Christmas, Seasonal Projects

DIY Decorated Christmas Trees

Want to add some decoration to your room this Christmas? Have a go at decorating a plant pot for a small Christmas tree! It's such a quick and easy DIY! Here's what you'll need to get started: A small pot (my tree already came in the pot because I bought artifical ones)PVA glueRope/twineRibbon Scissors Let's… Continue reading DIY Decorated Christmas Trees

Bakes, Chocolate

Chocolate Fudge Icing

  Looking for a yummy icing for your cakes? Then look no further! This icing is so smooth and creamy, a perfect way to finish a dessert! Ingredients we'll need: 2 Mars bars1 tbsp water260g icing sugar70g unsalted butter/soft margarine at room temperature20g cocoa powder2 tbsp milk Let's get started! Let's get started! Our first… Continue reading Chocolate Fudge Icing

Small Projects

Marbled Mug

Have a plain, boring mug? Want to make it look more exciting and cool? Or need a quick DIY gift for someoneโ€™s birthday? Try making this easy and fun marbled mug! What you'll need: A plain white mugA disposable bowlNail varnish (I used two different colours)A medium sized jug of room temperature waterCocktail stickPaper towel… Continue reading Marbled Mug

Small Projects

Seashell Photoframe

Now that summer is over and visits to the beach will become less frequent, why not savour your summer memories by making this really easy and fun DIY seashell photoframe? The perfect excuse to collect shells! What you'll need: 1 photoframeGlue gun or strong glueSeashellsPaint (optional) . Let's get started! Our first step is to… Continue reading Seashell Photoframe

Halloween, Seasonal Projects

Halloween Ghost Cake Pops

Want to get into the halloween 'spirit'? Have a go at these fun and easy ghost cake pops! Ingredients we will need for the cake pops: 150g butter150g caster sugar150g plain flour2 large eggs Equipment we'll need: Cake pop mouldCake pop sticksLarge bowlSpoonPiping bags For the decoration: White chocolateBlack food colouringWhite fondant icingCircle cookie cutterIcing… Continue reading Halloween Ghost Cake Pops

Halloween, Seasonal Projects

Halloween Pumpkin Pin Cushion

Ready for some Halloween DIY? Let's get started on the pumpkin pin cushion! Here's what you'll need to get started on the pattern: Piece of A4 paperRulerCompassPencilScissors . . Firstly take hold of your compass and pencil. Set the difference between the point on the compass and the pencil point to 7.5cm. Then draw a… Continue reading Halloween Pumpkin Pin Cushion