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Wood slice wreath DIY

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There is something wonderful and versatile about wood slice wreaths. When you make your own DIY wood log wreath you can theme the design to your home. If you are wondering what to make with your old Christmas Tree this is great craft. Let the trunk dry out then cut it into log slices for … Read more

Unpaper towels DIY – totally reuseable!

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This DIY for unpaper towels involves no snap’s – grab a reusable kitchen towel from a basket and you are good to go, quick and easy. Unpaper towels are an easy eco swap, ditch the single use kitchen paper towels, and make yourself some lovely reusable fabric ones. I like to use a 100% cotton … Read more

How to make a drawstring bag from a Tea Towel

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Today I going to share with you just how quick and easy it is to make a drawstring bag using a tea towel – the beauty of using a tea towel is that all your edges are prefinished for you! I love just how easy this sewing project is perfect for beginners – sew several … Read more

Stunning DIY Garden Bench Seat

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Learn how to make an easy DIY garden bench seat using materials to hand. We have reached the point where the children no longer play on the extensive play equipment left by the previous owners of the property. The area the play equipment takes is about a 1/5 of our garden. We decided to take … Read more

DIY Pallet Swing Seat

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Learn how to make a DIY pallet swing seat, step by step instructions show you how to make your own for your garden. The children have outgrown the play equipment we inherited when we moved into our home. For a while, my husband has been itching to remodel this part of the garden, so amidst … Read more

How to make a desk from pallets

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Do you have a pallet to hand? A couple of spare hours? how to make a desk from pallets All of a sudden we are all working from home, with life rapidly changing my husband kindly decided to make an additional desk for our home. I have to admit I was somewhat relieved at his … Read more

How to make a DIY wood coffee table

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Learn how to make an easy DIY wood coffee table using materials to hand. My husband has been working on a big garden transformation, removing redundant climbing equipment and raised to beds to create a fabulous new seating area, centered around a fire pit. We love the transformed garden from the children’s play area,   … Read more

Reycled denim bags pattern

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Quick and easy recycled denim bags pattern.  Making bags out of old jeans – what’s not to love?! Making a denim tote is super easy, they can be customized in so many different ways. Old jeans are durable and hard-wearing. Upcycling your jeans is a good choice of har material. I love this easy bag, … Read more

How to make reusable makeup remover pads, 4 Easy Steps

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Learn how to make reusable makeup remover pads, with a serger or sewing machine. Advice about choosing the right fabric and tips to wash your makeup pads. Are you making small steps to make your lifestyle greener? One super-easy way is to make reusable makeup remover pads, simply wash and you are ready to go … Read more

DIY Wood Wall Art, perfect for a beginner

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You can make DIY Wooden Wall Art for your home, with this super easy step by step tutorial. Using a variety of scrap wood you can build this DIY wood art. The beauty of this DIY wood wall art project is perfect for scraps of wood you have laying around. Our piece combines plywood, mahogany, … Read more

Super Quick and Easy Valentine Heart Pillow, DIY

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Are you inspired by Valentines Day? Let me share with you how easy it is to upcycle materials to hand to sew your own Valentine Heart Pillow. A perfect idea for your valentines day decorations at home this pillow can be made in a mere thirty minutes. Personally I love rag edges on fabric, they … Read more