We teamed up with @liddierowl on our latest DIY adventure to combine the charm of Dinky Dinkum Blossom Buds with the magic of handmade flower hats! Dive into a delightful crafter-noon and make floral crowns for your kiddos to match their Blossom Buds. Let your imagination bloom alongside your Dinky Dinkum friends!

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  Step 01 

  Start by cutting a circle out of cardboard (a little larger than the size of your child’s face). Cut a smaller circle within your original circle to create a cardboard ring approximately 1.5" in width.

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  Step 02 

  Cut petals out of colored foam. You can use whatever shape and color you like. We used around 9-12 petals, but it will all depend on the petal shape chosen and width of your child's face.

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  Step 03 

  With a hot glue gun, glue petals to the back of your cardboard ring. Wait for the glue to dry before moving on to Step 4. 

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  Step 04 

  Cut a 2.3" strip of yellow felt and make small cuts along one side of the strip it to create a fringe. Cut the strip into segments and glue around the center of your flower using your hot glue gun (covering up your cardboard ring).

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  Step 05

  Turn the flower over and punch two holes, one at either side of your cardboard ring, using a hole punch. Attach elastic string to your flower hat (approximately 7.8" long - but measure on your child’s head first for the exact length required.) Double knot your string to either side of the hat.

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  Step 06 

  Your flower hat is ready to twinkum with your Dinky Dinkum Blossom Buds!

Get ready to level up your Dinkum Dolls' winter wardrobe with a touch of DIY magic! Say goodbye to chilly days and hello to cozy vibes as we and @hellominibianco show you how to whip up adorable, no-knit hats that will have your Dinkums looking extra cute and snug. Follow along for a step-by-step guide 🧶❄️

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  Step 01 

  Measure your Dinkum Doll’s head (leaving an additional 0.7" at the end to glue the tab) and cut a cardboard strip to size (approx. 0.7" - 1.1" wide). With a hot glue gun or stapler, join the ends to make a circle. This will be the base of your knit hat.

  Cut 30 - 40 pieces of yarn that are 16" - 18" long depending on the doll's head size and yarn thickness.

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  Step 02 

  Double up each piece of yarn and make a loop around the piece of cardboard. Pull the ends of the yarn through the loop.

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  Step 03 

  Repeat Step 2 until the cardboard base is filled. Make sure to pull each piece of yarn tightly so it stays in place.

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  Step 04 

  Twist and push the ends of the yarn through the hole so you turn the hat inside out.

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  Step 05

  Use a piece of yarn to tie a double knot.

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  Step 06 

  Trim off the excess yarn to create a pompom shape. And voila! A cozy, no-knit hat for your Dinkum Doll.

Brew up some Halloween magic with our DIY Magic Wand Craft – Cozy Cat edition! Whether it's the finishing touch for a trick-or-treat costume, or simply a rainy-day craft at home, @crystal.leigh.photography’s Magic Cat Wand is sure to add a touch of sparkle to every playtime. 

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  Step 01 

  With a white pencil, draw two cat face shapes (ensure they are the same size) onto cardboard or brown cardstock. These shapes will be the front and back of your Cat Wand. Cut the shapes out with scissors (or an exacto knife). 

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  Step 02 

  Draw a heart-shaped nose and cat ear details onto either a piece of cardboard or pink/red felt, and cut them out. Glue the shapes onto your cat's face.

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  Step 03 

  Draw your cat's mouth and eyes with black marker and use a pink crayon to add rosy cheeks.

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  Step 04 

  Tape or glue a wooden stick to the back of your cat face. Take the second cat head shape and glue it onto the back. This will cover and secure the stick.

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  Step 05

  Draw and cut out a little witch hat, using either felt or black cardstock. Glue the hat onto your Cat Wand. 

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  Step 06 

  Add extra decorations to your Cat Wand - spots, stripes, ribbon, and glitter, whatever you like!

Repurpose your Forest Friends cardboard display stand into DIY pennant flags for the playroom! We teamed up with our endlessly creative pal @cardboardfolk to craft personalized bunting featuring the Dinky Dinkum Forest Friends camp badges. Don’t have the box set? Download the printable template for your kids to color and use for this craft. Take a walk on the wild side to the magical world of Dinky Dinkums Forest Friends and embark on a crafty adventure with your kiddos. 

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  Step 01 Prepare The Badges

  Grab your Dinky Forest Friends cardboard display stand (or download the printable version) and use scissors to cut around the badge icons and any other illustrations you like. You can also use the stickers on your Dinky's swing tag. If using the printable badges, reinforce the printer paper by sticking the shapes to cardboard. 

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  Step 02 Turn Your Badges Into Stickers

  Attach the scratchy side of the velcro to the back of your badges. Use glue if your velcro isn't self-adhesive. 

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  Step 03 Shape Your Flag

  Take a piece of felt (we used an A4-sized sheet) and trim the bottom into a point using scissors. 

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  Step 04 Attach The Dowel

  Place the craft dowel at the top straight edge of the flag. Run a bead of fabric glue all the way across the top of the felt. Fold the top of the felt over the dowel to cover it and hold in place until the glue starts to set. You may want to use pins or masking tape to keep it in place while the glue dries.

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  Step 05 Attach The String

  Cut a piece of string about 24" long and tie the ends to each side of the craft dowel to create a hanger. 

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  Step 06 Personalize Your Flag

  Grab a piece of contrasting coloured felt and cut out letters to personalize the flag with your child's name. We printed our letters in a blocky font and used them as a template to trace onto the felt, but you can also draw by hand before cutting. Use fabric glue to attach them to the banner.

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  Step 07 Attach Badges To The Flag

  Lastly, attach your Dinky badges to the flag by pressing the velcro-backed badge firmly to the felt fabric. You can move and swap your badges as often as you'd like!

