December 16, 2016

DIY DECORATED BAUBLE GIFT TOPPERS.

December 16, 2016/ Emma

With Christmas looming I'm sure you have a few gifts that need wrapping. I took a trip to Ikea this week and picked up some chalkboard style baubles reduced to £2. Bargain! Instead of hanging them on the tree I decided to decorate them and use them as gift toppers instead.

Supplies: Vinter Ikea decorations (alternatives can be found here), metallic Sharpies.

Take your ornament and draw on your design using a Sharpie. I found simple designs worked the best. I stuck to holly, spots and stripes.

Here's the finished bauble.

I wrapped my gifts in brown paper and twine. I love the simplicity of kraft paper and baker's twine. To finish them off I tied on one of my decorated baubles and added a gold star or fir cone. Easy-peasey.

What's your favourite way to wrap up plain presents?

Make sure to check my other Christmas crafts and recipes for more diys.

THE ULTIMATE DIY GIFT GUIDE - ACCESSORIES.

December 14, 2016/ Emma

THE ULTIMATE DIY GIFT GUIDE - JEWELLERY, BAGS AND MORE

11 sleeps to go and I'm back with the 2nd of my diy gift guides. This one's for all those accessory fans. It's packed full with the best jewellery, hat and bag tutorials I've discovered this year. I think any one of these would make a wonderful gift but I've got a soft spot for the copper origami brooches and the giant knit bag.

Let the diy-ing begin.

Diy donut purse - Studio Diy // Bean stitch cowl - Delia Creates // Diy ombre necklace Enthralling Gumption // Diy foodie friendship necklaces - Studio Diy // Diy floral painted sunglasses - Lovely Indeed // Diy fried egg felt pouch - Damask Love // Diy donut sunglasses - Studio Diy // Diy no-sew embroidered sunglasses case - Alice & Lois // Diy leather tassel keychain -Persia Lou.

**DIY Donut Purse**

I’ve been seeing these cute round-shaped purses popping up everywhere and, true to form, decided I needed to turn one into a donut! So, I did. And now, you should. You guys! It’s a no sew purse project! GO!

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**Bean Stitch Cowl**

Truly, it is so easy. The stitch looks complicated at first, but once you have it down, this cowl couldn’t be any more straightforward and fast to work up.

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**DIY Ombre Necklace**

Let me introduce you to my ombre necklace, a mood changer here at my blog bringing with the summer vibe. Can you believe that I hadn’t tried ombre on anything as yet, shocking right?

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**DIY Foodie Friendship Necklaces**

I knew I had to get my hands on it and try it out for myself and let me tell you, making food jewelry might be my new favorite thing.

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**DIY Floral Painted Sunglasses**

These floral painted sunnies are perfect for spring and summer, and for all of your travels and adventures.

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**DIY Fried Egg Felt Zipper Pouch**

Here they are: fried eggs in all their felty goodness. The DIY Fried Egg Felt Zipper Pouch is in full effect.

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**DIY Donut Sunglasses**

Donut sunglasses, folks! Because you can’t scream your love for donuts any louder than wearing ’em smack on your face!

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**DIY No-Sew Embroidered Sunglasses Case**

You can make a DIY no-sew embroidered sunglasses case in 15 minutes, add an extra 15 minutes for embroidery and you are ready for summer!

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**DIY Leather Tassel Keychain**

These DIY Leather Tassel Keychains have a unique waterfall or bell shape and are a lot of fun to make. They are also a great gift and a cute accent for your favorite bag or clutch.

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Diy shibori shopping - Burkatron // Cozy crochet mittens - All About Ami // Diy leather loop keychain - Homey Oh My // Diy soldered flower necklace - Lana Red Studio // Diy macrame camera strap - Lovely Indeed // Diy wrapped rope necklace - Alice & Lois // Giant yarn knit bag - Mama In A Stitch // Diy black cat necklace - Adorablest // Diy tube rings - Fall For Diy.

**DIY Shibori Shopping Bag**

It's not only crazy fun but easy- the perfect weekend project! I'll share how I made this easy tote with you further in.

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**Cozy Crochet Mittens**

These cozy mittens have a fuzziness to them that I think adds to its rustic charm. I don’t mind stuffing them in my purse and having them rub up against my other items and getting more fuzzy.

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**DIY Leather Loop Keychain**

Just a simple and sleek leather keychain to help carry around keys.

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**DIY Soldered Flower Necklace**

The soldering tutorial that you see here is very simple and you can alter it to your own taste by using a different flower or changing the size of the glass pendant. It is all up to you!

