How To: Vintage Hankie Tissue Holder

It's officially Spring in Melbourne, which for me means hayfever! I suffer terribly and always have tissues handy at all times. Rather than having ugly boxes all over the house, I thought making a cute tissue holder from a vintage hankie would be a fun (and very meta) idea. Inspired by those cute pocket size tissue pouches, but much larger to fit full sized tissues.
I'd also recommend this tissue holder when traveling to avoid having to buy those ludicrously over priced travel tissue packs.

This has got to be one of the easiest sewing projects ever. If you don't have a sewing machine, it's easy enough to hand stitch.

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Guest Post: Fathers Day Gift Ideas & Giveaway!

Hi There! My name is Danie. I have an online store called BLANK and I'm thrilled the very clever Cinti has asked me to share some Fathers Day gift ideas with you on My Poppet today!

Fathers Day is just around the corner and we have put together a few of our favourite project ideas:
Oh! And there's an awesome Giveaway too!

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How To: Needle Felted Rattle Ball

It's been a while since I posted a needle felting project, so I thought I would treat you to something a little bit special. I really love the idea of children playing with toys made from natural materials like wool, it's really important developmentally to give them a rich sensory experience that plastic toys just don't offer.
This needle felted rattle ball is a simple project, and I guarantee you will want to make more than one. A perfect gift for a special newborn or toddler. With a melodic jingle bell as a chime and it's woolly tactile surface, both child and parent will appreciate this fun toy.
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How To: Valentine Doily Dreamcatcher

Why give a boring old card this Valentine's day when you can give a Valentine that actually "Catches Dreams"?
This pretty dreamcatcher can decorate a space all year long and would make a lovely nursery mobile. I've hung this one in Emma's room, ensuring her sweet slumber.
Simple to make and can be customized with objects and colours that have meaning to you.

You will need:

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