Autumn Wreath A stunning Autumn Wreath to add warm colour to your home and add a cosy feature. A great make that is fun for kids to help with too. You will need: (You can find the purple items in our online craft section) Selection of Coloured Felt Polystyrene Wreath Ribbon Glue Cones or chosen […]
This is a lovely, simple make that we wanted to share with you that is perfect for the season. The post comes from createcraftlove.com . Check it out for fantastic a range of crafts and recipes for busy mums. What you will need: Mason jar(s) Adhesive vinyl Acrylic Paint Scissors (unless you have a cutting machine) […]
Fabric Scraps Flower Create this charming fabric scraps flower that you can use for a variety of accessories from scraps of fabric. What you will need: Fabric, mix and match your fabrics however you like. I have uses 5 different patterns. Scissors A round object to draw around Needle and thread A button Optional for […]
As autumn draws in we thought we would share this lovely DIY autumn leaf bowl from blog.consumercraft.com I’ve seen this project on Pinterest for years: use Mod Podge and artificial leaves to make a decorative leaf bowl. I even pinned the project last year with the idea to try it myself. With fall around the corner, it […]
Hanging Tissue Paper Flowers You will need some: Tissue paper (4-5 sheets per flower) Ribbon or nylon string. Step 1- Fold your tissue into a concertina length ways (you will need at least 4-5 sheets of tissue to get a full flower) Step 2- Trim the ends into circles or points depending on which […]
A simple to make bunting card that you can make from fresh card or scraps that you have around the house. You will need: Scissors Two pieces of coloured card Glue Black biro Hole punch Step 1- Cut out small triangle shapes from your card. Step 2- Cut out five blue triangles and four purple […]
This week with back to school on the agenda we wanted to share this fantastic lunch bag idea by Agnes Hsu from www.hellowonderful.co . It’s a really fun make for kids and the idea can be used on any kind of cotton bag for school! DIY Fruit Stamped Lunch Bag My kids and I had so much […]
Make someone happy with this fun message stone make. You will need the following which can be found in all good craft retailers and hardware stores. When taking stones make sure its allowed. Acrylic paint Paint brush Permanent Marker pen Selection of stones Step 1– Wash and dry each stone and pick out a selection […]
A crochet mug cosy suitable for beginners. You will need a basic understanding of crochet stitches such as chaining and double crochet. What you will need- Wool Mug Crochet Step 1- Chain 5 and join together to from a circle Step 2- Chain 3 more stitches (This counts as your first double crochet) Step 3- […]
Create a pretty garland for an event or celebration. You will need: Scissors Tissue paper in two colours Stapler Step 1: Cut out 10 pieces of tissue paper around 18 cm wide and 20 cm in length. Then take each piece and fold into a concertina shape. Step 2: Cut around the end of the […]
Every other Friday we will be sharing a crafty blog post that we love from a fellow blogger. This week these nail varnish marbled coasters caught my eye, they are so simple yet produce such a beautiful result. This technique can be used across a range of kitchen and home ware so the possibilities are […]
Create a fun pin wheel decoration with four materials, great for events or parties. You will need the following which can be found in all good craft retailers and hardware stores. 2 pieces of patterned gift-wrap Thin ribbon Stapler Step 1– Take each piece of paper and fold back and forth. Step 2- Make a fan shape […]
