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Creative ways to recycle wrapping paper

So, Christmas is over and the January birthdays are rolling in fast. It's easy to get buried under a giant pile of wrapping paper at this time of year, but don't throw it away! Here at Spotlight we’ve put our heads together and come up with some great ideas to ...

Jane Whitfield

Get Creative (GC) studio tutor, Jane Whitfield, does with youngsters at the Port Macquarie Spotlight store. Jane is one of the most popular teachers around and, besides her work with us, also runs her own businesss called Drawn to Art, plus she teaches art classes for gifted children at various ...

DIY decoration

Dimensions Vinyl Wall Art stickers are a versatile way to brighten children’s rooms, making it so easy, you can do it yourself. Application Dimensions Vinyl Wall Art can be used to dress up any flat surface: walls, furniture, glass, mirrors, doors. Simply peel from backing sheet and apply. If you ...

How to - cross stitch

Begin by making the bottom half of the stitches, up at A down at B, up at C, across the row. Then return along the row to make the top half. Stitches can be worked individually or in rows but all top stitches must face the same direction.

Projects

Ribbon lampshade

Here’s an ‘illuminating’ idea to consider next time you think a room needs a little pick-me-up!

String art

Lead little hands through a practical project with this simple, useful idea. Also useful for teachers and childcare professionals.

Stitched picture

Lead little hands through a practical project with this simple, useful idea. Also useful for teachers and childcare professionals.

Inky monsters

These guys are awesome. Try for different shapes.

Pompom scarf

Lead little hands through a practical project with this simple, useful idea. Also useful for teachers and childcare professionals.

Sparkling sun catchers

We love the way the sun sparkles through these!

Yarn people

Oooh, these guys are so cute! The perfect characters for a puppet show!

Basic Weaving

This design is gorgeous! I bet it would make a stunning sweater.

Pop up polly

The guys are also perfect for a puppet show! SO cute!

Knitting Bee Flowers

Simply stunning! Now you can bring the flowers inside!

Paper strips bird

Lead little hands through some practical projects with this simple, useful idea

Paper plate parrot

Lead little hands through a practical project with this simple, useful idea. Also useful for teachers and childcare professionals.

Puffed paper tweetie

Lead little hands through a practical project with this simple, useful idea. Also useful for teachers and childcare professionals.

Snowman card

When it’s cold outside, stay inside & make this vety cute Frosty the snowman card.

Snowflake mobile

These hang so beautifully. I love when the sun hits them.

Travel journal

So much happens on holidays. Nothing better than a good journal to remember it by.

Travel frame

Photos make the best memories!

Shoes for designer kids

Transform the humble runner with this fit & fun idea.

Design your own bag

The Francheville embellishment range allows you to decorate apparel & accessories like bags, shoes, scarves. Unleash your imagination!

Felt covered pencil caddy

When you’re writing all day you need to have your pencils handy... and they have to be stored in a cool place!

Stitch sampler

Lead little hands through a practical project with this simple, useful idea. Also useful for teachers and childcare professionals.

Noughts & crosses mat

Lead little hands through a practical project with this simple, useful idea. Also useful for teachers and childcare professionals.

Name sampler

Lead little hands through a practical project with this simple, useful idea. Also useful for teachers and childcare professionals.

Mobile fish

Practise your sewing skills with this fishy undertaking

Bookmark

Make one for yourself, and for a friend.

Stencilled card & stationery

Stencils are pretty cool... especially when they’re of snow flakes. Hee hee!

Planes, trains & automobiles

Planes, trains & automobiles. What more could a guy want?!

Dog bone book

Celebrate your best friend!

Pot & ball pals

I love building with kits. It really tests your concentration

Completely clean critters

Use your basic sewing skills to create these cute & clean wash mitt critters. They’re great for bathtime at home but also come in handy as gifts & party favours.

'Boyz' art

We’ve used the ‘Boyz 2 Men’ paper range as the basis for this accordian book.

Open mouth card

Lead little hands through a practical project with this simple, useful idea. Also useful for teachers and childcare professionals.

Pop-up Dad card

Lead little hands through a practical project with this simple, useful idea. Also useful for teachers and childcare professionals.

Dog 4 Dad card

Lead little hands through a practical project with this simple, useful idea. Also useful for teachers and childcare professionals.

Dad’s toolbox

What tools does your dad use?

Keys to Dad’s castle

Decorate the key ring in a theme to match his hobbies!

Felt footy

Perfect for indoor footy on rainy days!

Funky monkeys

I love these guys - they’re so cute!

Jigsaw photo

Give the gift, then play the game!

Shirt card

Try & find patterns to really match your dad’s shirt and tie!

Caterpillar

Lead little hands through a practical project with this simple, useful idea. Also useful for teachers and childcare professionals.

Chenille flowers

Lead little hands through a practical project with this simple, useful idea. Also useful for teachers and childcare professionals.

Chenille butterflies

Lead little hands through a practical project with this simple, useful idea. Also useful for teachers and childcare professionals.

Clown lantern

I love clowns... I want to be one!

Pompom Kits

These guys make the perfect puppet show!

My paper mosaic box

This box is great scrapbooking practice!

In the bag: mouse puppet

Boys, you'll love scaring the girls with this puppet

Butterfly net

How many butterflies can you catch?

Mister stick

You'll love the hair on this guy!

Cut it out!

What names will you give them?

