This is a very simple to make craft project (I took longer to write this tutorial than to make them!) and it uses fabric scraps 10cm x 7cm. Five stones is a traditional game, one that I played when I was a little girl. I’m not sure if people in other parts of the world also play this. More information on how to play, here.

Anyway, let’s get started!
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• Little Herb: Chamomile (3)
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Tags: diy, five stones, four stones, game, handmade zakka, linen, traditional

My own “sweatshop” paper magnets factory! I designed these little self-promo paper magnets to give away with purchase from shop.zakka-zakka.com. They are a nightmare to cut and I wish I had made squares instead. :p Anyhows, first 5 readers to comment will receive a set of paper magnets for free!

These paper magnets were made with Avery Ink Jet Magnet Sheets. It can’t hold anything except its own weight but they’ve been fun to make and I hope you’ll like them too.

P/s: They are not as round as they should be but I tried!!

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Tags: avery, brolly, canvas fabric, cotton fabric, fabric stores, free, giveaway, handmade zakka, ink jet, ink jet magnet sheets, linen fabric, magnet, paper, self-promo, Shop, umbrellas

Now that I have time, I started on two DIY gardening kits: chamomile and cactus. I wanted to import the egg type for my shop initially, but encountered problems with shipping as they break easily. The tin ones are still as fun to grow. If you bought a kit from shop.zakka-zakka.com and still don’t know what to do, read on…

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Tags: canvas fabric, chamomile, cotton fabric, diy, fabric stores, gardening, handmade zakka, herb, instructions, kit, linen fabric, seedling, seeds, Shop, soil