Handcraft Inspiration
Do It Yourself
Some of the fun things I have made. You may like to try them out too. A wide variety of projects, many making use of materials that are recycled or on hand.
The bedside table made from books and vinyl records made a quirky addition to our guest room. Using bleach to reverse-print on a coloured T-shirt, as well as tie-bleaching another was surprisingly satisfying.
The all-time top hit on the website still is the safety-pin earrings, and I regularly wear the earrings I made myself out of egg boxes too!
Paper Earrings – Jewellery from Recycled Papers
Two different pairs of Paper earrings. Both created from paper. Both cut in the same heart...
Fabric Christmas Trees -Cotton Print
Christmas Time with bonded paper and fabric squares folded into mini Fabric Christmas Trees. The...
Origami Christmas Tree – Modular Design
This year some alternate Christmas decor is up and hanging in our living space.This Origami...
Tapestry Yarn Crochet Cushion – Pattern
Crochet owes it's widespread appeal to the fact that it is easy to do, and lends itself to so...
Crochet Earrings – Quick Revival
I love the simple teardrop shape of these large earrings. They started out their costume life...
Vintage Linen Recycled- Pillow Covers DIY
Here some vintage tablecloths make pretty pillow covers,...
Cross-Stitch Dish Towel – Craft Therapy
A cross-stitch dish towel to add to your collection. Finish this quick and easy cross-stitch...
Recycled Tapestry – FOUND! Tropical Parrot
This pretty polly was a stray from the SPCA. I knew I could give her a happy place to stay, so...
Folded Book Shelving – Decor Storage
Barrel Roll Folded books stacked into shelving. The print stripes and gentle folds form a...