Spider

Lead little hands through a practical project with this simple, useful idea. Also useful for teachers and childcare professionals.

Bat

Lead little hands through a practical project with this simple, useful idea. Also useful for teachers and childcare professionals.

My tiara

Oooh, I LOVE a princess dress-up party!

Party hat

Every party needs a party hat!

Cupcake invitation

This invitation will match the beautiful cupcakes that we will eat at the party!

Bull's eye board

This is such a cool game. You and the gang will want to play all the time.

Art clip

This is perfect for a craft party.

Paper Ball Tree Decoration

Using circle cutters makes creating this versatile decoration a breeze.

Angel Decoration

Wispy floating angels to hang on the tree or in a window.

Magiclay Snowman

Paper Magiclay modelling clay dries like paper.

Filter fish

Lead little hands through a practical project with this simple, useful idea. Also useful for teachers and childcare professionals.

Salty water

Lead little hands through a practical project with this simple, useful idea. Also useful for teachers and childcare professionals.

Octopus

Lead little hands through a practical project with this simple, useful idea. Also useful for teachers and childcare professionals.

Cuddles koala

This cute koala will be perfect for a puppet show!

Peg pooch

I made this for my Dad for Christmas!

Shell fossils

Fossils are so cool and it’s fun to make your own

Ocean girl bracelet

The pretty colours of these beads remind me of the beach!

Noodle box fish

I made heaps of these and created an underwater scene with them

Pony bead pals

Her hair is so cute!

Wombat placemat

I made this to use on Australia Day!

Magnetic bookmark

My friends and I made a bookmark each to use in our school books!

Lantern card

I love cardmaking and this one is really easy to create!

Flip-flop key ring

These look so cool attached to your beach bag!

Art on glass

You can make these with lots of different colours.

Making a mini book - tied up

projects for teachers and childcare professionals

Making a mini book - piano hinge

Projects for teachers and childcare professionals

Making a mini book - wired

Projects for teachers and childcare professionals

Bean bag buddies

You'll play for hours with these.

Noodle box

These are gorgeous to give presents in.

Bunch of hearts

Maybe you could make this for your Mum!

Friendship bracelets

You can make one of these for each of your friends.

Crafty pet

My dog is my best friend! Who is yours?

Easter egg basket

Lead little hands through a practical project with this simple, useful idea. Projects for teachers and childcare professionals.

Bead & wire bunny

Lead little hands through a practical project with this simple, useful idea. Projects for teachers and childcare professionals.

Beaded bunny pin

Lead little hands through a practical project with this simple, useful idea. Projects for teachers and childcare professionals.

Charming keys

Jazz up your key ring

Needle felted eggs

Gorgeous Easter project

Autumn canvas

Celebrate Autumn all year round!

Egg cowboy

These guys are so cute!

Egg carton bunnies

This project is a great way to recycle your old egg cartons!

Egg banner

You can give this as an Easter card as well.

Easter card

Cute little chicken!

Boys only door hanger

The sign says it all!

Autumn book

Perfect for writing all your winter stories!

Fabric covered tin

Lead little hands through some practical projects with this simple Mother’s Day project. Also useful for teachers and childcare professionals.

Painted box

Lead little hands through some practical projects with this simple Mother’s Day project. Also useful for teachers and childcare professionals.

Beaded mobile

Lead little hands through some practical projects with this simple Mother’s Day project. Also useful for teachers and childcare professionals.

Felt bookmark

I love to read & craft in the garden. How pretty are these book marks?

Flower pot card

Your mum will love this gorgeous card you’ve made for her!

Knotted necklace

Oooh, I LOVE making jewellery. This necklace is one of my favourites.

Rose pen

A perfect floral pen for writing stories in the garden.

Gift bag for Mum

Create your own gift bag & watch your mum smile.

Pet book

Do you have a pet? Yes? Why not make a special book just about them?

Knitted bead bracelet

These knitting bees are very handy tools.

Magicians Rabbit

What a cutie!

Show and Tell

Hang and enjoy your child’s unique artwork.

Menu Board

Hang the board in the kitchen and enjoy never having to answer "What's for dinner?" again!

Under the Sea

Beads for kids.

Sculpey Ladybugs

A fun project for kids to make ladybugs that can be used as magnets or other fun things. By Amy Koranek.

Sculpey Haunted House Tealight Holder

With the arrival of Halloween this Haunted House will thrill young and old. And it's battery operated flame makes it safe for even small children to use. Make a few for your tablescapes or put one in your window for all to enjoy. By Amy Koranek.

Felt Ornaments

Cute decorations for the tree.

Craft sticks - Christmas Tree

Something to help the little ones get involved this Christmas!

Craft sticks - Present

Something to help the little ones get involved this Christmas!

Craft sticks - Star Decoration

Something to help the little ones get involved this Christmas!

Paper Chains

Something to help the little ones get involved this Christmas!

Star Garlands

Something to help the little ones get involved this Christmas!

Wooden Dolly pegs - Christmas Fairy

Great projects to keep the kids busy.

Wooden Dolly pegs - Santa

Great projects to keep the kids busy.

Wooden Dolly pegs - Reindeer

Great projects to keep the kids busy.

Mottled Paint Wands

These fun wands have a mottled paint finish, featuring Eco Green Crafts’ Acrylic Paint. A bright base coat is applied, then a lighter color is “mottled” over the surface. Bows of ribbon finish these adorable wands.

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