So you have the bite size cupcakes, the pom pom garland and milk bottles, all that is missing to top off the mini party (because let's face it, anything mini is more adorable) is the mini cake bunting to decorate the cake that isn't so mini!

Once you have the theme of the party jam packed, create your own and score some brownie points for adding a personal touch. Move over Martha Stewart!

Whether it's for a wedding, birthday or because you want to celebrate the fact you can make a mini bunting, below are 3 brilliant ways to enhance the gorgeous cake you’re making / buying that’s sure to impress.

Once you know the width of the cake you can determine how long you would like your pieces of twine. Tie a knot around one straw.

Repeat step 1 and 2 for the second line of bunting.

To make your buntings, from the end of the paper with a ruler, mark the paper at 6cm.

Then turn the paper and measure 2cm and mark this.

Join the dots together with a ruler and then cut the rectangle out. Depending how many bunting pieces you want to make you will need to repeat steps 3, 4 and 5.

Mark the middle point of the paper and make a fold so the pattern is facing out.

To create a triangle in the bunting piece, find the middle part of the paper and mark this. Cut from point B to C then A to C.

Open the triangle so it forms a diamond. Lay this underneath the twine but ensure the twine is resting on the folded part. Glue the insides and fold the diamond in half to create a smooth triangle shape. Repeat this step for the other diamond pieces.

Tip: You can get a nice colour marker and write a letter in each triangle.

Try something different and make your bunting out of decoration balls. Once you know the width of your cake you can measure how long you want your twine to be. Tie a knot around the straw and then feed the balls through.  Tie a knot around another straw.

If you have enough balls you can spell out the birthday person’s name or a phase. Using the stickers, stick each letter on each ball.

Tie a knot around the second straw and you are done.

Cut a long piece of twine and double knot one end to the straw.

Place the second straw at a comfortable distance that fits well on the cake. Make another double knot to this straw. Now you want to wrap the twine around the first straw but making sure it is underneath the first knot. This should create a zip zap pattern. Knot this and wrap the last part to the second straw. Again ensure this is underneath the knot above on the second straw. Secure the twine.

Tip: You may need to snip off some hanging ends.

Determine how many pieces of wash tape you require. Then measure how long you would like them to be.

Wrap each piece of washi tape around the twine ensure the ends meet. Alternative the pattern. Secure each piece with your finger.

Cut each tip of the washi tape into a v shape.

What other bunting ideas can you think of?

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Crafting an Easter Bonnet with your kids if you're on a budget

Easter is more than eating loads of chocolate eggs and hot cross buns. It’s a chance to take a break, hang with family and friends and have adventures hunting for eggs in the garden. It’s a chance to get creative with your kids. A great way to do that is through making a Easter bonnet together. It’s a fun activity which won’t break your bank.

We have a variety of Easter Bonnet's you can make with your kids.

A great DIY Bonnet is our Paper Bonnet. This is a $2 pack which includes a paper bonnet, and a large range of stickers and other bright things you can use to decorate. As well as the stickers and artistic items included in the pack, you can take it to the next level with paints and brushes, or other decorative ideas you’ll read about later on. We have acrylic paints for you to choose from, bright and colourful and in a pack of 14 for just $5, plus you can grab yourself a pack of 12 paint brushes for only $4. If you’re planning a family gathering, with all these paints and brushes, lots of people can get in on the bonnet making fun. Make hats for everyone! Every parent must wear a hat! So much fun to be had.

Another option for getting crafty with an Easter bonnet this year is the straw bonnet we have for you at $2. It’s like a blank canvas waiting for the artist to transform. There are so many ways you and your young ones can decorate these hats. First you may need some crafting supplies:
• $4 Craft Glue
• $2 Scissors
• $2 Double-sided Tape
You could also grab some coloured paper or card from our stationery section if you wished.

