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Fall For… Rose Tinted

When I was thinking about a name for this round up I went back and forward with this idea. I love the concept of looking “through rose tinted glasses” but traditionally it has negative connotations of false ideology and I didn’t want to relate that interpretation with the tutorials I’d included in the round up. But then I thought more about this idea. What’s so wrong with seeing the good in the world? Turn on the news right now and all around us it seems that as humans we are selfish, violent and power hungry. Yet in the midst of this destruction… Read More

Win the Tickets of your Handmade Dreams

Ok, I admit it. I don’t have a DIY post ready. There’s been too many babies and blogging festivals to make this week (in fact this is a lie. I have been making a quilt for the new little one) and instead of rushing and creating something lack lustre I’m going to take a little time and give you something a different. Something that I think you might just love. We’ve teamed up with Etsy UK to give away two pairs of tickets to The Handmade Fair organised by everyone’s favourite maker of things Kirstie Allsopp. It’s definitely the go… Read More

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

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