Recently while browsing my local Aldi, I came across their new DIY range which included £5 tins of chalk paint. As a big fan of Annie Sloan chalk paint at £18 a tin, I got massively excited and had to try it. The colour choice is quite limited to light grey, dark grey, white, and … Continue reading How to Upcycle Furniture with Chalk Paint
I recently went on a trip to Whitstable in Kent for a few days, it was gorgeous, I'll put some pictures below but be warned it will make you will want to go! We didn't have the best weather, it rained quite heavy for one day, but it was still full of gorgeous shops and … Continue reading DIY Oyster Shell Trinket Dish
I first made this craft a few years ago, way before I had a blog or even crafted on a regular basis. I had just bought my first home and wanted to try my hand at making some homemade items. It was time to refresh the noticeboard so I thought it would make a cool … Continue reading How to Upcycle a Canvas into a Fabric Noticeboard
Have you heard about paint scraping? It's a new trend in craft and I have to say I am a little obsessed! You can create unique pieces of art in a few easy steps, keep reading below to find out how! What you will Need Dovecraft Enamel Paints - A selection of colours A blank … Continue reading DIY Paint Scraping Wall Art
Ever since Trimcraft launched the Simply Creative glitter felt I have been planning lots of fun, sparkly crafts. First up is this no sew rainbow keyring, so easy to make you only need 10 minutes. What you will Need Simply Creative Glitter Felt Scissors Hot Glue Gun Keyring Circle How to Make Take your first … Continue reading No Sew Glitter Rainbow Keyring DIY
I have been using felt a lot recently on my Christmas crafts, mainly because it's so versatile, this holly Christmas card is so simple to make and really festive too. What you will Need Dovecraft Felt in Red and Green Kraft Card Blank Alphabet Stamps & Ink Green Embroidery Thread & Needle Scissors How … Continue reading DIY Handmade Felt Holly Christmas Card
Who doesn't like monogrammed stuff? The answer should be nobody! There have been some gorgeous monogram products in the shops recently, but it's so easy to make your own, I will show you how. What you will Need Alphabet Stamps Dovecraft Embossing Pad Wow Embossing Powder in Gold Wow Embossing Pen- optional Washi Tape How … Continue reading Easy Metallic Monogrammed Notebook DIY
I went shopping a few weeks back and kept seeing funky tassel earrings everywhere. Tassels definitely seem to be on trend at the moment, so I thought I would try my hand at making some. What you will Need Embroidery Thread 2 Cocktail Sticks Earring Fish Hooks Scissors How to Make Take two cocktail sticks … Continue reading DIY Tassel Earrings
There's nothing quite like receiving a handmade Christmas card but when it comes to making them it can be quite time-consuming if you have lots of friends and family. The trick is to find a design that is fun and easy to repeat and can be made in batches, this card ticks all the boxes, so let's … Continue reading Quick Handmade Christmas Card
I love reading, when time permits, however my bookmarks tend to be old train tickets or supermarket receipts. Not the most stylish for a crafter I hear you say! What you will Need 8"x8" First Edition Paradise Crush Paper Pad Magnetic Tape Glitter card Dovecraft dies & Fiskar Punches How to Make Cut a strip of … Continue reading DIY Magnetic Bookmarks
