DIY Creighton’s Blanket
The profusion of crochet patterns on this blanket is nothing short of genius. This is why I feel we should add this gloriously beautiful throw to our list of skills to be acquired and objectives to be achieved as this skill can give birth to other designs. The tutorial here is a great one to crochet this blanket not just yourself but also to do it perfectly. Are you ready to make this beauty? I’m sure you are! Materials needed: Worsted weight/Aran/Size 4 yarn Crochet hook in size I/5.5mm ...
DIY Macrame Hanging Fruit Basket
Yeah, I'm on a macrame roll as you would have noticed, so we will work on this hanging fruit basket to learn and upgrade our macrame art. This basket keeps your fruit protected, neat and handy wherever you want them, be it in your kitchen, lounge or on the patio. It's your home after all. Check the tutorial below to learn the easy and quick method to DIY. Let’s begin! Materials needed: 3mm 3 strand twisted cotton rope 2 8” wooden rings Sharp scissors
Easy Macrame Curtain Tie-backs
This is macrame in all its glorious splendor and friends, we just got to be a part of this, don't you agree? Let's use this tutorial below to acquire and perfect this highly impressive skill as a craftsman. Craftsmanship comes in different forms and this definitely ranks high in the list of must-do for us all. This curtain tie-back is a great improvement to our home decor and you can even use this as an interior designer. Let’s begin! Materials needed: GANXXET Soft Cotton rope Zero Waste 4mm ...
Easy and Stylish Fabric Pan Protectors
Hi friends! Now this is what I need as a matter of urgency. And to believe I just got it on a silver platter. The fabric pan protector as it is called, protects your pans from scratching and abrasions from contact, making them maintain their new look for much longer. Also the embarrassing and disturbing clanging of pans is drastically reduced if not completely removed. This protector also prevents rusting. In fact the list is endless, so getting the tutorial for a DIY experience is nothing short...
DIY Crochet Snowy Mountains Baby Blanket
Hi all! Is anybody having a baby soon? Let's crochet for the new entrants so they feel cozy and warm. The snowy mountains design is really beautiful. It becomes really super easy to make if you follow the instructions in the tutorial that comes with it. Learn this pattern and use it to make other designs. The peaked snow touch is a brightening effect really. Let’s get started! Materials needed: Yarn Size I/5.5mm crochet hook, tapestry needle, scissors
How to Make a Hanging Macrame Basket
This macrame hanging basket perfectly combines aesthetics with functionality. It is as beautiful as it is useful. Let's learn how to make this beautiful piece of handwork by going through the tutorial here and following the step by step instructions to ensure a perfect finish. Once acquired, the knowledge can be used to create more of this in various colors as you wish. String along friends! Materials needed: 4mm single-ply cotton Macrame cords Scissors
How to Make Curtains The No-Sew, Lazy Way
Hello there. Give your homes that long needed face lift by making these curtains. This was really exciting and a big challenge to me but I had the push to do it. One was the disreputable state of my curtains and the second, the free and easy to follow tutorial that comes with it. It really was amazing. Give it a try and you'll be convinced! Materials needed: Fabric of your choice to use as your strip of accent fabric Premade curtain panels Iron-on hem tape Iron Ironing board Scissors ...
Easy Pom Pom Trimmed Fabric Bins
The pom pom trimmed fabric bin is the new word in fabric storage. The spiraling effect of the pom poms is really a touch of elegance in the bin. Why shouldn't your bin be as beautiful outside as the entire surrounding. It does look a mite complicated but I tell you this tutorial here has completely broken down the whole process, so get on it right away and say goodbye to clutter and mess around you! Materials needed: 1/2 yard of your main and lining fabric for each bin 1 yard of medium to heavy iron o...
DIY Liberty Love Quilted Placemat
Expecting those VIPs? Then quickly open this unbelievably free tutorial and follow the instructions to make this very beautiful and rich love liberty quilted placemat. I can bet it, you'll be rewarded with more oohing and aahing than you can handle. The placemat is really colorful and super easy to make. This beautiful piece will really add value to your home. So, get on it and start working! Materials needed: 1 piece Backing – 16” x 12” approximately 1 piece Batting – 16” ...
DIY Chevron Pillow from Old Jeans
No!!! Don't throw those jeans away! Yeah, I mean it. Those old jeans can be redesigned and reused, giving them a second lifetime. This Chevron pillow is made from old jeans, can you believe? I didn’t believe it until I saw the tutorial that clearly outlined the steps to making this metamorphosis and I was bowled over. I went back, got the required materials and got to work. When I finished, I couldn't believe it and there and then, I decided I just gotta share this knowledge because &nb...
How to Crochet Cherry Blossom Doily
Oh, wow! Look at this! Placemat's got another name and it's 'Cherry Blossom Doily', my friends. This is surely a must-have and so, a must-crochet for us all. I have done mine. Yeah, because I got to the tutorial first, haha! So, get down to yours because the tutorial is right here for you to also DIY! The pattern is out of this world and the ideas you get from this colour combo are simply endless. Good luck! Materials needed: Crochet thread, size 10 Crochet hook, size 1.75 mm ...
Cute Crochet Coaster
Hi friends. Coasters are here again but this time in macrame material. You know they can't be too many for our homes, shops and even as gifts. They never fail to give our tables class all the time, so let's do the crochet art again friends as we bring these artistic coasters to life with our hands and hooks simply by following the tutorial below. Believe me guys, the guide really does make the process not only easy but also unbelievably quick! Materials needed: One Natural Cotton Cording, 3m...
DIY Ombré Rope Hamper
Okay guys, I have for you today the Ombre Rope Hamper which is a kind of basket. It is useful for storing toys for kids and pets, as laundry bags for students, athletes and generally for maintaining order in our homes by preventing littering. The list is endless, so get to the tutorial and get to work right away! The good news is that this hamper is made from cartons and is super easy to make! Materials needed: corrugated board 131 feet of 3/8 inch natural rope hot glue (a lot!) and a ...
DIY Hobnail Milk Glass
Well, well. Never thought I'd see the day but here it is. I got the tutorial for this hobnail milk glass and couldn't wait to share it with my own people, so we can all have loads of these glasses to impress someone with! This hobnail milk glass will make any boring interior more lively, I can bet! It looks so expensive and beautiful. I will gifting it to my mother in-law when I’m done. Let’s begin, no time to waste! Materials needed: - Glass vase (Dollar Tree) - Pearl stickers (Doll...
Super Easy Ceramic Face Plate
Does your kid have that pressing creative art project that you've been at a loss to get down to? Here's the perfect solution. This beautiful ceramic face plate is creativity at its best and it comes with a guide for you to expressly DIY! Materials needed: Paint and baking powder to create DIY Ceramic Effect Chalk Paint Terracotta Paint Plate Pencil Paintbrushes (a 2cm wide brush for ceramic effect, and a fine tip brush for painting the face)