Landmark Monoprints

The artistic style and the colours of these landmark monoprints are really attractive, and both the crayon and the watercolour paint techniques would be awesome to use in your own art journalling or travel painting projects.

Find the tutorial here.

Leather Tooling Punches

Go to Instructables to find out how to make your own custom-designed punches from metal nails - which you can use to add shapes onto the surface of leather. I especially love the Pacman ones!

Lumberjack Finger Puppet

Click here for instructions on making this fun 'woodsman' puppet, complete with an embroidered beard and a mini axe.

(You can also find finger puppet templates for Little Red Riding Hood, Grandma and Wolfie on the same blog!)

Mondrian Latch Hook

Create a Mondrian-inspired latch hook rug by following this free pattern.

Monogrammed Leather Bag

If you want to put your initials onto a leather bag for a very smart and professional look, check out this DIY which shows you how to do it with a wood burning tool.

Wire Wrapped Tree

To learn how to make this beautiful wire and stone bead tree, click here for a clear step-by-step.

I think the idea of incorporating the birthstones of family members is particularly lovely.

Vintage Blanket Tote Bag

I have a definite love for purses, coats and all kinds of things made from vintage blankets, and this cute bag is no exception - especially with the bright and chunky stitching along the leather straps.

Find the DIY here.

Homemade Leather Watchstrap

Head over to Design*Sponge to find out how to make your own new and stylish watch strap.

And there's no need to be intimidated by this project either, as it only uses basic tools, yay!

Chicken Wire Cloche

I would love to buy glass cloches for many home decor projects, but they seem to be so expensive to buy in the UK. If you have the same issue, you could click here and follow the instructions to make a charming cloche from wire instead - for much less money. Be sure to wear gloves though so you don't scratch them with the wire :)

How to Print on Book Pages

This tutorial shows you how you can easily print any design you like onto book pages using a regular printer. I think the text background elevates any illustration into a more interesting image.

Upcycled Sweater Bag

This bag has been made from an old sweater and some leather samples, and I think the result is both cool and practical. Check out the DIY here.

How to Paint a Washing Machine

I'm a polka dots fan anyway, but putting them onto white goods is not something I've thought of doing before! If you fancy turning very plain appliances into a fun feature, click here for instructions.

Fleece Camera Strap

This camera strap looks so comfy and cute, and you can find out how to make it by clicking here. There aren't any written instructions, but it looks like the material used for the strap is suede-backed Sherpa fleece. 

Larksfoot Crochet Blanket

For a step-by-step tutorial on making this pretty blanket, click here.

Doily Dreamcatcher

I appreciate the more authentic and rustic look of this dreamcatcher, with twigs used as the border and feathers as embellishments, and it certainly makes a beautiful piece of wall decor.

Click here for the how-to.

Alphabet Desk Organisers

Make your own useful containers in the shape of your initials (or any other shape you can dream of) using air-dry clay and this tutorial. I like the idea of making pots in the shape of a speech/thought bubble :)

Backlit Papercut Art

You can really create an effective piece of art by simply cutting flower outlines into a canvas and placing fairy lights behind - and it looks awesome at night when lit-up. 

Click here for the DIY.

Plastic Bag Printmaking

Using just plastic bags and paint allows you print layers of different designs onto paper to produce an interesting multi-coloured pattern. Head over here for the tutorial. 

This would be a fantastic technique to use for art journaling, making cards, posters and all kinds of other artistic projects.

Concrete Gemstone Magnets

See, concrete can be pretty!

Check out the DIY for making these faceted gem magnets here, where varnish is applied to add the shine.

The method would also be good for making paperweights.

Homemade Mini Pinwheels

A crafty twist on a bouquet of flowers....a bouquet of mini pinwheels!

Constellation Lampshade

Find instructions here for how to embroider a beautiful starry sky design onto a plain lampshade.

Woven Wall Hanging

I've always liked woven wall hangings, and this weaving 101 DIY has shown me how straightforward it actually is to do - in fact the example shown above was actually made by a kid!