tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72743915310224767482024-03-18T18:20:42.278+00:00The Things She MakesA DIY Style BlogUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger473125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274391531022476748.post-25123738974999515002018-12-31T09:00:00.000+00:002018-12-31T09:00:01.160+00:00Best Nine 2018I didn't provide many options for my #bestnine2018, but I love a recap and reminder of some of my DIYs and it's always interesting to see which reached the most people or gained the most feedback on Instagram. (My grid last year can be found <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.com/2018/01/best-of-2017.html" target="_blank">here</a>.)<br />
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So here are my nine 2018 DIYs - I can't wait to see what my 2019 grid will be!<br />
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Here are the tutorials if you fancy a go (top right to bottom left):<br />
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<b>1</b>: <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.com/2018/03/diy-home-decor-wooden-floating-frame.html" target="_blank">Floating Frame Stand</a> / <b>2</b>: <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.com/2017/03/diy-accessories-bunny-sleep-mask.html" target="_blank">Bunny Sleep Mask</a> / <b>3</b>: <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.com/2018/04/diy-stationery-star-sign-constellation.html" target="_blank">Constellation Notebook</a> / <b>4</b>: <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.com/2018/02/diy-home-decor-wire-cork-holder.html" target="_blank">Wire & Cork Holders</a> / <b>5</b>: <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.com/2018/03/diy-home-decor-woven-pom-pom-tassel.html" target="_blank">Woven Pom Pom & Tassel Cushion</a> / <b>6</b>: <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.com/2018/03/diy-jewellery-wire-bunny-ears-ring.html" target="_blank">Wire Bunny Ears Ring</a> / <b>7</b>: <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.com/2018/02/diy-home-decor-geometric-decorative.html" target="_blank">Geometric Mirror</a> / <b>8</b>: <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.com/2018/03/diy-home-decor-acrylic-crystal-trinket.html" target="_blank">Acrylic Crystal Trinket Box</a> / <b>9</b>: <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.com/2018/12/diy-christmas-animal-baubles.html" target="_blank">Animal Baubles</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com56tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274391531022476748.post-89025660706547400892018-12-17T09:00:00.001+00:002018-12-17T09:00:04.223+00:00Christmas Round Up 2018It's the final countdown! I'm waiting for my last presents to be delivered, I have the made-for-TV Christmas movies on in the background constantly and I seem to spend more time at work eating party food than in meetings. <br />
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Have a wonderful Christmas xUnknownnoreply@blogger.com120tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274391531022476748.post-75850915431827682982018-12-16T09:00:00.002+00:002018-12-16T09:00:03.583+00:00DIY Christmas | Festive Plant Gift<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here are some really simple and easy additions you can make to a store bought bunch or pot of flowers to make it a little more festive - perfect for display in your home or as a gift.<br />
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Flowers or Plant / Pine Cones / Skewers or Floristry Wire / Hot Glue Gun / Tissue Paper / Cellophane / Ribbon<br />
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For this DIY, I bought a poinsettia plant that was already in a pot and had some shape and fullness to it already. I transferred it from the store wrap and added to an Ikea planter.<br />
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I then added to the festive-ness (yes, that is a new adjective) and created some fullness by filling in the sparse ares with a few fir sprigs:<br />
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I fixed my decorations; pinecones, with hot glue to some folded (for strength) floristry wire (though a skewer would work just as well):<br />
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I then added my pine cones to create more fullness and to break up the colour and add a little interest.<br />
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Continue adding any decoration until you achieve the look and style you are happy with.<br />
<b>Side Note</b>: after taking all my photographs and in a slight panic, I added a little glitter glue to the pinecones to add some interest and detail (and because I hadn't used it yet).<br />
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If you are gifting the plant, finish by adding tissue paper in a festive colour or design around the outside. Fold your tissue paper in to triangles, overlapping the paper to create a neat finish and fix in place under the flower pot to start.<br />
Bring each side up, adding tape where needed to hold it in place and fold where you can (rather than scrunch).<br />
Continue until you have the look you want - I kept the front of the plant fairly open, concentrating my triangles at the back and each side (though in my opinion, you can never have too much!)<br />
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Finally, if you have some cellophane, add a second layer of folded triangles to protect everything and finish with a ribbon to complete the look.<br />
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You can adapt this to any style or colour preference - and they make great Secret Santa, Christmas party host and neighbour gifts or home decorations.<br />
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This is the last DIY I'll share before Christmas - with little more than a week to go, there are lots of ideas right <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.com/search/label/Christmas" target="_blank">here</a>, should you have time for any more.<br />
