Monday 30 April 2012

Modern Mobile

Now this is my sort of mobile! Made using copper discs, this contemporary hanging ornament looks like it belongs in an art gallery. To see the DIY, go here.

Sunday 29 April 2012

Laced High Heels

Adding long laces to high heels gives them such a different look - and in my opinion, makes them look better! Go here to see how it's done.

Hummingbird Feeder

Unfortunately hummingbirds don't frequent my part of the world, but if they did I would definitely make this feeder, which involves recycling a plastic bottle as well as plastic spoons (yup, that red bit is made from melted spoons!)

Saturday 28 April 2012

Lighting Spheres

These fairy light spheres would look so magical hung from trees for a summer BBQ or outdoors party. To see how to make them yourself from grapevine or wire, click here.

Magazine Bows

These bows made form magazine pages look so smart - I think the solid red one looks best though right? :)


Friday 27 April 2012

Lace Cakes

Using lace to stencil the tops of red velvet cupcakes really add a luxurious and feminine touch.

Diamond Tote

This eye-catching tote design is quilted and you can use a combination of fabrics or the same fabric to make up the panels.

Thursday 26 April 2012

Pet Hammock

An easy way to spoil your pets - with a super soft fleece hammock!

Knitted Footstools

I think these round footstools are an easy way of adding a pop of colour to your room, as well as somewhere to rest your weary feet. And they're made simply using garter stitch!

Whilst I'm doing a knitting post, I'd like to direct you to a fabulous knitting website; Untangled Knots, home to lots of inspiring projects. 

Wednesday 25 April 2012

Wanderlust

First of all, how awesome is this car?
Second of all, I'm feeling particularly keen to pack my suitcase and fly off somewhere right now, and these beautiful photos of Miami, and of a camping trip in the Isle of Wight are not helping ease my itchy feet!


Document a Week of Your Life

I'm sure most people think their lives are pretty boring, but documenting a week in your life might change your mind! I think it's a fun idea to do this every few years to see how your life changes in that time :-)

Tuesday 24 April 2012

Girl's Knitted Dress

This adorable 2-way knitted dress is made with my new knitting-crush, the brioche stitch, which I'm going to learn ASAP!
Go here for the pattern.

Wall Mounted Mail Basket

Only two materials are used to make this stylish mail basket - wood and leather - and you will learn some techniques for working with these materials along the way. Check out the DIY here.

Monday 23 April 2012

My Knitting Series - Lesson 9

This next video in the series is an optional extra and shows you how to construct your own patterns for ribbing.

Clothes Hangers Idea

This quick tip is so simple, yet really does help when you want to keep your clothes on their hangers without damaging them.

Sunday 22 April 2012

Fun Drinks Stirrers

Easy and quick to make, these spiral stirrers would definitely add fun and colour to any celebration - and they're only strips of card! Go here for details.

Umbrella Sun Shade

I think this idea for recycling the fabric part of broken or old umbrellas is genius - I bet the colours on the ground underneath would look very cool!

Saturday 21 April 2012

Chunky Mounted Deer Head

I've always really loved simple, chunky wood projects, and this mounted deer head design really suits the primitive style. Go here for instructions.

Monday 16 April 2012

My Knitting Series - Lesson 8

This next knitting video is a follow-up to the last one and teaches you the method behind double ribbing.

Watercolour Batik Technique

I think the creased effect on this painting is fantastic, and the technique used to create it is very interesting (it involves paraffin and ironing!)

Sunday 15 April 2012

Saturday 14 April 2012

Building a Gypsy Wagon

Such an impressive DIY project - I would love to have my own little home to tow around! And the whole style and painting of it is so charming. Go here to see the building process.

Friday 13 April 2012

Watercolour Stripe Cards

Using tape as a stencil, these artistic cards are simple to make, even for people new to watercolours. Click here for the tute.

Thursday 12 April 2012

Extreme Sports Ultimate List

I've always liked the idea of having a hobby a bit different to the norm - such as an extreme sport. I've been gliding once before and it was fun, but there are so many activities out there which I want to try, and there are new ones being thought up all the time. I've put together a list of as many as I can think of here - I hope you enjoy reading it!

DIY Owl Brooch

Cute stuffed owl brooch with little embroidery details...a nice little project to practice a few different craft techniques. Find the how-to here.

Wednesday 11 April 2012

Abstract Photographs

Create colourful abstract photographs by deliberately blurring photos, then put a mosaic of them up on your wall. Go here for details.

Tuesday 10 April 2012

My Knitting Series - Lesson 7

This next lesson is on single ribbing, which is a stretchy type of knit that is often used for the edges of sweaters and for cuffs. Remember you can view all the videos together on my Squidoo page.

Chevron Planter Box

The subtle colour combination on this wooden planter is smart yet artistic. Find out how to make one yourself by clicking here.

Monday 9 April 2012

Folded Plastic Bags

If you're anything like me, you'll have loads of plastic bags stored at home, but they're just so hard to store neatly - until now! Just fold them quickly into little triangles to make them small and easy to store.

DIY Plumbing Lamp

Industrial-style lamp made really easily by feeding a lamp cord through plumbing pipes. Find the instructions here.

Sunday 8 April 2012

Disco Ball Helmet

Fun and eye-catching customisation idea for your bike helmet - people are sure to see you in this!

Easter Bunny Jars

I love the colour mix of the paints used on these jar tops, these are as decorative as they are useful. If you don't want bunnies, you can always use any other shape of toys you can find.

Saturday 7 April 2012

DIY Peonies

These fabric peonies are really nicely made, using a flame to curl all of the edges up individually. Used as gift toppers, these flowers would make any present look extra special.

Easter Bunny Card

Really pretty and sweet bunny card you can download for free - then just stick on a pom-pom and you're good to go!

Friday 6 April 2012

Rusted Metal Wall Art

Inspired by a piece of Scandinavian art, I think in a modern home these wall panels would look very cool. Check out the tutorial here.

Cool Travel Tattoos


Mixing my interest for travel with my interest in cool tattoos, here is a page I put together with my favourite travel quotes, design ideas and tattoo photos :)

Thursday 5 April 2012

Skyscrapers

This is a new gorgeous music video from the band OK Go, who have made so many fantastic music videos (check them out if you've got time). I just love the creativity!

Tuesday 3 April 2012

Wooden Chest Revamp

This is one of my own projects, which you can see the step-by step tutorial for by clicking here.
I walked past this awesome pirate-style chest at a carboot sale last year...well I walked past it a few times actually....but I couldn't resist buying it even though I have no space to put it!
So I stripped it, then painted it and lined it with fabric-covered wooden panels.
I hope you like it :-)

Monday 2 April 2012

Canvas Feather Necklace

This lovely pendant is made by painting feathers onto canvas and then cutting them out. I've not seen this idea before, but it looks gorgeous! Go here for the how-to.

Sunday 1 April 2012

Pop-Up Puppet

This adorable toy would be a fun craft to try with your kids.
You don't have to just make a bunny of course - you could create any type of animal head or shape you like! I remember I had a clown design when I was little :-)