Book Week is a celebration like no other, where kiddos don the guise of beloved characters who have captured their hearts and minds. Whether you're an ardent bookworm or simply looking for a last-minute costume that isn't Elsa or Batman, we've got you covered!

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  01 Fairy Princess

  Add a touch of whimsy to any fairytale-inspired costume with our magical Mushroom Basket. Pair the look with Olivia and the Fairy Princesses by Ian Falconer.

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  02 Dear Zoo

  Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell is a classic favorite. Bring Dinkum Dog Buddy along for a Book Week costume that will never go out of style. 

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  03 The Little Mermaid

  Sure to be a favorite look at Book Week this year, pick up a Shell Bag for your Little Mermaid. Originally a dark tale by Hans Christian Andersen, take a peek at the kid-friendly version for preschoolers by Ronne Randall. 

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  04 The Wizard of Oz

  Dorothy and the Lion, Tin Man, Scarecrow and Toto make adorable ensembles for siblings. Introduce your kiddos to this beloved classic by reading a chapter of The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum at bedtime. 

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  05 Buzzy Bees

  Illuminate your child on the magic of bees with The Honeybee by Kirsten Hall. Tote a Luggy-ful of native flowers along with your book in the parade. 

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  06 Little Red Riding Hood

  For teachers and parents partaking in the parade, we recommend The Little Red Riding Hood by Mara Alperin for a fun-filled cover idea.

SHOP BOOK WEEK ACCESSORIES

Life as a Dinkum BFF can be sticky business! Whisk your Dinkums away for a spa day and explore a whole new world of imaginative play! We teamed up with our creative play-mate @raisingwildones for lots of fun ways to make Dinkums Dolls (and your kiddos) sparkle with joy! Gather the cardboard cucumber slices, and get crafting.

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YOU WILL NEED:

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  01 Stock Your Salon

  Enlist little helpers to create cardboard props for the perfect spa day! We decorated cardboard scissors, combs, and nail polish pots with paint and markers.

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  02 Craft Your Tools

  Repurpose two cardboard toilet rolls to make a pretend hair dryer. Bonus points if you add Dinkum-themed rainbows to the design!  

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  03 Sprinkle Some Hair Magic

  Craft little cardboard rainbows and hot glue them to bobby pins to make Dinkum-themed barrettes! 

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  04 Pamper Dinkum Mamas and Papas

  Use the Big Blossom Basket as a bonnet hood hair dryer, and cardboard toilet rolls make fun big curlers!

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  05 Snip Snip

  Craft cardboard scissors and fasten with a paper push pin. Keep little hair cutting enthusiasts happy all day - without the emergency trip to a real hair stylist! 

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  06 Find Your (Dinkum) Bliss

  It's not a spa day without (cardboard) cucumber slices! And don't throw your Dinkum packaging away. It makes the perfect Dinkum-sized salon chair.

Come on a colourful adventure with your very own paper Dinkum Doll! Grab your favourite set of markers and craft one-of-a-kind Dinkum Dolls that are as unique as you are. From rosy cheeks to vibrant outfits, the possibilities are endless!

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Take a ride on the wild side in our DIY Cardboard Safari Truck! We teamed up with @cardboardfolk to create an off-road car for your Cozy Dinkum animals. Whether it's exploring the vast plains of the living room or navigating the treacherous jungles of the backyard, this little truck is always up for a fun-filled adventure! Let’s get crafting... 

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Take your brekkie game to the next level with these Dinky Dinkum-inspired treats. We teamed up with our friends @evermorelong and the Fruity Cuties to make scrumptious yogurt parfait in granola cups. We can’t guarantee that your kiddos will actually eat the fruit, but we can promise they’ll have fun baking. Tea party anyone?

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You’ve heard of hand-painted Easter eggs, but have you ever seen an egg as delightful as our Cozy Dinkum-themed hatchlings? Our friend @cardboardfolk dreamed up an egg-cellent DIY craft for your kiddos and their Cozy Dinkums. Roll up your sleeves mum, dad, grandma, and Funcle Tom, let's get crafty.   

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You will need:

•  01Gather Your Googies
  Ever tried to paint a raw egg? We don’t recommend it. Avoid messes by hard-boiling them first. Place room temperature eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water, bring to the boil, and cook for 10 minutes, then allow the eggs to cool. 
•  02Get Your Mini Picasso On
  Mix paint colours to match your Cozy Dinkum and cover the entire egg with two coats. TIP: slice a TP roll to create a base for the egg, like an egg cup. Consider using a hair dryer to dry wet paint between coats.  
•  03Add A Cute Little Face
  Use paint and markers to create Cozy Dinkum faces for the eggs. We used a pencil to lightly draw the outline before adding facial features with a black paint pen.
•  04Add Eggs-tra Personality
  We created ears, hair, and manes from scrap cardboard. Be sure to leave a little extra cardboard attached to the base of the ears to make them easier to glue on, just fold the extra cardboard over to create a tab. 
•  05Add Finishing Touches
  Use paint pens and markers to add detailing to your egg accessories. When decorating the cardboard, remember to paint the back too. 
•  06Assemble Your Cozy Dinkum Egg
  Glue the ears, hair, and manes to the eggs. If using PVA glue, hold the ears in place until the glue is tacky, then use masking tape to keep them in place until the glue sets. Alternatively, always ask a grown up for help when using a hot glue gun.

It’s craft time!

