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7 Days of Christmas Crackers // DIY Shrink Plastic Earrings

Sometime it’s great to make complex intricate designs, but sometimes (like the Christmas rush) it’s just as good to keep things simple, and quick! These simple stud earrings are chic and easy to wear. This makes them the perfect cracker gift. So in the spirit of quick and easy lets get on with it! Here’s how to make them: Instructions: 1. Cut out a 1″ circle of shrink plastic. 2. Heat it as directed on package. 3. Glue onto earring stud posts. If you want to make these a little different you can colour them with nail polish or layer… Read More

7 Days of Christmas Cracker // DIY Studded Rings

So, if you haven’t heard (from me…yesterday) I was one of the Etsy Christmas bloggers this year featured in their Advent Calendar countdown to Christmas! My DIY Marbled Christmas Crackers post was Day 2 of the countdown, and so to complete the post over the next 7 days I will be showing you a few ways to fill your crackers and make them even more special for the big day! Here’s the first of the weeks DIY posts. Instructions: 1. Thread the stud into the middle a piece of wire around 4″ long. 2. Wrap the wire around the ring… Read More

DIY // Marbled Christmas Crackers

It’s December! Which means it is officially time to get into the festive spirit. I’m really looking forward to Christmas this year. More than I have for the past few years really. I don’t know why, but it seems a lot of other people feel the same way too. It’s definitely a DIY Christmas for us so when Etsy asked me to put together a DIY for their countdown to Christmas Advent calendar I knew just the thing. Crackers! I also really wanted to try out some marbling, so I thought I’d combine the two and make these colourful treats… Read More

DIY// Ceramic Chip Necklace

I bought this tumbled ceramic chip from a little shop in St Augustine, Florida just over a year ago now whilst I was on holiday. I liked the smooth edges and subtle colour. Now I’ve moved house and finally have a space to work in I have rediscovered some little gems hidden in the masses of tat I have managed to collect over the years. I have big plans to ‘sort’ and organise it all. A bit overwhelming, but my brain is ticking over with DIY ideas and of course, tutorials! But for now, lets get back to this one…. Read More

DIY// Neon Pink Pom Pom

This woolly hat has got me through a number of winters now. It’s like an old friend coming out of the cupboard each year when the weather starts to turn. But, after years of use it has started to get a bit tired and scruffy. Time for an update! Lets add a neon pink pom pom to the mix of course. There are loads of different ways to make pom poms. I had this handle pom pom maker stashed in my haberdashery draw but if you search for DIY pom poms on Pinterest you can find a way to suit… Read More

DIY// Tassel Beaded Bracelet

I’m a fashion bore. I spend an unhealthy amount of time reading about and researching fashion but I am naturally compelled to play it safe. As a general rule I’ll only ever buy neutral coloured or dark clothing. My staple jumpers, dresses and jeans are all in black, white and navy blue shades. Although this gives me hundreds of outfit combinations, it can, at times get a bit dull. Black is the ultimate colour for style, but where’s the fun in that? So, I turn to accessories. This is where I can give my look a unique twist using accents… Read More

DIY// Pink Teddy Fur Clutch Bag

I know what you’re thinking. Who doesn’t need a pink, teddy bear fur, clutch bag right? But seriously, I actually think I do, but I’m not sure I want to fork out for what is absolutely a passing fad, who’s novelty I’ll tire of …. So what else is there to do but start sewing? Here’s how I did it. 1. Cheap colourful fur is readily available at most fabric stores. The fur I got was long haired but I wanted a shorter look. So I back combed it, and trimmed it down. This gets a bit messy. I felt… Read More

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