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Thinking outside the box: Trendy DIY crafts to try in your spare time
If you're stuck on what to make next, these super unique crafts were suggested to us by Starts at 60 readers.
Crafts
From the awkward to the downright rude: The funniest Christmas present fails ever
From the awkward to the downright rude: The funniest Christmas present fails ever
Every year there's at least one family member left a little red-faced thanks to a slightly awkward or disappointing Christmas gift, whether it was intentional or not.
Crafts
Merry Craft-mas! 5 easy DIY festive crafts to do with your grandkids
Merry Craft-mas! 5 easy DIY festive crafts to do with your grandkids
This Christmas, why not schedule a crafternoon with your grandchildren and make something you'll all remember forever.
Crafts
Clever ideas for reusing your old doilies
Clever ideas for reusing your old doilies
Running out of surfaces doesn't mean you have to throw your lovely keepsakes away!
Written by
Rebecca Wilson
News
This Possum Day, consider making a possum drey!
This Possum Day, consider making a possum drey!
The simplest and easiest animal home to make is a Ringtail Possum Drey, which will provide a creche of lovely little Ringtail Possums with a safe place to sleep.
Written by
Lucy Harch
Crafts
Buy From The Bush Festival to breathe life back into the bush
Buy From The Bush Festival to breathe life back into the bush
Makers, growers, producers, artists, and businesses from across rural Australia will be showcasing their wares this weekend at the inaugural festival.
Style
A trip down memory lane! Crochet is making a comeback
A trip down memory lane! Crochet is making a comeback
We knew being a world-class 'hooker' would pay off one day!
Written by
Penelope Pelecas
Crafts
Small world: My collection of tiny vintage keepsakes
Small world: My collection of tiny vintage keepsakes
Joanne Thompson takes us back in time with her treasure trove of little bits and bobs, which are still going strong 60-100 years on. Do you know which decade the hat pin is from?
Vintage fashion collector & seller
Joanne Thompson
Crafts
Egg-cellent wreaths to make with the grandkids this Easter
Egg-cellent wreaths to make with the grandkids this Easter
Get in the holiday spirit with a little craft project for you and the youngsters!
Written by
Anna Wall
Crafts
Surprising ’70s trend that’s making a massive comeback
Surprising ’70s trend that’s making a massive comeback
Once upon a time this groovy trend covered houses and bodies, and while we love the modern twist - we're glad some of the items stayed in the '70s!
Written by
Anna Wall
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