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Beep Beep! Cozy Dinkums coming through in their very special DIY wagons
Beep Beep! Cozy Dinkums coming through in their very special DIY wagons. We've teamed up with the very talented cardboardfolk to create some trendy transportation for our Cozys to ride in Style. Follow along to create you own! ~ It’s craft time! . 01Create the shapeClose up your mailing box (use tape to secure it if required) then use a box cutter and steel ruler to cut out a rectangle in the top of the box.Our cut out is 10cm x 13cm. 02Create your Cozy faceCreate a face for your wagon! Use the extra piece of cardboard to cut out...
Beyond your wildest dreams...learn pretend play with Holdie™ Animals
At Olli Ella, we believe in the power of imagination and the joys of pretend play. Our Holdie™ Animals are the perfect companions for setting up backyard adventures, puppet shows, and small missions that will keep your little ones entertained for hours. We understand the importance of fostering creativity and role-playing, and we're here to help you make the most of these experiences with your children. Discover our tips on how to engage in pretend play and make it even more exciting with our Holdie™ Animals. ~ Pretend play, also known as symbolic play, is a stage of play in which children...
Get sparkly this New Years with a DIY Disco Ball
🎶 Let the countdown to 2023 begin! We've teamed up with Cardboard Folk and The Glitter Tribe to create our very own DIY disco ball to move and groove into the new year! Fancy making your own? Read on for step-by-step instructions to sparkle your way into the New Year! ~ It’s craft time! . 01Create ball shapeCreate a sphere by scrunching up left over wrapping paper into a ball shape. Layer pieces of paper over each other until you’re happy with the size of your ball, we made ours around 16cm in diameter to suit our Cozy Dinkums, and 8cm...
Dinkum Cardboard Christmas Play Prop
DIY Narnia-inspired wardrobe
“They open the door and enter a world…” into a magical playscape for Dozys and Cozys. The best part? Kiddos will love this @raisingwildones play prop year-round. ~ It’s craft time! Make your very own DIY Narnia-inspired wardrobe DIY Narnia-inspired wardrobe 01Measure out cardboardMeasure 1 Piece of Cardboard 40cm (15.5 inches) wide by 50cm (19.5 inches) in length. Draw Lines to have cutting references. 02CutCut out using an Exacto knife, box cutter, or scissors. Measure from the bottom of the piece of cardboard 20cm (8 inches), mark, then continue to measure up to 32cm (12.5 inches). 03Measure and cut doorsDraw a vertical line connecting...
What's on our team's festive wishlist!
The most wonderful time of the year, full of family, friends and delicious feasts. We all love seeing the look on a loved one's face when gifted a sentimental present. There is definitely a process of love and thought when deciding what goes under someone's tree. Our team wanted to share with you their gifting picks and why they chose them for different individuals. ~ Fawny Twinkle The sweetest new edition to the Cozy family, Fawny Twinkle and twin Fawny Twiggy love the holiday season. “Twinkle is so soft and cuddly, perfect for baby’s first gift. I love the...
DIY Dinkum Dog Beds
We have teamed up with the talented @My wee folk to create your Dinkum Dogs their very own DIY bed 🐶 A fun and easy craft that will have our Dinkum Dogs' tails wagging and set them up for the comfiest naps. 💤~ It’s craft time! Make your very own DIY Dinkum Dog Bed Watch video below for extra guidance! 01CutCut a 35cm diameter circle out of your cardboard and fabric 02GlueGlue your fabric circle to the top of your cardboard 03Cut and PlaceCut a 50cm diameter circle out of your fabric then place your 35cm circle on top...
DIY Reindeer Antlers
Your littles can play parent to their new Cozy Fawnys with their grown-up Reindeer Antlers! Learn how to make your very own pair in this DIY craft from our friend @raisingwildones 🦌✨ ~ It’s craft time! Make your very own DIY Reindeer Antlers Watch video below for extra guidance! 01TraceWith a pencil, mark out two of your Reindeer antlers on a piece of felt of your choice. 02CutUsing scissors, carefully cut out two strips of brown felt (the band of your ears) 03GlueGlue the edges of your Reindeer antlers connecting them so there is an opening in the top. 04Stuff...
The Switch Witch
Dress like a Dinkum! Some not-so-spooky dress up inspo for Halloween
DIY fizzy fantasy witch potion and magical fire pit
Holdie Animal Sensory Playscape
This step-by-step blog can be adapted to any playscape with a sprinkle of imagination!
