How to DIY a festive star-print phone case with sticky vinyl

November 29, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

If you fancy personalising your mobile phone by creating a case with a Christmasy vibe, look no further than this quick and easy star phone case project. I’ve shared a step-by-step DIY video to help you craft this cute festive-inspired case in no time…

3 Ways to make your own no-sew handmade Christmas stockings

November 6, 2020.Reading time 10 minutes.

I’ve created a DIY video to show you 3 no-sew ways to make a Christmas stocking without ever picking up a needle and thread! Check out how super-quick they are to make – they’ll be hanging on your fireplace in no time..!

Upcycling video – Make a happy slogan sweatshirt with heat-transfer vinyl

September 10, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

If you’ve got an old sweatshirt that you’d like to revamp for autumn, here’s a quick & easy upcycling video to show you how to give it a new lease of life with a happy slogan…

DIY Video – How to create a two layer T-shirt design with heat-transfer vinyl

June 10, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

Layering up coloured vinyl to create your own t-shirt designs looks really impressive but is as easy to achieve as regular heat-transfer projects. Here’s a video to show you how to do it yourself, step-by-step 🙂

DIY Video: How to revamp melamine kitchen cabinets with spray paint

June 4, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

If you fancy giving your kitchen a new look, there’s no need to splash out on an entirely new installation. Even melamine cupboards can be revamped with spray paint! Here’s a step by step video to show you how to makeover your cabinets…

Why a DIY or vintage advent calendar is the best way to count down to Christmas…

December 1, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

If you’re as excited about Christmas as I am this year, you’ll be feeling ‘fizzy’ today – which is exactly how I felt when I turned on my laptop and realised that it’s the 1st December! My days just run together at times and I often lose track of the date, so it was a surprise and a joy to discover that today’s the day that I’m officially ‘allowed’ to get excited about Christmas!

DIY Video – How to paint a ‘runner’ on your staircase, the easy way!

October 5, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

This staircase painting technique can be used either way – painting the centre or the sides of the steps – to give the effect of a runner on your stairs without you having to splash out for a rug, runner or carpet. Here’s how to DIY a staircase runner, the easy way!

Step-by-step upcycling project video – How to paint glass cabinet doors

September 22, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

I’ve given my old teak display cabinet a bit of a makeover. Previously, all the messy items I was storing inside the unit were there for all to see – and you know how much I dislike clutter. So, what was the solution? Why, to paint the cabinet doors, of course! But the doors are made entirely of glass, so it’s not as easy as using a tin of paint and a roller (although I’ve never tried that – does it work?) so I’ve put together a little DIY video so guide you through the process…

Step-by-step video to restore & reupholster vintage kitchen chairs

September 1, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

Last week I mentioned that I’m currently working on renovating my kitchen and that I’d already revamped a few retro kitchen chairs. I’ve since been asked how I restored these junk-shop finds to their former glory so I thought I’d put together a little video to show you how to upholster a kitchen chair and renovate the wooden frame…

How to DIY a space-saving Christmas tree with copper pipe & pallet wood

December 17, 2018.Reading time 2 minutes.

If you haven’t got a Christmas tree or simply can’t fit one into your home, this DIY copper-pipe tree is a great slimline option. You can make it yourself using offcuts from your plumbing project, a broom handle and a piece of pallet wood, so it’s practically free!