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

Big Projects

Fabric Polka Dot Owl Doorstop

Hello everyone, welcome back! This week I'll be sharing with you a great sewing project! Perfect for keeping your house cool during Summer! What you'll need: Fabric shearsBlack and white threadPinsSewing machineGlueSmall needleTemplatePattern drafting paper or thin plain paperPencil StuffingSand - I used 1kg Hot glue gunFour different fabrics: main body, wings, eyes & feet… Continue reading Fabric Polka Dot Owl Doorstop

Small Projects

Strawberry and Coconut Lip Balm

  Fancy making your own lip balm or making your favourite one last longer? Have a go at our quick and easy recipe. What we'll need: 1 tsp beeswax1 tbsp coconut oilA small amount of strawberry lip balmEmpty lip balm tube Let's get started! Measure out everything into a jug ready for melting down. 2.… Continue reading Strawberry and Coconut Lip Balm

Bakes, Chocolate, Small Treats

Button Peppermint Creams

Welcome back! Want to make a sewing themed gift for a special someone but also want it to be edible? Look no further! Try our button shaped peppermint creams. What we'll need: 350g icing sugar1 egg white1 tsp peppermint extractGreen food colouring150g dark chocolate1 large button (to make the imprint) Let's get started! In a… Continue reading Button Peppermint Creams

Small Projects

Hama Bead Cup Toppers

Summer is in full swing and keeping your drinks bug free is a task! Try making our beach ball themed cup toppers to solve the problem! What you'll need: Hama beads/Perler Beads (I've used orange, pink, yellow, green, blue and purple)Circle pegboardsIroning sheetsIron Let's get started! Our first step is to decide on our design!… Continue reading Hama Bead Cup Toppers

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

Small Projects

Button Corkboard Pins

Welcome back, everyone! This week I'll be showing you a really quick and easy way to organise your pin board with style! What you'll need: Assorted buttonsDrawing pinsHot glue gun Let's get started! This tutorial is such a quick DIY, it took me roughly 10 minutes to make! I've chosen a mixture of white and… Continue reading Button Corkboard Pins