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Maker Feature : Nancy Straughan – Print designer

When I started We Make Collective one of my biggest goals was to work and collaborate with more creative people. I knew this was a project that would open those doors for me and I’ve been lucky to have some amazing contributors on board from the very beginning. The one thing we haven’t actually managed to do yet is work with an expert in their field to create a kit based on the materials and techniques they use everyday. It’s something I want to do with each and every kit but working to a tight deadline can mean we don’t… Read More

DIY Easter Bunny Cactus Planter

So Easter might just be one of my favourite times of year on the blog. It’s when I get to indulge in all things rabbit related without looking like a crazy bunny lady… which I can assure you I am 365 days a year, but lets keep that between us yeah? This little DIY Easter Bunny Cactus Planter has been on my to do list for many months. I just love their silly little faces and big ears so you only need to add a couple of details to know exactly what animal this planter is meant to be. But if you… Read More

10 Stunning DIY Gifts for the best Mothers Day

I feel a bit silly admitting this but it was only a couple of years ago I realised that Mother’s Day was celebrated at different times all around the world. Until then I had just presumed that it was an internationally celebrated day and that we of course all give thanks to our lovely mums all on one big, gooey, special day. So you can imagine my surprise/ mild panic when two months after the day here in the UK, the rest of the world is suddenly blogging and getting ready for it all over again. So after feeling like… Read More

DIY Velvet Covered Books

I’ve always loved the look of having books as decoration. The idea that something can be useful or interesting and look fantastic is the dream! I have a lot of books I keep because I love them but, because I love them so much they’re looking a little on the ‘used’ side. So I’m taking all the hardback books and giving them a makeover with faux suede and velvet fabric.

How to Earn Passive Income for a Creative Online Business

How great is blogging!? Watching my friends online and in real life crafting their own careers, learning how to turn their passions into businesses and doing it with so much authenticity is awe inspiring. Thanks to the Internet you can bring home the bacon and be frying it up in the pan at the same time. I see working moms who can spend time with their families, getting to spend extra time with their children whilst at the same time providing for them and helping with the family income. I see women who, given the flexibility of setting your own… Read More

DIY Eucalyptus Hearts Valentine’s Garland

Sometimes being a little lazy can totally pay off. I had a bunch of eucalyptus from Christmas that had been sat on my windowsill drying out. I kept meaning to clean it up but the leaves were dropping off everywhere. I knew it was going to be one of those tasks you think takes 30 seconds but actually creates so much more mess and leaves get everywhere and your pet rabbit eats all the leaves and then poisons itself leading to an emergency visit to the vets! Who has the time?! But eventually so many leaves had dropped off that I… Read More

DIY Pink Washed Plywood Coffee Table

One of the best things about getting my new work studio, apart from having somewhere professional and roomie to work in of course, is I get to decorate! Ok, decorating might actually just be edging out in front. I get to co-ordinate a space for myself that is uncluttered and full of creative ideas, so after purchasing some office necessities (obviously a wardrobe makes that list, but more on that in a later post) I realised that the most important way to build a creative space was to actually create it. Seems obvious once you say it but I really… Read More

Introducing We Are Knitters & A Giveaway!

I’m so excited to be introducing you to We Are Knitters today. When they asked me to have a go at knitting some of their products I have to say I was nervous, but completely won over by the gorgeous range of designs. The skill levels start at easy beginner projects, moving up to much more complex patterns so I decided I was going to push myself and go for something a little out of my comfort zone. To explain my hesitation firstly I need to admit that I haven’t knit anything for about 5 years. I know, I know… Read More

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