Make your very own DIY Narnia-inspired wardrobe

 DIY Narnia-inspired wardrobe

• 01Measure out cardboard
  Measure 1 Piece of Cardboard 40cm (15.5 inches) wide by 50cm (19.5 inches) in length. Draw Lines to have cutting references.
• 02Cut
  Cut out using an Exacto knife, box cutter, or scissors. Measure from the bottom of the piece of cardboard 20cm (8 inches), mark, then continue to measure up to 32cm (12.5 inches). 
• 03Measure and cut doors
  Draw a vertical line connecting all the measure marks you have made. At the 32cm mark measure 13cm (5 inches) to the left, and then 13cm (5 inches) to the right. You will now have a "T" marked on your piece of cardboard. Cut the "T" mark to form your doors. Place a ruler on the edge of one door to assist in folding the door open. Repeat for the opposite side.
• 04Sponge paint background
  Using a sponge paint the background white. Be sure to leave the doors unpainted. Let dry
• 05Draw your magical set
  Using White glue decorate the doors. Outline, draw stars, a tree whatever your heart desires. Let dry, this make take a day to fully dry
• 06Create your Narnia forest
  Collect twigs from outside or paint the trunk of the trees with brown paint. If using twigs carefully use a hot glue gun or glue to secure the piece of cardboard. Once tree trunks are in place using green paint and a fork alternating sides using the fork as a stamp to create the needles. Let Dry.

• 07Paint doors
  Using brown paint, paint the doors, you may need more than one coat. Let dry. Paint dowel rods with the same brown paint used for the doors.
  
  
• 08Secure door
  Once doors and dowel rods are dry, secure the dowel rods on the sides of the doors. Then glue the wooden beads where you would like the door knobs to be.
• 09Place snow balls
  Lightly separate the cotton balls and glue them to the bottom working your way up 14cm (5.5 inches) so the snow can be visible when placed in your Wonder Wagon.
• 10Create the rest of the magical snowscape
  Using glue create snowflakes, stars, circles of glue, and lines on the tree needles. While the glue is still wet, sprinkle glitter generously over the glue. Placing the piece in a container to catch the glitter gently lift it to slide and shake the glitter off. Revealing the now sparkly glue designs.
  
  
• 11Measure and cut the back of wardrobe
  You will now measure the back pieces that will create your Wardrobe for your new friends. You will have 4 pieces. Measure 1 piece 24cm (9.5 inches) wide by 32cm in length. Measure 1 piece 13cm (5 inches) wide by 24cm (9.5 inches) in length. Measure 2 pieces 13cm (5 inches) wide by 24cm (9.5 inches) in length. Cut out the 4 pieces.
• 12Assemble the back of wardrobe
  Using tape place the 24cm (9.5 inches) by 32cm in the centre, and place the two 13cm by 32cm on each side. Place a piece of tape on the sides measuring 24cm vertically. Place the 13cm by 24cm (9.5 inches) piece on top of the 24cm (9.5 inches) by 32cm piece, lining up the 24cm (9.5 inches) sides. Place a piece of tape horizontally to attach. Now fold at the tape sites to form a box. Place tape on each of the corner pieces.

• 13Assemble the whole wardrobe
  Using tape you will now line up the doors and the box you have created. Place tape along all 3 sides to secure the front decorated piece with the box.
• 14Voila!
  Place the Wardrobe in your Wonder Wagon and place your new friends inside! Make sure to give adequate room for the doors to open so place the Wardrobe with the back piece touching the back of the wagon.

 Create your own DIY Playscape

• 01Create backdrop
  Take one of your large pieces of cardboard. Begin with the bottom of the play scene. Using your dark blue paint, begin to cover the card edge to edge. 
  Once that's done and still wet, begin applying your light blue in wobbly stripes across the dark. You don't want to mix them really, try to keep some contrast between the dark and light blues. Get creative until it looks like the ocean! Set aside to dry.
• 02Prepare the setting
  Begin the background for the play scene. Cover the card in pastel yellow from edge to edge. Set aside to dry.
• 03Draw you sunbeams
  Once the yellow pastel has dried, grab a plate and set it on the bottom of the card to get your sun shape. Using a ruler, you now begin to draw the sunbeams, from the sun to the edge of the card in equal sizes.
• 04Paint & decorate! 
  Begin to apply your burnt orange colour to the sun within your drawn sun. If you used acrylic paint for the pastel yellow background, you can gently apply masking tape to get the straight lines on the sunbeams. Otherwise if you've used poster paint, just take your time and pay attention to the edges. Set aside to dry.
• 05Draw your waves
  Draw a wave and cut it out. Using the same colours and technique as the ocean base, paint the wave. To get that foamy top, just dab white to the crest of the wave. Create 3 of these.
• 06Draw your rocks
  Draw a large rock and cut it out. Paint it, don't worry about it being one uniform colour, little bits of contrast will get it a more "rocky" texture. Once dry, add some cracks and some seaweed. Set aside to dry.
• 07Finishing touches
  Using left over card, cut out some right angled triangles (roughly 5cm x 5cms) and hot glue these to the back of your waves and rock to help support them. Then you want to cut out 2 large right angled triangles (roughy 40cm x 5cm). And hot glue them as support to the back of your background.

• 08Voila !
  Piece it all together. Your hot glue gun, stick the background to the base, making sure the supports are also on the base. Arrange your waves and rock until happy, then hot glue the edges in place. Ta da! - you have a fabulous holdie ocean play scene.

These playscape possibilities are endless!

Here is some more beautiful inspiration, this can be built using similar steps above! Simply adapt the colours and shapes and add in a sprinkle of imagination.

Let’s craft the day away together

Spark imagination and play with our Holdie™ World Friends!!

Watch video below for extra guidance!

