Showing posts with label decorate. Show all posts
Showing posts with label decorate. Show all posts

Monday 24 August 2015

Chess set of tiny planters

Even though I'm not really a chess player, I love ornate chess sets. Especially ones with a special theme where the pieces have original designs.

So I saw this and immediately fell in love. A chess set of tiny planters that you can customise with your own choice of herbs and cute succulents? I want one! A 3D-printed set that XYZWorkshop created for a design competition.


If you are in possession of a 3D printer, the printing pattern is even available for download, for free, on MyMiniFactory.

Saturday 27 July 2013

Weekend DIY - Fabric Floral Rings

One of my best friends from school, who I've known since we were 12, is getting married this Sunday =D!! I'll be away on bridesmaid duty. Let's hope it's not going to be too hot...

To round off this month's wedding related DIY's, here is a cute idea. Turn little fabric flowers into lovely floral ring bands. All you need is ribbon, fabric flowers, and a glue gun!


Saturday 29 June 2013

Weekend DIY - Ruffly Corsage

Continuing on from last week's wedding theme, here is a simple step by step from Martha Stewart Weddings for making an adorable ruffled corsage for little flower girls. I think that it could be worn to any summer function, and not just by little girls. Also, how about making it into a hair accessory or brooch... =D


Saturday 22 June 2013

Weekend DIY - Herbal Boutonnieres

I think the summer wedding season is about to go into full swing now... I should know! One of my best friends is getting married at the end of July. The excitement is building =D

On that note, for those thinking of doing some DIY for a wedding, here's a simple to follow step by step from Once Wed for making lovely boutonieres using fragrant herbs that you might be growing in your own garden.


Saturday 25 May 2013

Weekend DIY - Tea Storage Jars

Do you ever walk into a specialist tea shop and hanker after the neat rows of pretty jars for your  own kitchen? *Me! Me!* Well, I don't suppose many of us would really need to have so many varieties of tea on selection, but cute storage ideas are always good!

Let Amanda of Wit & Whistle show you how easily you can upcycle glass jars into storage for your favourite herbal teas (or anything else you fancy putting in them) with a simple coat of chalk paint.


Saturday 11 May 2013

Weekend DIY - Bunny Placecards

Hellooooooooooo! Sorry everybody for the very very long hiatus I took from the blog. There wasn't really any particular reason apart from feeling a bit of a block. But no fear, I'm back with more random thoughts and wonderful finds from around the web to share =D

Let's kick off with this adorable DIY project. Now that Spring has made her appearance after that very prolonged Winter, gardens and woodlands up and down the country are industriously playing catch-up. Create a little of that Spring magic on the lunch or dinner table with these cute rabbit placecard holders. Great for afternoon tea parties in the garden or perhaps even woodland themed weddings! Follow Jenny Batt's intructions on The Sweetest Occasion to make your own bunny placecards.


Saturday 20 October 2012

Weekend DIY - Rain cloud magnet

A cute little make-your-own this weekend. A rain cloud and raindrops magnet set made from polymer clay. The tutorial is actually in Italian, but the pictures are very self-explanatory. It also includes instructions for making the magnetic notice board on which to put the handmade little magnets!



Saturday 22 September 2012

Weekend DIY - Bunny Sachet

These fabric bunny shaped sachets are just so cute! I love the many different ways which Joanne suggests you can use them: for example, how about filling them with silica gel beads and then popping them in with things you need to keep dry?

More ideas on what to use these bunnies for, full instructions and templates to make your own fabric bunny sachets.


Saturday 16 June 2012

Weekend DIY - Teapot Flower Arrangement

If you have a favourite teapot that has seen better days but you just can't bring yourself to throw away, you could keep it in use by turning it into a vase! Here's a quick tutorial from Design*Sponge on making a pretty, and different, floral arrangement using a teapot.


Saturday 12 May 2012

Weekend DIY - custom coaster

This is such a cute idea that even if you don't normally use coasters you might be tempted to get some just to try it! Doodle to your heart's content and hand-decorate your own set of cute custom cork coasters.


Saturday 5 May 2012

Saturday 21 April 2012

Weekend DIY - Mosaic tray

A fun project for a rainy weekend! Spruce up a simple wooden tray with some coloured mosaic tiles and make your own mosaic tray.


Saturday 14 April 2012

Weekend DIY - Le Petit Prince inspiration jar

How utterly wonderful is this idea by Christy of Sweet Tidings? A favourite quote stamped on a glass bottle and decorated inside with pretty, sparkly things. Christy's used inspiration from Le Petit Prince (♥♥♥), but the possibilities are limitless! Stamp on any quote you like and fill your bottle with whatever inspires you. See the steps to hand-making your very own inspiration jar.


Saturday 31 March 2012

Weekend DIY - Shoe Growth Chart

This is such an adorable idea! Use a child's old shoes to make a pretty growth chart by displaying them in a shadow box and labeling them with the corresponding age.


Saturday 17 March 2012

Weekend DIY - handstamped clay garden markers

These handmade plant markers are so cute! I love the hand-stamped lettering. Make some for yourself or gift some to friends who are keen on gardening.

Amanda of Wit & Whistle gives a short and simple tutorial on how to make your own set of handstamped polymer clay garden markers


Monday 3 October 2011

In picture... whimsical

And we're into October. It's supposed to be autumn, but this past week has been the hottest and sunniest we've had. It was 30°C on Saturday and London was hotter than Athens! I'm not complaining though of course.

So anyway, this month's theme is going to be whimsy. =D

Petra Boase Japanese paper balloons

Saturday 27 August 2011

Weekend DIY - Bed Canopy

I have always wanted to have a bed canopy! It must be all those princess stories... You'll need a sturdy hook from the ceiling for this one but the rest of it is unbelievably easy to make. Create your own bed canopy


Saturday 30 July 2011

Weekend DIY - Cake Stand

Shop-bought cake stands can be expensive but you can easily design and hand make your very own. Choose any cute plate and pair it with almost anything you like that has a flat top and sturdy base - candle stands, tumblers...the combinations are endless! I found several versions of how to make these cake stands, you can follow the simple instructions for these clear glass ones HERE.



And see some of the different varieties HERE.



~♥~

Saturday 16 July 2011

Weekend DIY - Strawberry Pillows

These are so cute! Extra large handmade strawberry squishy cushions - what's not to like? Make a few of your own to add a touch of fun to your room with these simple steps HERE.


Saturday 9 July 2011

Weekend DIY - Picture frame earring display

Earring holders are good. You can see your earring collection at a glance and they don't get all tangled up together. I bought one some time ago but it's actually really easy to hand make your own. I wish I'd found this tutorial earlier as I think this one looks far cuter! All you need is a picture frame, some wire, a staple gun and paint in the colour of your choice. For your own, follow the simple steps HERE.



Just a little tip, I wouldn't hang your sterling silver ones out as they will tarnish faster (being exposed to the elements and all) and need cleaning more frequently. =D