Apple crates as storage solutions
We have lived in our home six and a half years We designed the living room to be timeless, so fairly traditionally decorated with neutral colours, old leather sofas, tall book cases packed with books,...
View ArticleBook review “Upcycling” by Max McMurdo
This post contains affiliate links for your convenience I was delighted to find “upcycling” by Max McMurdo available at my local library. Naturally any book with this title is going to be on my reading...
View ArticleCreate your own shibori book marks
Have I ever shared how I love to read? I am a massive fan of my local library service, visiting almost weekly to pick up fiction books. I am almost addicted to reading at bedtime. Escaping into fiction...
View ArticleFamily memories captured in pebble wall art
Today I am sharing with you a pebble wall hanging made with pebbles collected on the beach. As a family we recently visited the coast on a cold winters day, the frost lingered on the seaweed despite...
View ArticleDIY drawstring car play mat (post sponsored by Volkswagen)
Do you have children, nephews, friends who love playing with cars? Why not create a DIY drawstring car play mat, perfect for storage of cars, plus play. I love how with the addition of a drawstring...
View ArticleCarving out time for creativity
How to carve out time from your busy schedule for creativity Would you love to find time for a creative project? Super busy? I get it! Running from the morning schedule, everyone out of the house...
View ArticleDIY Mans Messenger Bag (post sponsored by Volkswagen)
Fancy creating an alternative mans messenger bag utilising a car seat belt?? Regular readers will be familiar with my passion for bag making and recycling – this bag combines both. Personally I think...
View ArticleDIY recycled planter – don’t throw rusty loaf tins away!
Wondering what to do with your rusty loaf tins? I hate throwing away old rusty baking tins when they reach the end of their baking life. But let’s face it no one wants rust on their cakes!! This DIY...
View ArticleEgg Shell Easter Table Decoration
Easter is around the corner but you still have time to make an Easter table decoration. Personally Easter is about spending time with family, creating new traditions, eating, crafting. My son...
View ArticlePermission to fail – refashioning
I love the concept of restyling clothes, creating a new item out of thrifted old clothes. The process of refashioning can be fun, creative, challenging, this in itself is motivating. Plus of course the...
View ArticleHow to make a recycled tyre bug hotel (post sponsored by Volkswagen)
Bug hotels are all the rage, its not hard to see why. Building a bug hotel is a great activity to involve children in. It sparks an interest in insects, wildlife and the outdoors. Your tyre bug hotel...
View ArticleRust fabric – Create beautiful patterns on fabric with rust
Love collecting pieces of rusty metal off the beach? Wonder what to do with them once home?! My eye has been drawn to fabric dyed with rust – somehow I started yet another Pinterest board! The patterns...
View ArticleSewing for a tween – Growing Up Handmade Blog Tour
I don’t know about you but finding appropriate clothes for a tween can be slightly tricky. My daughter is developing her sense of style, but is at that awkward stage of outgrowing the clothes ranges we...
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What to make with fabric scraps?? Free fabric scraps clutch tutorial
Do you have endless piles of fabric scraps?? I know I do … over the years I have had a variety of storage solutions ranging… The post What to make with fabric scraps?? Free fabric scraps clutch...
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Upcycle Dining Room Chairs – Stain resistant seats
I love mismatched chalk painted, applique covered dining room chairs. Upcycle dining room chairs to add personality to your dining room. You may remember I… The post Upcycle Dining Room Chairs – Stain...
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Upcycled Essential Denim Dress Pattern Review
Do you ever virtually shop on Pinterest? For some time I have contemplated making a block denim dress, in particular the pattern Essential Denim Dress from Sewdifferent.… The post Upcycled Essential...
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DIY Cutlery Bag
Body image and women – a complex area. So many factors influence how we feel about our body shape, dependent upon which continent you live… The post DIY Cutlery Bag appeared first on vicky myers...
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Procrastination and #Menditmay
Do you procrastinate? I know I do… Despite my love of sewing I dare not confess how many months I have been wearing my work… The post Procrastination and #Menditmay appeared first on vicky myers...
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T shirt Refashion
Update your wardrobe with a quick t shirt refashion. Playing with former clothes, having a go at adapting them doesn’t cost anything but time and… The post T shirt Refashion appeared first on vicky...
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Cosy Nesting Boxes Pattern Review -Cozy Nest Designs
These boxes by Cozy Nest Design are super cute… I am so delighted that I had the opportunity to pattern test for Sarah. The range… The post Cosy Nesting Boxes Pattern Review -Cozy Nest Designs...
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