Blast from the Past - Painted Christmas Ornaments

Hello! This is a new feature where we share projects which have been on our 'things to try' list for a while.... but just haven't got round to yet. They will still stay on our list (or Pinterest board!), but in the meantime we thought we'd share them for inspiration!

Obsessions & Distractions - Advent Calendars

How is it December tomorrow already?!! To mark the start of the countdown to Christmas, here is a round up of some crafty advent calendars......

Obsessions & Distractions - Ice Cream Crafts

It's the perfect time for ice cream at the moment, as here in the UK we're having lovely hot weather (touch wood it lasts!).  So here is a round up of some fab ice cream related crafts!

... and DIY Craft Ideas for Wedding Decorations

Today we are lucky to have another fab guest post! This time Ann Harris shares with us some of her craft ideas for wedding decorations.

Photo c/o Save on Crafts

Here's a bit about Ann....
Ann Harris lives in Melbourne, Australia with her lovely husband and two beautiful children. She loves to write about love, relationships, beauty, weddings, DIY tips etc. Her hobbies include cooking and reading. Life is beautiful!

Tips, Tools & Techniques - Cheap & Easy Easter Eggs

Hello! Here's our regular feature where we share tips, tools & techniques that have caught our eye, things we have Pinned, and things we have tried. These are probably not going to change your life(!) but might make it a bit easier...

Happy Easter!! As part of a Recovery Arts event, we held an Easter Egg decorating session. Here's how it went:

... and DIY Nursery Decor

Today we are happy to have a great guest post by Keri Snyder from Living in this Season where she shares with us her DIY nursery décor!

... and Contemporary vs Traditional Bathroom Decor

Today we have a great guest post from Sue at My Bathrooms Blog to give us tips on what to look out for when decorating a bathroom, with ideas on contemporary and traditional bathroom décor!

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Hi my name is Sue Jason and I am a blogger at My Bathrooms Blog. I have a passion for sharing ideas which include home improvement and decor. This article will tell you about contemporary and traditional bathroom décor.

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Obsessions & Distractions - Daffodils

Happy Birthday to Sian and Happy St David's Day (both for yesterday!). In celebration we have some Daffodil crafts for you to enjoy. Spring is here! (sort of!!)

Obsessions & Distractions - Winter Olympics

The Winter Olympics are happening in Sochi at the moment, so we thought we'd share a few of these great Olympic themed crafts!!

... and Dried Christmas Oranges

Well it's definitely beginning to feel a bit like Christmas! I'm still not really organised with present buying and wrapping... but instead of doing that I decided to make some dried orange ornaments!!

... and Painted Pine Cones

My head (and Pinterest boards!) are full of festive ideas at the moment! Next on the list are Painted Pine Cones....!

... and a Fabric Christmas Tree Ornament

Now that Christmas is less than a month away (eek!), it seemed like a good idea to get cracking on some decorations. After consulting my trusty Pinterest boards, I decided to give making a fabric tree ornament a go, using this great tutorial by Life after Laundry

... and some Pop Can Christmas Stars

I have been saving my pop cans for some time now - for crafting purposes - not because I'm a hoarder - and they were starting to accumulate (much to Dunc's annoyance!) It was time to trawl through my Pinterest boards and see what seasonal creations I could come up with...

Obsessions & Distractions - Upcycled Sweater / Jumper Crafts

The weather here has definitely turned chilly, so what better time to check out all these great upcycled sweater and jumper crafts! All of these can be made from your old clothes, or finds form charity shops etc. And if you make these, you get to buy yourself some new jumpers!!

.... and 7 Ways to Decorate for Autumn & Winter

Today we have something different - a guest post from Jessica at 4 Interior Design, with tips on how to decorate your house ready for the Autumn and Winter months...

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Hi! I am Jessica Christian and a total freak when it comes to home decor. Decorating and making the world a wonderful place is what I crave. You can find me at 4 Interior Design 

7 Ways to Get 'Ready for Autumn & Winter' Decor

As Autumn deepens and Winter draws ever closer it is time to think about 'battening down the hatches'. Windows and vents are closed, curtains are drawn and the cold, grey and miserable weather is left outside. But how best can we make the best of our décor to see us through the chill and dark? These seven tips and hints should see you through to the spring when we can once again open the curtains and windows to let light and sunshine flood in.

1. Warm it up

Add warmth to your rooms by adding rich fabrics and colours. Now is the time to emphasise solid dark furniture, heavy velvets and any feature that serves to create a barrier between the home and the outside world.

Image From Better Decorating

... and the Yellow Suitcase Exhibition

The Yellow Suitcase project has been founded by a group of people who live, survive and are in recovery from mental health issues. The idea of the project is to get people talking about mental health by taking the yellow suitcase to places of work, community groups and organisations around Reading (UK). More often than not one of the most difficult things about having a mental health problem is talking about it, in fear of stigma and discrimination in the workplace.

You can read more about this project on the Yellow Suitcase Project website. "We all have a common dream and shared hope that people suffering with mental health issues, have the right information, help and support, they need to make the most informed decisions about managing their mental health".

Obsessions & Distractions - Toadstool Crafts

We've gone toadstool crazy this week!

... and a Shrink Plastic Skeleton

Well, I've given in and decided to do a Halloween post... I'm not against it or anything, its just that its never really been a big deal in our house. But this post is being brought to you mainly because I've wanted to use shrink plastic for AGES but couldn't think of anything I wanted to try it out on. In a way I wish I hadn't tried it because it is so much fun, I think I could be hooked!

Obsessions & Distractions - Beach Hut Crafts

There's nothing like a good old British Seaside - complete with beach huts of course! Here's a few of our favourite crafts incorporating these much loved icons!

...and Having Fun with Peg Dolls!

Emma from Emma Made recently did a fab guest post for us on Fabric Pompoms for her wedding and we were delighted when she asked us to do one in return! As we had been given a bag of wooden pegs - complete with pipe cleaner arms, from a good friend of ours (Teresa), it gave us the perfect excuse to release our inner child and make some peg dolls!
To read the full post and find out how we made these, please head over to Emma's blog here.