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DIY Packing Paper Sack Planters & Vases

I have this thing with packing paper. I get quite excited opening a parcel to find out what type of paper my items have been wrapped in. It’s rare but sometimes you get these beautiful light grey or cream papers that are sprinkled with flex of colour which make them look handmade. I aways keep these because they are so pretty, but after four months of moving materials from my home to the studio I’m starting to think I have a real problem and if I want to keep things like this I’d better put them to good use! This… Read More

How to take Photos of your Hands for Instagram

Have you ever wondered how people get those photos with both of their hands in view. Yes, it’s true, some lucky bloggers/IGers have someone at their beck and call to take the perfectly framed shot while they are free to concentrate on how cold their coffee is getting. But you don’t need a Instagram Husband for the perfect hand selfie. We are independent women! This is a tutorial on how you can take photos of your hands for Instagram without the need for a photographer on retainer 24/7. Personally I usually use my camera with a tripod to get these types… Read More

Get Creative for a chance to Win £10,000 with Etsy

Have you ever dreamed of starting your own creative business? As someone who has been through the process I know well it’s a scary prospect! It’s difficult to leave the stability of regular income and security. But although it was (and continues to be) terrifying it’s definitely the best decisions I ever made. I’ve been lucky that I’ve been able to support myself through the transition into self employed. In fact I actually have paid off my debt and I have savings for the first time in my life, but I can’t help thinking about how much easier it would… Read More

DIY Sliding Door Sideboard Makeover

I don’t know about you but it seems to me like doors don’t open out anymore. The best doors glide effortlessly to the side, giving us a slow reveal of what’s hidden behind it. Not only is this obviously way more fun but it is also a great space saver! Are you sold yet? I rescued this sideboard from certain death two years ago and it’s taken me a long time to figure out how to make it into something useable and beautiful. Even though I loved it as it was, the drawers did not slide easily and one of… Read More

DIY Gold & Grey Hanging Air Planter

Hello! I’m feeling very green at the moment. Watching buds appear on the trees and slowly start flowering is getting me very excited for spring walks and colour everywhere again. As much as I love me some plant life it’s actually something my studio is sorely lacking in (you might have seen a little sneak peek on snapchat – follow me: fallfordiy and I’ll try to post it again once it’s a bit cleaner!) Today I’m working on changing this with a cute DIY gold & grey hanging air planter! It’s a really easy tutorial so you can all start making… Read More

DIY Bed Refresh + How to mix Chalk Paint

There are elements of my bedroom that I love and elements that I hate. Well I say hate, but really it’s a moderate dislike. After all I have lived with them now for several years and I’m not making changes very fast. I’ve already updated my sideboard but now it’s time for a DIY bed refresh. One of the elements I was really finding it quite hard to live with was my bed. I don’t talk about it much but I get consistent lower back pain and my current mattress was doing nothing to help. In fact, a dust build up… Read More

DIY Clay and Driftwood Spoons

I feel like I’m starting every blog post with “I’ve been wanted to do this DIY for a while now”. But it’s true – I have so many more ideas than time at the moment. But hopefully that is all due to change. If you follow me on Instagram you might have seen that I’m bringing my sister on board as my business coach and general organisation guru. She’s a scheduling power house and I’m really excited to have her helping me out in this area because it’s something I definitely struggle with. Hopefully this will mean more timely DIY’s… Read More

30 Days to a more Creative You Challenge

There were many things I learnt from our 2016 survey (thanks to your openness and honesty), but one of the stand out points was that most of you want to be more creative. Which is great! That’s what I’m here for right! But whatever your situation you told me it can be difficult to find the time, money and supplies needed to build your skills and to eventually feel confident, not only with your own creative ideas but with your ability to carry them out. You might be surprised to hear this but I can sympathise. It’s one of the reasons… Read More

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