NEVER underestimate the power of paint and crafting!! I’m always amazed how a completely simple household item can turn into something completely different. Now, if you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I love different wreath styles. But, granted, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea .. And this, my friends, is a great alternative!! A welcome sign…
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DIY hot glue pumpkins to create a little sign
You’ve seen me use my hot glue gun for a lot of my projects. But .. what if I told you that you can EASILY create your own embellishments with that same hot glue gun? Crazy right??! This little hack is so easy! And I think you’re going to LOVE it as much as I do! Let me show you…
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How to Mod Podge fabric to transform a plant pot
Do you remember this patriotic rag wreath we made recently? I loved the simplicity of how easy it was to create this colourful project! But in the process of cutting the fabric I had loads of little off cuts left over. Like these .. And of course, as a true crafter I kept them as I knew I would be…
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Easy and Budget Summer Ice cream Popsicle sign!
Did you know that July is National Ice cream month?? Nor did I! Not that I need much of an excuse (.. I’m partial to a Magnum Almond if anyone is interested 😉 ) So, what better to celebrate the occasion than creating a quick, budget popsicle sign?! Which actually lead to some more summer decorating fun for our kitchen!…
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DIY Decoupage terracotta planter using napkins
You know the saying “there’s more than one way to skin a cat?” .. Eww!! .. who-ever came up with that?! .. Let’s just say, there’s more than one way to peel a potato 😉 .. Either way … you get the point! When it comes to a terracotta planter, there’s a LOAD of different things you can do to…
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“Beach theme” photo frame mini make-over
Do you ever get that itchy feeling to re-decorate a room that you’ve lived with for a long time because you want a change? (Unfortunately for Rob I normally get that itchy feeling, even if we’ve not long decorated but that’s a whole other story!) Anyway, our downstairs toilet is one of those rooms. Don’t get me wrong, I love…
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Be a Flamingo in a flock of Pigeons Hobbycraft tags
To be honest with you, this little project came about completely by mistake. But what a happy mistake it’s turned out to be! You see, I actually bought this Flamingo material for my mirror make-over project. You can check out the complete makeover here (I think you’ll love what I’ve done with it!) Anyway, I spotted this material online at…
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How to make a (patriotic) rag wreath
I don’t normally need much of an excuse when it comes to decorating for special occasions! Valentines? Sure .. Easter? Of course! Christmas? .. errrhmm – do you NEED to ask?? And then there’s sports tournaments! I love following most of the sports (although I’m not a cricket fan .. or Formula One .. sorry to any supporters! 😉 )….
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Pretty in Pink DIY fabric memo board
I don’t think it’s a very well kept secret that I’m a HUGE fan of colour. Of course, I can do neutral, but when it comes to decorating I do love adding a “pop” here and there. Normally it’s turquoise or duck egg blue, but for this memo board project I went off-road and chose something different! Our office is…
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I turned an old tea tray into a fun Movie snack tray!
Are you a movie lover? We certainly are!! Whether it’s at the cinema, or curled up on the sofa, there’s nothing better than a Friday or Saturday night watching a good movie! Wait .. actually .. there’s nothing better than watching a good movie WITH some favourite snacks on standby .. (and maybe accompanied with a glass of white wine…
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