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
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What is the Cricut Joy? All you need to know, Brand New Cricut Machine!
Exciting times are ahead with the latest release from Cricut! Today Cricut announced the Cricut Joy! Before you think this is just a smaller, compact version of their popular electronic cutting machines, read on. Here is everything I know about this new machine. I was lucky enough to go to the UK meet and greet … Continue reading What is the Cricut Joy? All you need to know, Brand New Cricut Machine!
Double-Sided Glitter Card – What is it & How to use it
Double-sided glitter card…yes you heard that right, let me say it again! Double-sided glitter card! It’s new and it’s a game changer. Coming new to Trimcraft this December this new product will revolutionise the way you craft 3D projects. Let me explain how this amazing product came about. In my role at Trimcraft we have … Continue reading Double-Sided Glitter Card – What is it & How to use it
Decorative & Removable Jewelled Shoe DIY
Whilst browsing Instagram last week I saw and fell in love with these jewelled shoes on HannahFGales instagram feed. They were by Kurt Geiger and alas, even though they were reduced from £60 to £30 I felt that I didn't really need any more shoes in my life! I did have an idea though! I … Continue reading Decorative & Removable Jewelled Shoe DIY
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
Dried Flower Frame Tutorial
With so many beautiful spring and summer flowers in the garden and in the shops, it makes me sad when they wilt and die. I have become a little obsessed with drying flowers of late and have put together an easy tutorial to show them off at their best. It's a really simple craft to … Continue reading Dried Flower Frame Tutorial
How to Upcycle a Canvas into a Fabric Noticeboard
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
DIY Paint Scraping Wall Art
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
How to Make a Faux Letter Board
First it was light boxes then felt boards, and I have to say I love my felt board. They aren't cheap however for a decent looking one you are looking at £30-£50 pounds. I was playing with my We R Memory keepers trim and score board the other day and ended up making this faux … Continue reading How to Make a Faux Letter Board
Up-cycled & Embossed Shelf Unit Tutorial
I bought this shelf a while back from Tiger store, it was a bargain at only £4 but looks a little boring. For a long time I wasn't sure how to up-cycle it but since I now have an obsession with embossing powder it was the clear choice. What you will Need Shelf Unit Paint … Continue reading Up-cycled & Embossed Shelf Unit Tutorial