Small Projects

Denim Pocket Organisers

Hello! Welcome back to another DIY blog post! This week we'll be making small wall organisers made from an old pair of jeans. What we'll need: Denim jeansEmbroidery hoop - I used a 7" hoopFabric shearsGlue gun/needle and thread . Let's get started! Spread out your jeans on a flat surface and place the inside… Continue reading Denim Pocket Organisers

Bakes, Brownies

Gluten Free Brownies

Hello! Welcome back! This week I'll be sharing my recipe for gluten free brownies. Don't worry gluten eaters, you can make these too, simply by using normal plain flour in substitute! ~ Makes 12 brownies ~ Here's what you'll need for the brownies: 55g unsalted butter125g caster sugar 1 large egg70g plain gluten free flour… Continue reading Gluten Free Brownies

Small Projects

Ombre Candles

Bored of having plain white candles? Why not make your own ombré style mini candles! What you'll need: Paraffin wax - I used 4 plain white candlesTwo small heat resistant glass jars - I used two small jam jarsCrayons for colour - I've used three different coloured crayonsCandle wicksClean tin canHeavy based saucepanHeat proof mat… Continue reading Ombre Candles

Easter, Seasonal Projects

Easter Bath Bombs

Want to create a gift for someone this Easter without the chocolate? Why not give these easy bath bombs a go! Welcome back to my blog for another Easter themed project! Let's get straight to it! ~ Makes 5 bath bombs ~ What we'll need: 1 cup bicarbonate soda1/2 cup citric acid4 drops vanilla essential… Continue reading Easter Bath Bombs

Easter, Seasonal Projects

Easter Egg Basket

Planning an Easter egg hunt? Make this cute fabric basket as a great way to hold all of your treats! What we'll need: Rope/cord 15 metresFabric - I've used five different pastel shades of cotton polka dot, roughly a fat quatre of eachFabric shearsSewing machine - not necessary but it speeds up the processThreadHot glue… Continue reading Easter Egg Basket

Easter, Seasonal Projects, Small Treats

White Chocolate and Yoghurt Easter Egg

Feel like trying a different Easter egg this year? Have a go at this smoothie flavoured dairy free easter egg! What we'll need: 150g dairy free white chocolate2 tbsp yoghurt - I used a banana and strawberry flavoured yoghurt by Alpro left at room temperatureFood colouringEaster egg mouldMicrowave/bain-marie . Let's get started! Place some of… Continue reading White Chocolate and Yoghurt Easter Egg

Bakes, Small Treats

Mini Pink and White Donuts

Fancy a little treat? Try these delightful mini donuts, perfect to satisfy your sweet tooth! ~ Makes 18 Mini Donuts ~ What you'll need: 1 egg80g caster sugar1 tbsp melted butter1 tbsp vegetable oil1 tsp vanilla extract170g plain flour - you can also make these gluten free by using a gluten free blend instead!1/2 tsp… Continue reading Mini Pink and White Donuts

Cupcakes, Seasonal Projects, Valentine's

Valentine’s Surprise Cupcakes

Stuck for a present for a loved one on Valentine's Day? Why not bake a special cupcake for your special someone! For the icing: White fondant Food colouring (I used pink and red)Small heart cutterRolling pinCocktail stick . Let's get straight into the making! The first thing we want to start with is the icing… Continue reading Valentine’s Surprise Cupcakes

Seasonal Projects, Small Treats, Valentine's

Valentine’s Chocolate Lollipops

In need of a quick DIY Valentine's gift? Why not try our sweet and sour heart shaped lollipops! Here's what you'll need: Sour strawberry strawsWhite chocolateHundreds and thousands decorationsLollipop sticksBaking trayBaking parchment . Our first step is to create the heart shape out of the strawberry straw, we'll do this by pinching it in half… Continue reading Valentine’s Chocolate Lollipops

Small Projects

Fabric Cup Coasters

Fancy personalising your room that little bit more? Why not make your own completely unique cup coasters? Here's what you'll need to get started: Fabric (I've used three different ones: felt and cotton)Circle template (diametre of 12cm)Fabric shearsCottonBobbinNeedleSewing machine Our first step is to cut out all of our fabric pieces. I will be making… Continue reading Fabric Cup Coasters