Brew up some Halloween magic with our DIY Magic Wand Craft –Cozy Catedition!Whetherit'sthefinishing touchforatrick-or-treat costume,or simply arainy-day craftat home, ourMagic Cat Wand is sure to add a touch of sparkle to every playtime.
Repurpose your Forest Friends cardboarddisplaystandintoDIYpennant flagsfor the playroom!We teamed up with our endlessly creativepal @cardboardfolk to craftpersonalised bunting featuring the Dinky Dinkum Forest Friends camp badges.
Even the smallest members of the family need some R&R every now and then. We teamed up with our creative play-mate @raisingwildones for lots of fun ways to make Dinkums Dolls (and your kiddos) sparkle with joy!
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!
Take your brekkie game to the next levelwith these Dinky Dinkum-inspired treats.We teamed up with our friends@evermorelongand theFruity Cutiesto make scrumptious yogurt parfaitin granola cups.
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.
Our little ones absolutely delight in exploring their world through their senses. Sensory play encourages learning through exploration, curiosity, problem solving and creativity. It builds cognitive skills and influences how your child learns about their world. We've teamed up with the very talented x to bring our Holdie Animals to life in their very own sensory playscapes.
This step-by-step blog can be adapted to any playscape with a sprinkle of imagination!
We love a bit of DIY here at Olli Ella and even more so when we get to upcycle something beautiful like our all-new and very pretty Holdie™ Dinosaur and Magical Creature boxes! All play starts with a landscape in which to dream and begin a story, and who better to team up with to create an upcycled wonderworld in a box than our good friend Kathryn of @thecardboardfolk!! Craft along with us and don’t forget to share your upcycled dioramas (AKA miniature models) !
Dive in, we’ve got a most magical DIY featuring our new Holdie™ Mermaid friends, Isla, and Marina. We teamed up with our favourite friend Kathryn of @cardboardfolk to create this upcycled Holdie Mermaid wand using the beautiful gift box all Holdie Folk arrive in! This DIY includes an easy peasy step-by-step guide and is the perfect craft for little hands to help and play with!
The key to any successful Easter hunt is all in the Basket! Luckily, we’ve handpicked the best ones for the ever-important Easter egg hunt and for use long after the choccie eggs are gone! Baskets are mighty handy and perfect for everything from chocolate collecting (and stashing!) right through adventures, veggie hauling, and much more! Discover our top ten Basket picks for Easter and everyday fun!
We all know there's nothing better than nabbing the biggest egg come Easter morning, especially when it's filled with a Cozy Dinkum surprise! This Easter, we've teamed up with our amazingly crafty friend Kathryn of @cardboardfolk to create an eggcellentpapier mâché DIY hatching egg for our snuggly Cozy Dinkum friends.
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!)
With Easter just around the corner, we've handpicked the best Baskets for this very important job. There are Baskets for everyone from tiny Easter enthusiasts right through to the adults, so no choccie egg gets left behind come Easter morning. For a not so sugary treat, we've got fluffy, snuggly Cozy Dinkum Basket fillers too!!
The Holidays are almost upon us & the magic of this season can be found everywhere you turn. At Olli Ella, we’ve always loved a decoration (& had a weak spot for wrapping paper), so we teamed up with our clever friend Calley of @raisingrodmans on this fun & festive upcycled Playpawrapping paper & decoration DIY! It’s the perfect activity to keep little hands VERY busy, get the house decorated & the presents wrapped all at the same time - WIN!
Deck the halls and the letterboxes of those you love with our Holiday card colouring DIY! The perfect craft to keep little (and big!) hands busy. All your Olli Ella faves have been given a festive makeover; there’s a Holdie World snow globe, Holiday Dozy Dinkums Pudding & Pie and plenty of Rattan goodies waiting under the tree to be coloured ! Simply print, fold, colour, write a cute little note and deliver them far and wide for plenty of Holiday cheer!
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!
YABBA DABBA DOO, we teamed up with our clever friend Jenni of @myweebuddy to create a prehistoricHoldieWorld DIY! Upcycle all those odd socks and fabric scraps into thefunkieststone-age tunics around.
ACRAFTernoonof fun for the whole family. Whether it’s Easter bunnies and eggs that take your fancy or rainbows and acorns, we’ve gota crownfor every kiddo and their Dinkum Doll BFF too!
Time to veg out!Whether it’sholidays or rainy afternoons, we’ve dreamed up an easy craft session with ourFelt Veggie Kitfor special moments just like this.
Deck your halls with a wreath made from bits of nature foraged fromtheyard{andaround the home}.Pinkyswear it’s super easy!Summon our Holdie Forest Folk to make it extra magical!
If you’resending giftsto your family and friendsthis year{livinglocally or abroad}and you’re unsure howtonavigate our store,we’ve put a guide together for you.
Did you know thatyour See-yaSuitcase isn’t justdesigned for travel!-When you can’t hit the road, the See-yais the perfect place to storekidstreasures,toysand books,for packing sleepover essentials,and keeping small bedrooms tidy too!
These days, we’re spending more time at home (cabin fever, anyone?). Here are a few tips and tricks that we've picked up along the way for creating extra fun and home.
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