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How to create a Garden when you don’t have a Garden!

Today, for the first time in months I rode through my local park on the way home from the studio. The weather was warm and the blossom on the trees is in full bloom. But the most notable difference from the last time I sped through here were the flowers. And instead of peddling hard to get home and back inside I slowed right down to take in the beautiful colour combinations all around me. I was so absorbed I almost ran down several children in the process. (Don’t worry, no little ones were harmed in the making of this… Read More

DIY White & Gold Beads Tutorial

While I was testing out a few products for June’s We Make Collective kits I thought I’d just whip up (well, not quite whip. More like work up) a quick video to give you a sneak peak of some of the products inside the kit. I know you guys always like to see a more detailed list of what’s inside the box, but we’re still not giving everything away for those of you that like surprises! I knew I wanted the kit to be about finishing the clay as well as all the tools and techniques to use it. So… Read More

50 Must do DIY Projects from April

I pretty much live DIY/Crafts/Making 24/7. I can spot a craft project from a mile off and I’m always interested in how things are done and finding new things I can make for my home. Luckily enough I have an amazing network around me that helps me easily keep up with the online creative blogging community but even then I can miss out on some posts. I’m starting out new Must Do DIY Projects to round up my 50 favourite DIY’s from each month. Many you might have seen but hopefully there will be some gems in here that you… Read More

DIY Hanging Suede Tassels

If you haven’t noticed I have a thing for faux suede, especially in blush. I saw this fabric and immediately bought several metres without a single project in mind, but I knew it would be one that would spark my imagination and do all the work for me. Turns out I was right – this fabric is not just a pretty (sur)face! I’ve already made these book covers and I have plans for more projects that fabric. I wanted to squeeze these tassels in because it’s been a while since my last tassel post and I was tassel cravings! So I… Read More

DIY Lollipop Stick Hooks

I always need more hooks. If it’s for my latest hanging planter (yes, I probably have too many but really, can you have too many?) or to keep my jewellery at easy reach (instead of tangled in a mess). Hooks are always useful! I’ve been making these DIY lollipop stick hooks for my studio and I’m addicted. They’re really easy to create and I want to make hundreds just so I can decorate them in different ways. It’s really satisfying painting the lovely light wood with white, gold and flashes of colour.  I want to try some darker blues with the gold… Read More

Come and Make Cool Clay with Us! | We Make Collective

If you’re a regular reader you will be well aware of how much we love polymer clay. Ever since our first ever clay project we were in love with how versatile this material is. You can use hundreds of different techniques to create really modern effects and mimic traditional pottery. We’ve been obsessed ever since. That’s why we are making our next We Make Collective kit all about polymer clay. You wouldn’t believe the excitement behind the scenes here! Our amazing contributors are currently dreaming up their tutorials and we’re sourcing some fantastic (and unusual) materials for you! We’re also incredibly… Read More

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

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