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**DIY Macrame Camera Strap**

Awesome DIY macrame camera strap! It’s so quick to make and is perfect for spring and summer travel adventures.

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**DIY Wrapped Rope Necklace**

This necklace is such a fun way to create your very own pattern with color and texture. With two types of embroidery thread and some gold jump rings for texture and pop of metallic color.

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Giant Yarn “Plush Knit Bag” Pattern

This feels like a big squishy cotton ball! Seeing so many gorgeous big knits all over the internet has had me wanting to try it for a long time, and it didn’t disappoint.

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**Fall For DIY Tube Rings**

These rings are so easy to make I kept thinking “just one more” each time I tried to give in for the evening. The result? I have so many rings now.

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Triangle stitch beanie - Delia Creates // Diy circle matchstick necklace - The Merrythought // Moss fringe scarf - All About Ami // Diy ring display - The Merrythought // Manhattan market tote - Mama In A Stitch // Diy speckled clay keychain - Sugar & Cloth // Diy copper origami brooch - Lana Red Studio // Diy tube bead necklace - The Lovely Drawer // Diy half moon necklace - Brit & Co.

December 12, 2016

DIY 3D Christmas Star

December 12, 2016/ Emma

Try this DIY Christmas Star and make beautiful paper stars to decorate your home. Easy to make with just a piece of paper, scissors and glue.

Use them hung by thread from the ceiling or a mini version as a star ornament hung from a tree branch. For a simple yet effective display simple prop them up on a windowsill or mantle for a festive fireplace.

They're a great way to make beautiful Christmas star decorations. A fun holiday craft that the whole family can make.

December 09, 2016

THE ULTIMATE DIY CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE - HOME EDITION.

December 09, 2016/ Emma

The holiday season is drawing near but that doesn't mean there still isn't time to whip up a few diy gifts. I've put together a list of some of my favourite diy's that I've discovered this year and one of my own ;)

I really do love putting together these round-ups so it's probably no surprise that I got a little carried away making this list. I decided to seperate the list up into catergories and first up is the home edition. They're homemade gifts that you can make and give and if you're anything like me maybe keep a few for yourself as well. If you're planning on making a few gifts this year then this is the list for you.

Diy indigo bolster cushion - A Beautiful Mess // Diy Paper Cheese Plant - The House That Lars Built // Diy knit potholders - Homey Oh My // Diy finger knit rope trivet - Flax & Twine // Diy batik catchall bowls - Say Yes // Diy minimal desk tidy - Burkatron // Diy beauty dock - The Merrythought // Diy house photo holder - The Merrythought // Diy Scandi Trivets - The Lovely Drawer.

**Dyeing with Indigo: Bolster Pillow DIY**

This DIY not only shows you how to create a fun pattern using a shibori binding technique, it gives you some insight into dyeing with indigo. Yes, you’re going to want to Pin this one.

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**DIY Paper Swiss Cheese Plant**

Today I am showing you the swiss cheese plant also known as monstera obliqua. What’s not to like about a plant named for cheese?

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**DIY Knit Potholders**

Knitting is SO relaxing. It’s easy to make the excuse that I don’t have time to knit (or anything else, apparently my favorite excuse for everything) but when I finally got myself to start on this DIY that I’ve wanted to do for so long,

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**DIY Finger Knit Rope Trivet Tutorial**

I love the trivet’s simplicity and natural feel that the rope lends this project. The best part is that you can make the trivet in a jiffy, under a half an hour, with only rope and tape (to keep the rope from fraying)!

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**DIY Minimal Desk Tidy**

I'm a sucker for a clean desk but as much as I try I find bills and paperwork still sneaking their way back. I want them close to hand but I also want them tidy so when I get round to going through them I've not lost that all important receipt or appointment card!

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**DIY Beauty Dock**

This beauty dock is perfect to set on the ledge near the window so you can get ready with a little natural light shining in on your face. Plus… it’s just one of the cutest mirrors ever and a little extra storage never hurts!

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**DIY HOUSE PHOTO DISPLAY**

This project is so simple and looks amazing added to any shelf! Plus it’s a great way to display those photos that you finally get around to printing!

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**DIY Scandi Trivet Trays**

Aren’t they sweet?! Thankfully they look just as nice hanging up in your kitchen, as well as on the table and worktops.

