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DIY: How to make a bespoke lampshade

DIY: How to make a bespoke lampshade

In an extract from her book A Handmade Cottage, thrifty Brit decorator Jodie May Seymour shares a crafty DIY project Rather than buying brand new ready-made lampshades, it can be cheaper to make your own using a DIY lampshade kit, which also means you can choose your own fabric and make something bespoke. All the […]
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10 fun DIY ideas using things you might already have in your craft box

10 fun DIY ideas using things you might already have in your craft box

If you’re thinking of redecorating or you’re just in the mood for some arts and crafts, this list of fun projects is sure to inspire your creativity 1. Repurpose your old jam jars Save yourself a trip to the recycling bin and reuse your jam jars to decorate your home. Jars can make wonderful planters […]
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4 fun craft projects with faux fur that will add warmth to your home

4 fun craft projects with faux fur that will add warmth to your home

From plush pillows to hot water bottles, these DIY projects with faux fur will make it easy to cuddle up in the winter months 1. Cushion  + To make this open-back envelope cushion cover, take a piece of 100cm x 50cm faux fur. + Place a 50cm x 50cm cushion insert on the fluffy side […]
4 DIY craft projects you can make with tea towels

4 DIY craft projects you can make with tea towels

Expand your humble tea towel’s horizons with these four fun and very easy craft projects. The plastic bag holder is revolutionary!  1. Cushion  + Fold a tea towel so top and bottom ends overlap by 10cm; this will form an envelope opening at the back. + Pin and sew together the sides about 2cm in from […]
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DIY nursery decor: 3 super chic and affordable projects

DIY nursery decor: 3 super chic and affordable projects

Preparing your home – and your heart – for a sweet new arrival will be easy with these simple and chic craft ideas for a wall hanging, swaddle, and play gym Wall hanging  Add texture and colour to your nursery with a woollen wall hanging. You’ll need: 1 length 12mm dowel, saw, wool in different […]
4 DIY decor projects you can do with left over wallpaper

4 DIY decor projects you can do with left over wallpaper

Whether you have a left over roll or you’ve found a print you love but have nowhere to put it, these easy DIY projects prove wallpaper isn’t just for your walls 1. Headboard  + To make a headboard for a queen bed, you’ll need a 12mm-thick piece of MDF 80cm x 167cm (or cut it to […]
4 creative craft projects using your old denim jeans

4 creative craft projects using your old denim jeans

Grab that old pair of jeans you’ve got stashed at the back of the wardrobe and give them a new lease on life with these clever craft projects Heart cushion + Cut the inner leg seam of a pair of jeans all the way down. + Open up the leg so the outside seam is […]