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.

via FellowFellow

Weekend DIY - hat pincushion

What a cute little sewing project! Pretty little felt hat pincushions to use yourself or to give as gifts!

via Better Homes and Gardens

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.

via Design Sponge

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.

via Sweet Tidings

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.

via Real Simple

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

via Wit & Whistle

Weekend DIY - sewn pillowcase floor cushions

The cold and the dark always make me want to snuggle up and hibernate in the winter. If it wasn't so impractical I'd wear my duvet everywhere.

And how cute are these pillowcase floor cushions? What a great way to re-purpose old pillows and cases. You only need to sew a few cases together, fill with spare pillows and you'll have your very own comfy mat to snuggle on. You could use them as instant spare beds for sleepovers too.

via Re-Nest, image from Great Little Trading Co

Weekend DIY - Silk shirt refashion

I must confess clothes-making is one craft that I haven't really tried properly. Apart from one rather suspect skirt I turned out during Year 9 Textiles, I haven't been brave enough to try again. I'm not sure I'd be able to make something I could wear.

So it's saying a lot if even I am very tempted to try out this really simple refashion of a silk shirt tutorial by Alli of One Pearl Button. Her instructions look incredibly straight forward and the result looks so pretty! Do your own silk shirt refashion.

 

via One Pearl Button

Weekend DIY - Zip-Itself pencil case and coin purse

This week's DIY project, from Craft Passion, is a bit more complicated than the ones I normally choose but it is simply too cool not to share. After some sewing magic, you can zip up a single strip of ribbon to form either a pencil case, or a tetrahedral coin purse!

These would make wonderful small gifts! Make your own coin purse.

Or pencil case.

via Craft Passion

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. 

via Country Living

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.

via Strawberry Chic

And see some of the different varieties HERE.

via Sarah Ortega

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Weekend DIY - Matryoshka doll sewing set

When I was younger I found my mum's Russian doll set rather fascinating; I liked the way the same doll got smaller and smaller and fitted inside each other like a puzzle (and made rather sweet, if odd sized, bowling pins...). Now I've found an even cuter way you can make use of your Matryoshka dolls - turn them into a handmade sewing kit! Follow Vintage Violet's easy steps to make the Russian doll pin cushion HERE.

via Cut Out + Keep

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.

via the purl bee

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.

via Kevin and Amanda

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

Weekend DIY - Shell candles

Yay! Outdoor eating weather has finally arrived. Candlelit garden soirees anyone? If you just happen to have lying around, the odd candle ends and old scallop shells (or any other large enough shell for that matter), turn them into these pretty handmade shell candles to decorate and delight. Simple steps HERE.

via Martha Stewart

Weekend DIY Edible - Potted chocolate mint puddings

I know you're not supposed to play with your food, but this is just too adorable.

Mini pot plants? No! They're chocolate puddings in disguise! I love it, all the way down to the crumbled chocolate cookie 'dirt' ♥. Makes you think you have to get glass pudding cups, just so that you can do this. Recipe for your own potted chocolate mint puddings.

via Martha Stewart

Weekend DIY - Handstamped Spoon Plant Marker

Sometimes you come across an idea that makes you think, now why didn't I think of that?

Not only does this turn old cutlery into great handmade gifts, I reckon the hammering would also be rather good for releasing stress. Follow the quick and easy steps HERE.

via Shrimp Salad Circus

Weekend DIY Edible - Strawberry Cupcakes

The picture alone makes me hungry. Grab that mixing bowl and bake these pink parcels of strawberry goodness with Linda's recipe HERE.

via Call me cupcake

Weekend DIY - Teacup Succulent Garden

If you have a lack of garden and are not so green fingered, but often wish for a bit of nature around your house, these succulent plants in teacups may do the trick. As succulents are adapted to arid soils and climes (the cactus is a family member), they won't mind as much if you forget to water them! To create your own teacup garden, follow these simple steps HERE.

via epheriell designs

Hehehe....yes, another use for the mighty teacup ~♥~

Weekend DIY - Doily Vase

Add some whimsical charm to a plain glass vase by wrapping a lacey doily around it. Then simply cut away any excess and hand stitch securely in place for a tight fit.

via Country Living