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
I found a couple of wooden crates in Poundland a few weeks back and couldn't resist buying them, who doesn't love a £1 bargain for their home. Trimcraft just released a new papercraft collection in collaboration with the V&A, it is beautiful with a capital B! there are some stunning floral prints. These are … Continue reading Upcycled Poundland Crate Using V&A Papers
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
Yay! it's finally time for some Christmas crafts, brace yourself as it is going to get a whole lot festive around here! Working for a craft company we work on Christmas about 11 months of the year....it's a good job I LOVE Christmas. Over the next few weeks (there's only 42 days until the big … Continue reading DIY Glitter Star Garland
I was in Tesco the other day and saw a rather cute frame idea using wooden pegs, it wasnt quite my style but it gave me the idea to create my own version. What you will Need Plain black frame Twine 2 Mini Wooden Pegs 12x12 Simply Creative County Garden Paper Pad How to Make Take … Continue reading Up-cycled Photo Frame Tutorial
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
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
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
