Not sure if you have noticed, but the UK is in the middle of a heat wave. For an island of people who usually get on average 3 days of sunshine a year, we are struggling. I am really enjoying the beautiful weather, not so much my poor brown lawn, but we shouldn't complain when … Continue reading Frozen Banana & Dark Chocolate Ice Pops
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Super Easy Banana Bread Recipe
Wow, feels like ages since I did a recipe! I have been making this Banana bread for years and it has always been received well by the people who have eaten it. It's a great way to use up your old bananas, once they start going brown they really are at their best for cake … Continue reading Super Easy Banana Bread Recipe
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 Wobbler Card
It's always cool to send a handmade card but how cool is it to receive a card that moves when you takeout out the envelope. Now thats extra cool! This card is really easy to make, I used the new First Edition Let's Celebrate, it's perfect for all things celebration and has some amazing patterns … Continue reading How to make a Wobbler Card
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
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
Upcycled Poundland Crate Using V&A Papers
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
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