• 01GET STARTED
  Start by taking off the top flap of your Holdie Dinosaurs or Magical Creatures box with a sharp pair of scissors. (A job for a grown-up or extra big kid for sure!)
• 02Trace & Cut
  Create the background scene for your diorama from coloured paper or card. Use a pencil to trace some mountains or a volcano onto the coloured paper and cut around with scissors. Then create the foreground with some rolling hills in different colours. For our dinosaurs we also cut out a large moon from white paper by tracing around a cereal bowl. Make sure your pieces fit inside the box, trimming down any shapes as needed.
• 03Get Creative! 
  Next, design some extra details for your diorama, think clouds, shrubs, monstera leaves, vines, stars and rainbows. If you’re making a volcano don’t forget the lava! Cut out all of your pieces with scissors.
• 04Decorate!
  To add some hand drawn charm, use markers or paint pens to add details and patterns to some of your scenery pieces. We added some spots and outlines. 
• 05Structure
  To give your scenery structure, use scrap cardboard to create backing pieces. Roughly cut out shapes to sit behind the paper pieces, this doesn’t need to be perfect as it will be hidden in the final layout. Use the glue stick or some double-sided tape to attach the paper to the cardboard.
• 06Added dimension!
  If you want to give your scene extra dimension, cut out some additional small rectangles from the cardboard as packers. Glue them to the back of the pieces that you’d like to sit further forward, the more pieces you use, the more space you will have between your layers.
• 07Assemble
  To assemble your scene, start by gluing down the background first then move onto the foreground and lastly detailed pieces. 

• 08Voila !
  When the glue has dried, just add Holdie Dinosaurs or Magical Creatures and you are ready to play!

It’s craft time!

Make your very own DIY Holdie™ Mermaid wand.

Watch video below for extra guidance!

• 01GET STARTED
  Remove the sleeve from your Holdie™ Mermaid box and carefully cut out the mermaid illustration from the front with scissors.
• 02Cut & Trace
  Use a round object to trace a semi-circle around 4" in diameter onto the colored paper with the pencil. Cut it out using scissors.   
• 03Fold 
  Fold the semi-circle in half horizontally, then accordion fold one half of the semi-circle. Turn the project over and accordion fold the other half.  
• 04Pinch your Shell
  When the semicircle is completely folded, pinch the bottom of one side and fold it out. Repeat for the other side and then fan out the top slightly to create the shell shape.
• 05Repeat Repeat Repeat! 
  Repeat steps 2-3 to create a total of 3 shells in different colors. We made one of our shells slightly smaller than the others.
• 06Assemble with love
  Arrange the 2 large shells behind the mermaid illustration and the smaller shell on top. When you are happy with the design, glue it in place. Tip: If you’re using white glue, some double-sided tape will help hold the pieces in place while the glue sets. To speed up the drying time, have an adult use super glue or hot glue instead. 
• 07Stick & Ribbon
  Grab your stick and glue the ribbon to the top. We used 2 different colors and cut the stick down to fit inside our Shell Bag!

• 08Voila !
  When the glue on the mermaid and the ribbons has set, attach the mermaid to the top of the stick with your choice of glue, ready to create some Mermaid Magic!

A pocket sized world of imagination awaits! The perfect Magical wand for your Shell Bag and Holdie™ Mermaids.

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Basket goodness for Easter and Beyond! 

1. Berry Basket

The perfect size for little (and big hands) to collect treasures of every kind, from Easter surprises to pencils and kitchen bits and bobs, this is one Basket for which you will discover many uses! Berry Basket is also a great gifting size, filled with Cozy Dinkum for Easter or a collection of colourful craft essentials, you are sure to make somebodies day!

Choose your Berry Basket 

2. Mosey Rattan Basket

Oh, Mosey, it really is one of our all-time fave Baskets. Fabulous for holding surplus Easter loot or filling with baked Easter goodies to gift, this Basket is always at the top of our Easter list!
Mosey is excellent for carting around the farmer's market, carrying your everyday essentials (hello, new handbag!) or storing kiddo toys. This generous Basket is sure to become your daily go-to!

 Shop our Mosey Basket 

3. Rattan Strolley

Strolley makes for the BEST egg hunting wheeled Basket around! With its wheels and sturdy handle, the Strolley is the ideal Basket for all those enthusiastic, wobbly toddlers.
Strolley or Trolley, let them decide with a flip of the lid! This is one convertible Basket that every kiddo is sure to love long after the Easter Bunny has hopped away. It’s hours of Dinkum Doll play and storage galore!

Choose your Rattan Strolley 

4. Rattan Mini Chari Bag

Mini Chari is our woven wonder for Easter egg collecting on the go. Wear it as a backpack, bag or for extra speedy collectors, it transforms into a bike Basket too!
When the Easter fun is over, Mini Chari makes a handy hold all around the house, from pegs to socks and those tiny collected kiddo treasures; The Mini Chari has you covered! 

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Choose your Mini Chari Bag 

5. Rattan Mushroom Basket

Create a wonderful Easter surprise with our Mushroom Basket and watch your littles wake to a most magical scene on Easter morning.
SO much more than a Mushroom Basket, this fungi (see what we did there!) little house makes for a sweet nightlight when filled with fairy lights or is a cute little tote to take out and about.

Shop our Mushroom Basket 

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6. Piki Basket

The Piki Basket is our go-to Easter Basket year after year. It’s lightweight with handles and has ample room inside to hold plenty of sugary goodness!
After Easter, Piki makes for an excellent storage Basket, and as the name suggests, it’s a basket made for picnicking too.

Choose your Piki Basket 

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7. Rattan Luggy

The Luggy is one for the fast movers come Easter hunt time. Perfect for piling high with chocolate eggs, Easter goodies and Cozy Dinkum friends!
Luggy's make fabulous hold-all's around the house or on the go for flowers, toys and all of life's essentials. Fill it up, and off you go!

Choose your Rattan Luggy

8. Rattan Tarry Basket

For BIG eggs only, the Tarry Basket is one for the seasoned Easter hunters! This double-duty Basket is also fantastic for storage, collecting and carting. We love Tarry for herb holding, block keeping and mess control!

