Fabric Flower Tutorials – tried and tested
Fabric flowers make beautiful embellishments for many items. They can be quick to make and use up fabric that you have left over from other crafts. Also, of course, you can make them to match other items you have already made. I have been searching the internet for…
Face Masks DIY – 5 of the best, tried and tested
Well, most of the world is wearing face masks some or all of the time so it is only sensible that many of us are looking to make our own face masks DIY. I currently have an adult household of 5 so I was quick to make some face…
Fall Decor DIY – Tealight Holders
There is something very special about fall decor and DIY is the way to go if you are on a budget or just love getting creative. These cute little tealight holders are so effective yet can be made in minutes. Great for your porch or table in autumn /…
How to Make Fabric Covered Boxes
Fabric covered boxes can complement any room. There is no doubt that pretty boxes make your storage look so much nicer. However all storage boxes come at a price and perhaps you have everything at home to make your own for virtually nothing. Certainly we have had more items…
How to Make a 5 Pointed Star – Origami Tutorial
Ever seen those beautiful 5 pointed star decorations that have been made from paper using Origami. They look really difficult to do but they are not. This tutorial will show you in a video and step by step instructions how to make one (or more) yourself. There are many…
How to Make an Origami Pentagon from a Square of Paper
Sometimes you just need a pentagon of paper and it is not a shape that you generally have lying around. So, you need to make an origami pentagon. The most common use for these is the 5 pointed star that gets used for lots of craft ideas. It is…
How to Make a Gazing Ball – DIY for your garden
I am sure you have seen a gazing ball or glass sphere in gardens and probably thought how effective they are. Generally people now place them strategically in their garden to look pretty but originally they had a use. They were considered good luck and they were supposed to…
How to DIY Pressed Flower Art
Pressed flower art can look amazing and is a great way of preserving flowers that are special to you. They could be from your garden, a special trip or an event such as a wedding or anniversary. You can press your flowers very easily. You can even make your…
Silk Ball Flowers – Make Your Own
These adorable little silk ball flowers are ideal for accessorising so many items. They can be sewn or glued onto bags, hairslides, clips and many more. They are quick and easy to make and I have really enjoyed making them. It is quite relaxing, not too fiddly! This page…
Primulas – How to Divide these Perennials for Free Plants
What is a primula? Primulas are a family of perennial plants that include primroses and polyanthus. Primroses have short stemmed flowers and polyanthus have long stemmed flowers. Perennial plants are plants that come back year after year. They grow by forming clumps that get larger and larger. This is…
