It is no secret I am a little obsessed with two things right now, firstly anything leopard print (watch my how to paint leopard print here) and secondly making resin earrings. The thought of making resin items can sound scary but two-part resin kits make it so easy to mix and create resin items. In … Continue reading How to Make Leopard Print Resin Earrings
Category: DIY’s
Easy Macrame Necklace DIY
Macrame homeware and accessories continue to be popular this year from plant holders, to wall hangings and fashion accessories. I love making macrame crafts and have a few blog posts you can see here & here. Today I am showing you how to make this quick macrame necklace with only a few supplies. You will … Continue reading Easy Macrame Necklace DIY
Hydro Dipping for Beginners
I have recently stumbled across the craft of hydro dipping and it is addictive! If you haven't heard of this craft before, let me explain. Also known as immersion printing or water marbling this popular craft uses items submerged into paint layered water. The paint sticks to the object and gives it a fantastic and … Continue reading Hydro Dipping for Beginners
Dried Flower Bouquets – How to Dry Flowers
There is a new trend in town and I am very much on board with it! Dried flower bouquets are all the rage at the moment and companies are popping up selling both dried and baked flower bouquets. Here I will discuss the trend and show you how you can create your own bouquets for … Continue reading Dried Flower Bouquets – How to Dry Flowers
Abstract Wall Art using Nova Fabric Markers
Over the last few months Trimcraft, the company I work for, has added a whole heap of new craft products to their portfolio. These include vinyl, watercolour markers, alcohol markers, acrylic paint and fabric markers. This has been really exciting for me, as much as I love papercraft, these new products have opened up so … Continue reading Abstract Wall Art using Nova Fabric Markers
Homemade Lemon Balm Lip Salve Recipe
I have been growing my herb garden for the last 4 years, so far I have over 20 different herbs and I'm always on the look out for new ones. A few years ago I planted lemon balm and it has since gone crazy. I needed a way to use it and the idea of … Continue reading Homemade Lemon Balm Lip Salve Recipe
Easy 4th July USA Flag Pom-Pom Tutorial
Trimcraft have recently launched a new range of rainbow 8ply DK yarn called Spiin. Since then I have been obsessively making pom-poms of all shapes and sizes. Corazon pom pom and I made this super cool fruit pom-pom basket, you can see this on the Trimcraft social media soon! When I started playing around with … Continue reading Easy 4th July USA Flag Pom-Pom Tutorial
How to Dry Rose Petals in 1 Minute
Hmmmmm interesting title I hear you say, and yes it is! If you are planning a wedding or just looking to preserve some petals from your flowers then this is a super easy method. I am sure this method has been around for ages, but it's new to me, so I thought it might be … Continue reading How to Dry Rose Petals in 1 Minute
DIY Leopard Print Door Mat
I am a huge fan of the current leopard print trend, it's such a versatile trend for fashion, stationery and homewares. It gives gives an instant sense of fun when paired with plainer designs. I particularly love the colourful versions of this trend, teaming brights against the black outer patterns of the print. We were … Continue reading DIY Leopard Print Door Mat
Crafts I’ve Tried and My Craft Wishlist
I was talking with my friend the other day about all the crafts and fads we have ever tried, turns out we are quite faddy when it comes to making. Rarely sticking with one craft for too long, I swap and change on a regular basis. Are you the same? Knitting is my current craft … Continue reading Crafts I’ve Tried and My Craft Wishlist