Shop our Rattan Tarry Basket

9. Casa Bag

The perfect place to stash choccie? In our Casa Bag, of course! This mobile home offers the sweetest storage solution for all those Easter Eggs! It also makes a fabulous accessory to any littles outfit and is all too cute when put on display.

Choose your Casa Bag

10. Rattan Egg Basket

Is there anything more precious than a baby's first Easter?! Create a beautiful Easter gift filled with forever treasures nestled in our Egg Basket! Also, with its big round handle, this Basket's the goods for any Easter egg hunter. Beyond Easter, the Egg Basket makes a lovely addition to the bathroom to hold luscious soaps and bath salts or as a stylish tote to take out and about with you!

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 It’s time to get cracking on this cozy Easter craft! 

• 01Tear and Mix
  Tear up the newspaper and brown paper into strips about 2-3 cm wide and 10cm long, then make up a mixture of white glue and water at a ratio of 2 parts glue to 1 part water. Mix the 2 together in an old bowl with a paint brush until well combined. 
• 02Inflate & cover! 
  Blow up the balloon so that it is large enough to fit your Cozy Dinkum inside – we made ours about 26cm high. Working in sections, use the paintbrush to paint glue mixture on the balloon, then add strips of newspaper, coating with more glue over the top and smoothing out the wrinkles. Overlap the newspaper and make sure you cover the whole balloon.  
• 03Layer & dry
  Allow the first layer to dry, then add another 3 layers to the balloon, alternating brown paper and newspaper to make it easier to see which sections need to be covered. We added all of our final layers at the same time rather than drying in between. Allow the Papier mâché to dry for 24 hours, or until it feels hard, with no give when you push on it.
• 04Paint & decorate! 
  Use scissors to cut off the knot in the balloon to deflate it, and then decorate your egg! We used paint and dot stickers to create a pattern on ours. 
• 05Cut & coat! 
  Use a box cutter to cut the balloon in half horizontally. If you decide to leave the inside of the egg unpainted like we did, double check that the glue has sealed the newspaper print by rubbing your finger over the inside, if needed add another coat of the glue mixture to the inside and allow to dry to prevent the ink from transferring to your Cozy Dinkum. 
• 06Assemble with love
  Pop your Cozy Dinkum into the base of the egg, we put down some shredded paper first to make it comfy.
• 07Seal & surprise!! 
  Put the top of the egg back on to the base and seal it up with tape, ready to surprise someone special!

• 08Voila !
  Pair with your Easter Basket for an eggcellent Easter Holiday!

How sweet do these four look freshly hatched and cozied up together?

Collect all four and get crafting for maximum snuggly cuteness!

We love nothing more than busting out the rolling pin, dusting a little flour about and baking up some scrumptious goodies over Easter (or anytime, to be honest!). This Easter, we teamed up with our good friends @raisingrodmans and Bunny Moppet to bake up a jam-filled, pie pop storm. Join in the fun, it's super easy, and we promise we won't tell if you lick the bowl (ssssh!)

Make your very own jam filled pie pops!

Get that mixing bowl and rolling pin ready, it’s Easter baking time!

Watch the video below for extra guidance ! 

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  01To begin
  Preheat oven to 400°F. Unroll crust / pastry onto a lightly floured surface and roll smooth.
• 02Cut shapes
  Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes of your choice. With remaining crust, knead together and then roll out into another large, thin piece (around 1/4in thick) to cut remaining shapes. You want to have two of each shape so you end up with a top and bottom for the pie pops.
• 03Coat with egg
  Beat the egg for your egg wash in a small bowl. Lay out half of your shapes on a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush the edges with your egg wash.
• 04Filling
  Next using a small amount ( approx 1tsp) of jam/preserves spread in the middle of the bottom pie crust shape.
• 05Popsicles
  Before placing the top crust shape on, place a popsicle stick about 1/3 of the way up from the bottom. Place the top crust on top and gently pinch the edges to seal. You can use a fork to crimp the edges if needed.
• 06Bake!
  Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
• 07Icing
  Once cooled, whisk together icing ingredients and spread over each pie pop.
• 08Decorate
  Now for the best part! Choose a sweet treat to eat or surprise a friend with a Cozy Dinkum &  Berry Basket full of pie pops and enjoy them together!

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We're all about an easter egg hunt (did someone say choccie for breakfast??!)

There are Baskets for the mini-Easter enthusiasts!

Made for tiny hands, these lightweight baskets are easy to carry & fill to the brim.

The Berry Basket is perfect to fill with sweet little treats for baby's first Easter!

The Luvya Bag, with its handy clasp closure, is ideal for keeping all things choccie stashed safely away.

For toddlers that want to go-go-go, the Mini Chari, worn as a backpack, bike basket or bag, is sure to keep up with the thrill of the egg hunt!

There are plenty of Baskets for the go large or go home big kids!

These baskets are perfect for this enthusiastic lot with wheels, handles, and loot stashing lids!

With sturdy wheels and a long handle to pull, the Rattan Original Luggy is ideal for Easter egg collecting!

This handy Piki Basket is made for hiding that Easter chocolate away with its lovely rattan lid and handles; sssh the secrets safe with us!

The bigger, the better when it comes to Easter Baskets; luckily, our Big Berry Basket is made for the job with plenty of room inside for sweet treats!

Forget the Easter Bunny; we've got the adults covered!

Perfect for Easter and wonderful for everyday use in the garden, as storage or for the markets.

Our fave Tarry Basket is made to carry the biggest treats such as flowers, books, picnics and GIANT easter eggs!

The Mosey Basket makes for a gorgeous Easter gift basket filled with gardening supplies, foodie treats or new baby first Easter essentials!

Need a place to stash those extra Easter eggs the bunny “forgot” to hide? The Egg Basket is perfect for that and so much more!

Make memories this Easter with our four new snuggly, fluffy Cozy Dinkums!

