D.I.Y. pencil holder I am so happy with how this project turned out. So simple but such a great result. You will need Glue: I have said it before and I will say it again, this UHU all purpose glue is the really good! Can’t get Uhu? No dramas. For this project just look for...

July 30, 2012

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D.I.Y. T-shirt necklace

by Dominique

Turn an old t-shirt into a necklace! This project is a great way recycle an old shirt you don’t wear anymore into a great accessory. Warning: This project is not one for kids. Copper foil is quite sharp. If you want to do this project with kids I would suggest cutting up straws and using...

How to: Ribbon coil necklace

by Dominique

Ribbons – 3 the same width and one thinner pretty colours of course. I used 4 meters of each of the main colours and two meters of the thinner one. Scissors – make sure they can cut cleanly through ribbon Glue – UHU all purpose is AMAZING! But if you can’t get that glue just...

How to: handmade business cards

by Dominique

I made these business cards in preparation for Etsy Success Sydney. I really liked how they turned out so I thought I would share with you how you can make your own handmade business cards. 🙂 Step 1: Cut your card into the size you want your business cards. Step 2: Write your details on the...

How to: Pop up mothers day card

by Dominique

I’m going to show you how to make a simple pop up card. This can totally be used any time of the year! You could write any text in the pop up section. But since mothers day is just around the corner I thought I would show you how to make one for your mum...

How to: Cover a book in fabric

by Dominique

This year I just couldn’t find a diary I liked, well at least not one in my price range. So I headed into K-mart and bought the cheapest, ($3) most boring diary I could find to work my D.I.Y. magic on. It worked awesomely! I made this a few months ago and have waited until...

DIY Knitted Sweater Fixer Upper – Guest post from Melanie

by Dominique

Hello fellow crafters! I’m Melanie, owner and CEO of Curious Little Bird, and today I’m going to talk to you about turning a beloved sweater with holes into a sweater that will continue to keep you warm for years! I’m sure some of you out there have a knitted sweater you really love, but just...

How to: Felt flower fascinator

by Dominique

You will need: Felt – I used about 3 A4 sheets. You might want more or less depending on the number of flowers and size of fascinator. Beads – I used fake pearl style beads but you can of course change it up with different beads. Wire – Florest wire is great because it is...

How to: Ribbon headband

by Dominique

You will need: Step 1: Measure around your head to see how much ribbon you will need for your headband. Leave a small gap at the back where the elastic will go. Step 2: Over lap the ribbon and elastic by about a cm and stitch them together. Do this at both ends to create...

How to: Glittered sunglass case – Guest post from Katie!

by Dominique

Katie is the first of my wonderful sponsors to share a guest post with you all! 🙂 Hey there! I’m Katie, You can find me over on my blog- Punk Projects – where I post lots and lots of craft tutorials, inspiration, etc. For this guest post, I restyled this old Sunglasses case. I found...

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How to: Twine wrapped pencil holder

D.I.Y. T-shirt necklace

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How to: Pop up mothers day card

How to: Cover a book in fabric

DIY Knitted Sweater Fixer Upper – Guest post from Melanie

How to: Felt flower fascinator

How to: Ribbon headband

How to: Glittered sunglass case – Guest post from Katie!

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