This stunning light feature would look fantastic in the centre of any space, and it's something you can create yourself - with these instructions.Friday, 30 September 2011
Mason Jar Light
This stunning light feature would look fantastic in the centre of any space, and it's something you can create yourself - with these instructions.Thursday, 29 September 2011
Leather Steampunk Hat
Click here for a detailed tutorial on making your own eye-catching hat as part of a steampunk outfit.Vintage Suitcase Revamp
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Studs & Pearls
Studs & Pearls is a fab website I have recently discovered which is filled to the brim with cool fashion DIYs including my personal favourite; this ombre pink lace top:
DIY Clay 'Turquoise'
I never knew you could create such realistic looking 'turquoise' beads and pendants from polymer clay, but guess what? You can! Go here to see how.Monday, 26 September 2011
20 Uses of Book Pages
Book pages have the ability to look arty no matter how you use them to decorate, but if you need some inspiration, click here for 20 ideas, including the paper branches and leaves shown above.Doorway Puppet Theatre
I always enjoy original ideas, and this one is a perfect project to make for your kids, especially as it's so easy to store, fun to make and it would really encourage imagination. Go here for the tutorial.Sunday, 25 September 2011
Tassel Towels
Go here to learn how to turn your plain dish towels into adorable be-tasselled creations!Saturday, 24 September 2011
Cut-It-Out Canvas Art
This fabulous wall art allows your favourite fabric to show through within the letters, for a unique piece of art. Click here for the tute.Friday, 23 September 2011
DIY Hobbit House
Created with 'just' £3000, this home looks soooo cozy and unique. Go here for more photos and details.
Zip-Itself Purses
This cute coin purse is made from just ribbon and a zip....and I bet you could find some adorable ribbon for this make too :-)Click here for the instructions.
Thursday, 22 September 2011
Decorative Luminaries
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Zebra Cake
I think the stripe effect of this cake - especially in black and white - looks so fun, and if you'd like to see how it's done, click here.Tuesday, 20 September 2011
DIY Goldfish Crackers
These brought back some memories! I used to have these with mini chips in a packet...and now I can make some myself with this fun recipe (which includes instructions on making your own mini fish cookie cutter!).Monday, 19 September 2011
Embroidery Cabochon Tutorial
This tutorial is full of beautiful photos and shows you how to make such a lovely and intricate cabochon necklace - you have to check it out!Sunday, 18 September 2011
25 Map Crafts
Covering things in maps makes them look so much more interesting, and it's so simple too. Click here for 25 projects which make great use of maps.Saturday, 17 September 2011
Friday, 16 September 2011
Paper Sculpture Roundup
Paper is one of the most versatile crafts around, and if you'd like to find paper sculpting advice and how-tos, plus loads of brilliant photo galleries of inspiration, head over to my new page here.Thursday, 15 September 2011
Chalkboard Greetings Cards
These custom personalised cards are such a creative and practical use for chalkboard self-adhesive paper - check out the how-to here.Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Crochet Birdhouse
If you crochet you will probably be very familiar with granny squares, and I don't think I've seen a better use of them than this super quirky bird house decoration. Click here for more details.Tuesday, 13 September 2011
DIY Birdbath
Create your own sturdy bird bath by using sand to cast cement into a leaf shape. Go here for instructions.Monday, 12 September 2011
Raspberry Ripple Dress
Sunday, 11 September 2011
Saturday, 10 September 2011
Hula Hoop Tent
This cute little den/tent is made from just hula hoops and bed sheets! To find out how, click here.Friday, 9 September 2011
Thursday, 8 September 2011
Pop-Up Puppet
Remember these cute pop-up puppet toys from your childhood? Well now you can make your own clown version by following this photo step-by-step.Herb Graveyard
I think these herb gravestones are fantastic and so clever! Go here for the Instructable.I know I'm very late blogging these since they've been on every other craft blog in existence already, whoops :-)
Wednesday, 7 September 2011
Homemade Lollies
I adore these traditional style lollies, and you can learn how to make your own here using clever powdered sugar molds. They remind me of the lollies in the Santa Clause movie where they make you fly!Moss Graffiti
I love this idea for turning an outside wall into a giant canvas - you can actually paint with moss! Click here for the instructions.Tuesday, 6 September 2011
DIY Laundry Soap
Monday, 5 September 2011
Doily Lanterns
These lanterns would look beautiful in the garden, and they're something anyone can make by just molding doilies over bowls. Go here for the how-to.Epic Win
This is a homemade Porsche. Yep...a homemade Porsche. For photos of the car manufacture, click here.I want it!
Saturday, 3 September 2011
Paper MĂ¢chĂ© Project Roundup
Papier mache is a super versatile craft which I have actually just tried myself for the first time (I'm making a mask at the moment) so I thought I'd make a roundup of the best recipes as well as the coolest tutorials. To have a look, please click here.Thursday, 1 September 2011
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