Over lockdown I got really into doing my own nails, I invested in a LED gel light and set about painting my nails a number of different colours. One thing I wasn't very good at however was nail art, especially on my right hand, it just never turned out as good as the left hand. … Continue reading 5 Minute Crafts – Valentine’s Day Nail Decals
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
Watching the Autumn leaves on the trees, turn yellow, orange, red and brown is one of my favourite things to do, the colours of the season just come alive and mesmerise you with a spectrum of autumnal colour. I was thinking of how to capture these colours into an autumn DIY and this brooch just … Continue reading Hand-painted Autumn Heart Brooch DIY
This origami heart fold isn't new, my American readers are most likely very familiar with it, it is new to me however and I love it! Original videos on this simple craft show how to fold dollar bills into a cute heart, that won't work anymore with our waterproof bank notes but how about old … Continue reading Easy Origami Heart Valentine’s Day Badge
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
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
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
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
If you're anything like me you will see cool craft products all year round and think, I'm adding that to my Christmas list or maybe it's just time to try some new crafts out. I like to buy my friends crafts for Christmas, it's a great way to get off your phone (scrolling Pinterest doesn't … Continue reading Top 10 Christmas Present Ideas for Crafty People 2020
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
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