This Military Braid Bookmark is very easy to make. I have a soft spot for this type of braid. I taught my girls how to do it when they were young. They could whip up a few of these in no time. My youngest made one from scraps at school. The teacher thought she had […]
Category Archives: Fete Craft
Stuck for ideas of what to make for the school fete craft stall?
When you are searching for ideas that won’t break the bank to make or take too many hours to complete you are bound to find something here. We add new and unique free tutorials to help you come up with a project that will be enjoyed by someone at the Craft Fair.
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This is one of my favourite bows to make. Looks great added to a ponytail or as a bow for gift wrapping. Tails Down Bow Tutorial What you will need: 60cm piece of 22mm or 25mm grosgrain ribbon 5cm piece of 6mm or 9mm ribbon Gatorbite & 6mm organza ribbon / Needle and Thread Alligator […]
There are so many craft options when using ribbon. I love dainty bows and flowers. This one is a cute little bow that you can use up all those small pieces of ribbon. Grab you stash of scrap ribbon and let’s have some fun. Side Tail Bow Tutorial What you will need: 20cm piece of […]
Since completing the Ribbon Box Braid Tutorial I have been meaning to add this cute alternative. This Mini Circle Lei Bag Charm Tutorial is the same difficulty as the other tutorial but there is a twist! Mini Circle Lei Bag Charm What you will need: 2 x 3m of 6mm grosgrain ribbon Key Ring Glue […]
After completing the Ribbon Box Braid Tutorial I could not help changing it up a bit. This Ribbon Twisted Box Braid Tutorial is the same difficulty as the other tutorial but there is a twist! This would also make a lovely Hawaiian Lei. Done in 3mm ribbon you could even make a mini Bag charm […]
Make an adorable FOE headband with Shabby Flowers or any fabric flowers you have one hand. They are a delightful addition to any accessory stash. They are quick and easy to whip up and can be colour matched with many outfits. FOE Headband with Shabby Flowers You will need: 2 x Fabric Flowers Bling button […]
Do you have a stash of fold over elastic (FOE) and not sure what else to make with it? Why not make Fold Over Elastic Hair Ties and Headbands. The lovely Kelly from Be a Fun Mum was generous enough to host our tutorial on how to make DIY Fold Over Elastic Hair Ties A […]
Fold over elastic is a wonderfully versatile elastic. Making a plaited FOE Hair Tie is only one of it’s many uses. Crafters use it on clothing, making hair accessories or simply putting up their hair with a knotted piece of FOE. These lovely plaited FOE hair ties take simple knotted FOE Hair ties to another […]
Fabric Covered Plastic Headbands Fabric covered headbands are a quick and easy project to whip up. There are many hair accessories that can be made from your fabric offcuts. Whether they are unique pieces, to match an outfit or attach to a project there is something for everyone. Fabric covered headbands and a quick and […]
It was suggested to me to make something crafty for “Light it Up Blue” for Autism Awareness. I thought this Five Point Star Flower Tutorial would be ideal to whip up a few for friends to wear during April. Kids could call them starfish or you can bling them up with a few buttons. Attach […]