Happy New Year everyone, I hope you had a lovely festive period. I have had a few months off crafting but I am back in 2022 with some new ideas and makes to inspire you. My first make of 2022 is this neon slogan sweatshirt. I had seen lots of really cool neon slogan prints … Continue reading Neon Slogan Sweatshirt DIY
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How to Make Oversized Boucle Scrunchies
I don't know about you but I keep seeing two new trends everywhere! Firstly scrunchies, well not just scrunchies, these have been popular for a year or so now...but oversized scrunchies seem to be the new trend, and I am very much enjoying them during lockdown for easy up-dos. Secondly boucle fabric, originally popular in … Continue reading How to Make Oversized Boucle Scrunchies
Easy No Sew Macrame Headband Tutorial
I love anything macrame from wall hangings to jewellery it is so versatile and looks great too. It is a fab way to relax as you focus on creating the knots, it really helps you forget about the pressures of the day and is a welcomed relief from screen time. I was playing around with … Continue reading Easy No Sew Macrame Headband Tutorial
Quick Fabric Marker Rainbow Shoelace DIY
The weather has been so drab recently with rain and cold grey skies trying to dampen our moods, this is the perfect time to wear bright colours to lift the spirits. Wear your favourite clothes, don’t save them for best, now is the time to feel cheerful in clothes that make you happy. My latest … Continue reading Quick Fabric Marker Rainbow Shoelace DIY
Easy Elderflower, Lemon & Mint Cordial
I am a huge fan of anything elderflower, with its delicious smell and sweet taste. When I recently discovered several bushes near my house I knew it was time to try my hand at making my own cordial. What you will Need 15-20 Elderflower heads 3 Lemons 2.5 Litres of cold water 600g Granulated sugar … Continue reading Easy Elderflower, Lemon & Mint Cordial
I Joined YouTube!
Hi Everyone, I hope you are well and enjoying the blog! I have some exciting news...as you have probably guessed from the title, I have joined YouTube. Santa was very kind to me this Christmas and I got a DSLR camera, a Nikon D5600 to be precise and I have been enjoying learning photography ( … Continue reading I Joined YouTube!
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
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