Easter Shreds: These colourful bags of shreds are what you line gift basket with, to nestle your eggs and bunnies in. Plus, they make great tactile material to stick around your bonnet. Make little nests for some plush chicks, or bunnies and their eggs, all around the brim of your hat.
Easter Foam Cut Outs: Pick up a bag full of foam cut out bunny feet and colourful eggs to stick around your bonnet. Bright colours, glittery stars and hearts and more to razzle and dazzle your friends. See the bunnies and their delicious foam carrot in the image here? How cute does that look? You can grab the carrots in a pack of 3 for just $2.
Easter Sticker Packs: We have loads of sticker books full of cute bunnies, baby chicks and eggs. If you have grabbed multiple bonnets for the kids to decorate, just one of these sticker books would be plenty for them to share and decorate the hats. Look out though! They might start stickering each other as well.

If you’d like to think outside the box, or Easter basket, have a look at this wonderful bonnet, with a pretty pink and purple ribbon combination, the bunnies and the foam carrot, plus there’s some Easter branches adding a unique, fashionable touch. We have both small branches $2 and large Easter branches $4 to mix up the ideas for your bonnet this Easter.

The Reject Shop has a mind-blowing range of ribbons and bows in store all year round. Bright colours for that sassy flash around the bonnet, perhaps? For Easter we also have some Easter tinsel with sparkly rabbits for $2 and Easter ribbons with colourful egg designs for you. Check out the rolls of Easter ribbon for just $2.50 in store now.

How about tinsel strings hanging from your bonnet, sort of like how drovers hung corks from their hats in the outback? You could even hang eggs from them too!
A little bit different, but how fun would it be to have either bunnies on a stick, or eggs on a stick, poking up like antenna?
Only $2, strange but fun!

As you can see, we have a lot of crafty things for the kids to get their hands on and decorate their bonnets.

What we’ve shown you here is just the tip of the creative iceberg. Click through to our Easter bargains today or drop in store to browse
our craft section. Find cost effective ways to make your dollar stretch further this Easter season to entertain kids and parents alike.

It doesn’t take much money to fire up their imagination and to make them happy. Some tinsel, some glue and some foam cut outs, and
they have their own special hat for the holidays. Plus, as a bonus, you get to have a hat too. You can’t help them without making one for
yourself, can you?

The Reject Shop has all your Easter crafty needs today. Oh, we have chocolate. Did we mention the chocolate?

Crafting a DIY Easter Bonnet with your kids

It’s not impossible to decorate your home without dropping major $$$ on expensive décor. The key to making your home look expensive (without breaking the bank) is all in the details.

Here are 6 affordable ways to make your home look polished with products found at The Reject Shop for $39 and under.

Wardrobes can be a scary place. An inexpensive tip to creating a chic and clean closet is matching your clothes hangers. Avoid over-packing and consider have a “Highlights rack” to display those items you treasure most. For a high-end feel use our black velvet hangers for $20 for a pack of 50 #bargain.

The key to overhauling your space without going bankrupt is to work with what you have, you don’t need to throw out everything and start again.

A few accessories can do wonders for a quick refresh. Consider adding a vase, rug or these cement candleholders for $2 each for a playful yet chic touch.

If you are on a tight budget, one of the easiest ways to make your home look elegant and edited is with art.

Whether a canvas, prints or different frame options, we have a variety of pieces to suit your space. Create a focal point and give your home the wow factor by hanging large pieces of art. The look is high-impact with very little hassle.

Sometimes updating the look of your home is as simple as a new lighting fixture. Often homes have basic oyster style lights, why not update with our cage pendant lights? They come in gold, black, and matte white finishes. They look so much more expensive than they really are, so hang them high and low.

Whether you have a full walk-in pantry or are dealing with more of an open-shelving situation, a pretty pantry goes beyond just storage space. We generally don’t spend much time thinking about how to decorate a pantry, but just a few little updates like swapping your food into glass airtight jars, bottles and canisters can go a long way in creating an expensive look to your kitchen. At just $2 these are inexpensive when buying in bulk too.

