Fabric Tape

This tutorial shows you how to make fabric tape from tape and fabric scraps - and the end result would look great when gift wrapping!

Cloud Rug

These super soft and cute cloud rugs are made from faux sheepskin and are really easy to make. Find the instructions here.

How A Dental Crown Is Made

On my dental tech university course, I had to write a case study on making a porcelain-fused-to-metal crown in a laboratory. And since I still have the photos, I thought I'd write a step-by-step report on how the crown (shown in the photo above) was made from start to finish.

I hope people find it interesting, as it's not something most people have seen or indeed know about - I didn't even realise it was a job until I was 18!

Enjoy :-)

Tassel Earrings

This is a nice little tutorial for beginners in jewellery making and/or beading - and the resulting earrings are very pretty!

Filament Lightbulbs

Fun and effective project using filament light bulbs - from Design*Sponge.

Tea Soap

This is a fun and creative gift idea for tea lovers; tea soap! And the packaging is awesome too.

Go here to see how it's done.

Braided Corsage Necklace

This necklace is easy to make by braiding fabric strips together - and you can also add a corsage but I like it better without (as above) :-)

Modern Rainbow Mobiles

These funky multicoloured mobiles are really cool, and are one of the easiest things to make too! See the tute here.

Giveaway Coming Soon

Just to let everyone know that there be an awesome giveaway happening here in a few days (on the 1st), so stay tuned!

Making A Pouf

This tutorial is great because it's impressive yet uses basic materials. And you can match the fabric to your decor!

Fabric Flowers

Click here to see how to make some fun fabric flowers and arrange them into a contemporary and everlasting flower bouquet.

Plaster Doily Bowl

These beautiful bowls are made from vintage doilies being soaked in plaster and draped over your chosen form. Have a look here for details.

Cork Containers

Wrapping cork around tin cans is an easy and simple way to recycle your used food cans. Find the tutorial here.

When Celebs Were Young

I think these old photos of celebs when they were young are so full of energy and attitude - I just think they're really cool and interesting, don't you?!

THE BEST Etsy Shops & Handmade Products

There are so many sellers on Etsy that some of the best may be lost amongst the crowd. Therefore, I've put together a huge list of the best handmade shops around (mainly from Etsy and Folksy) - and I hope it will be useful for anyone looking for quality gifts too :-)

Click here to have a look.

Henna Cookies

The idea of spice cookies which you paint with a 'Henna' pattern is so creative, and combining food with art is one of my many loves (Michelin starred food presentation is amaazzing).

Find the recipe here.

Princess Pavillion Tent

This princess tent is just about the cutest tent I've ever seen, and I'm sure any little girl (and older girls like me!) would be in heaven if they had one made for them.

If you want to see how it was constructed, go here.

Clever Idea

This is such a simple idea, yet I would never have thought to use binder clips to keep electronic wires in order. Genius!

The Lying Down Game

There is an internet 'game' doing the rounds where you pose by lying down as straight as a board in obscure and weird places. I think this is a funny idea and would certainly liven up your holiday pics!

Strawberry Tote Bag

This is a unusual type of tote bag from 'Ikat Bag' which folds down into a mini strawberry shaped bag - how cute!

Also have a look at the other tutorials on the site too since there are other fab tutorials to be found.

Retro Curtains

I love these super cute retro curtains with pretty gingham bows - and they make a great beginner's project too. Go here for the tute.

Recycled Sweater Blankets

I love this abstract blanket made with recycled sweater parts - and it looks so comfy too!

Go here and here for sweater blanket tutorials.

New Jewellery Designs in Stock

This is a photo of my jewellery shop business card and just some of the earrings I've made and then decided to keep for myself - oops!

Anyhoo, I'm adding more designs of both necklaces and earrings at the moment so I hope you can visit and have a look around :-)

Alphabet Art

I really like this alphabet project because it combines photography with art, craft and typography - all lovely things!

You go out and take photos of every letter of the alphabet, then transfer theem to canvas and add a distressed effect.

100+ Purse & Wallet Tutorials

Head over to this page to browse a huge list of over 100 tutorials for wallets, purses, pouches and cases - enjoy!

Plastic Spoon Flower

Can't Stop Making Things has some genius projects, all of which are pretty easy, and this flower brooch made by melting plastic spoons together is no exception.

Go here for the tute.

Ornithology Clock

This clock would be a fab DIY gift for any bird watcher or nature-lover, and from my point of view it gives me some ideas for what to use as hands instead of the normal lines and arrows.

Click here for the instructions.

The Coolest of the Cool

I found this page with the 50 most stylish leading men of the last 50 years, which is great for a bit of suave eye candy! If you like that, have a look at one of my favourite blogs, The Impossible Cool, too.

Suspender Braces

I've always loved what I call the 'gentleman' style on the males of our species - especially smart hats and funky braces, and so I think this tutorial for little boy's braces is especially cute :-)

Wall Hanging Mirror

I love this super adorable and whimsical mirror, and you can make one yourself by following these instructions.

Polkadot Cheesecake

Click here for a cheesecake recipe with fun chocolate polkadots!

Gold Winged Shoes

I think these gold wing embellishments are so cool, but unfortunately I don't think I have the style to carry them off!

Monster List of Bag Making Tutorials

I've made another Squidoo lens - but this time it's got all of the best bag tutorials I can find in one place. I hope you find it useful :-)

Click here to visit.

Bunny Slippers

Click here for a fun tute on how to make cute bunny slippers from old socks.

Reusable Duster Cloth

If you want an eco-friendlier alternative to one-use, disposable swiffer cloths, this tutorial is for you!

It shows you how to make your own washable cloth out of flannel, so you don't have to throw lots of cloths away again.

Plastic Bottle Upcycling

This page has a fun list of ways to recycle plastic bottles into pretty crafts, including the mobile shown in the photo.

Monster Feet

These brilliant monster feet are perfect for fancy dress and are so easy to make by squirting expanding foam all over some old shoes (Crocs).

Cut-Out Beret

I really think this reverse applique beret looks amazing - and you can learn how to make the beret from scratch, here.

Macarons Galore!

These Big Mac(arons) are one of the coolest, most creative twists on a classic - ever!
For more gorgeous macaron recipes, in a variety of colours, go here, here, here, here and here!

Slide Curtains

I love these curtains made from photo slides - they're so cool and interesting, and the light coming in the window makes a great effect!

Fairy Light Globe

To see how this very pretty light feature is made, have a look here.

Red Velvet Cupcake-in-a-Jar

Packaged like a gift I would certainly want to receive, this red velvet cupcake and cream cheese frosting-in-a-jar looks super scrummy!

Recycled Bunny Plushie

Really cute and very easy bunny plushie made from a t-shirt - it only takes an hour!

Go here for the how-to.

Nesting Fabric Baskets

This page has a list of useful fabric box and basket tutorials - perfect for storing your craft supplies in style!

Felt Sand Dollars

These pretty sand dollars would look great displayed with real shells in a wood bowl. Go here for the tute.

Driftwood City

I love this idea so much (I have a bit of a soft spot for driftwood crafts) and you can use this tutorial to make your own.

Sweater Upcycling Crafts

Head over to this page for a bumper list of craft tutorials - all showing you ways to recycle and refashion your old sweaters. There are over 80 projects to choose from!

Paper Bag Lanterns

These paper bag lanterns would create lovely romantic mood lighting inside or out.

Hobo Sack

This little drawstring bag is designed for kids and is so cute!