Inside: The best ideas for making DIY fake succulents and cacti for your home and displaying them. Last week I was so lucky I managed to sneak in some window …

Create stylish tile planters in just 10 minutes! This quick and easy tutorial shows you how to transform simple tiles into chic, modern planters perfect for adding a touch of …

When I first started this upcycle I had no intention of combining my two favourite materials to repurpose; old jeans and maps. I was just going to repurpose a scalloped …

Inside: Craft your own vibrant felt succulents using simple materials. Our tutorial shows you how to make these gorgeous projects without a Cricut machine, ideal for sprucing up your coffee …

Nothing makes a garden or patio look more ready for a party than bunting. I always associate bunting with summer fairs and garden parties. I originally made this denim bunting …

Turn old denim into a delightful fish pillow with our DIY guide and free fish pillow pattern. It’s a fun, sustainable craft project. I got inspired to make a fish …

Inside: How to decoupage onto glass with a paper map to make a personalized gift. It’s my hubby’s birthday soon, and I never know what to get him. Because if …

Make something in miniature and its cuteness grows! That’s what I found when making these DIY faux succulents out of green plastic soda bottles. Last Christmas I made some very …

Inside: A tutorial on the easy way to decoupage tin cans for outdoor and indoor use. With a list of different decoupage materials, you can use at the end. I …

Inside: A tutorial on making fake fabric flowers with stems from repurposed cotton bed sheets. Upcycling, to me, is all about turning the old and unloved into something more beautiful. …

I’m not very good at growing herbs, so I cheat and buy pots of fresh herbs from the supermarket. This week, I made vertical indoor herb garden planters out of …

With this craft, I have combined maps and Mason jars to make a travel-themed map Mason jar bank. I’ve wanted to do a Mason jar craft for ages. It amazes …

Discover how to upcycle a cable spool into a plush velvet pouffe with our easy-to-follow instructions. I WAS STRUCK BY A JOLT OF INSPIRATION when I spotted a small, neglected …

Every year I love to do a bit of Easter egg decorating. Last year, I made rustic upcycled denim eggs and the year before, no-sew patchwork fabric Easter eggs. This …

I never seem to have enough craft storage. Especially boxes in which to hide the little things. Instead of buying something, I decided to reuse what I already had at …

A fun collection of my favourite rainbow home decor ideas for brightening up your home. I love to decorate my home with splashes of colour and you can’t get a …

I’m quick and decisive when it comes to the bigger decisions in my life. But I can dither when it comes to the stuff that doesn’t matter. With this DIY …

As so many of the crafts on Pillarboxblue involve maps, I have decided to share with you my collection of free printable vintage maps. So you can use them for …

Learn how to create a stunning DIY felted rug by upcycling old sweaters. Follow our step-by-step guide to transform unwanted clothing into a beautiful, eco-friendly home decor piece. I love …

This vintage map heart garland is an update of the repurposed map decorations I made for my home over Christmas. I can’t get enough of decorating my home with vintage …