Having an organized pantry also helps with lowering the cost on your grocery bill because, you are not buying items that you don’t need.

If you’ve got an empty corner, a great potted plant is an easy, convenient way to update your space. Not to mention you’ve got a serious boost of colour.

Orchids are elegant, gorgeous and they continue to bloom in cycles. A large palm plant can also make a huge impact.

If your thumb is far from green, then consider adding these faux succulents from $2 as a wonderful way to bring a touch of life to your home. Adding elements of nature into every room of your home is a sure-fire way to luxe-up your home.

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Make Your Home Look Like a Million Dollars for Less

Have you ever felt that moment of panic when someone is about to drop by for a visit, and you know your house looks like a tornado has been through? You’re not alone! Style Curator shares with us her tips and tricks below...

I’ve come to learn that there are a few secrets to keeping a more orderly home though – clever storage solutions and small habit changes – and today I’m sharing my top tricks to take control of mess using some of the latest pieces available at The Reject Shop.

It’s impossible to keep a tidy home when items clutter every surface or you don’t have a rightful ‘home’ for objects. Finding enough storage in your home is a challenge most of us face but there are a few hidden pockets you may be able to take advantage of or some inexpensive storage items that can maximise the space you have.

Without a doubt, one of my favourite storage space savers are vacuum space bags – they can reduce the size of clothing and blankets by three, while also protecting your garments until you need them. In minutes you can pack away bulky items that you don’t need for the next season and store them safely in your garage or high in a cupboard without fear of moths or mildew attacking.

A space I hadn’t taken proper advantage of until recently is under-bed storage. Even low beds can offer valuable storage space for items you need infrequently. I love this under-bed storage box from The Reject Shop with handy removable dividers that makes it easy to store anything from clothing to documents. Think of any books or papers you haven’t used in over a year that are clogging up your office, or sentimental items you don’t need easy access to, as these are ideal to store under the bed.

Most of us are probably pushing the limits of what our garages can store but there may be a better system to maximise this space. Clear containers make it easy to identify what’s in your garage (also a great idea to label these) and because they can be stacked, they allow you to store more. If you make the switch from traditional boxes to clear storage boxes, take the opportunity to also sort through what you’re storing as you may find there’s a lot you no longer need, or could sell or donate.

A storage solution that offers style and functionality is a cube bookshelf. Traditionally these have been quite expensive but there are currently two sizes available at The Reject Shop starting from $18. You can’t beat that!

Cube bookshelves look great in any room of the home and can offer more than four times the storage space you have. You can style the pockets with décor and books, or even use stylish baskets in the pockets to easily hide mess or smaller items. And as an added bonus, there is plenty of room on top to store items too.

I’ve used the smaller cube bookshelf in my son’s nursery to help keep on top of his toys and books that would usually end up in a big, ugly pile.

Creating a more organised home isn’t just about better storage solutions though – there are small changes we can make that really add up. I’ve recently adopted a few of these and have noticed my house become tidier while my stress levels have also reduced.

Whether you live alone or are running a household with busy children, it’s a great idea to create a weekly planner where you can set out your agenda for the week. From scheduling appointments, to jotting down important dates, and even allocating chores to everyone living in your home, a white board in a high traffic area of the home works a treat. You can use coloured pens and magnets to colour code it for family members. Plus, if you keep it on display, nobody can conveniently forget it’s their turn to put the bins out!

It can be a struggle to find a whiteboard large enough or one that’s stylish enough to have out on display, which is why I love this trick of using a photo frame instead. This large A2 oak frame is just $15 from The Reject Shop and I created a simple planner to place inside. The plastic front is as easy to clean as a whiteboard and I can change the look of it easily by simply printing different designs to place inside the frame.

