Big Projects

DIY Chair Cover

Fed up of sitting on an uncomfortable computer chair? Why not make your own DIY chair cover? What you'll need: Chair cushions x 2Fabric slightly larger than your cushionSewing machine (Optional)ThreadNeedleFabric ShearsPins Let's get started! The first step is to make sure the fabric you want to use is wider than your cushions. For my… Continue reading DIY Chair Cover

Small Projects

Fabric Mouse Mat

Getting ready to go back to school or venturing off to University? This great little DIY will get you back on track and also spruce up your room with a pop of colour! What you'll need: 1 cork matFabric of your choiceCompassPaperPencilScissorsPVA glue Let's get started! To make the stencil, measure the diameter of your… Continue reading Fabric Mouse Mat

Bakes, Breakfast, Muffins

Marmalade Breakfast Muffins

Looking for a quick on the go breakfast? These yummy marmalade muffins are a great alternative if you're in a rush! What you'll need: 100g plain flour100g wholemeal flour2 tsp baking powder150g caster sugar100g butter softened150ml semi-skimmed milk 2 eggs150g marmalade (with the rind) Let's get started! Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C Fan. Fill a… Continue reading Marmalade Breakfast Muffins

Small Projects

Fabric Eye Mask

If, like me, you struggle to sleep unless it's pitch back, try making your very own fabric eye mask to block out the light during the night! What you'll need: PaperPencilScissorsFabric shearsFabric of your choicePinsElasticSewing machine Let's get started! Let's start with the pattern! First, take a few measurements from your face: the length across… Continue reading Fabric Eye Mask

Big Projects

DIY Toiletry Bag

Getting ready to go back to school? Try making our easy toiletry bag tutorial to keep your toiletries all in one place! What you'll need: A4 paperPencilRulerScissorsTwo different cotton fabricsCalico1 zipperPinsSewing machineIronNeedleThread Let's get started! Let's start with the pattern! To begin, use the photos below to draw out your pattern. I have included all… Continue reading DIY Toiletry Bag

Small Projects

Paper Box Organisers

Hello and welcome back to another DIY project! This week I'll be showing you how I organise some of my stationary! What you'll need: Paper of any colourStationaryGlueRulerPencilScissors Let's get started! Taking your ruler, pencil and paper draw out a square measuring 14cm x 14cm and cut this out. To begin with, fold your square… Continue reading Paper Box Organisers

Tutorials

Folder Clasp

Back to school? Been working so much that all your papers don't lie flat in your folders? Why not make an easy folder clasp to keep your folders neat and tidy! This project is so quick and simple to do! Let's get started! What you'll need: 1 folder1 large buttonA small piece of cord elastic… Continue reading Folder Clasp

Small Projects

Easy DIY Folder Dividers

Back to school? Need to organise your work? Jazz up your folder with these quick and easy to make folder dividers! What you'll need for this project: A4 coloured cardHole punchShoelacesPencilRulerGlue stickScissorsA5 folder Okay, so let's get started! Fold your coloured card in half horizontally (I chose pink and blue card for mine) and draw… Continue reading Easy DIY Folder Dividers