I love all of these hair accessories because they look so luxurious and stylish, and they're only made from faux leather! Click here for the tute.
Tuesday 30 November 2010
Creative Hairstyles
Source: Kennedy Garrett.
If you, like me, have medium/long hair and only do one or two hairstyles ever, then I hope that this page will help you. It lists loads of hair style ideas for normal everyday use and for nights out, and has lots of inspiring tutorial videos.
If you, like me, have medium/long hair and only do one or two hairstyles ever, then I hope that this page will help you. It lists loads of hair style ideas for normal everyday use and for nights out, and has lots of inspiring tutorial videos.
Monday 29 November 2010
Fabric Labels
If you want to add a professional personalized label to your cloth projects, then these fabric labels are something that you can easily make yourself using this tutorial.
Speed Creating
I have found an amazingly creative website called 'Variations on Normal' which is bursting with inspiration, and the 30 days of speed creating is an especially fab project, with my favourites being Footy Smoothie, Artifical Light, Sock Lights and Bath Fountain. Please have a look - I love it!
Sunday 28 November 2010
Faux Mercury Glass
A very pretty cracked silver effect can be added to a clear glass vase using silver foil - read about it here.
Saturday 27 November 2010
Minimalist Tote Bag
Possibly my favourite tote bag design yet - I love the simplicity, the colours, the style and the leather. It just looks fab I think, and you can find out how to make one by following this link.
Margarita Jello Shooters
These fantastic strawberry shooters have Margarita Jello inside - so fun! Go here for the recipe.
Friday 26 November 2010
Vintage Arrows
I love this quirky idea of using handmade arrows as decor - and you can find the tutorial for them, here.
Dishtowel Apron
One of the simplest ways to make an apron is using just a dishtowel, twill tape and this method. I love the map dishtowel used in the one above especially.
Thursday 25 November 2010
Vintage Flower Necklace Tutorial
You can view the tutorial here.
Wednesday 24 November 2010
Fruity Napkins
Follow this link for a how-to on creating cute button embellishments on napkins. I think these look really lovely.
Fall Felt Leaves
This great looking tutorial shows you how to create felt Autumn leaves which can then be used to make garlands, mobiles and many other decorations.
Ice Time Bomb
Click here for a great idea involving ice and dye - it's so creative and fun, I'm sure you'll love it!
Tuesday 23 November 2010
Fabric Fox Lamp
This is one of my favourite tutorials this year because it's unlike anything I've seen before plus it looks so professional and awesome when finished!
It makes use of fabric stiffener and you can find out how to make this fabulous project here.
Monday 22 November 2010
Ninjabread Men
Click here for instructions on how to make cookie cutters in any shape you like, such as ninjas!
Peacock Embroidery
These peacock feather stitches are super pretty and you can find out how to do them, here.
Etsy Shop Giveaway!
Just a quick note to let you know that I have a $15 giveaway for my shop going on over at Sadie's Wardrobe if you'd like to enter :-)
Sunday 21 November 2010
Map Envelope
There is a fab website called Map Envelope which lets you customize and print your own envelopes with a chosen location shown within, and a message too. This would be great for a letter from your hols or maybe a party invitation - cool, no?!
70's String Art
I have tried string art before and although it doesn't look very exciting it is fun and can produce some great effects as shown at the end of the video - and you can relieve some stress by hammering the many nails in too!
Saturday 20 November 2010
Making Kites
If you want to learn how to make fabulous kites likes this one - or make one with your kids - then have a look at this great tutorial.
DIY Skeleton Leaves
It never occurred to me that you could make skeleton leaves yourself - but you can! It looks like a fun experiment too...go here to see how it's done.
Friday 19 November 2010
Things To Do When You're Bored
Photo by Jake Wild.
I've put together a new page which lists loads of random fun web links to look at to amuse yourself, plus some ideas I think crafters will appreciate such as replicating yourself in Sellotape, making a kite and doing towel origami!
I've put together a new page which lists loads of random fun web links to look at to amuse yourself, plus some ideas I think crafters will appreciate such as replicating yourself in Sellotape, making a kite and doing towel origami!
Thursday 18 November 2010
Modern Number Coasters
Easy to make coasters using stencilling to add the funky number prints. Click here for the how-to.
That Artist Woman
If you haven't visited yet, be sure to head over to That Artist Woman, which is a very inspiring website full of brilliant art ideas.
Wednesday 17 November 2010
Lift-The-Flap Book
This awesome custom made photo book has a flap on every page that you can lift to find a surprise - how fun is that!?
This would make a great gift. Click here for the how-to.
