Upcycle A Scallop Shell Into A Gorgeous DIY Ring Holder On her way back from France my aunt popped into see me with a gift of a crate of wine and a bag of scallop shells. Whilst the wine disappeared quickly the shells sat in my craft shed for a year. One of the perks…
Colourful Spray Painted Upcycled floor lamp
Spray Painted Upcycled floor lamp Last week I transformed a dreary old floor lamp with spray paints into a colourful statement piece. This project was so easy and didn’t require any specialist skills; as long as you can shake a can of spray paint you can revamp a lamp. I picked up this floor…
Personalised Treat Map Hearts for Valentines
Map Hearts I love working with maps and personalised crafts, so for valentines day, I have made some lovely map hearts treat bags using old maps. This is a really easy craft where you can make something quite special for your loved one by upcycling maps that have meaning for you. For example, you could…
Funky DIY draught excluder pattern
Funky Colourful DIY “MIND THE GAP” Draught Excluder The price I pay for living in an old victorian house is the draughtiness, the doors and windows are so old they don’t quite fit as snuggly as they should. To keep the cold at bay I make draught excluders. I have made a funky colourful draught…
12 Inspired by Marimekko Crafts and DIY’s
Marimekko Crafts and DIY to for that Nordic Look Marimekko Crafts: If you have been following my blog you will know that I have a thing about Marimekko. I love the bright nordic prints, and like a lot of other people, I absolutely adore their iconic Unikko poppy print, which is now over 50 years…
DIY Handy Washi Tape Holder (Twine/Ribbon Holder)
DIY Washi Tape Holder The other day I caught the New Year declutter and organise bug. Fortunately it wasn’t too serious, as it only got as far as my cocktail and craft cupboard. I have a bit of a washi tape habit which some of my relatives indulged by giving me even more for Christmas….