Creating some mini pots for your plants is fun and easy, simply by using air drying clay and some paint! Let me inspire you to create some chic and modern designs for your pots - why not paint a face, a rainbow, spots or flowers, the clay makes such a great surface for your designs. You can make them any size too, so the possibilities are endless! But please note, it is advised you don’t get the pots wet, so these are ideal for house plants that don’t need much water such as

Create some Scandi-inspired Christmas decorations by using cookie cutters and either clay or salt dough. Simply use whatever cookie cutters you have - stars, snowmen, trees or even a simple round cutter will work as you can paint any design you like! Leave to dry overnight, then paint and add some string. This project is a great one to do with the kids too! Want even more creative ideas and gorgeous craft kits, ideal for beginners...then head over to my You Tube Channel You W

You can create some beautiful decorations simply by using materials you have around the house, and even better, materials which would usually get thrown away. My little Scandi decorations are made from old cardboard boxes and some while paint. I absolutely love Scandinavian design, so I had to include a Dala horse! And the set of three different sized trees makes such a calming little scene when it's grouped together. I have included the templates at the bottom of the page fo

Give Halloween an autumnal twist this year by combining warming shades of mustard, deep red and pink tones Whether you go all out in a spooktacular fashion for the 31st, or just like the idea of painting a few pumpkins to pop in your window, I have created some fun and modern crafts with a twist on the traditional colours and styles. My autumnal tree makes a wonderful centrepiece for a spooky feast, or positioned in the entrance hall for trick or treaters to admire. And why n

Why not ditch the wrapping paper and make a sustainable swap by using fabric to wrap your presents instead? Wrapping with fabric, or ‘Furoshiki’ as the Japanese call it, makes a wonderful alternative when it comes to wrapping gifts, especially as it can be used time and time again. Whether you choose to use fabric remnants, a tea towel or even a pretty silk scarf, here is a super simple technique for you to follow to create stylish (and sustainable) presents in no time. This

Kids at home climbing the walls? How about getting crafty with these fun and easy paper craft projects? Choose from making a feather crown, the cutest tiny bunting or a rain cloud greeting card. Not much is needed either, just some paper, scissors and glue. Let the fun commence! FABULOUS FEATHER CROWN Get in the festival mood, whatever time of year it is with this feather paper crown. You could adapt the colours to what you have at home, or a certain occasion....how about a w

Wrapping up food* and gifts with fabric is a wonderful and sustainable choice. It looks soooo pretty plus you can reuse the fabric again and again, so it's a no brainer really! Using the Japanese traditional technique of Furoshuki, use fabric oddments, napkins and even silk scarves work. Experiment with different sizes of fabric too, so you can make real flourishes with your bows! You can even use a very large piece of fabric to put all of the individual wrapped items in....

Creating beautiful napkins is so simple, you'll wonder why you've never done it before! It's a great project for using up scraps of excess fabric too. You could even use them to wrap up food and gifts. Check out the matching fabric lunch bag too! Finished size: 34cm square 1 Measure and cut a 38cm square piece of fabric. 2 Turn in 1cm to the wrong side of one edge of your fabric. Press, then turn in 1cm again, press and pin. Repeat on the opposite edge of your fabric, followe

Make eating on the go a real treat with a gorgeous sewn fabric lunch bag. We are all trying live as sustainably as possible these days, so why not create a handy fabric lunch bag and matching napkins, using offcuts of fabric or even an old piece of clothing you no longer wear? I made mine from cotton fabric, but something sturdy like canvas would work well too, then simply add a hair band and a button and voila, you’ve ‘bagged’ yourself a pretty and practical accessory! This

Create these bright and beautiful Easter eggs with just some paint, paper, feathers and pressed flowers. Whether you choose to use blown...

Painting eggs is such a lovely craft to do in the run up to Easter. Whether you are using blown eggs or ceramic ones, you can decorate them in so many varied ways...so why not create a Mr Narwhal egg? He's fun, cheeky and will bring a smile to anyone who has the pleasure of meeting him! This is a simple craft to do with the kids too, so get your eggs and paints ready, because we're diving in! YOU WILL NEED Egg - either a real one or ceramic Paint - two shades of blue, grey an

This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through my links I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you — it's a lovely way to support my work if you find this tutorial helpful, so thank you! Calling all you 'quill' seekers, here's a fun project for you to try - Paper quilling a heart! How about making a loved one a quilled heart rather than a card for their birthday, wedding, anniversary or Valentines? The best thing about this project is you don't need any spe

Create this stunning glittery forest display using glittered card and my templates, and house them under a glass dome sprinkled with snow. This project is taken from my book, Paper Christmas - 16 cool and contemporary makes for the festive season! Whether placed on the mantel, in a window or even as part of your Christmas table, this lovely little display will look magical year after year. You could even add a string of twinkly fairy lights inside for some added sparkle!

These super fabric stars are so pretty, and so simple to make. All you need are some basic sewing skills and some scraps of fabric and you're halfway there! I've teamed up with Moon to create these stars - Moon produce the most beautiful weaved fabrics, right here in the UK, so I've chosen a couple of their brightest designs - well, why not! I have styled them up for the festive season, but stars don't have to be just for Christmas! They can be hung in a nursery or child's

This simple Christmas tree card is taken from my book Paper Christmas - this is also the card I showed on Kirstie's Handmade Christmas!...