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Turn vintage doilies in to cute lace bowls.

Check out the how-to from Prudent Baby.

(Thanks to Jaime for spotting this!)

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smores cupcakesThese delicious looking smores cupcakes are actually deceptively simple to make. Check out the recipe from Eating Suburbia.
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Our Halloween Crafty Superstar, is Not Quite Nigella food blogger, Lorraine Elliott. She has shared a selection of spooky and gruesome recipes, perfect for Halloween.

Check out her Superstar projects now >>

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Start collecting can tabs from the top of your soda cans and you can make this super cute belt.

Check out the how-to from Curious Girl.

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If you're a lover of handbags but can't afford to splash out on a new one, then Refashioned Bags by Faith & Justina Blakeney will help you to upcycle anything into high-style handbags.

The authors of the 99 ways series are back with a new book, filled with tutorials for revamping common household items in to stylish and fashionable handbags. Turn a broken umbrella into a Rainy Day Shopper, a tweed jacket in to a Suit Messenger Bag, a sweater in to a computer cozy, and weave strips of magazine in to a Magbag. Each project is accompanied by easy to follow instructions, making their construction easier than ever.

Now you can have a DIY bag for every day of the week and every occasion, by upcycling unwanted clutter from your home.

Check out a sample project from the book, Shower Curtain Tote.

You can pick up a copy of the book from Random House now.

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In our latest craft contest, we've got three copies of Cath Kidston's new book Sew! up for grabs.

The book also comes complete with all the supplies needed to sew the adorable bag on the front cover. For your chance of winning, simply enter any stitched accessory craft projects that you've sewn.

You can enter up to 3 times, good luck! Enter your projects now >> You can also pick up a copy of the book from Quadrille now.

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Warm up with a hot bowl of pumpkin soup this Autumn.

Check out the recipe from Gracious Rain.

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Here's a simple recipe for making your own homemade lotion bars.

Check out the recipe from Little House In The Suburbs.

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If you see yourself as a bit of a foodie, then The Polymer Clay Cookbook by Jessica & Susan Partain is filled with adorable miniature nibbles that you can make and wear.

A cookbook with a difference, you'll learn everything you need to know about working with, moulding and cooking polymer clay. Whether you're a sweet tooth, fast food fanatic or a lover of world cuisine, this book has something for everyone. Complete with step-by-step instructions, make a pair of Glazed Cinnamon Roll earrings, a Sumptuous Sushi Platter necklace, Taco, Pretzel or Hamburger earrings, a Valentine's Day Conversation Hearts bracelet and a Swirly Lollipop pendant.

Cook up a clay storm in your kitchen and bake yourself some adorable accessories that would brighten up any outfit.

Check out a sample project from this book, Halloween Candy Corn Earrings.

You can pick up a copy of the book now from Random House.

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It's the perfect season to tuck in to this yummy pumpkin torte.

Check out the recipe from Canary Girl.

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