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I wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy start to 2019 - see you on the other side!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com63tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274391531022476748.post-61399639176682067312018-12-15T12:26:00.000+00:002018-12-15T13:56:50.647+00:00DIY Christmas | Wire Word Decorations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A while ago now, I had the opportunity to try our some wire word jewellery and I loved it. I really wanted to try the craft again and these pretty decorations were the perfect excuse.<br />
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Start by making yourself some templates of the word/s you want to create and try to ensure it is of the size and font style you want to recreate. Take a piece of string and use it to measure the amount of wire required. Add on around 5cm - 10cm extra length for contingency.<br />
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If you would like to create similar decorations to those I'm making today, there is a template for you to use at the end of this post. If you create your own template, be mindful of the size as the smaller the decoration, the more intricate the wire work. These are perfect for hanging on your tree, but you could make a real impact with a thicker wire and in a larger size.<br />
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The wire I have used is 0.8mm: thin enough to shape easily, but with enough strength to withstand some wear and tear without losing its shape.<br />
For the cursive font, I've used round and flat jewellery pliers and if you are in the market, you can pick up a great set of jewellery pliers from <a href="https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/pink-blue-and-lilac-pliers-set-3-pack/630699-1000" target="_blank">HobbyCraft</a> that will see your through any similar wire DIY.<br />
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Start by creating a loop at the wire end (this will later be your hanging) with some round nosed pliers and begin to shape your wire from this point. Place your wire over the template to help guide where the required bends are and where you need to begin shaping. <br />
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As each bend or twist was made, or each letter completed, I placed the word back on to the template to ensure I was keeping on track<br />
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...and for more difficult letters (such as 'o'), I pretty much kept my wire over the template and moved myself around, rather than the wire, to keep on track.<br />
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Continue your word in stages, completing each letter and don't worry if half way through you feel you've just made a messy line - I pretty much felt this until the end too.<br />
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When you reach the end of your letter, create a small loop to act as a second hanging, or trim the end.<br />
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Add a length of ribbon or string to hang, use as a present tag or tie - you can use these as embellishments to almost anything.<br />
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There is also the option with this DIY to add beads to your wire as you go, either to cover all of the wire or just sections. Last year, I followed a <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.com/2017/08/jewellery-maker-wire-word-kit.html" target="_blank">JewelleryMaker wire word DIY</a> and later, created a <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.com/2018/03/diy-jewellery-wire-bunny-ears-ring.html" target="_blank">wire bunny ring</a> that required precision and control to ensure the wire didn't kink or bend (I have yet to achieve this - but I think this is a case of practice). As beads are covering the wire, it gives much more flexibility for trial and error!<br />
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Of all the DIYs I have to share for Christmas, this is the most involved - but the finished decoration actually looks like much more time and cost is required than the reality, so do give it a go and don't forget to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thethingsshemakes/" target="_blank">tag me on Instagram</a> if you do!<br />
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Take your favour bag and add a protective square of card or plastic inside to ensure that your decoration won't transfer through the fabric. Using a Sharpie or any black pen, create two eyes with (you can pre-mark your bag as a guide in pencil, closing the bag to ensure that the eyes will be seen).<br />
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To add a little detail, I created some rosy cheeks with red pencil.<br />
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Next, attach a pom pom nose to the bag with hot glue (or any glue, but - you know me)<br />
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If you want to make your own pom poms, <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.com/2012/11/woollen-pom-poms.html" target="_blank">I have a DIY here for you</a>, but I think the fork trick works perfectly for this small size.<br />
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Create your antlers from glittery card and close your bag to gauge where they should be fixed and the size that you want them to be. Attach the antlers with glue and leave to set.<br />
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Of course, you don't need to use glittery card and can make your ears out of any material - just ensure that if you use fabric, a piece of card is sandwiched between or added to the back to ensure your antlers stay upright.
