Garden gold: how to give common household waste new life as back yard essentials

From egg cartons to hard rubbish, everyday consumables can be repurposed into valuable gardening resources

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It’s time for “waste” to get a better publicist: many items we constantly discard can find new life and purpose right in our back yard.

Australia generated 75.6m tonnes of waste in 2023, according to government data, and landfills are not keeping up. With recent reports that Sydney’s landfill capacity is projected to run out of space by 2030, there’s renewed urgency to rethink our approach to waste and find resourceful ways to see its value.

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Everything You Need to Know about Back Stitch in Cross Stitch

I still consider myself an intermediate cross stitcher at best, and I definitely can’t dive that deep into all the techniques that we need to know as stitchers. 

That’s why I’m thankful for other cross stitchers with more experience who … Read More...

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Needle Felted Mermaid – Free Tutorial

There’s something truly magical about creating a mermaid from wool — it’s the perfect blend of imagination, color, and texture. This Needle Felted Mermaid Tutorial by SnowflakeForest Felting brings that ocean enchantment to life with flowing hair, shimmering tail tones, … Read More...

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Daisy Cross Stitch Patterns

There are so many great flowers in spring, but daisies are one of my favorites. They’re a favorite of cross stitch designers, too, as I learned when I went looking for daisy cross stitch patterns and found a ton. Here … Read More...

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5 Free Rose Corner Embroidery Patterns for Handkerchiefs and Linens

There is just something timeless about a rose embroidery corner.

Maybe it is because these little floral corners feel so beautifully old-fashioned. They remind me of embroidered handkerchiefs tucked into drawers, pretty pillow slips edged with lace, and table linens … Read More...

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How to Make Felted Soaps in a Tumble Dryer – Fast and Easy Wet Felting Tutorial

There’s something irresistibly cozy about handmade felted soap. Maybe it’s the soft woolly texture or the fact that it gently exfoliates while you wash — like a built-in washcloth that gets smaller as your soap does.

But here’s the best … Read More...

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Best Paper to Use for Junk Journal Printables

Choosing the Right Paper for Printable Journal Pages

Let’s talk about something that doesn’t sound exciting… but makes all the difference.

Paper.

If you’ve ever printed beautiful junk journal printables and thought:

• Why does this feel thin?
  • Why are

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