Declutter with Stylish Storage
DIY Daydream Dinkum Beds
DIY Daydream Mobiles
Who doesn’t love a beautiful dreamy craft? We teamed up with our imaginative friend Katherine of @cardboardfolk to create some DIY Dream Mobiles for your little ones' new Daydream Dozy Dinkum besties. This DIY includes a step-by-step guide to make your own at home! ~ It’s craft time! Make your very own DIY Daydream Dinkum Dream Mobile Watch video below for extra guidance! 01Draw & TraceTrace some circles onto the Cardboard using a pencil and a small round object, you’ll need 4 larger circles and 2 or 3 smaller circles (we used a milk bottle lid and a pen lid to...
Be a Daydream Believer!
How to care for your Dinkum Dolls
Like all of us, even a Dinkum Doll needs a little TLC every now and then! Being a Dinkum BFF can be a bit messy from time to time; there's dirt, paint, messy hair, and sometimes accidents happen too. Luckily, from washing to hairstyling, we're here to answer all those Dinkum Doll care tips you've ever wondered or asked about! ~ Care for your Dinkum Doll Those Dinkum Dolls sure do know how to have a good time out and about with their Kiddo counterparts! This does mean that sometimes they end up a little grubby (it's all part of...
DIY Rainbow Dinkum Doll Flags
Who doesn’t love a beautiful rainbow craft? We teamed up with our imaginative friend Brittany of @raisingwildones to create some felt Rainbow flags for your kiddies and their Dinkum Doll besties. This DIY includes a step-by-step guide to make your own at home! ~ It’s craft time! Make your very own DIY Rainbow Dinkum Doll Flags Watch video below for extra guidance! 01Get startedWith a pencil, mark out your flag lines with a ruler on an A4 piece of felt of your choice, you will need two big triangle for front and back! (you can also use...
Baskets galore for tidying and so much more!
What is imaginative play and how to encourage it?
DIY | Upcycle your Holdie Dino & Magical Creature Boxes into play filled dioramas!!
DIY | Magical upcycled Holdie™ Mermaid wand
Wonder Wagons | A world of adventure!
Mom in a million | Gifts for mamas & wonderful women
B Corp & Beyond: Balancing People, Planet, And Progress
WARES | Why we love them and why you will too!
WARES by Olli Ella are the love child of our Co-founder Chloe, dreamt up and bought to life just over three years ago, they have since become a wardrobe staple for women the world over. WARES are designed with endless versatility, practicality and forever in mind.
There's a lot to love about WARES (most are breastfeeding and maternity friendly!!); read on to discover more about our comfy, effortless, and timeless WARES apparel range. We love it and hope you do too!
Easter Baskets that keep on giving! Our top 10 Baskets for Easter and beyond
An eggcellent Cozy Dinkum Easter DIY!
Bake your very own Easter Pie Pops!
Everlasting love | How to care for your Rattan Classics
Our 100% natural rattan products, including our Classic Collection, are designed, and made by artisan's hands with forever in mind.
You can follow a few helpful hints to ensure your rattan stays in tip-top shape for many years to come. Over the past 11 years, we have learnt a lot about rattan, what it likes and doesn't like and how best to care for it to ensure it lasts for generations!
Easter Basket round up!
Let's be honest; the key to any successful Easter haul is all in the Basket. 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!!
Happy International Women’s Day
Meet the Cozy Dinkums!
Basket Hacks To Make Life Easier!
Sure, we love having a tidy home but what we love even more is a good shortcut! We’re sharing a few of our fave basket hacks that are sure to make you look organized even when you're not! Read on to unlock the secret stashing powers of our handy baskets. ~ Rattan Cabouche Basket Our Cabouche Baskets are the perfect size for kiddo related storage! This basket is the answer from bedside book stations to nursery or closet hold-alls {and so much more}. 📸 by @raffaela.sofia Rattan Onion Duo Basket Not just for onions our Onion Duo Basket is...
Meet the Olli Ella Classics
2021 | Our Year In Review
A most magical time of year! Olli Ella DIY Wrapping Paper & Decoration!
Get crafty this holiday season! DIY Holiday card printables!
Deck the halls and the letterboxes of those you love with our Holiday card coloring 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 colored ! Simply print, fold, color, write a cute little note and deliver them far and wide for plenty of Holiday cheer!
Mother & Artist | Meet Sarah Darling
Create a magical Advent Calendar with Olli Ella
The countdown to the Holidays is on & what better way to do it than with your very own DIY advent calendar. We’ve teamed up with our friend Kathryn of @cardboardfolk to create a cardboard advent village filled with sweet daily notes & few magical Olli Ella friends!
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