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 is something that is 20+ years old. So there’s a reasonable chance that DIY projects…
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 can embroider a blank canvas, a painted canvas, and decoupage paper too. Here you’ll see…
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, leather and canvas. This is a versatile tool for your craft room. Whether you have…
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 few things you need to think about when painting MDF boards. Otherwise, there’s a good…
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 a podcast. Worked with dream brands… And there are even more exciting plans coming in…
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 to the gift wrapping too? You’ll see how to easily create gift tags to add…
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 crafts, recipes and decor. From a wreath to hot chocolate and gingerbread. They’re all impressive…
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 so many ways you can add them to your festive decor. You don’t need any…
Add a homemade touch to your holiday decorations with these DIY scrapbook paper ornament baubles that are both easy and affordable. Paper decorations are lovely as they have that vintage, traditional feel. But they don’t need to be plain. You can use all kinds of colourful scrapbooking paper, sparkly adornments and pretty ribbon. In this…
Less is more. Learn how to craft a modern and minimalist Christmas wreath that creates a stylish look during the holiday season. With the growing trend towards minimalism in Christmas decor, wreaths are even easier to DIY. Minimalism means fewer supplies, less extravagance, and are sometimes more affordable. It depends on what supplies you use….