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You can add some further optional extras: ears - made simply by cutting an oval then cutting in two, bringing the straight bottom sides together and fixing in place with glue, ribbons and bells or add some name tags for place names and as a keepsake.<br />
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Fill your favour bag and add to your setting.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Today, I have the simplest but most stylish decoration to share that can stay up long after Christmas has been put back in the loft. They do make great table, present and tree decorations though and I've seen variations of these in stores all over the high street. If you are after a quick, easy but handmade alternative - they are as easy to make as you think.<br />
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Artificial Eucalyptus / Artificial Fir / Artificial Gypsophila / Glue Gun / Twine / Ribbon / Wire Star</div>
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I feel a bit of a fraud even writing this step by step - but here I go.<br />
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I purchased everything online and you can buy a range of shapes and sizes to suit your style. <br />
I started by trimming artificial foliage: eucalyptus, fir and gypsophila and tying the bunch together with twine:<br />
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To secure them in place, I added some hot glue and covered this with a few wraps and knots of the twine.<br />
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I added a length of black satin ribbon as a hanging to the top of the wire star, before securing my foliage sprig in place:<br />
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Your simple stars are not ready to hang and display:<br />
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This style lends itself to any shape and size and can be personalised with as many or as few embellishments as you like. To add a little colour, some red berries would make this a much more festive decoration, or ass a little sparkle with some glitter foliage.</div>
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They also make a stylish wreath - add a few dots of glue on the back to protect your door and you're good to go!</div>
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Last year, I finished the Christmas DIYing with some <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.com/2017/12/diy-christmas-santa-hat-penguins.html" target="_blank">silly</a>, so this year, I'm adding to them and making them part of your Christmas decorating.<br />
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I started by creating my gold crown, antlers and Santa hat, cutting them from card and fixing in place to my animals with hot glue to ensure that they could not be moved.<br />
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As the crowns are quite small and the card can be difficult to round, I used a pencil to help shape and guide the card. For more flexibility, you could use material or create a 2D crown.<br />
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Set out your scene in the bauble before fixing in place to ensure that you are happy with the overall look, style and ordering. Once created, fix in place with hot glue.<br />
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As always, you can use any glue to fix in place, but you know <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.com/2014/07/review-glue-gun.html" target="_blank">I am the ultimate glue gun fan</a> and I highly recommend picking one up for quick gluing fixes.<br />
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Add your snowballs to finish the snowy scene and close your bauble.<br />
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This lid is air tight secure, so doesn't require any glue to hold it in place and it also allows for any rearranging or updating over time.<br />
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Add a length of ribbon to the hanging and your decoration is ready to display.<br />
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I've said it before and I'll say it again. For me, when it comes to Christmas decorations, they are never big enough. I'm starting the Christmas DIYs with this huge wreath that is easily recreated and is made from a hula hoop. <br />
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1. Start by spray painting your wreath hoop. I chose a light coat of white spray paint to mask the pattern and left to dry completely.</div>
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You could also decorate your hoop by wrapping it in ribbon or leave plain if you have a more exciting Christmas colour scheme than me.</div>
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2. Select your (real or artificial) foliage and begin placing it around the hoop to gauge how much you need, the fixing points and to get an idea of the overall style you like (full, sparse and the direction of your items). Make any trimmings.</div>
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I picked my artificial eucalyptus branches from The Range as I used them last year with these DIYs: <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.com/2017/12/diy-christmas-pinecone-dried-fruit-and.html" target="_blank">Garlands</a>, <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.com/2017/12/diy-christmas-festive-gift-box.html" target="_blank">Festive Gift Box</a>, <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.com/2017/12/diy-christmas-wire-star-wreath.html" target="_blank">Star Wreath</a> and <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.com/2017/12/diy-christmas-easy-calligraphy-baubles.html" target="_blank">Baubles</a>. They are budget-friendly, easy to work with and look great - I highly recommend them.</div>
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3. Glue Gun time! I've treated myself to a new one and gold glue one too as apparently I can't help myself if something is that colour (want one?). I was generous in applying dots of glue across the entire hoop area that the branches would rest to ensure that they would not move from their base.</div>
