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
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
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
I think I may have a thing for memo boards, and who wouldn't they are so useful. I had an idea of using the Dovecraft glass paints for an up-cycled DIY and here it is. You Will Need An Old Frame A selection of Dovecraft Glass Paints Cocktail Stick White Paint & Paintbrush How to … Continue reading Marbled Memo Board Using Glass Paint
This has the strong possibility to be one of my favourite crafts yet, you know when you are trying to find the perfect quote t-shirt but a) can't find one and b) you're not allowed to spend any money on new clothes in 2017, the only option is to get making. I saw an enamel … Continue reading DIY Can I Pet Your Dog Quote T-Shirt
I have been browsing Pinterest for some easy fashion DIY's and love all the up-cycled jean tutorials so thought I would give it a try for the festive season. Here is a quick up-cycling project for a bit of sparkle this Christmas. What you will Need A Pair of Jeans Sequins Needle & Thread Scissors … Continue reading Quick Up-cycled Sequin Jeans
I hate it when things break especially if it's one of my favourite necklaces, but fear not it doesn't mean the end of your favourite accessory, with a little bit of up-cycling you can create a fab headband. What you will Need Old Necklace Thin Hair Tie Needle and Thread Scissors Tweezers or pliers How … Continue reading Easy Headband DIY Tutorial
Makeup tutorials are becoming more and more popular on social media and while everyone spends time making their faces pretty, why not spend some time making your brushes pretty too. These up-cycled makeup brushes will look stylish sitting on your dressing table, see below how they are made. What you will need First Edition Deco … Continue reading DIY Up-cycled Makeup Brushes
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
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