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
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Quick Handmade Christmas Card
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
DIY Magnetic Bookmarks
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
Easy Headband DIY Tutorial
I hate it when things break especially if it's one of my favourite necklaces, but fear not it doesn't mean the end of your favourite accessory, with a little bit of up-cycling you can create a fab headband. What you will Need Old Necklace Thin Hair Tie Needle and Thread Scissors Tweezers or pliers How … Continue reading Easy Headband DIY Tutorial
DIY Up-cycled Makeup Brushes
Makeup tutorials are becoming more and more popular on social media and while everyone spends time making their faces pretty, why not spend some time making your brushes pretty too. These up-cycled makeup brushes will look stylish sitting on your dressing table, see below how they are made. What you will need First Edition Deco … Continue reading DIY Up-cycled Makeup Brushes
DIY Washi Tape Noticeboard Frame
Time to get crafting again! I have been using the Dovecraft washi tape on a number of projects but when I had a spare frame, I decided to upcycle it into something useful, queue washi tape! This noticeboard is a lifesaver for the absent minded…who doesn’t forget the odd thing now and again! Hopefully this … Continue reading DIY Washi Tape Noticeboard Frame
Upcycled Yankee Candle Pencil Pot
I am always looking for items that can be up-cycled and reused. Turning something plain and boring into something new and usable is always fun. I first made this pencil pot for a video for Trimcraft but thought you would love to see how it was made, so I have recreated it. You will Need Used … Continue reading Upcycled Yankee Candle Pencil Pot
Easy Ribbon Card Tutorial
How to make a quick card using ribbons
DIY Watercolour & Gold Foil Print
I am a little obsessed with watercolour at the moment, I have seen it trending in my favourite home decor magazines such as Ideal home and Your Home. I'm no artist but have often dabbled in the past with different paint mediums and wanted to see if I could create something worthy to be displayed in … Continue reading DIY Watercolour & Gold Foil Print