For the first time, I am holding an upcycling workshop #eek. The challenge is to come up with a project anyone, whatever their skill level, can have a go at, within half an hour. I am inspired by the idea of this upcycled t-shirt necklace from a friend. I have modified the design to fit around …
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Today is challenge 12 of the #12DaysofChristmasDIYChallenges. I have to admit I am rather sad to reach the end. I’ve had great fun and learnt lots:) One enormous thank you to Jill for organising the challenges. The final challenge – Take a look in your fabric stash and use something up to make some Christmas table …
Today is challenge 10 of the #12DaysofChristmasDIYChallenges The challenge – Make a small stocking filler gift from your fabric scraps. I have to admit to a love of stationary, pencils, pens, pencil cases and so on. This has inspired me to design a pattern for a fox pencil case. They are such cute looking creatures, who wouldn’t …
Today is challenge 9 of the #12DaysofChristmasDIYChallenges The challenge – Make something to wear for Christmas using what you have in your house – this could be a plain clothing item transformed into a Christmassy one, or jewellery or accessories. I have to admit I slightly cheated with this challenge by buying earring fittings – but I …
Today is challenge 8 of the #12DaysofChristmasDIYChallenges The challenge – Use up those old chip packets instead of throwing them away – and make some Christmas decorations. I had several ideas for this challenge, but failed to be organised re saving crisp packets in advance:( So here’s one crisp packet decoration! Wash your crisp packet and turn …
Today is challenge 7 of the #12DaysofChristmasDIYChallenges The challenge – Take a walk around your garden or the park and find something you can make Christmas decor from. Today I have updated our stick tree, regular readers may remember it from previous blog posts. The tree was made last Christmas with branches from the garden, simply …
Do you love projects which can make the most of fabric scraps? Then this fabric scrap drawstring bag is for you – I love the versatility of the bags, perfect for craft projects, gift wrapping, children’s toys – the list goes on and on!! This post is challenge 6 of the #12DaysofChristmasDIYChallenges …
Today is challenge 5 of the #12DaysofChristmasDIYChallenges The challenge – What do you have in your garden shed or outhouse? Find something in there that you can make into some kind of Christmas decoration For sometime I have been inspired by wood decor with writing. Today’s challenge seemed the perfect opportunity to have a go, with some …
Welcome to day 4 of the #12DaysofChristmasDIYChallenges The challenge – Use old cereal or other boxes and supplies you find in your home to make a Christmas Card Any empty cereal boxes are grabbed by my five year old for a creative project. I sneakily pinched this box to share this tutorial with you. For years …
Learn how to make an apron from old jeans – it is no secret I love reusing denim, it is such a versatile hardwearing fabric, perfect for a protective apron. This apron is great project for your old jeans. Today I’m going to share with you a quick gift – whip up an apron in …
For 12 days starting on November 2nd we will set a challenge a day to create something for Christmas using just the resources you have on hand. The idea is to show that Christmas Shouldn’t Cost the Earth. If you’re reading this, chances are you love to craft, but why not craft with the resources …
There are many many changing bags on the market – none of them cheap. Why not sew your own using two pairs of former jeans? Add a splash of personality with a beetle applique design on the front. Not in need of a changing bag? Why not use this bag as a large messenger bag, there’s …