I love these rubber stamp sets - so adorable!Friday, 30 April 2010
Tin Flower Bouquet
This bouquet is so cute and the flowers are made from just a tin and some buttons.Thursday, 29 April 2010
Best Worst Movies
Just for a bit of fun, have a look here for a few of the 'best' worst movies of all time - including Birdemic which has the worst CGI I've ever been!Text Chair
Fun how-to for revamping a plain garden chair by painting it and adding messages all over.Wednesday, 28 April 2010
Floral Linen Pillows
This tutorial is a simple way to transform your bed linen into pillows, and spruce them up with some sweet flowers.Tuesday, 27 April 2010
Stained Glass Biscuits
These orange and ginger biscuits are probably meant for Christmas, but I couldn't keep them from you for that long!I love the stained glass effect, don't you?
Monday, 26 April 2010
Pillowcase Bags
I already have a few vintage pillowcases in my collection - very similar to the ones in the photo actually - so this tutorial on making them into cute bags is going to come in handy. Vintage pillowcases are one of my many loves!Sunday, 25 April 2010
Scallop Edges
I think this scallop edging adds a bit more 'cute' to photos, and you can see how it's done here.Natural Branch Hangers
These branch clothes hangers look great, and yet they are so simple. All you need is a branch and a hook (although you'll probably want to seal the branch too). For more info go here.Saturday, 24 April 2010
Essential Life Skills
Click here for some fun (but slightly useless!) skills, including toilet paper origami and making a paper rose.Mosaic Heart
This is a really pretty mosaic project and a great start to learning the art of mosaic making. You can find the tutorial here.Glee Flashmob!
I LOVE musicals, I LOVE Glee and I LOVE flashmobbing, so this video really made me smile today - I just wish I'd been there :-(
Friday, 23 April 2010
How to Make a Leather Journal
Click here to see my first full tutorial ever - and it's a bit of a monster!
Hope you like it :-)
Crock Pot Yarn Dyeing
This tutorial shows you how to dye yarn in a crock pot to produce a gorgeous variegated and colourful design.Thursday, 22 April 2010
Braided Leather Bracelet
This video shows you a super quick method for making a stylish leather cuff bracelet.
Wednesday, 21 April 2010
Lace-Up Hanging Chair
This project looks so impressive, yet it's quite simple to make. Find out how you can make your own, here.Tuesday, 20 April 2010
Sticky Bombs
I think this plush bomb is a pretty awesome project for crafty geeks like moi, and is perfect for cartoon style 'war games' at home or in the office!Monday, 19 April 2010
Chatsworth House
It is an extremely impressive building and my personal favourite parts were the mix of modern and traditional sculptures scattered around the house and gardens, the vintage clothes room and the awesome chandeliers. The gardens were HUGE and had gorgeous views of the countryside. And I have a soft spot for lakes and fountains too :-)
If you want to see my photos, please have a look at my Flickr account, and if you want to find out more about Chatsworth house, have a look here.
Cox & Cox
Cox & Cox is a gorgeous online shop filled with all sorts of goodies, and on my wishlist is definitely the Kiss Tapestry Kit (swoon), and the cute Union Jack Dog doorstop. So if you want some food for the eyes, I recommend heading over there for a look :-)
Sunday, 18 April 2010
Creative Gift Wrapping
I've collected all of my favourite gift wrapping ideas and technique tutorials into one page here. Hope it's useful - and don't you just love the newspaper gift wrap?!Saturday, 17 April 2010
Fun Flower Pots
Go here to learn how to funkify your flower pots! I reckon these would make cute gifts too.
Vintage Suitcase Seat

I love vintage suitcases, and this project is a great way of upcycling an old one into a fun ottoman. Go here for the tutorial.
Friday, 16 April 2010
Painted Parasol
This painted parasol is one my favourite recent projects. It just needs a plain parasol, paint and a Sharpie pen, and the result is so lovely!Thursday, 15 April 2010
Tissue Box Cover
Quick and easy how-to for covering up unsightly tissue boxes with some nice fabric - and there's no sewing involved!Wednesday, 14 April 2010
Funky Coat Rack
I love this multi-coloured coat rack so much, and you can see how to make one of your own here.Tuesday, 13 April 2010
No Sew Felt Coasters
Plaster Vase
Click here for a fun tutorial on how to decorate a tin with a strip of sweater and some plaster to make an interesting vase.Monday, 12 April 2010
Men's Fleece Hoodie
This men's hoodie looks cool and would make a fab gift for a guy - PLUS it's straightforward to make. Go here for details.Sunday, 11 April 2010
Teacup & Saucer
Fancy hand painting your own teacup and saucer? Then this tutorial is for you!The raindrops and rainbow are such a cute design, I'm definitely giving this one a try.
Saturday, 10 April 2010
Globe Pendant Light
Friday, 9 April 2010
Do You Know The Latest Trends?
If you, like me, want to keep up with the latest fashion trends, then check out Adorn for what's hot this season. Also, try Polyvore for trendy outfit postings to be kept up-to-date and inspired.Thursday, 8 April 2010
Faux Antique Glass
This tutorial shows you an interesting technique for making an antique glass effect using silicon.Applique Placemats
These gorgeous placemats have been made using reverse applique to show the contrasting fabric behind. To see how it's done, go here.
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
Rope Neckace
These funky and fashionable rope necklaces have inspired a tutorial here on how to make your own.Tuesday, 6 April 2010
Circle Ruffle Pillow
This is a very pretty pillow decoration you can create by sewing many circles to the front. Find the instructions here.
Monday, 5 April 2010
Bib Necklace
Click here for a fab 'cheater's guide' to making your own bib necklace - by using pre-made pieces and hot glue!Sunday, 4 April 2010
Homemade Fancy Dress Costumes
Source: Jill Smith - Click here for costume details.
Click here to visit another roundup I've written; this time combining all the fancy dress ideas, photos and how-tos I have seen over the years - so you can find the perfect DIY costume for the next Halloween party!
Click here to visit another roundup I've written; this time combining all the fancy dress ideas, photos and how-tos I have seen over the years - so you can find the perfect DIY costume for the next Halloween party!
Saturday, 3 April 2010
Cookie Cutters
This looks like a very effective way of creating a cookie cutter in any shape you like - using copper sheet. Here's the how-to.Easter Egg Surprise
This sweet little tutorial from Poppytalk shows you how to clean out and paint an egg for Easter, plus include a cute message inside.Hope everyone has a great Easter!
Friday, 2 April 2010
Butterfly Paper Wreath
This is such a lovely whimsical wreath made from butterflies painted with watercolours on old book pages. Go here for the tute.Pencil Case
The tutorial for this smart pencil case is available here, and it helps you learn how to insert zippers too :-)Thursday, 1 April 2010
Giant Game Table
This giant size 'Wooly Willy' game has been made into a retro style table, and it would surely keep kids (and adults) amused for a while!If you don't know the game, there is a bald face picture, and you use magnets to move iron filings over the face to make moustaches, beards, hair, monobrows etc. - truly an awesome idea!
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