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Product featured: Holiday Dozy Dinkum, Playpa, Mosey Basket

  Pile your Playpa wrapped parcels under the tree for a personal touch that’s sure to busts hearts with pride!  

Product featured: Holiday Dozy Dinkum, Playpa, Mosey Basket, Wonder Wagon  

Simply let your little ones get creative with their pencil tin and rolls of Playpa! Cut and wrap your gifts in the finished Playpa art & display them for all to see

DIY PAPER STAR DECORATIONS

The perfect way to upcycle leftover Playpa or wrapping paper

Step 1: Cut out the paper.

You’ll need two equal squares to make one star. In the video below Calley uses 6" squares.

Step 2: Fold the paper in half.
On each square, fold the blank sides together at the corners and press the fold flat. Do this in both directions on each square so when the square lays open, you see two diagonal folds going corner to corner.

Step 3: Fold the paper in half again.
For the second fold, fold the straight edges to match each other, pattern side together. Again, do this to all four sides on both squares.
When the squares lay flat, you see fold lines going straight across on each side, plus the corner-to-corner folds.

Step 4: Cut the star points.
To make points that fold, you need to cut the square edges. Using craft scissors, cut almost halfway in from the outside edge towards the center from the center lines only, not the corners! Each square will have four cuts. If making the 6" stars these cuts will be at 1 1/4".

Step 5: Make the star points.
To make the star points, lay the squares on their backs (pattern side down) and carefully fold from the cut, towards the fold line, keeping the point in each corner.
Do this on all four corners for each square.

Step 6: Glue the star points together.
To make the points hold their shape and to give them that 3D look, you need to glue the folded point sides together with craft glue.
To glue the points together, place glue on one side of each star point and fold in half so the two printed sides are touching. Squeeze tightly with your fingers to hold in place until the glue slightly dries.

Step 7: Glue the stars together.
Add a dab of glue to each corner at the base of every point and put the other half of the star on top, with its points juxtaposed between the points of the other star half.
Hold it together gently for maybe 20-30 seconds–hold longer if your craft glue bonds slowly!

 For the other sizes of stars here is the guide on where to make your four cuts.

12″x 12″ Star – Mark at 2 1/2″

6″x 6″ Star – Mark at 1 1/4″

3″x 3″ Star – Mark at 5 /8″

Watch the how-to video before you start!

PAPER CHAIN DECORATIONS

Playpa or Wrapping paper offcuts are great for this craft!

Step 1 - Cut strips 
Cut equal strips of paper. We like them thin and long but there’s no wrong size!

Step 2 - Create circles
For the first chain add a dab of glue or tape to one end of it and bring the other end around to make a circle.

Step 3 - Loop through
Once you have one sturdy ring, thread another strip of paper through the center of the loop. Now, join the ends of this second strip together like you did with the first strip! You will now have a chain.

Step 4 - Create a chain
Keep adding links until your chain is the length you like!


Watch the how-to video for inspo before you start!

Follow @raisingrodmans for more craft & holiday fun!

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SHARPEN THOSE PENCILS!

We’ve created some Holiday Card printables inspired by your kid’s favorite claycountyduilawyers toys!

HOLDIE WORLD SNOW GLOBE

PRINT TO GET STARTED

HOLIDAY DOZY DINKUMS PUDDING & PIE

PRINT AND PLAY

GOODIES WAITING UNDER THE TREE!

PRINT AND GET COLORING

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo! We have some magical craft for you! We have teamed up with our crafty friend Jenni of @myweebuddy to create some whimsical, upcycled, DIY treasures inspired by the new, fantastical Holdie Folk Fairies! Let’s make some magic with a cardboard box!

DIY MAGICAL CROWN:  

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  01To begin
  Take your cardboard and draw a zig zag line to create a crown.
• 02Cut out the pattern
  Cut along the zig zag line.
• 03It's time to paint!
   Try painting your crown to match your Holdie Fairy or Magical Creature!
• 04Make your holes!
  When the paint is dry, poke two holes at each end of the headband – one above the other. Then poke five holes – one on each peak on the crown.
• 05Wrap the twine
  Wrap each end of the twine in paper tape (this makes it easier to thread!) and thread each side. 
• 06Pull together
  Pull the twine through so that you have an equal amount on each side and tiie it to the right size for your real-life fairy.
• 07LETS DECORATE!
  Poke flowers or leaves through the holes in the peaks.
• 08Finishing touches
  Voila! You have a beautiful fairy crown – just like Bluebell!

DIY MAGICAL WAND:

Make a wish! Craft dreams really do come true!

• 01To begin
  Paint the hearts and leave to dry.
• 02Create the stick
  While the hearts dry, ask an adult to cut a 0.7" split in the stick.
• 03Measure!
  Measure the yarn and cut pieces 27.5" long.
• 04Create the stem
  Fold the yarn in half and push it down into the split in the stick. (Try doing one piece at a time to make it easier.)
• 05Glue together
  Gently lay all the yarn out flat and glue one heart to the stick. Glue all around the edges and attach the other heart on top.
• 06Leave to dry
  Clamp with a peg and leave overnight to make sure the glue sticks.
• 07Finishing Touches
  It’s magic! Your very own fairy wand – just like Willow’s!

DIY MAGICAL WINGS:

Twin with your fave Holdie Folk Fairy with your very own set of magical wings! 