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Of course, you don't have to use a <a href="https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/gold-mini-hot-melt-glue-gun/638424-1003" target="_blank">glue gun</a> (but you should consider <a href="https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/gold-mini-hot-melt-glue-gun/638424-1003" target="_blank">this</a>, its beautiful). You can tie your branches in stages using floristry wire, string or ribbon but do make sure your knots are tight and secure and the weight will soon cause the branches to move.</div>
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4. Continue around your hoop in the style selected. I originally decided on a half hoop theme, using the hoop join as my start and then adding a couple of branches in either direction. But having bought many more branches than required and taking any excuse to use my glue gun, I ended up with a full round.</div>
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5. You can add a huge variety of decorations to personalise your wreath: berries, lights, dried fruit, pinecones and bows that can all be tailored to your taste, colour scheme and budget. If you would like to create your own dried fruit, <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.com/2017/11/diy-home-decor-winter-potpourri.html" target="_blank">I have a DIY to show you how</a>. You can also add foliage of different types to add interest, shape and fullness.</div>
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6. Once happy with your wreath, it's ready to hang. I love the impact of the size and the festive look it adds to some of my empty spaces.</div>
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Can I convince you to try making your own? Make sure you share and tag me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thethingsshemakes/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> if you do - I'd love to see them.</div>
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They'll be a few more <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.com/search/label/Christmas" target="_blank">Christmas DIYs</a> over the next couple of weeks, but if you are in the DIY mood - there are loads of ideas for you to try <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.com/search/label/Christmas" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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It's World Stationery Day on the 15th April and I have a DIY - and a collaboration with Old English Company - to make sure you celebrate right!<br />
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Notepad | Faux Suede | Star Sequins | Beads | Thread | Fabric or Hot Glue | Scissors<br />
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To start, cut your fabric to size by laying your notepad open, positioned so that one side has around 2 inches of fabric at the side and 2cm of fabric at the bottom and top<br />
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To ensure the correct length of fabric is measured, you will need to ensure the notebook can open and close easily, so hold the fabric in place at the front and then close the notepad.<br />
Now cut your fabric at the other end, again having around 2 inches of fabric at the side<br />
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You can either machine/hand stitch your fabric or use fabric/hot glue [which I opted for] to neaten your edges. Start with the top and bottom of the notebook cover, folding the fabric over twice to create a neat edge and gluing the fabric in place to neatly be in line with the notebook:<br />
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Now, we can neaten the sides. Create a small cut in line with where the notepad front and back covers will sit [not forgetting to close the book to ensure the fabric folds as required].<br />
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The sides will need to be folded in to pockets, for the front and back cover to fix in to. Start this by neatening the side edge by folding over once and gluing in place, then fold the sides in at a slight angle and glue in place:<br />
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Now fold the 2 inches of side fabric over and glue the sides securely in place:<br />
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The notebook should snugly fit inside:<br />
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Repeat on the opposite side:<br />
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I created a simple tie with some suede cord in complimenting colours and sized this up [before straightening with the ultimate crease-hack, my straighteners - quickly run the cord through the straighteners a couple of times] before planning out my star constellation design:<br />
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I fixed the sequin stars in place with a glass bead and made the connections with silver thread:<br />
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Your desk will have never looked so stylish.<br />
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Get your home up-styled with an on-trend DIY woven, tassel and pom pom cushion!<br />
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Cushion | Wool | Needle | Scissors | Optional: pom pom maker</div>
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There are lots of options for this DIY: You can either buy or make yourself a cushion for the base, or up-style one you currently have.<br />
I picked up my cushion from Dunelm for just £8. The covers have a loose knit texture that is perfect for the embellishments I want to add [it wont snag, is nice and chunky to run additional threads through, and as a bonus, the grey trim ties in with my choice of colours nicely]. <br />
