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5 Tips for Creative Brainstorming and Staying Unique

As a creative blogger it’s my job to think up new ideas and creative concepts. And while that sound fun and well, let’s face it, a bit of a breeze, it can actually be quite tricky to keep the ideas fresh and imaginative. To build up a bank of unique starting points I have to keep my mind open to all different influences and be ready for inspiration to strike at any moment (as I write this in a local coffee shop I can see a light that is calling out to be DIYed… always on it!) Creative brainstorming has… Read More

Make it Easy | Punched Peep Toe Booties

I’ve said it many times before but it won’t stop me saying it again. I’m all about the sandals. For someone who lives in a less than sunny climate having 7 pairs is a little extreme, but I’ll wear them come threat of rain, or shine… so that’s ok right? There is an odd occasion when sandals are just not appropriate. I mean, if it were up to me I’d have a sandal for all situations but you have to go with the tide sometimes. When you need something a little more, let’s say grown up, a peep-toe bootie is your… Read More

DIY Air Plant Display Box

So until air planters began to pop up on the DIY blog scene I had absolutely no idea they existed. Then, all of a sudden my mind is being blown by this pretty little plant that doesn’t need soil or a pot to grow in. Oh, the cogs in my brain went wild! You guys know how I feel about hanging planters right? Well this might be just the first in a long line of ways to display these fellas around my home too.

How I Became a Creative Blogger Part Two

In the first part of How I Became a Creative Blogger I realise I kind of left you hanging. Instead of the hero saving the day bit I gave you the prequel to the main storyline. In doing so I hope it illuminated my motivations for being creative and proved that even when it’s not all plain sailing it can be worth pushing through and sticking with something you love. But it didn’t explain a lot about how I went from most likely the world’s worst blogger (really, really not joking) to one that can make a living from it! Rather… Read More

DIY Contact Paper Keyrings

My latest DIY for Design*Sponge is up today. I created these leaf bowls to use as catchalls all around your home. Sometimes when I’m creating something new I get a little carried away with the process and forget about the blogging part. But one of the most important aspects of blogging a project is the styling. It’s something I try to put more thought into with each project. Props are a great way to show the item as if you were using it in real life. They make it easier for you the reader to imagine it in your own… Read More

How to Kickstart you Kickstarter Campaign!

I was originally going to title this post how to make a successful Kickstarter campaign. You know, the sort of title that has a lovely SEO ring to it, but then I started to fear that I would tempt fate and all our backers would pull out and We Make Collective would be no more! (if you’re reading this and that is the title you know we made it OK!) So I’ve decided to focus on prepping and launching your campaign before I get too carried away. It’s well known that the first week of your Kickstarter is incredibly important…. Read More

Make it Easy | Gold Eye Purse

I don’t know about you, but I don’t think I’m ever going to get enough of this eye print trend! Ok, so maybe one day we’ll look back on them like chevrons but until then each time I see a new DIY or accessory I’m sold. Eye heart it big time! I’d love to re-visit my Eyelash Earring DIY and turn them into full on eye earrings as well. What do you think? Worth another go? But until then why not try putting eyes on your bag like this clutch from Paris House. Here’s what you need: Materials Clutch |… Read More

Let’s meet the We Make Collective Contributors!

I’m just having the best time introducing our ever growing list of contributors over on the We Make Collective Instagram account. I’m still in disbelief that so many amazing, hard working, incredibly accomplished bloggers are signing up to provide tutorials and ideas for the materials kits. These guys are going to make WMC! I spoke about this earlier in the week so I won’t bore you with all of that again, but I do just want to say how much I appreciate the support, enthusiasm and enjoyment that has been injected into the project since we started signing everyone up. We’re… Read More

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