• 01To begin
  Open up the cardboard box and lie it down with the inside facing up. Measure a 8" line down the centerline
• 02Draw the wings
  Draw a wing shape on one side of the line and cut around it.
• 03Fold and trace!
  Now you have one wing, fold it over and trace around it. Now it’s time to cut it out so you have a full set of wings.
• 04Cut the wings
  Cut out the shapes on one wing and use them as a stencil to create identical shapes on both sides
• 05Draw
  Draw a teardrop shape in the top half of one wing and a love heart in the lower half. Try to leave a border of 1.5" or so around the edges.
• 06Poke the holes
  Use a sharp pencil to poke holes 0.7" apart all the way around the teardrop shape.
• 07Thread the twine
  Wrap each end of the twine in paper tape (this makes it easier to thread!). Working from back to front, start threading at the hole closest to the centerline, and then tie it off and tighten it at the end.
• 08IT'S PAINTING TIME !
  Try painting the wings to match your Holdie Fairy or Magical Creature! Or leave them as they are and sprinkle them with bio-glitter for a magical upcycled vibe.

• 09Make straps for the wings
  Thread twine through the holes closest to the center and then tie it off. Be sure to leave enough room for your little one to be able to be able to get their arms through!
• 10Ta-dah!
  Weave flowers, leaves, ribbons or whatever you fancy and ta-dah! You have magical wings... just like Willow, Bluebell and Tulip!

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Shop Holdie World

Repurpose your Dinkum Doll Box and create a Dinkum Doll High Chair for your kids! With a little help from our friend Kathryn Ho of @cardboardfolk, your mini mamas and papas will be ready for mealtime in just 10 steps.  

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Get that pencil tin ready, we have designed the cutest collection of coloring pages for kids. Filled with all of their favorite claycountyduilawyers goodies – Dinkum Dolls, Holdie World and baskets too. Simply print and color away! 

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SHARPEN THOSE PENCILS! 

We’ve created the cutest collection of coloring pages inspired by your kid’s favorite claycountyduilawyers toys 

DINKUM DOLLS! 

PRINT AND COLOR AWAY

PRINT AND COLOR AWAY

CHOOSE YOUR DINKUM DOLL

HOLDIE WORLD!

PRINT AND PLAY

EXPLORE HOLDIE WORLD

BASKETS! 

PRINT TO GET STARTED 

PICK YOUR BASKET 

YABBA DABBA DOO, we teamed up with our clever friend Jenni of @myweebuddy to create a prehistoric Holdie World DIY! Upcycle all those odd socks and fabric scraps into the funkiest stone-age tunics around.

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HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED  

DON’T HAVE A HOLDIE FOLK? 

CHOOSE ONE NOW 

Watch the HOW-TO video and follow the steps below 

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  01
  Choose different color socks for two unique ancient looks.
• 02
  Cut down the middle, holding onto the toe side end of each sock.
• 03
  Cut off the excess fabric, so the front and back are the same lengths.
• 04
  Using a pen or pencil and ruler, outline each unique pattern onto the fabric
• 05
  Cut out the pattern.
• 06
  Gather the recycled fabric, scissors, and twine.
• 07
  Cut a handful of small triangles and glue or stitch them ( using the needle and thread ) onto your first look
• 08
  Cut enough twine for a belt and two long rectangular fabric strips to wrap around each ankle for the second look.
• 09
  Glue around each ankle ( or use a needle and thread! ) so they are secure and cut off any excess fabric.
• 10
  Tie the twine around their tummies as a little belt.
• 11
  Ensure the garments are dry if you used a glue gun and BAM all done, time to play!

Complete your wild Stone Age world with Holdie Dinosaurs 

DISCOVER HOLDIE DINOSAURS 

A CRAFTernoon of fun for the whole family. Whether it’s Easter bunnies and eggs that take your fancy or rainbows and acorns, we’ve got a crown for every kiddo and their Dinkum Doll BFF too!

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To start - Choose a design or create both!  

Download and print. 

Download and print. 

Now for the fun part... 

Color! 

Have a rummage through the Recycling box for some Cardboard. 

Glue & Cut! 

 The final steps... 

Help your little one make holes to pull a Ribbon through 

TA-DA! 

 

Putting the Twin in #Twinkum 

 

 

DISCOVER YOUR DINKUM 

 

Sure, we love having a tidy home but what we love even more is a good shortcut! We’ve gathered clever hacks to keep the holiday vibes flowing while swiftly vanishing evidence that {yes!} mums do go on vacay too. Read on to unlock the secret stashing powers of your handy baskets.  

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5 hacks to help sort your abode after the holidays!   

Acorn and Mini Chari

Hack: Keep a basket handy in the living room  

Perfect for containing those bits that quickly spread throughout a space like throws, pillows and toys. 

Tuscan Laundry Basket

 

Hack: Itty-bitty woven baskets to hold precious treasures 

Makes for quick tidy-ups in the playroom and easy access for little hands to find again. 

Trinka Basket Set 

Spruce up your Dream Dinkum Doll’s grooming regime with these four groovy hair styles {psst you can do this with other Dinkum Dolls too!}. Here’s how!  

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You will need 

Piggy Tails 

Forever slick and super cute  

Step 1.

Part the hair in the middle

Step 2.

Brushing each section downwards  

Step 3. 

Tie the piggy tails on both sides using hair elastics {or twine} 

Step 4. 

Section out pieces in the front  

Space Buns

90s hair nostalgia!  

Step 1.

Part in the middle & brush hair downwards 

Step 2.

On both sides twist a little section of hair into a top knot 

Step 3.

Tie knots with hair elastics 

Step 4.

Piece out little hair strands at the front 

Up-do

A hip no-fuss style  

Step 1.

Brush hair upwards 

Step 2. 

Shape hair to the crown of Cricket’s head 

Step 3.

Pull hair together into a high ponytail

Step 4. 

Tie with hair elastic

Side Pony

Dreamy la dolce vita vibes 

Step 1. 

Brush hair to the side

Step 2. 

Pull hair into a low side ponytail 

Step 3.

