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If these softies could talk they’d no doubt do so with a thick French accent. They’re just an example of the delightful softie dolls Red Wagon makes with vintage inspired fabrics, old shiny buttons and woolly felts. Each softie is unique: from their individual names, to their fashion sense and personalised tags. |
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These fun-packed Sparrow Kids party kits will keep your creative kids and their friends busy for hours. Plus they’ll get to take home their very own handmade necklace and mobile. Bonus! Each party box contains: six flower necklace kits; six make-your-own sparrow mobiles; a postcard and party help sheet for the host, plus recipes and party bag ideas. |
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Email, SMS, chat lines, forums… whatever happened to more romantic methods of communicating your love, like carving your message into a tree? Reviving that art is Carve Your Own Message, a postcard-sized piece of wood you can engrave with messages of love. It can also be posted just like a postcard. Visit a + r for details. |
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Little Critter Stitch Markers are handmade from polymer clay, glazed and baked for hardness & durability and embellished to be undeniably cute. They’re about 1.5”, fit between a 6.5mm-9mm knitting needle and come hooked on a 2” kilt pin that doubles as a stitch holder. No two are the same. Find them at thewoolshack.com |
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Partridge & Pears’ new Lucy dolls are fashioned from a mix of techniques: appliqué, fabric painting and machine embroidery. Inspired by the creators’ daughter and vintage (1930s) illustrations, each doll is handmade and original. Nice to decorate with or even nicer to cuddle. Available from mypoppet.com.au |
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Finally, a storage system that looks as stylish as it is practical. From Making Memories, The Desktop Carousel includes a multi-level storage unit that offers top-loading compartments as well as slide-out drawers. Accented with metal label holders for easy product identification and many more fabulous features, we’re placing our orders now at craftainers.com.au |
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Add colour and dimension to papercraft projects with funky coloured droplets by Kaisercraft. Visit kaisercraft.com.au for more information. |
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Uncover gorgeous handmade products from talented local brands such as Frankie & Ray, Deb Ferguson, Allira Tee, Pia Handmade, Dudley Redhead and more at GeorgieLove.com. You’ll find an edgy, eclectic and funky range of products that are either one offs or part of a small run, all made in Australia. |
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Want a stylish clutch to carry your straights, circulars, credit cards, keys, money, sunglasses and half-knitted scarf? Namaste’s new Cali Collection features this nifty ‘clutch’. Now you can match your knitting bag with your outfit and carry your knitting gear with you wherever you go. |
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Recently launched, Inkurable Stampers is a monthly challenge blog that encourages you to get your stamps out and create. There’ll be a new theme each month with great prizes up for grabs. |
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Crochet wiz Kylie B from Crochet Sensations knows crochet isn’t just about grandma’s doilies. Her creations – ranging from coffee cup cosies to neck warmers to iPod purses – do a terrific job of removing the stigma associated with crochet and making it ‘fun and funky again’, as well as useful. |
