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How to Grow Potatoes in Containers Successfully
Have you ever tasted the sweetness of potatoes that you have freshly dug out of the soil? If not you are missing a huge treat. They are absolutely delicious. In this article I am going to talk you through how to grow potatoes in containers so that you can…
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How to Make Shabby Chic Denim Flowers from Old Jeans in 10 Minutes
So, what do you do with those old jeans that you no longer wear? Well, how about upcycling them into other great items. These denim flowers are so sweet and easy to make out of any scraps of denim (or indeed any fabric). You can sew them or glue…
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How to Plant Bare Root Perennials for Maximum Success
In this article you will see how to plant bare root perennials for maximum success. We all want our plants to grow successfully and produce loads of flowers but how do we achieve that? In this article I will show you what perennials are, all about bare root perennials…
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How to Fold an Origami Star Box in under 5 minutes!
These adorable little Origami star boxes are so quick and easy to make. You do not need any previous Origami experience. They are great for gifting little treats to your guests and make great Origami table decorations . You can make them any size and you can get a…
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Sew a Reading Cushion / Pillow with a Book Pocket
Are you or do you know a book lover? Then, this reading cushion will make a great project for you. How about gifting them to kids with a book included to encourage them to read and enjoy the experience even more? One of these will make a great reading…
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£25 Craft Box Subscription Review – What do you really get?
So, you think that a craft box subscription would be nice or great as a gift for a loved one. But, which one and will it be any good? Well this article will tell you all about Craftiosity, a UK based craft box subscription company. You can then decide…
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Origami Christmas Trees in under 5 minutes!
How about turning squares of paper into a forest of Origami Christmas trees? They are super quick and easy to make and they are a great craft activity for adults and kids. A whole class or youth group could make them for hardly any cost. Don’t worry if you…
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Traditional Norwegian Christmas Tree Decorations in under 30 minutes!
If you like your Christmas tree decorations to be traditional then how about these traditional Norwegian Christmas tree decorations or ornaments known as ‘coronets’. They can also be known as ‘kraemmerhus’. Coronets can actually be made any size and are a great substitute for a Christmas stocking. The ones…
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Create a Cute Advent Calendar from Paper Envelopes in 30 Minutes!
This year make an Advent calendar yourself and add any goodies you like. The basic idea of this type of DIY Advent calendar is that you can adapt it for whatever size you like and whatever you want to put in your envelopes. I typically use small chocolate treats…
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How to Make an Easy Origami Butterfly in 3 minutes
Make your own cute Origami butterfly or how about a whole kaleidoscope of them? Yes, that really is the collective noun for a group of butterflies. If you prefer, you can also call them a swarm, rabble or flutter. Kaleidoscope is definitely my favourite! They are super quick and…
