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Make: George The Puppy sewing instructions and templates
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 11/08/2011 13:26:07
Create a delightful dog with this cute sewing pattern
closed.Taken from Girl’s World by Jennifer Paganelli (Chronicle, £16.99). To buy this book at the special price of £14.99, tel: 01206 255777 and quote ref 50260 ■
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From the heart - handmade gifts
By Martha Thomas on 23/04/2012 10:25:54
Spread the love with these simple makes
Shaker heartA love-filled centrepiece for your table or to hang in your cupboardMaterials 57x50cm striped cotton fabric (such as Forbury Stripe £38 from Laura Ashley)Small amount of linenButtonWadding/dried lavenderWireBay leavesRibbon.How to makeCut out two heart shapes from the...
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Kimono Cutie
By Kate Donoughue on 27/09/2010 12:04:53
Make an Oriental doll your child will love
otherwise noted, seam allowances are 0.5cm and built into the patterns. Then just follow the instructions in Junior's November issue (issue 135).To make things as easy as possible, we've also provided information on sewing terms and techniques, including
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Knit yourself a Royal Couple
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 26/01/2011 17:41:33
We're in stitches over the woolly Windsors
There’s nothing like a little creative endeavour to help subdue those wedding day jitters. And so, as the Big Day draws ever nearer, this knit your own William & Kate pattern from Galt provides the perfect distraction. The handsome Prince is suited
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Activities for your Artist
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 13:30:34
10 ways to keep your mini masters busy
this object (if it’s a funny story, write it on the back of the card). Then have your child draw their illustration in the right-hand box.10. Hold an art exhibition Chalk and chalkboards, paints, brushes, a sketch book and modelling clay should have your
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Children's Art and Craft Books
By on 19/04/2010 16:25:15
Inspire a crafty child with these great books
Crafting With Kids by Catherine Woram Ryland, Peters & Small, £14.99, 3+There are 35 make-together projects for you and your child to enjoy. With simple and fun activities designed for preschoolers from finger-painting on ceramic plates
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Make a shady sun hat
By on 04/05/2011 15:20:00
Keep your child cool this summer with a gorgeous reversible hat
-by-step instructions. Happy stitching!Skills needed ■ Sewing curved seam■ Edgestitching ■ TopstitchingFinished sizes■ Extra small fits six to 12 months, inside crown measurement 46cm (18ins); small fits 12–24 months, 48cm (19ins); medium fits 3–5 years, 50cm (20ins
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Oodles of doodles for a truly good cause
By Fiona McKim on 17/02/2012 12:14:28
Get scribbling and scrawling with National Doodle Day 2012
by young and old alike. Founded in 2004 in support of the work of Epilepsy Action, National Doodle Day is a fun and simple fundraising event that should appeal to every age group. On March 2nd, anyone who can pick up a pencil can get involved by sketching
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Shell collecting
By Ingrid Thomas on 05/03/2008 17:48:42
Ways to inspire a love of beachside nature
memoryFive Fun Things to Do with Shells at the Beach 1) Write your name or funny messages in the sand with shells2) Decorate sand-pies and sandcastles with different shaped shells3) See how many different types of shell you can find, and draw pictures
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