There are two main ways of sewing on paper, either by hand or on a sewing machine. I love to do both and will discuss the best tips for sewing …

Besides the beautiful shades of indigo, one of the best things about denim is that it is hard-wearing. This makes it a great fabric to repurpose into a blue jean …

Discover how to create a DIY Denim Bow Tie in two unique ways, perfect for the stylish individual. It’s a fantastic project for upcycling your old jeans! Includes free bow …

Regular readers of Pillar Box Blue will know how much I love Scandinavian and Nordic-inspired crafts. This time, I made a lovely flower doodle decoration. The cool prints of Marimekko …

Inside: Transform your worn-out jeans into DIY projects! Explore denim crafts, from making denim aprons to crafting denim coasters, and learn how to upcycle old denim jeans effortlessly. Don’t you …

It is no secret that the patterns and designs of the Finnish design house, Marimekko are my favourite. Here I’ve curated a collection of the coolest Marimekko crafts for adults. …

Inside: Make a DIY plant pot cover in 10 minutes with old road maps or any other paper. This is my latest map craft, how to make gorgeous DIY paper …

This tutorial is on making upcycled patchwork denim fabric mache bowls from your old jeans. Best of all, it doesn’t require any sewing. I don’t know if you have noticed, …

Inside: How to embroider on delicate paper such as dictionary book pages to make fun art. I have printed on dictionary paper before, but this time I wanted to go …

These unique denim fabric key fobs are easy to make and can be personalized. They would make a great upcycled handmade gift for men. I love to upcycle old clothes, …

Inside: A moth and butterfly craft to make paper moths and butterflies with old maps. It includes three different moth wing templates to download for free. My two favourite materials …

I have made some fantastic denim coasters and didn’t need to use a sewing machine or needle and thread. If you are a regular reader of Pillarboxblue, you will know …

I love to decorate and craft for the seasons and holidays, especially Christmas and Valentine’s. My Easter crafts are a bit more subtle. But I still make a few decorations …

Inside: In just five minutes, learn how to create beautiful paper vase sleeves for mason jars, plastic bottles, and tin cans. This easy, cost-free craft is perfect for upcycling old …

I have compiled this list of the 30 best hexagon crafts and DIYs. Geometrics are a popular trend in home decor, especially hexagon shapes. You can even buy hexagon-shaped tiles …

Some Gucci tiger pillows came up in my Pinterest feed. I don’t shop at Gucci, it’s a bit out of my price range, and I’m not one for designer labels. …

Making placemats for your table is both very easy and fun. It’s one way to make sure that your dining tables look unique. When making your DIY placemats, you can …

Inside: A straightforward denim placemat sewing DIY from your old jeans. Making these patchwork denim placemats was a slow craft. This was because they were hand-stitched. You could make them …

Inside: A tutorial on how to make a yarn wreath made from scraps that you’ll want to hang on your front door. One American tradition I have discovered since blogging …

With spring just around the corner, I’ll be spending more and more time in my small town garden. Here I have curated some cool upcycling ideas for the garden. It’s …