DIY Mans Messenger Bag (post sponsored by Volkswagen)
Fancy creating an alternative mans messenger bag utilising a car seat belt?? Regular readers will be familiar with my passion for bag making and recycling – this bag combines both. Personally I think...
View ArticleDIY recycled planter – don’t throw rusty loaf tins away!
Wondering what to do with your rusty loaf tins? I hate throwing away old rusty baking tins when they reach the end of their baking life. But let’s face it no one wants rust on their cakes!! This DIY...
View ArticleEgg Shell Easter Table Decoration
Easter is around the corner but you still have time to make an Easter table decoration. Personally Easter is about spending time with family, creating new traditions, eating, crafting. My son...
View ArticleHow to make a recycled tyre bug hotel (post sponsored by Volkswagen)
Bug hotels are all the rage, its not hard to see why. Building a bug hotel is a great activity to involve children in. It sparks an interest in insects, wildlife and the outdoors. Your tyre bug hotel...
View ArticleRust fabric – Create beautiful patterns on fabric with rust
Love collecting pieces of rusty metal off the beach? Wonder what to do with them once home?! My eye has been drawn to fabric dyed with rust – somehow I started yet another Pinterest board! The patterns...
View ArticleWhat to make with fabric scraps?? Free fabric scraps clutch tutorial
Do you have endless piles of fabric scraps?? I know I do … over the years I have had a variety of storage solutions ranging from cute denim baskets, clear plastic bags and even plastic shoe boxes. I...
View ArticleUpcycle Dining Room Chairs – Stain resistant seats
I love mismatched chalk painted, applique covered dining room chairs. Upcycle dining room chairs to add personality to your dining room. You may remember I made some for our dining room a couple of...
View ArticleDIY Cutlery Bag
Body image and women – a complex area. So many factors influence how we feel about our body shape, dependent upon which continent you live in, how your are brought up, self esteem, I could go on and...
View ArticleT shirt Refashion
Update your wardrobe with a quick t shirt refashion. Playing with former clothes, having a go at adapting them doesn’t cost anything but time and a little imagination. I now regularly hold t shirt into...
View ArticleDIY Denim Chevron Cushion
One of my go to fabrics is denim – its so versatile and strong. Old jeans have endless possibilities for being transformed, upcycled into something beautiful. One of my all time favorite makes is a...
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Free beach bag tutorial with pockets
I don’t know about you but a trip to the beach always contains a little anxiety – I dread the thought of my car keys… The post Free beach bag tutorial with pockets appeared first on vicky myers...
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Quick and easy tote bag, transform an old t towel
Here in the UK the summer term is coming to an end, the children have three weeks left at school. Last Tuesday my daughter announced… The post Quick and easy tote bag, transform an old t towel...
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Denim Upcycled Bedroom Chair
For some time I have been a fan of Kelly Swallow who sells the most beautiful bright patchwork chairs. Last year I discovered Pillar Box… The post Denim Upcycled Bedroom Chair appeared first on vicky...
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DIY Denim Box Bag – Box Bag Tutorial
I love working with old jeans, worn denim has a such a lovey feel to it and it is so hard wearing. It recently dawned… The post DIY Denim Box Bag – Box Bag Tutorial appeared first on vicky myers...
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How to make a shibori scarf
As a child tie dye was fashionable, bright coloured t shirts hand dyed. recently there has been a resurgence in interest in shibori. These scarves are inspired by… The post How to make a shibori scarf...
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Easy Crochet Cushion- for the none crochetter
For some time I have been contemplating attempting making a crochet cushion, however, I am far from confident at crochet. The patterns are just so… The post Easy Crochet Cushion- for the none...
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How to make an easy DIY Headboard
This project has been brewing for quite some time, initially put off by a lack of woodwork skills I was prompted into action when Reloved… The post How to make an easy DIY Headboard appeared first on...
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Update old towels with scrap fabric bias binding
Today I am super excited to share with you how I have updated my scrappy towels, giving them a new lease of life with scrap… The post Update old towels with scrap fabric bias binding appeared first on...
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How to make old sweaters into scrap fabric Christmas coasters
Today’s theme for zero waste week is upcycling, in case you missed it here is a bit more information about zero waste week. A quick… The post How to make old sweaters into scrap fabric Christmas...
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Large Zippered Tote Bag, free PDF pattern
Recently I was offered some of Tilda’s new Autumn range of fabric to play with, I knew immediately I would make a bag but spent… The post Large Zippered Tote Bag, free PDF pattern appeared first on...
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