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DIY Faux Granite Rings

I’ve started looking for alternatives to my marble obsession. Polymer clay is great for making different surface textures and effects and I’ve used it to create Faux Agate, Faux Labradorite and Faux Geodes as well as marble of course. But did you know you can get ready made effects that are created for you? Yes, the rumours are true. Faux granite is real and it’s ace! I’ve had some knocking around for a while so I thought I’d put together a really relaxing Sunday (or midweek) project together to share with you guys. Materials: Granite polymer clay White polymer clay… Read More

How to Paint Laminate Furniture

I’ve decided my office needs a makeover. Actually, I decided this about a year ago after moving into our flat but it’s taken me this long to do something about it. So in the spirit of DIY blogging (and because I’ve seen lots of other bloggers do it recently) I’m doing a room makeover! Spring is the time for cleaning and apparently Autumn the time for change… Makes sense. I’ve taken photos of my office as it is, which I can say is particularly messy at the moment. Moving furniture and sorting means every surface is covered with exploding boxes… Read More

Make it Easy | Copper, Rope & Rubber Necklace

My favourite part of this weeks make it easy necklace is the rubber. Do you ever get that feeling of invisibility sometimes? Sort of like you’re just slipping through the cracks a little. I was listening to an episode of This American Life the other day that explored the idea of superpowers. Which would you choose; invisibility or flight? Flight was the ideal, unashamed power whereas invisibility was often the darker, solitary choice. Flight was a force for good and invisibility mysterious and lets be honest, the best way to steal things; sweaters, travel, electrical equipment and most of all… Read More

DIY Marbled Earring Backs

My little inner marbling voice is really starting to take over. There are just so many ways to create this beautiful abstract pattern and so many uses for it! I’ve barely finished this tutorial and I’ve already got marbled aspirations for new projects. I just can’t help myself! Marbled fabric anyone? Let’s stick to one thing at a time. This tutorial is very much inspired by all the fantastic pearl back earring DIY’s I’ve seen this summer. I think marbling has such a cool, winter aesthetic so using this pattern is a great way to take this trend right through into autumn…. Read More

How to Make Textured Beads

When you are making your own beads it’s very difficult to get a perfectly smooth surface texture. So if you’re a perfectionist this (I can imagine) would get pretty frustrating. Me, I like quick fixes. Who has time to make things perfect? So why not play up to the imperfections? Instead of seeing small flaws as a fault, highlight them and make them into a feature. Here I’ve gone even further and intentionally disfigured the surface to make something more interesting and unique. To me this is so relatable to real life! We tattoo and pierce our bodies, dye our hair and… Read More

Fall For… Salt & Pepper

Finding a balance is something I’m struggling with at the moment. It’s not the worst problem to have I’ll admit. I’m very lucky that I love my full time job, as well as writing this blog, freelancing and growing my business at the same time. But I also want to spend time with friends and my ever growing family. I try to make time for running and I want to start doing yoga. I have an urge to travel before I’m too settled and most of all I want to sleep! There’s a lot of areas in my life that I’m… Read More

DIY Twist & Knot Wire Rings

I’ve never been a ring wearer. I think it was because in my early 20’s I put weight on and (as well as everywhere else) my fingers ballooned up like sausages. Finding rings in shops was a bit of a nightmare and when I did find a ring that squeezed on it rubbed against the insides of my podgy little digits and would subsequently end up lost in the bottom of my handbag for all eternity. Now, thanks to cycling to work, the occasional run and living with a vegan man I have shed those excess pounds and my fingers are… Read More

How to Make Wire Wrapped Tassel Caps

If you didn’t know by now I can tell you, I’m partial to a good tassel. They make great decorations, fashion accessories, party props and of course jewellery additions. They can be pops of colour or tonal variations. Neutral or Natural. You can make them with cotton, silk, twine, beads… How I could go on. There are so many options for your next ruffly project and I’ve got yet another one right here for you. Why not give your tassel a little metallic sheen with these wire wrapped tassel caps? This technique make the tassels so easy to attach to everything… Read More

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