Do you treat yourself to the occasional box of chocolates? If so you may have a Ferrero Rocher box waiting for a DIY project, ready to be recycled and given a new lease of life. I have upcycled my Ferrero Rocher box into a stylish windowsill herb planter. A desire to brighten up my kitchen windowsill is the …
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Update your home with this gorgeous embroidered cushion cover. This tutorial will take your envelope cushion cover up to the next level with hand embroidered trees, perfect for snuggling up and enjoying the long winter evenings. If you follow me on Instagram you will have seen me sharing pictures of the cushion in the making. The trees are inspired by …
It’s January, a time of year for reflection, fresh starts and a tightening of the household budget for many. A perfect time of year for reviewing your wardrobe and making repairs. Today I am going to share with you how to fix a zipper on jeans, by replacing the zip, keeping all the original topstitching. …
Bring the beach shoreline into your home with this repurposed and upcycled coastal clock! I will show you how to make your own rustic wood clock using a former cutting board and a simple clock kit. Clock kits come in a variety of sizes and styles. When ordering the clock kit, make sure to consider …
Do you spot clothes on others and think “I could make that?” I have been squeezing a little selfish sewing in, a red cord A line skirt with large patch pockets seemed the perfect addition to my wardrobe. As the basis for the skirt I used Pattern K6106, New Look from Dressmaker Magazine Make it today. …
Elevate your holiday decor with eco-friendly flair! Explore our upcycled curtain rings Christmas decorations for a sustainable festive touch.
My passion for repurposing old ripped jeans just has to be directed towards Christmas decorations – in particular, a DIY mini stocking advent calendar. Perfect for mini gifts, chocolates, Christmas activities (read on for a free downloadable list of activities for your own advent calendar). But be warned this project takes a little time – note …
I have decided to make oven gloves! They are easy to make and create a great gift. It’s something virtually everyone will use and is so easy to personalize with different fabrics. I like to pause, count my blessings and give thanks. For many sharing a meal is part of pausing, reflecting on the day …
This DIY leather clutch takes less than an hour to make, add as much glam as you like with metallic dots. This fold over clutch bag pattern is a perfect last minute gift. A couple of weeks back I found myself panicking about my outfit to a wedding. Rather ridiculous as everyone is always busy …
Today I am super delighted to have Julie from Sum of Their Stories guest blogging. Julie has a wide range of tutorials on her blog perfect to inspire creative minds. If you love bag pattern check out all my free bag patterns and tutorials. Hi, I’m Julie from Sum of their Stories and I’m thrilled …
Now I appreciate I have mentioned the tricky to buy for men already in my 12 Days of DIY Christmas Gifts but I think they warrant a second idea! A good proportion of the men in my extended family live abroad and travel extensively for work, time to design them some leather luggage tags [mailerlite_form form_id=3] …
I have been contemplating making my own insulated DIY Lunch Bag for some time. For my day job, I carry an A4 notebook plus tablet, due to the weight I use a leather rucksack (spreading the weight across both shoulders), but it is rather hard to squeeze my lunch in too. Time to make myself my …