Looking for a personalised DIY gift for a loved one? By laser engraving slate, you can make an impressive and beautiful keepsake. Laser-engraved coasters are some of the most popular slate gifts. But how about we take the scale up…
If you have a home office, then a desk is a must-have. But new desks can be very expensive, especially the quality ones. So here’s how you can transform an affordable, vintage upcycled office desk for your home office. Vintage…
Want the quality of a beautiful image with the handmade look of embroidered line art? Here’s a simple technique of embroidering minimalist line art on a canvas. Embroidery is simply using a needle and thread to decorate a material. You…
This xTool M1 beginner’s guide will help you decide if this 2-in-1 laser engraver and blade cutter is the right tool for you. With the xTool M1 you can cut and engrave 100+ materials. Such as wood, coloured acrylic, slate,…
Can you paint MDF Furniture to look good? Yes! But MDF isn’t solid wood. So, you need to know the right products to use to paint it successfully. MDF is a budget-friendly option but not very pretty. There are a…
Here is the list of the top 5 YouTube videos of 2023 from my Tea and Forget-me-nots YouTube Channel. Including decor, Christmas crafts and furniture. Videos bring tutorials to life. It’s so much easier to explain a process in a…
From faux-effect makeovers to great tools and repurposing ideas. Here are the top 10, most-read posts on the blog in 2023. 2023 has been an exciting year for this blog. I’ve done collaborations with brilliant DIYers. Was a guest on…
Looking for an affordable way to make your presents stunning? Learn how to create elegant, personalised wrapping with easy DIY clay gift tags. We know that it’s the thought that counts. But what if you could easily add extra thought…
One of the nicest things about blogging is all the blogger friends you can make. People from all over the world, from different walks of life and with completely different styles. Today, I’m sharing just a few of their Christmas…
Dried or dehydrated orange slices are easy to make. Here’s how to make dehydrated oranges plus two simple ideas for Christmas ornaments. Oranges make for beautiful, natural winter and Christmas decor. From decorations to gift tags and garlands, there are…