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DIY Leaf Rattles with the Cricut Maker | @fallfordiy

DIY Soft Toy Leaf Rattles with the Cricut Maker

When I was pregnant I had so many plans to make Ollen everything he’d ever need in life. OK, so maybe not everything – I’m pretty new to this so I’ll leave most of it to the experts. But I did want to make the fun stuff. Cute clothes, toys, mobiles etc.. but it turns out babies like to keep you on your toes. We’re pretty much only just getting to the point where I feel I can spend a little time each week on making and being creative. So anything that helps move this process along a little faster… Read More

DIY Cut Out Detail Lampshade | @fallfordiy

DIY Cut Out Lampshade

Some of my favourite projects are the ones that take an existing item and completely transform it with a quick and easy makeover. Who doesn’t love a fast craft? Especially one that upcycles something you already own! I’m partnering with Cricut to do exactly that with this lamp. I actually bought this lamp on a whim. It was on sale and cost only £3. I had no idea what I was going to do with it but I new it would make a good project. You don’t need to go out and buy something new for this though. This tutorial… Read More

DIY Wedding String Light Folliage Sign | @fallfordiy

DIY Foliage String Light Sign with Hobbycraft

Last year on Christmas eve me and Alex got engaged. If you didn’t see this Instagram post you might have missed this altogether. I haven’t exactly been shouting it from the rooftops. But not because I’m not excited to marry my best friend. Because ever since we got engaged we’ve had something much bigger to think about! Ollen. This tiny human has taken up all of our head space and it wasn’t until we went to register his name that we sat down and talked about our ideas (or lack of) for our wedding day. I’ve never been that into weddings…. Read More

DIY Gym Ring Hanging Pendant Lamp

This is not my first DIY gym ring hanging lamp tutorial. Yes, I’ve already shared a tutorial a lot like this one. The great thing about revisiting an older tutorial is that I get to try something different. And while I still love the original, I’m actually leaning towards this version as my favourite. The blush pink leather is a recurring element in the bedroom. I’ve also used it on these door hooks. I’ve used Light wood throughout the room – which in this small space keeps the room light and airy – so the gym rings fit perfectly. There’s something especially… Read More

DIY Easy Tasseled Rug

When it comes to choosing pieces for your home it pays to be picky. I’ll often get an idea stuck in my head without having any idea where it came from. Once you’re obsessed with an idea it can be difficult to find exact item that you are looking for. This is where a few easy DIY skills can really come into play. Something as simple as adding tassels to plain rug can make your furniture look more put together. It’s the small details that make a difference and make a room look like it has been styled instead of just thrown… Read More

DIY Standing Vanity with Pegboard & Hidden Mirror Storage

How to Design a Relaxing and Functional Small Bedroom

I’ve always found the bedroom one of the most difficult rooms to decorate. You want to create a space that is both relaxing and functional. This is where you start and end each day. It’s where you need to both pep yourself up for the day ahead in the morning and also switch off once it’s over every night. There are a few things you can do to achieve both opposing needs. I try to make the space as minimal in decor as possible. Clutter and mess make it more difficult to unwind. Especially if it means jobs to be… Read More

DIY Standing Vanity with Pegboard & Hidden Mirror Storage

DIY Standing Vanity with Pegboard & Hidden Mirror Storage

I’m pretty sure I haven’t invented the idea of a standing vanity area, but I’ve never seen one before. So I thought it was worth sharing with you guys not only how I put this together (and make it a valuable space for both storage and doing my hair and makeup), but also sharing why I created this space instead of something a little more traditional. There are many reasons I wanted to create a standing vanity area in our bedroom. Firstly we have very little space. Even a small desk would have meant climbing over the bed to get… Read More

DIY Yarn Art Wall Hangings | @fallfordiy Before Ollen was born I had a hundred ideas for making all the baby things. I wanted to make his bedroom decorations, toys, clothes and especially costumes and fun photo backdrops. But since he got here, Ollen has had different thoughts all together. Turns out it's not easy to hold a glue gun and a baby at the same time. Why are so many creative tools objects of danger? So I haven't actually got around to making anything for the last couple of months. But luckily before he was born I was in full on nesting mode and managed to out some of my plans into action. The photo below was taken the day before I went into labour! I didn't even know what I was knitting here, I just felt like I had to do something useful while I still had the time. I also made these DIY yarn art wall hangings with one of my favourite materials. Read on to find out more. DIY Yarn Art Wall Hangings | @fallfordiyDIY Yarn Art Wall Hangings | @fallfordiy Materials Air Dry Clay | Yarn | Glue Gun | Ring Pull 1. Roll out the clay, resting the roller on two thin pieces of wood either side of the clay to create an even surface. Cut the clay into a fun shape like a rainbow or squiggle. 2. Leave the clay to dry for 24 hours (or until it has lightened all over) and sand down the surface until it's smooth. DIY Yarn Art Wall Hangings tutorial | @fallfordiy DIY Yarn Art Wall Hangings tutorial | @fallfordiy 3. Turn the clay over so the back is facing up (you can choose the front and back depending on the quality of the surface. 4. Wrap your yarn around your hand and bent elbow several times to create loops. Use the hot glue to fix the yarn to the clay at one end. Use as much glue as you need to make it secure. Trimm the excess from above the glue line. 5. DIY Yarn Art Wall Hangings tutorial | @fallfordiy DIY Yarn Art Wall Hangings tutorial | @fallfordiy

DIY Yarn Art Wall Hangings

Before Ollen was born I had a hundred ideas for making all the baby things. I wanted to make his bedroom decorations, toys, clothes and especially costumes and fun photo backdrops. But since he got here, Ollen has had different thoughts all together. Turns out it’s not easy to hold a glue gun and a baby at the same time. Why are so many creative tools objects of danger? So I haven’t actually got around to making anything for the last couple of months. But luckily before he was born I was in full on nesting mode and managed to… Read More

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