Tie with hair elastic 

FIND YOUR DREAM DINKUM HERE

Time to veg out! Whether it’s holidays or rainy afternoons, we’ve dreamed up an easy craft session with our Felt Veggie Kit for special moments just like this. A DIY for loved ones to do together – hand-stitch a Carrot, Tomato and Broccoli with our step-by-step guide below!  

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You will need:  

HOW TO MAKE YOUR CARROT

Step 2.

Sew the two sides of the carrot together like a cone

 

Step 3.

Turn inside out to be finished side facing out

Step 4.

Pack tightly with the stuffing

Step 5.

Sew up the opening leaving a 0.4" space

Step 6.

Gather the dark green leaves together and tie the stalks tightly with thread

Step 7.

Put the leaves stalk into the small hole in the top of the carrot. Sew or glue in place

THE CARROT IS DONE!! 

HOW TO MAKE YOUR TOMATO

 

Step 1. 

Prepare all the material: 6 tomato sides, green leaf and stalk pieces, thread & stuffing

Step 2.

There are 6 sides for the tomato, sew them together leaving a 1.5" opening on one side

 

Step 3. 

After sewing the 6 sides, there will be a little hole on the top and bottom. Sew up the holes

 

Step 4. 

Turn inside out to be finished side facing out. Then pack tightly with the stuffing

 

Step 5. 

Sew up the opening

 

Step 6. 

Sew decorative thread on the tomato running from the top down to the middle of the segments

 

Step 7. 

Sew or glue the leaf on the top of the tomato

Step 8.

Roll up and sew or glue the stalk on

 

THE TOMATO IS DONE!

 

HOW TO MAKE YOUR BROCCOLI

 

Step 1. 

Prepare all the material: 1 dark green top, 5 stalk sides, one stalk bottom, thread, stuffing

Step 2.

Take the dark green Broccoli top, notice the 5-star shaped points, sew the sides of each point together

 

Step 3.

Turn the Broccoli top inside out to have the finished side facing out

 

Step 4.

Take the 5 sides of the stalk in light green, sew together with the wider edge on one side and the narrower side on the other

 

Step 5.

Turn the stalk inside out to have the finished side facing out

 

Step 6.

Sew the stalk bottom to the smaller opening end of the stalk

 

Step 7.

Pack the stalk and broccoli top with the stuffing

 

Step 8.

Sew the top and the top of the stalk together

THE BROCCOLI IS DONE! 

CHOOSE YOUR KIT

 

 

Joy joy joy! Special DIY delivery from our clever pals @jennkmedalle & daughter Leila to deck your halls in bits of nature foraged from the yard {and around the home}. Pinky swear it’s super easy! Summon our Holdie Forest Folk to make it extra magical!  

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You will need: 

Bonus: Palm-sized Holdie Forest Folk for decorations 

Step 1

Gather small pine branches or leaves from your yard or local park 

Tip: Collect your greenery in our Apple Basket  

Step 2

Find a piece of cardboard for desired wreath size 

Step 3

Draw a small circle and a bigger circle around it, and cut out the ring for the wreath 

Step 4

Tie and wrap twine or string around the cardboard ring 

Step 5

Tuck branches and leaves under the twine or string 

Step 6

 Voila! Add Holdie Folk, pinecones or other decorations you might have collected along the way! 

CHOOSE YOUR HOLDIE FOLK

Celebrate homemade delights with the Felt Fruit Kit. Curate a crafty moment with our easy step-by-step guide to make your own hand stitched Pear, Banana and Orange. No fuss set up so you can bask in the calm that comes from making something with your little ones. Plus! All the tools like soft felt, cotton thread and a sewing needle ready to go in our Felt Fruit Kit. 

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You will need:  

HOW TO MAKE YOUR PEAR

Step 2.

There are 6 sides for the pear, sew them together leaving a 1.5" opening on one side

 

Step 3.

After sewing the 6 sides, there will a little hole on the top and bottom. Sew up the holes

Step 4.

Turn the stitched pear body inside out to be finished side facing out

Step 5.

Pack tightly with the stuffing. Sew up the opening

Step 6.

The light brown felt is the stalk of the pear, roll up and sew or glue on the top of the pear

Step 7.

Sew or glue the leaf on at the bottom of the stalk

THE PEAR IS DONE!! 

 

HOW TO MAKE YOUR ORANGE

Step 1. 

 Prepare all the material: 6 orange sides, green and white stalk pieces, body thread and decorative orange thread, stuffing

Step 2.

There are 6 sides for the orange, sew them together leaving a 1.5" opening on one side

Step 3. 

After sewing the 6 sides there will a little hole on the top and bottom. Sew up the holes

Step 4. 

Turn inside out to be finished side facing out. Then pack tightly with the stuffing

Step 5. 

Sew up the opening

 

Step 6. 

Sew decorative thread on the orange running from the top down to the middle of the segments

 

Step 7. 

Sew or glue the white dot on the green base. Sew or glue the green base on the top the orange

 

THE ORANGE IS DONE!

 

HOW TO MAKE YOUR BANANA

Step 1. 

Prepare all the material: Banana body pieces: 2 sides and 1 front (smaller) and back (larger) piece, brown and yellow stalk pieces, stuffing

Step 2.

Sew first side (longest edge) and back piece together along one side

 

Step 3.

Sew second side (longest edge) and back piece together along the other side 

 

Step 4.

Sew the front piece of banana on first side (shorter edge) 

 

Step 5.

Sew the front piece of banana on the second side (shorter edge) leaving a 1.5" opening

 

Step 6.

Turn the stitched banana body inside out to be finished side facing out. Pack tightly with the stuffing

 

Step 7.

Sew up the opening 

 

Step 8.

Sew or glue the yellow stalk piece on the brown stalk piece. 

Sew or glue the stalk piece to the base of the banana

 

THE BANANA IS DONE! 

 

PICK N’ MIX YOUR FRUIT AND VEGGIE KIT