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 DIY from your old jeans. Making these patchwork denim placemats was what I call a slow craft. This was because they were handstitched. You could …

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 …

This delightful and versatile craft embodies the spirit of the Lunar New Year celebration and beyond. I’ll guide you through creating charming Chinese paper lanterns and an enchanting decorative garland …

How to make personalized map-themed heart-shaped treat bags from old road maps for a delightful Valentine’s gift. I love working with maps and personalized crafts, so I have made some …

You get two crafts in one with this Paper Mache heart and watercolour hearts decoration. That wasn’t the initial plan. What happened was that after I made the Paper Mache …

Inside: The best ideas for upcycling and repurposing wooden wine boxes and crates in your home with full tutorials. I love old wooden crates, whether an old apple or wine …

It sometimes feels flat in January once all the Christmas decorations have been put away. To perk me up, I started crafting for Valentine’s Day by decorating my home with …

This is a quick, easy, and fun Valentine’s craft: Make a lovely heart-shaped handmade felt brooch from the smallest felt scraps. I keep the felt scraps from my upcycled sweater crafts. Even the …