Wouldn't this colourful pom-pom hanging cheer you up every day if it hung on your wall at home?!
Thursday 31 January 2013
Chevron Drop Earrings
These very pretty cluster earrings can be made with just a few jewellery supplies - and this photo step-by-step.
Wednesday 30 January 2013
Recycled Art Chain
This paper chain is made using old art pieces (or you could of course paint new sheets of paper for this project), and I love the graduated colours and the texture of the links.
Sparkly Fairy Light Revamp
Click here for a tutorial on how to add sparkly aluminium flowers and sequins to jazz up plain fairy lights!
Tuesday 29 January 2013
Light-Up Twig Art
I think the idea to include lighting as part of wall art is very effective - check out the details of this example here.
Four Leaf Pillow
These leaf pattern pillows can easily be matched to the colours of your home, and the piping on the edges gives them a professional finish.
Monday 28 January 2013
Mechanical Iris Cards
I think these mechanical portable greeting cards are so impressive - you move the tab around to open the 'iris', which looks just like the beginning of James Bond!
In the comments, someone has made a version with aluminium sheets which looks really cool too. Check out the instructable here.
Pencil Coffee Cup Set
This set of pencil coffee cup wrap and lined paper mug mat was made for a teacher's gift - lucky teacher! If you want to see how these cute items were printed and sewn, have a look at the how-to here.
Sunday 27 January 2013
Baker's Twine From Scratch
If you want a cheap alternative to buying the now-very-trendy baker's twine, take a look at this tutorial to see how you can make it from scratch from embroidery thread.
Saturday 26 January 2013
Friday 25 January 2013
Lists, Lists & More Lists
I may have mentioned this before, but I am a list-making fanatic and always have daily, weekly and yearly to-do lists, lists of favourite movies, shopping lists etc etc stacked up on my desk. Just because. So I'm happy to find Andrea at Hula Seventy because she is in the process of creating 52 lists - which may not sound exciting, but her lists are a great read.
Check out my favourite one here.
Handmade Slippers
I once tried to make my own slippers when I was younger. It didn't end well.
If you would like to make your own comfy slippers (successfully), have a look over here for the tute.
Thursday 24 January 2013
Baubles & Sparkle Chandelier
Put together your own glam and sparkly chandelier using clear ornaments and sequins - using these instructions.
Geometric Cube Mobile
This is my favourite modern mobile DIY and it really is simple to make yourself too. Click here for details.
Wednesday 23 January 2013
Make Your Own Clouds
I just wanted to point out this tutorial which demonstrates how a really fluffy cloud can be made using balloons, paper mache and pillow stuffing - just in case you ever need a cloud prop for something!
Tuesday 22 January 2013
Vellum Gems
These fantastic art installations by Kirsten Hassenfeld look stunning, and yet they are made from simply wire and vellum! To see more photos, and to see a bonus tutorial on how to create your own vellum diamond, click here.
Dining Chair Cushions
If you have any chairs without upholstered seats, these stylish tufted cushions are an inexpensive and simple solution. Take a look at the DIY here.
Monday 21 January 2013
Raccoon Elbow Patches
I think these felt elbow patches are adorable and would be extra cute on children's clothing. For the tute, go here.
Yarn Dispensers
Click here for a step-by-step tutorial for making very useful little pouches to store your knitting or crochet yarn in.
Sunday 20 January 2013
Embossing Velvet
Velvet has such a distinct look and lovely texture anyway, but if you want to take it that step further, you can actually emboss velvet with rubber stamp patterns - awesome!
I also love the idea of writing messages and names on velvet ribbon, and the result would be perfect for luxury gift wrap.
Saturday 19 January 2013
Creative Cufflinks
By clicking here you will find out how you can go the extra mile to create awesome cufflinks out of a baseball or golf ball, for some extra-special accessories.
