Here is how to make a quick and yet impressive-looking 5-strand braided bracelet. Because the bracelet is made with elastic cords, this bracelet is very easy to put on and take off. You will need: 5 thin fabric covered elastic cords, in colors of your choice, approximately 40 cm (16″) or longer* 2 straight bobby […]
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This tutorial describes an easy, quick, and economical way to reinforce the bottom of a backpack. We treat backpacks rather roughly, often as though they were invincible. We stuff them to their limit, sometimes with heavy objects! We carry them on one shoulder, when they are meant to be carried on both shoulders. We throw […]
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This is a tutorial to make tiny flowers from craft pipe cleaners. When I made the Little Felt Rabbit, I wanted it to hold some flowers in its paws. So I first tried making daffodils with onion paper, but found it rather tricky to cut the tiny petals out of such thin paper. So, I […]
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A new rabbit has joined the Muumade collection! This bunny is an alert and curious one, sitting up on its hind legs to see what is happening in its surroundings! The Little Felt Rabbit sewing pattern & tutorial is available from my Etsy shop, Muumade.etsy.com. In addition to the rabbit itself, this pattern also includes […]
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Fulling is a great way to upcycle old wool knitwear by shrinking the wool into felt. Finished felt has great texture, as you can see in the above image of a fuzzy grey Simply Simple Dog! The thicker the original piece, the chunkier the resulting felt will be. Also, the looser the knit, the more […]
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This DIY fidget ring has beads that rotate, to keep your fingers entertained. It offers a healthier alternative to nervous habits like nail biting!
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One of the cutest small woodland animals, the hedgehog, has joined the Muumade clan! The Little Felt Hedgehog‘s sewing pattern & tutorial is now available from my online shop, Muumade.etsy.com. For more images of the Little Felt Hedgehog and to learn more about this adorable animal, please visit my blog page. Hurry before the little […]
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Hello! I recently started using Instagram to share images of Muumade’s stuffed animals, as well as all kinds of other crafts and hands-on projects. I also have Pinterest boards on kids crafts, fun projects, paper crafts, upcycling & reusing, beautiful animal photos, sewing tips, etc. If your preferred media is Twitter, I’m there, too! So […]
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Looking for a Halloween-themed activity? Here’s how to make Halloween Shadow Puppets of a witch, a Jack O’Lantern and a ghost, and have some chillingly fun theater time! Download the FREE template (Halloween_Shadow_Puppets-Muumade_Free_Template-Letter (US Letter size) or Halloween_Shadow_Puppets-Muumade_Free_Template-A4 (A4 size)) and follow the quick and easy instructions below. You will need: Muumade’s Halloween Shadow Puppet […]
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Doodling patterns inside Chinese characters is a great way to familiarize yourself with their beautiful shapes while at the same time having fun by making beautiful patterns. But what exactly is doodling? According to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary, the word doodle is defined as an “aimless or casual scribble, design or sketch.” Now that does […]
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