There is nothing more frustrating than packing up the same room over and over again each day, and if you have kids in your home, you’ll know this feeling well! There is a simple solution to keep those floors clutter free and your rooms looking tidy all day long. Try keeping a stylish basket or hamper in each room, and throughout the day, pop anything on the floor or that doesn’t belong in that room into the basket. Before bedtime, you can grab the basket and put everything in its right place. The best part is that the kids can help with this – you can even give them each a basket each and make it a race to empty the basket first!

What tricks do you use to keep your home tidy and organised? Share them with us in the comments below or via our social media channels: Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

See more of our savvy storage solutions on our website. #getsavvy

This blog is sponsored by The Reject Shop. All words, opinions, ideas and images are from Style Curator.

Clever ways to bring order to your home

School holidays may be coming to an end (hooray) but we’re now heading into the old back to school vibe and of course, the never-ending lunch box saga.

Do muesli bars count as “healthy snacks”?

What age is appropriate to get the kids to just do it themselves?!

And most importantly, how to keep this whole process as simple as possible so you don’t lose your marbles before coffee #1 has kicked in.

Ok, so here are 4 top tips to kick start the school year.

Keep the kids calm (and you) when it comes to thinking of lunch box ideas daily.  There are endless sites and forums dedicated to school lunch box ideas. They often involve complex chopping into animal shapes, cars and Disney characters with a variety of utensils.  Sounds lovely and so very time consuming!

Like always, our tip is to keep it simple.

Mornings can be hectic from having cold showers by the time everyone has had theirs to making sure all the laces are tied (this will avoid any calls from school informing you of the new bruise on your kid’s leg).  So why create more grey hairs than you already have and try and be organised the night before?! Lets face it, we are time poor not to mention savvy shoppers so here are some savvy options:

Leftovers are a great alternative to repetitive sandwiches. Think cold meats in rolls, veggie kebabs (for some reason, food eaten off a stick is more appetizing) and mini fruit salads.

Mix up the carbs with rolls, wraps, vegemite scrolls and fancy breads (olive, cheese, Turkish, rye etc).

Tomatoes and cucumbers are full of moisture, which leads to soggy and often uneaten sandwiches. Rather keep them separate and in their own bags or compartments.

Make your own trail mix and form a variety of seeds and dried fruits at the supermarket. Or even better, get the kids to help choose what they want. They might even eat it then!

Healthy cookies / muffins - no, this is not an oxymoron. There are loads of recipes out there that are actually yummy and not full of sugar. Make a stack of them on Sunday and keep the lunch box happy and healthy all week long.

Have a sandwich maker? Try toasting lunches for a different texture. (Don’t have one? We have one coming in stores soon).

You now have the ideas jam packed but helping keep food fresh is as important and can be expensive. Again, get back to basics and keep it simple. Try re-sealable sandwich bags* for easy transportation and protecting food.  Keep food separate with a lunch box* that has compartments. Why not keep the carrots or other snacks fresh with their own home – The Snack Tube*?!

We may have let the kids stay up a little later than usual during the holidays (guilty) but now that a new school year is approaching, set some house rules that can be followed through to the classroom.

Unpacking the kids bags everyday, washing out the lunch box, throwing out the left overs (one day they will eat their celery sticks..), repacking for the next day… It’s exhausting. And let’s be honest, as if you have the time between the other chaos of the day and early mornings school run. So it’s time to lay down the law and get them to help out.

Here are some ways they can help (age appropriate of course):

This will save you a bit of time and give them a bit of responsibility.

For the slightly older kids, they can even start helping out by making their own sandwiches, washing fruit and refilling water bottles. You never know until you try, right?

Or at least give it a red hot go because as you know the school year is jam packed with parent teacher nights, school concerts, after school sports events… the list goes on.

Why not grab a nice big calendar*, put it somewhere everyone can see it and start adding in all the known dates now. Get the kids to also add in all their extramural activities for as far ahead as possible and then lock in date nights pronto! A diary* is also great to transport along with you.

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4 Savvy Back To School Tips

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