Wooden Doormat

A classic doormat made of rope and pieces of wood - go here for the very simple project instructions.

3D Paper Owl

Great for kids and paper craft fans, this free owl template creates a very effective result.

DIY Furniture Revamp Ideas

Buying old or damaged furniture and refinishing it yourself at home can save you quite a bit of money as well as being lots of fun for us crafty types!

Go to my page on DIY furniture restoration for lots of tutorials on beginner's upholstery, refinishing techniques, painting how-tos as well as instructions on building your own furniture from scratch. I hope you enjoy it!

Get Knotted!

A simple idea but I think the result looks stunning - go here to make your own knotted bedspread.

Beaded Summer Wreath

I always seem to find so many summer tutorials when summer is almost over! But I'm sure this beauty would look fab hanging on your door all year round - click here for the how-to.

Sunburst Mirror

There are a lot of sunburst mirror DIYs online but I reckon this is one of the best. I like big and chunky statement pieces and this one is very straighforward to create.

Cyanotype Printing

If you want to learn about the really clever method of printing on knitted/crocheted fabrics, head over here for a step-by-step how-to.

Fish Sticks & Oven Chips

You can't beat fish, chips and tartar suace...and if you agree, click here!

Sculpey Friendship Bracelets

Really pretty bracelets for summer, the beads on these bracelets are handmade from polymer clay. Go here for the tutorial.

Bleach Stenciling

Probably one of the easiest ways to add a design to a t-shirt, bleach stenciling needs very few materials.

Beautiful Ombre Necklace

What a gorgeous necklace! I'm really loving the ombre trend at the moment and this necklace is actually quite simple to make - go here for the how-to.

Tire Planters

Using old tires to hold plants and ornaments is a great idea for decorating walls in your garden...find more details for this DIY here.

I Love Flash Mobs!

I totally love the idea of flash mobs, and some of the ones that have taken place have been absolutely amazing! So I've put together a page here to display my favourite flashmob ideas and videos, plus links to websites where you can find out about local events happening in your area, so you can take part in one yourself!

Wordy Portrait

If you're looking for a fun technique to try on your Photoshop software, why not create word-filled art from a portrait photo? I think it would make an interesting piece of wall art too.

Click here to learn about the technique.

Ironing Board for Sewers

Whether you're a sewer or not, I think this ironing board DIY is a must-do for everyone because you can make the board as big or as small as you like so that it perfectly fits on your chosen surface at home.

Rollie Pollie Beanbag

Learn how to make a beanbag with a removeable cover with this fun and colourful tutorial.

Flamingo Croquet

This project has been inspired by the flamingo croquet in Alice in Wonderland, and I'm very surprised I've not seen it before as a DIY.

Find the tutorial for this fun game here.

Summer Wind Chime

I love the summery tribal designs painted on these bamboo chimes, and you can recreate them yourself using this how-to.

DIY Dreamcatcher

I'm not normally a fan of dreamcatchers, but I love the painted feathers on this one - so pretty!

Click here for the tutorial.

Hogwarts Layer Cake

Can someone throw me a Harry Potter party...pretty pleeaase?!

For the cake recipe - in Hogwarts house colours no less - go to Bakingdom.

Succulent Wreath

I think wreaths decorated with succulent plants look really gorgeous and I especially love the subtle range of colours. Find the DIY instructions for it here.

Plywood Boat

This boat is made using just a single sheet of plywood - and I bet it would be great fun to make and use. Click here for the step-by-step.

Bean Bag Toss Game

This straightforward DIY game would be so fun outdoors in summer - and if it's warm enough you could use water balloons instead of beanbags :-)

Go here for the how-to.

Custom 'Guess Who?' Game

What a brilliant idea! If you'd like to see how this fun game was personalized, go here.

Website Revamp!

Just a note to let you know that I've re-done my Wellington Boot website (because I didn't like the old one!) so I hope you like it :-)

Fun & Creative Date Ideas

If you want ideas for places you and partner can go on a date (which are different to the norm) then click here for some romantic and unusual inspiration :-)

Zebra Stripe Rug

This fabulous rug has been made by combining a white and a grey rug together and I think the result looks so effective. Go here for the how-to.

Sand Candles

Beachy candles like this are very easy to make and look so pretty! Go here for the how-to.

Mason Jar Chandelier

Go here to see how this beautiful glass jar lighting project was created.

All Boy Blanket

This cozy blanket is a perfect choice for boys and is made from mens flannel shirts and super soft minky fabric. Click here for the tute.

Pirate Hook Softie

Ideal for pirate dress-up and play fighting, these softies are fun and an easy make too - click here for the how-to.

Wall Flowers

These wall vases are a simple idea but I think the mix of different containers, jars and tubes look really fantastic. Go here for the tutorial.

Tie Dye Hair

This cool hair how-to certainly tempts me to color the tips of my hair - doesn't it look awesome?!

Awesome Hanging Bed

This dreamy porch bed is a fantastic DIY project - I sooo want one!

Find the instructions here.

Strawberry Limeade Lollies

Perfect for warm weather - I bet these sorbet lollies are so refreshing! Find the recipe here.

DIY Vase Roundup

If you would like to make your own vases, whether out of lightbulbs, concrete, glass jars or other fun materials, then hop on over to this page for a list of inspiring tutorials.

Embellished Floral Cardi

Some simple cut-out flowers can transform a plain cardigan into a very pretty top. Click here for the tutorial.

Whittled Strawberries

This fun play food is made by whittling wood into strawberry shapes - see how on this page.

Stitched Straw Hat

Turn your summer straw hat into something special by simply adding stitches in a contrasting thread. Click here for the how-to.

Etched Map Tray

Read this tutorial to see how to transfer a subtle road or travel map onto the glass of a window pane in order to make a one-of-a-kind serving tray.

Custom Embroidery Portrait

This tutorial shows you how to create an embroidery template based on a portrait photograph, which would be great for a gift or heirloom.

DIY Bunting Tablecloth

This pretty tablecloth is decorated with painted bunting - so you'll have a ready-made table cover for any future celebration. Click here for the instructions.

Bleached Denim Zig-Zags

How funky are these shorts?! Go to this Etsy how-to to learn about bleaching your own designs onto denim.

Upholstered Tree Stumps

Click here to see how to make these awesome stools from fabric, padding and tree stumps...I love them!

Superhero Gnomes

If you need some help to keep your yard in order, why not make some of these awesome superheroes? I love this idea! Go here for the instructable.

DIY Invitations Roundup

If you ever host a party and want to send a fun, unique and creative invite to your guests, visit this page to browse the best ideas and tutorials on the web. Be sure to impress your guests before they even get to your party!

Custom Pair of Tap Pants

These silky shorts are designed to be worn under skirts to make sure a cheeky gust of wind doesn't reveal your undies to the world! To find the tutorial for these cute pants, click here.

Chicken Potpie

The recipe for this delicious looking mushroom, potato and pea potpie can be found here.

Custom Hardback Books

If you've got some old paperbacks that have seen better days, then why not add brand new hardback covers to give them a unique, classy look? Go here for the instructions.