons and I had a big...
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Cut + colour spiral paper snake
Hello, do you remember the paper octopus I posted recently? Well here is another ‘scissor skills’ project aimed at younger children (my sons, now 7 & 8 enjoyed making them too). To make the snake...
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Paper Owl Mask
Hello all, I hope you are all well and preparations for Halloween are going well. Paperchase asked me to design a mask for Halloween. I have a thing for owls so it seemed only natural to make an owl...
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Melting paper snowman
Hello folks! I made this paper snowman last year and thought it would be funny to make a melting version (inspired by these biscuits!). It’s been 3 or 4 years since we have had a good covering of snow...
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Paper Jewel
Hello there. I thought I would pop in quickly to wish you all a wonderful Christmas. I hope you all get a chance to have a good rest over the Christmas break. I designed this paper jewel for Paperchase...
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Recycled tin heart \\ Valentine
If you happen to be reading this, and you can hear a strange noise, then that is probably the sound of cobwebs being blown off my blog! I thought it might be apt to start with a craft straight from...
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Easter Bunny Treat Box – Free Printable Template
One benefit of being a teacher during lockdown was that I learnt how to use imovie! Equipped with this new skillset (and with help from my tech savvy son) I am hoping to take this website in a slightly...
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