Transform a dull, charity shop hat, into something a little more on trend with just some wool and a pom pom maker. If you don't have a pom pom maker then cut two disks of card and make it the old fashioned way. You will need Woollen hat, An odd ball of wool this could… Continue reading Mini Makes – Pom Pom Hat
When i was writing the book ' The shirt off his back' I removed the labels from the shirts before I started making projects. Some of the labels are beautiful and interesting so I decided to put them to good use by making covered buttons. The button kits can be easily purchased on line.
I had a lamp shade in need of some TLCÂ at the same time i had some very nice fabric remnants left over from other projects so I decided to combine them. You will need A lampshade Half meter of silk fabric Half meter of Butterflies fabric Bondaweb Thin bendy wire Wire cutters and small… Continue reading Butterfly lamp shade
I have created mini makes as something to make immediately. Sometimes a transformation can be made with just a lick of paint or a bit of fabric wrapping. This is more to do with ingenuity than craftsmanship, it is a way of looking and thinking 'I know what I can do with that'. They are all … Continue reading Mini Makes – French Ash Tray Candle Holders
If you’ve got stacks of old crockery that’s starting to look a little dated, tart it up in a flash with easy-to-use DIY transfers. You will need – A selection of old china An inkjet printer Waterslide decal paper, 79p per sheer Copyright free images Small scissors or scalpel Instructions- First, choose your favourite images,… Continue reading Create your own Decal Plates!
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