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  • A Basic Guide to Selling in a Market

    Do you sew, bake or create unique crafts, treats or gifts that you would like to sell? Then why not take the plunge and apply for a stall at your local market? Markets are generally held on the weekends, either in the morning or for the entire day. You will need to register your market and your product with the market administration which can be done in person, online or through an application form depending on what market you are...

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  • Salt Dough Beads

    Salt Dough Beads Salt dough is a very easy craft material to make at home, using items you should already have in your pantry! The uses of salt dough are almost endless... bowls, cups, figurines, letters, wall plaques, plates... and beads are a great way to help foster fine motor skills through sculpting, painting and threading. 1 cup salt 2 cups plain flour (up to) 1 cup warm water paintbrush or pencil food colourings paints varnish (optional) Mix salt and...

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  • Coloured Rice

    Coloured Rice This is a quick and easy craft idea that can be used in many projects! Materials: ziplock bags (sandwich size) water food colourings rice (uncooked) Instructions: Put 2 Tablespoons of water into a ziplock bag.  Add 3-4 drops of food colouring and mix. Add 1 cup rice to the ziplock bag. Close securely and shake.  Add more food colouring depending on desired colour. Dry on a plate or in a dish for 2-3 days (stir occasionally). The rice will keep indefinitely....

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  • Candy Cane Reindeer

    Candy Cane Reindeer Some cute craft to do with the kids. Thanks to Kylie Pickford for submitting this for us! Candy Canes Pipecleaners Eyes Small Pom Pom Glue Glue some tiny eyes onto the top of candy cane. Glue a pom pom onto the end. Twist the 1 x pipecleaner around to make ears.  A great nifty idea to put on the Christmas tree!  

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  • Potpourri Gifts

    Potpourri Gifts A nice little handmade Christmas gift that is simple to make is potpourri – once you make it you can place it in sachets or a decorative glass jar. Here’s an easy way to make it from scratch! First, you need some flowers - collect the petals from the flower stems as the flower reaches maturity, before they begin to fade or go brown. It’s best to collect about four times what you need as the dried flowers...

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