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Diy hanging organiser - The Lovely Drawer // Diy marble tasting plates - Francois Et Moi // Diy geometric metallic vases - Entralling Gumption // No sew envelope pillows - Sugar & Cloth // Diy Slow Cooker Candles - Hello Glow // Diy color-dipped clothes hamper - Lovely Indeed // Diy gem pull boxes - The Lovely Drawer // Diy wooden planter - A Beautiful Mess // Diy Citronella Candle - Burkatron

**DIY Hanging Organiser**

Have a go and maybe get some of your supplies off your desk and onto the wall, making room for other important things…like plants or work snacks. Very important I’m sure you’ll agree.

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**DIY Marble Tasting Plates for Holiday Entertaining**

This design is perfect for Christmas Day, serving up snacks for the family (or just for yourself) to add a little flair to the occasion.

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**No-Sew Envelope Pillows Made from Napkins**

Using napkins, you can make these no-sew envelope pillows in just a few simple steps! The perfect way to add some color and pattern to any room.

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**How to Make DIY Candles in a Slow Cooker**

If you ask me, candles are one of life’s little luxuries. Nothing makes a home feel warm and inviting quite like the soft glow of candlelight combined with a fresh, relaxing scent.

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DIY Colour-Dipped Clothes Hamper

We’ve done a colour-dipped basket project before, but I updated my technique a little bit after that version, to make this one much more simple and effective.

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DIY gem pull boxes

Two steps! Wow, easy peasy! Hope you get to give it a go and enjoy using them around your home or you could even fill them with something and give them as a gift this Christmas.

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**DIY Wooden Planter**

If your homemaking mantra, like mine, is “Never enough houseplants,” then you might also be ever on the lookout for fun, new planters to hold your green babies. Am I talking about you? Yeah? Well then, this might be the perfect DIY project for you!

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**DIY citronella candle**

Citronella candles are dead easy to make, these ones contain real citronella oil not fragrance so they're more effective! Read on and I'll talk you through the simple process- it involves melting stuff.

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Diy oven baked clay hanging planter - Going Home To Roost // Diy geometric concrete planters - Lana Red Studio // Diy marbled leather coasters - Homey Oh My // Diy personalized photo dish - A Beautiful Mess // Diy letter board - Five Marigolds // Diy no-sew rope coil basket - Alice & Lois // Diy glass terrariums - Why Don't You Make Me // Diy room spray - Design Love Fest // Diy stamped clay bowls - Gathering Beauty.

**DIY Concrete Planter**

The trick is to use clear tape to seal the inside of the mold and prevent the concrete from wetting the paper. I think that this might be the coolest thing that I have ever made from scratch.

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**DIY Marbled Leather Coasters**

I adore these coasters more than I anticipated, like I didn’t know how much they should be in my life until I made them. They’re striking and soft at the same time, gorgeous for any season but they’re especially making me feel very Fall.

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**DIY Personalized Photo Ring Dish**

I love a good ring dish. Especially if you love to do thin stacking rings like I do, it’s a really good idea to have a ring dish at strategic locations in your house (next to the bed, in the bathroom, by the kitchen sink) so you always have a spot nearby when you take off your rings.

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**DIY Letter Board**

Well, hello there (as the sign says)! Today I’m sharing a tutorial for my latest home project: a DIY Letter Board. If you’re been wanting to create a marquee board for your entryway, kitchen, or even a kid’s room, you’re going to love this project!

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**DIY No-Sew Rope Coil Basket**

I have been swooning over all of the simple yet gorgeous rope baskets. I knew I had to figure out an easy way to make one.

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**DIY Geometric Glass Terrarium**

This geometric glass terrarium is probably one of my most ambitious DIY projects to date. I had never worked with glass before but figured, hey, how hard could it be? And it turns out…it’s extremely hard.

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**DIY Room Spray**

Flowers are blooming and Spring is finally here *(yay!)*. What better way to enjoy the change of season than by bringing the freshness of outside, into your home! These room sprays are both functional and beautiful, and can be made with a wide range of essential oil combinations to suit your fancy.

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**How To Make Air Dry Clay Bowls**

Learn how to make your own beautiful stamped clay bowls using air dry clay. Not only is it strong and durable but there is no firing or baking required.

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Stay tuned for the next installment of diy gifts next week and happy crafting.

December 07, 2016

8 ADORABLE CHRISTMAS TREATS.

December 07, 2016/ Emma

Are you guys thinking about holiday sweet treats yet? I know I am. I've been seeing so many fun Christmas themed treats online that I thought I'd share 9 of my favourites.