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How to Make Fabric Business Cards

Yesterday I was lucky enough to get to spend the day in a field full of bloggers attending workshops, making cocktails and generally getting to know the UK blogging scene a little better. As well as bloggers from all different genres, some fantastic speakers and ‘industry’ people were going along so I knew I needed to take business cards that would leave a lasting impression so I took along these DIY fabric ones. I’ve made these business cards before. Whenever I take them to events they go down a storm. They’re like my networking party trick. They also say so… Read More

DIY Decadent Crystal Necklace

In the past few weeks I’ve encountered many instances in which I have been referred to as a DIY Jewellery blogger. I don’t disagree with this as such but I always thought of myself in the more simple guise of “DIY blogger” and not wanting to pigeon hole myself into such a specific category made a conscious effort to branch out of jewellery from time to time. I often wonder why I come back to jewellery so much. At uni I studied textile design and I’ve always had aspirations of making my own clothes. I have a huge appreciation for embroidery, printing, weaving and… Read More

How to Make Triangular Jump Rings

I’m currently in the middle of designing a new range of jewellery to sell on my Etsy shop. One of the great things about having this time to experiment with designs is that I’m actually using new tools and components that I have previously overlooked or have been unable to find a suitable use for. This is giving me tons of new ideas for new tutorials that I just had to share. How ace is that!? One of the things I’ve found out is jump rings don’t have to be rings. (Why are they called jump rings anyway!?) These triangular jump rings… Read More

DIY Collar & Chain Necklace

I’ve been loving a more minimalist look for many aspects of my clothes and accessories recently. I love a well fitting pair of jeans or trousers teamed with a simple leather strip of sandal and a plain jumper or t-shirt. I know, that sounds incredibly dull, but instead of focussing on the details these items show form and shape. An area of fashion I have vastly overlooked in the past. This collar and chain necklace works perfectly with this look, accentuating the neckline and decorating it in the same breath. And do you know what the best thing about minimalist… Read More

DIY Blogging|Blog Hop

If you’re a regular reader you might have noticed a change in Fall For DIY recently. I’ve been making a conscious effort to show my personality more in both the DIYs I choose and within my writing voice. I think it’s this change that has been the catalyst in me connecting with more people, all over the world. So when the gorgeous Teri from The Lovely Draw (please go and read this blog. It’s fantastic!) passed me the blog hop it seemed like an ideal opportunity to open up a little more about me and my reasons for blogging. I’ve been working on… Read More

How To Make Your Own Beads

You know when your digging through your beads looking for the perfect ones? Yeah, that happens to me a lot. I’ll spend an hour trying to find some I saw yesterday. Where did I put them? I just saw them! Why can’t I find these beads now? Sound familiar. One day I will implement some kind of system, but until then I’ll spent my time looking for beads, or solutions. Like making your own beads! I know this is a little far fetched for some beads. I’m not talking glass and metals (not yet anyway) but it’s dead easy to… Read More

Fall For… Sensational Summer

For the past two days I’ve worn dresses to work… Me, in dresses. That’s how I know summer has really kicked in. It’s definitely time to bring out the BBQ and start serving up the ice cold cocktails and of course, this means scouting for some scorching summer DIYs to make your outdoor dining even hotter! DIY MODERN AND VERY COOL COOLER TASSEL DRINK STIRRERS PARTY HEADBANDS DIY WEAVE LOOK CROCHET MATS FRUIT MACARONS HANGING PAPER LANTERN ICE CREAM PARTY WRAPS WATERCOLOR NAPKINS

DIY Leopard Print Slip Ons

I don’t know if you guys remember my marbled slip on tutorial I wrote way back sometime in March. I loved this DIY. I loved the shoes even more. So much in fact that I’ve worn the marbling right off them! To be fair, they have gone through a wash a couple of times (Paris, whilst lovely was very poluted) and the marbling has turned into these paint splatters that just look like I’ve been redecorating. I figured they needed a new lease of life and I also needed to use up some of my fabric stash. (Remember that? I’m… Read More

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