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
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DIY Leopard Print Door Mat
I am a huge fan of the current leopard print trend, it's such a versatile trend for fashion, stationery and homewares. It gives gives an instant sense of fun when paired with plainer designs. I particularly love the colourful versions of this trend, teaming brights against the black outer patterns of the print. We were … Continue reading DIY Leopard Print Door Mat
DIY Paint Pouring Vanity Tray
If you saw my recent post on paint pouring you may be slightly addicted now. Once you try pouring your first fluid art DIY you will love all the different colour combos you can create. Following my shelf tutorial, I tried my hand at up-cycling an old ferrero rocher tray into a stylish tray … Continue reading DIY Paint Pouring Vanity Tray
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 Paint Pour – Upcycled Shelf Tutorial
If you haven't seen the trend for paint pouring, then where have you been? I am mesmerised by all the social media videos of fluid art canvases. After a few attempts though, I was looking for other DIY options other than a canvas! Paint pouring basically entails pouring acrylic paint into a plastic cup … Continue reading How to Paint Pour – Upcycled Shelf 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
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
How-to Make a Felt Flower Embroidery Hoop
It's hard not to notice the all the beautiful felt floral frames around at the moment, they are pretty easy to make and will look amazing in your home this spring. The crafty Hannah of Craft Couture has been posting lots of fab floral frames inspired by her new book Flowerbomb. After seeing hers … Continue reading How-to Make a Felt Flower Embroidery Hoop
Personalised DIY Hanging Nursery Sign
Whenever I hear the pitter patter of tiny feet, I get all excited at the crafts that can be made to welcome the newest arrivals. I always try and make something original for each new baby. When our friends welcomed a little boy in January, I wanted to make him something special to put in … Continue reading Personalised DIY Hanging Nursery Sign
DIY Hanging Star Tutorial
If you are looking for a home decor craft to try over the Christmas holidays, this fun star wall hanging is super easy to make and can be used for a whole number of occasions. What you will Need 10 lolly pop sticks Gold spray paint Alphabet punch board or Die-cut letters Twine … Continue reading DIY Hanging Star Tutorial