Have you noticed that pockets are everywhere this Spring/Summer? On a recent shopping trip down the high street I spotted pockets on almost every item of clothing and I love the contrasting pocket look. Although I want to follow the trend, I’ve never been one to spend my hard-earned cash on something new when I can recycle […]

Ah, April. That month of rain showers, spring scarves, cute light boots, and adorable tote bags. Okay, I made that last one up but we can totally make that a thing. Let’s start by making our own adorable tote bags. I have just the idea below. Happy sewing! Materials: 2 pieces Canvas (12 x 14 inches), […]

This week, I’ve been having fun upcycling some frames to make them look prettier and more summery. I began with this first project to funk up a white-board frame, so that I have a place to write my ‘notes-to-self’ in my workshop. I bought these pretty patterned washi-tapes, fabric tapes and masking tape strips online and didn’t […]

Nothing makes a statement like personalized jewelry. With some strong glue and a ring blank, handmade rings are some of the easiest accessories to make. Ring blanks, which can be purchased from Etsy and Ebay, are adjustable metal rings with a flat metal pad. Embellishments are glued onto this pad, creating an instant piece of […]