Crafts

I don’t know what it is about old maps, but I love their lovely muted colours and the thick yellow paper they are printed on. This year I decided to …

I have three boys who all love to snack on toast. Two are very English in their tastes, one being a Marmite lover and the other lemon curd. My youngest …

Discover the joy of upcycling with this DIY Christmas Tree Shaped Pillow from an old sweater. Perfect for adding a cosy, festive touch to your holiday décor! When I saw …

I’m so easily distracted my creative mind never seems to switch off. The other week, while making my salvaged wood Christmas tree, an old wooden table hiding at the back …

One of the many things I love to do at Christmas is to make some gorgeous sweet treats, such as fudge and biscotti, to give as gifts. I’m a real …

My husband doesn’t get it, what he considers rubbish I look at as a recycling challenge. I do get a kick of making crafts out of the scaps of other …

I love it when the house twinkles at Christmas, with all the lovely Christmas lights on those dark, cold winter nights. Last week, I made some cute LED mini Pine …

Inside: A tutorial to make a cute pine cone Christmas tree and illuminate it with fairy lights. Every day, I walk the dog down our local park, and the ground …

Add a personal touch to your Christmas countdown with handmade advent calendars. From fabric to paper, explore endless possibilities for festive DIY projects. With the holiday season just around the …

I can’t walk past a skip (dumpster) without having a good look in. I especially love odd bits of wood with exciting mouldings or hooks and knobs on them. Over …

To me, the best bit about Christmas is the build-up. I love the excitement in the preparations for the big day more than the day itself. What better way to …

Create a rustic star wall decoration using wire coat hangers, denim, and burlap scraps. A simple and charming DIY project perfect for adding a cosy touch to your home decor. …

Get ready for a crafty and joyous Christmas season with our step-by-step guide on creating a DIY envelope advent calendar. The anticipation leading up to Christmas day fills me with …

TV Cabinet Upcycle With A Hint Of Marimekko I really don’t like the cabinet that the telly sits on. However, it is the right size and the cupboard is great …

I got this map rock keychain idea after sorting out my kitchen drawer. You know, the one you stuff full of things you don’t know where else to put but …

Craft a gorgeous denim wreath from old jeans seams and decorate it with handmade upcycled felt flowers. This eco-friendly DIY project is a stylish way to add charm and sustainability …

Inside: A tutorial on how to make a felt wool blanket from recycled sweaters. There is a definite nip in the air. Summer has almost gone, and it won’t be …

Create stunning DIY Boho Pillows from old jeans and sari material, adorned with playful pom poms. Follow our easy step-by-step guide to repurpose your fabric scraps into beautiful, eco-friendly home …

Vintage Image Transfer For An Upcycled Leather Bag Whilst flicking through one of my favourite interiors magazines (LivingEtc), I stumbled upon a picture of a bright yellow Dolce and Gabbana …

When I return from special holidays I love to find fun ways to show off the photos. For our last trip, I made a unique map picture frame of our …