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.

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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.

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Weekend DIY - Tile Coaster

So! This weekend I bring you pretty customised handmade coasters using paper prints and the humble white tile. They'd make lovely housewarming gifts don't you agree? Follow Lindsay's easy instructions HERE.

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Weekend DIY - Tiny Polaroid Magnets

These are adorable! I love the idea. You could also give them as lovely handmade presents using family and special photos. Follow Ambrosia Girl's instructions HERE

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Weekend DIY - Teacup Bird Feeder

I think I have a tea cup obsession. Not only because they remind me of Alice's Tea Party every time I see one, but because they're so incredibly versatile. You can drink your tea or eat puddings out of them, or you could use them in crafts and turn them into candle holders, planters, pin cushions, and now I've found another one - adorable handmade bird feeders.

Just imagine a few of these popped up around a garden. So sweet! Follow Cap Creation's simple steps HERE.

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Weekend DIY - Flower Centerpiece

Oh the endless uses of old glass bottles. Bring Spring into your room with this simple and pretty flower arrangement.

Line up 9 similar-size vessels in rows of 3, wrap some gardener's twine round it a few times then tie the ends. Finish by displaying 2-3 stems of blooms in each container.

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Weekend DIY - Teacup pincushion

As part of my cunning plan to write more regularly for the blog, I'm going to do features of "easy and simple, yet super-duper amazing" handmade craft projects by the many talented and creative bloggers out there, every Saturday =D

So here's the first one. Unbelievably easy and so, so cute: teacup pincushion by The Spotted Fox. Full tutorial HERE.

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