Friday 18 January 2013
Handmade Fishing Game
Fun game for kids; you make lots of flannel fishies with magnets in their 'mouths' as well as mini fishing rods out of twigs and you've got a cute game of fishing! Find the instructions here.
Raincoat Pattern
The pattern and tutorial for this fantastic 'Fly a Kite' Raincoat can be found here.
Thursday 17 January 2013
Stamped Pixel Art
This potato stamped creation is probably the easiest wall art you'll ever make - all you need is black acrylic paint, paper and a potato! Check it out here.
Antler Wreath
This wreath is classy and professional looking - and the technique used to create the faux antlers is very handy. Have a look at the DIY here.
Wednesday 16 January 2013
DIY Shadow Puppet Theatre
I think this idea is fantastic and the printing techniques involved are great for crafters - especially the batik-style printing using glue. Find the tutorial here.
Tuesday 15 January 2013
Umbrella With A Message
A lovely idea to personalise an otherwise dull umbrella - and your message could bring a smile to lots of people on a rainy day!
Find the instructions here.
Alpine Pillow
This mountain pillow is perfect for adding a bit of whimsy to a minimalist room, and I love the faux fur as the snow!
Find more details here.
Monday 14 January 2013
Surfboard Headboard
Surfboard headboard...try saying that 10 times fast.
Built from scratch, this headboard was stained and then painted using stencils to make a funky statement piece - perfect for a seaside home.
Find the how-to here.
Pretzel Pincushion
Fun idea where the white pins represent the salt on the pretzel! Click here for the DIY.
Sunday 13 January 2013
Awesome Rainbow Igloo
Living in the UK has meant I have had very few snow days in my lifetime, and even though I have attempted to build 2 igloos in the past (half finished due to lack of snow), I'm still determined to finished one eventually - and this amazing rainbow mosaic version is the igloo of my dreams!
Milk cartons were filled with coloured water, and then were left to freeze to create ice building blocks in an array of colours. These were then put together to create officially my favourite igloo ever (that's quite an honour).
Saturday 12 January 2013
Homemade Stick Horses
These gorgeous stick horses are such a lovely make - especially as a gift for a child to treasure - and they're not that difficult to construct either. See the full tutorial here.
Friday 11 January 2013
Bamboo Yarn Bowl
A brilliant and useful DIY for knitters and crocheters; just buy a bamboo bowl, cut a spiral out of one side and sand - easy peasy!
Thursday 10 January 2013
Crayola Crayon Portrait
Click here to see a clever way of creating a colourful and realistic portrait with crayons. I especially like the background which was created with watercolour paint and salt.
Light-Up House Mobile
I think this paper house mobile would look beautiful in the day, but especially at night when it's time to shine - thanks to a flameless tealight in each house!
Find the how-to and template here.
Wednesday 9 January 2013
Tiered Hanging Plantpots
These hanging pots are a compact way of displaying your plants indoors, and would make a fun beginner woodwork project too. For the tutorial, click here.
Minnie Headband
My favourite place on Earth is Disney, so I love the photos in these instructions as much as I love the adorable little mouse ears headband!
Tuesday 8 January 2013
Recycled Pallet Art
Create a striking wall art project out of a wooden pallet, vinyl (for the stencil) and wood stain. A clever idea to preserve the natural wood look.
Name Bracelets
I love these delicate wire bracelets and they are very fashionable at the moment too - check out the details here.
Monday 7 January 2013
Jewelled Skirt
The bright acrylic jewels really look awesome against the black of the skirt, and to see how it was done have a look here.
Sunday 6 January 2013
Bouquet of Poppies
Very cheerful bouquet - with a clever use of eyelash yarn for the centres. Go here for the how-to.
Tuesday 1 January 2013
Creative Business Packaging Ideas
If you have an Etsy shop or sell products elsewhere online, you will no doubt have to work with packaging. If you would like handy tips and awesome examples of business packaging (mainly for handmade businesses), have a look at my roundup here.
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