Tuesday 16 November 2010
Piece-By-Piece Art
LOVE this idea for a gift to a friend: painting a piece of wall art, cutting it up into pieces and then letting the recipient build it up themselves like a jigsaw! Find the how-to here.
Monday 15 November 2010
How to Make Your Own Pizza
This guide from ManMade tells you how to make 'amazing pizza at home', which I'm building up to - I managed to make fresh pasta from scratch last week so that's a start!
Portable Fire Pit
This fire pit would make a stunning focal point inside or out, and you can find the project instructions here.
Sunday 14 November 2010
Monogram Stationery Set
This is a beautiful stationery set and you can find out how to make your own personalised monogram rubber stamp by following this link.
Embroidered Bag
Not only does this tutorial tell you how to make the bag from scratch, but also how to add the gorgeous yarn embroidered decoration on the front.
Saturday 13 November 2010
Pyramid Painting
This really effective wall painting looks professional but is actually easy to do - and just uses potatoes to print the triangles! Click here for the tute.
Switcharoo!
Friday 12 November 2010
Book Apron
Sometimes I despair with myself because the number of times I've been doing baking and had to balance my cookery book somewhere to stop flour getting on it, and I never thought of this genius idea - a book apron! It protects your book and bookmarks the page too.
Go here for the how-to.
DIY Heart Tights
These heart tights are so cute, and you can go crazy with the design you add - perhaps you could cover all of the fabric with a swirly design?! Go here for the how-to.
Thursday 11 November 2010
Letter Light
This is one of my favourite project ideas because it reminds me of the Las Vegas Sign Graveyard which I really want to visit. If you'd like to make one yourself, click here.
Wednesday 10 November 2010
Leather CD Case
You can make a very sleek and professional looking CD case by following these instructions.
What I Made
'What I Made' is a brilliant website I've recently added to my blog roll and I think you should check it out. It's got fun little how-tos like the fun pencil and paperclip fly shown above!
Tuesday 9 November 2010
Gilded Acorns
Lovely luxury gilded wooden acorns, which can then be attached to necklace chains, keyrings etc for the perfect Autumn accessory. Click here for the tutorial.
Shoe Refashion
To find out how to make your shoes more fashionable with pretty flowers and ruffles have a look here.
Monday 8 November 2010
Autumn Leaf Garland
This garland is a great way to make use of the pretty Autumn leaves which are around at the moment, and it also preserves the leaves by encasing them in waxed paper - clever! Go here for the how-to.
Fun Monster Caps
Click here for instructions on how you can decorate red and blue caps to turn them into funny Cookie Monster and Elmo hats!
Sunday 7 November 2010
My Trip to Campania
Hello! You may or may not be aware that a week last Friday I came back from Italy after a fab week-long tour. We went to the Amalfi coast (on my birthday no less!), the top of Mount Vesuvius, Naples, Sorrento and the Isle of Capri, and I've managed to narrow my photos down to a mere 126 this time :-), so if you'd like to have a look, you can see them here.
Excellent Tip
Have a look here for a very simple tip about using the top of a plastic bottle to seal a food bag. I think it's brilliant!
Saturday 6 November 2010
Ruched Leggings
These cute leggings are a straighforward project for any sewing beginner, and these instructions guide you along the way.
Organic Necklace
This fabulous necklace is made with just painted melon seeds, and I love how it looks so 'beachy'.
Friday 5 November 2010
No-Knit Yarn Scarf
This super fashionable yarn scarf is really easy to make. Go here for the tutorial.
Show Me How!
Show me how is a fun website that gives diagrams on many different activities, from showing you how to concoct dandelion wine to instructing you on bodysurfing.
Thursday 4 November 2010
Andy Warhol Art
If you'd like to know how to make a statement with a piece of art, why not try this Andy Warhol inspired wall art?
Wednesday 3 November 2010
Creative Photography Techniques
Photo by isnietbelangrijk.
I've just put together a big page of tutorials for cool photography techniques which anyone can try out for fun and frolics - including painting with light, zoom effects, long exposures and lens flare. If you'd like to check it out, click here.
I've just put together a big page of tutorials for cool photography techniques which anyone can try out for fun and frolics - including painting with light, zoom effects, long exposures and lens flare. If you'd like to check it out, click here.
Pretty Twist Ties
If you're fed up with plain and boring twist ties, why not try this quick and easy tutorial which makes use of cute tape :-)
Tuesday 2 November 2010
Knitted Lampshade
100 Iconic Videos
Click here for 100 of the most iconic videos which have gone viral on the Internet. The above video shows prison inmates performing 'Thriller'!
Monday 1 November 2010
Cold Porcelain
If you'd like to create your own air-drying clay flowers like above, find the recipe here.
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