Category Archives: DIY/ Crafts

Kids’ corner: Paper whales

Posted on November 9, 2015 by alinakelo

So this time I have a little project you can make with you kids. We ended up making whales just out of blue and white paper. So this is what I needed: And then it was just time to cut,glue … Continue reading →

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Folder update

Posted on October 26, 2015 by alinakelo

I have quite a lot of papers for crafts in the girls room and I’ve been working on clearing the shelves a bit. I had bought a couple of magazine files from Ikea that were just made out of white … Continue reading →

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Best ways to use rhubarb

Posted on August 21, 2015 by alinakelo

There are two ways to use rhubarb at least. The first way is to eat it but also when you want to give a useful bouquet. We were going to visit out dear friend and I had nothing to bring … Continue reading →

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Tutorial: Make your own business cards

Posted on August 15, 2015 by alinakelo

I attended a small fair last weekend in the country side to sell some of my jewelry. I tend to think a lot about how I display them and what else do I need then just a table, exchange money … Continue reading →

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Tutorial: Key chain

Posted on April 7, 2015 by alinakelo

My key chain broke so I decided to make a new one. It was so fun to make so I must share it with everyone. I created the key chain using old wooden beads that I have a ton lying … Continue reading →

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It definitely required some bling

Posted on March 6, 2015 by alinakelo

I had bought a sweatshirt which had these cute little diamond attached to it. So the day came when I had to wash it and after the washing machine was done all the diamonds had fallen off. I was actually … Continue reading →

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Learning shapes

Posted on February 27, 2015 by alinakelo

A nice way to add a bit of secret learning to a fun craft session with the kids is this: I gave my daughters some scissors and colorful papers where I had drawn different shapes and let them cut them … Continue reading →

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Fairies are home

Posted on February 6, 2015 by alinakelo

I had a string of little lights which I hadn’t used since I actually did not like the color of the lights. They are a little too orange like for my taste around Christmas and there for I don’t seem to find … Continue reading →

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Dress = bag

Posted on February 4, 2015 by alinakelo

My eldest daughter has found the world of sewing and she asked me if I could find a bag for her that she could use to carry all her sewing materials. One evening I was going through their clothes and … Continue reading →

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Hot air balloon lamp tutorial

Posted on January 29, 2015 by alinakelo

So I finally got it done. The hot air balloon lamp tutorial. I really hope this helps some of you out but as a caution remember that I am not a electrician and the way I hang the lamp might … Continue reading →