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Showing posts with label Things to Make. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Things to Make. Show all posts

Twig Plant Markers

These twig markers are pretty much the most simple make on this whole blog - the tutorial is just 2 photos! Go here to have a look.

Painted Cutlery

I love the colours and overall effect of these painted silver utensils - which can be framed as wall art, hung as part of a mobile, stamped and used as plant markers, bent and used as key hooks or any other decorative use you can think of. Go here for the details.

Sania Pell at Home


Sania Pell At Home has so many home design ideas to inspire you, including these divine driftwood drawings. Check the blog out here.

Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits

If you're looking for a doggie treat you can make yourself, try out these chunky biscuits.

Cut-Out Roller Blinds

The simple idea of cutting shapes out of plain roller blinds really quickly transforms them into something unique. Go here for details.

Marshmallow Fondant

Marshmallow fondant is ideal for making detailed edible models, such as gnomes and these sweet mushroom decorations. Go here for the recipe.

Mason Jar Light

This stunning light feature would look fantastic in the centre of any space, and it's something you can create yourself - with these instructions.

Leather Steampunk Hat

Click here for a detailed tutorial on making your own eye-catching hat as part of a steampunk outfit.

Studs & Pearls


Studs & Pearls is a fab website I have recently discovered which is filled to the brim with cool fashion DIYs including my personal favourite; this ombre pink lace top:


DIY Clay 'Turquoise'

I never knew you could create such realistic looking 'turquoise' beads and pendants from polymer clay, but guess what? You can! Go here to see how.

20 Uses of Book Pages

Book pages have the ability to look arty no matter how you use them to decorate, but if you need some inspiration, click here for 20 ideas, including the paper branches and leaves shown above.

Doorway Puppet Theatre

I always enjoy original ideas, and this one is a perfect project to make for your kids, especially as it's so easy to store, fun to make and it would really encourage imagination. Go here for the tutorial.

Tassel Towels

Go here to learn how to turn your plain dish towels into adorable be-tasselled creations!

Cut-It-Out Canvas Art

This fabulous wall art allows your favourite fabric to show through within the letters, for a unique piece of art. Click here for the tute.

DIY Hobbit House

I want and I need a hobbit house in my garden - pretty please!

Created with 'just' £3000, this home looks soooo cozy and unique. Go here for more photos and details.

Zip-Itself Purses

This cute coin purse is made from just ribbon and a zip....and I bet you could find some adorable ribbon for this make too :-)

Click here for the instructions.

Decorative Luminaries

These luminaries are affordable and simple to make. You also have control over the paper you use to decorate them - although I love the retro graphics on these ones!

DIY Goldfish Crackers

These brought back some memories! I used to have these with mini chips in a packet...and now I can make some myself with this fun recipe (which includes instructions on making your own mini fish cookie cutter!).

Embroidery Cabochon Tutorial

This tutorial is full of beautiful photos and shows you how to make such a lovely and intricate cabochon necklace - you have to check it out!

25 Map Crafts

Covering things in maps makes them look so much more interesting, and it's so simple too. Click here for 25 projects which make great use of maps.