_ _ Last month I had the privilege of attending The Handmade Fair, Presented by Kirstie Allsopp, at Hampton Court Palace. It’s a three day event that showcases handmade products and numerous workshops to help the everyday person develop their…
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Pom pom embellished bags and shoes have been very fashionable since last summer. I love this trend because pom poms are so much fun and they resonate with my inner child. I had some pom poms and gold beads in…
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I bought a new dining table this week and decided that I needed a table runner that matched my decor. I was in a rush so the idea of setting up my sewing machine was just not appealing. By using…
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I was flicking through a Crafts Beautiful Magazine the other day and stumbled upon a picture of the cutest coasters made with felt balls. I fell in love immediately and promptly decided to learn how to make them. I made…
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About 2 years ago, I was going to throw away an old IKEA clock which looked as though it had seen better days but something made me pause and look at the clock a bit more intently. I felt as though…
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It’s Valentine’s Day next week so I figured I’d create a DIY gift idea for those of you who are looking for some inspo. I loooooove home decor and like to create unique pieces every now and then. I think that…
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Last Christmas my sister gave me a pack of blank cards and envelopes which she had bought from Walmart. Of course, this was a clear sign from the heavens that I was meant to have a go at making…
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It all started with a pair of fuchsia pink shoes. I had bought the shoes a few months ago in preparation for wedding season and I needed a matching clutch bag. I had my eye on a pink clutch bag…
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I’ve had sooo much fun creating these Christmas gift ideas for you guys!! I whipped myself into a creative frenzy one afternoon and made some homemade sugar scrubs, embellished a few votive candles and then I wrapped some gifts which…
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I love a good head tie! We call them ‘head tie’ in Nigeria but I think Americans or Westerners call them ‘head wraps’. Potatoe or Potato – same thing really? Well, a friend asked me how I create my head…
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