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I started by making myself around 20 pom poms, which would be added to two sides as a trim. To help speed the process up, I used my <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/pom-pom-letter-cut-out-keep.html" target="_blank">Multipom</a> tool [used before for <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/pom-pom-letter-cut-out-keep.html" target="_blank">this</a> <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/pom-pom-letter-cut-out-keep.html" target="_blank">DIY</a>] as this DIY is a little more time intensive than others:<br />
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The key to this DIY is to be varied in your textures, so I used a variety of stitch embellishments [being quite random and not at all precise in the lengths as this adds to the overall design and look]:<br />
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The most time-consuming aspect of my design was the tassel trim. I started with a braid, using 2 lengths of wool for each section [6 lengths in total], which would be placed over the top of the tassel to create a neat finish:<br />
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I then cut short lengths of wool and then threaded these across the cushion:<br />
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You could then leave the tassels like this and then place the braided wool over the top, however; I wanted more texture and fullness, so made my way across the cushion, unravelling the wool with the help of my needle and an episode of Friends to keep me company:<br />
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It creates a lovely texture and softness to the embellishment.<br />
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Before stitching my braid to the edge, I pulled the braid apart to widen the braid and vary the tightness for interest and detail:<br />
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For the remainder of the cushion, I added further stitches, braids and knotted stitch embellishments, varying the colour and sizes:</div>
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Finally, I trimmed all the edges of any excess wool and then added my pom poms down each side for a final embellishment and to tie all the woven and stitched embellishments together:<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUiN0inwlMs_6wWFU2Wnhs2fYp1F8a25AjkekO18E8pyIz7sCUUdsC2oZy8JNVdNnTwxtYShooe4LKlh_XvJkM6vcLEKo6bSz66RrRAkAQZAted5Nr9uZs3yUu0Hms7buoSbvel0Y0egUU/s1600/DSC_1151.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUiN0inwlMs_6wWFU2Wnhs2fYp1F8a25AjkekO18E8pyIz7sCUUdsC2oZy8JNVdNnTwxtYShooe4LKlh_XvJkM6vcLEKo6bSz66RrRAkAQZAted5Nr9uZs3yUu0Hms7buoSbvel0Y0egUU/s1600/DSC_1151.jpg" /></a><br />
Ready to add to any sofa, chair or bed to adda little colour, texture and modern home decor!<br />
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Style-up your Easter with this simple wire ring.<br />
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I started my wire with the base of the ear, leaving a length of excess to use as a join at the end and to trim, holding my pliers at the length that would be the top of the ear and gently bending the wire to meet the base:<br />
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...to hold in place, I held my pliers at the base and twisted the wire tightly round once:<br />
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I used my pliers to help shape the top of the bunny head:<br />
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...and then repeated the same steps to create my second bunny ear, however, wrapped the wire round twice to secure at the base:<br />
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With the length remaining, I shaped the round to the back centre, using an existing ring as my size and shaping guide:<br />
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...before shaping the wire round to the front to meet the first ear.<br />
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To secure in place, I wrapped the end around the base [now matching the second ear] and clamped the wire flush with the pliers in the centre:<br />
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...and then trimmed the wire. A pretty, delicate and simple ring:<br />
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This DIY can be easily adapted to create silhouettes of other animals and you can even up-cycle a ring you no longer wear, adding this as an embellishment.<br />
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If you tried the excuse-to-buy Ferrero Rocher gift <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/diy-gift-chocolate-gift-box.html" target="_blank">DIY</a> a few weeks ago [post <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/diy-gift-chocolate-gift-box.html" target="_blank">here</a>], here's how you can re-purpose and style up their boxes, or here is a DIY with the perfect excuse to buy Ferrero Rocher - meaning you are winning either way.<br />
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Ferrero Rocher boxes are the perfect [and cheaper] alternative to acrylic display boxes and with a few embellishments, you can have them styled up to fit in with your home decor. It's a genuine 30 minute craft and they make great gift boxes too.<br />
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There are some compromises to keep in mind though: mainly the embossed details on one end and the bottom - but it was one I was happy to make :<br />
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For the lids, and to act as handles, I bought some pointed pink quartz from eBay. It was a bit of a lottery as the the shape and size, but I was really happy with the pieces I received. To secure them in place, I Used my hot glue gun, but any strong glue will do:<br />
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To add a little detail, style the boxes up and help the boxes tie in with my home decor, I used some of the trim left over from <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/diy-home-decor-geometric-decorative.html" target="_blank">this</a> <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/diy-home-decor-geometric-decorative.html" target="_blank">Mirror</a> <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/diy-home-decor-geometric-decorative.html" target="_blank">DIY</a> to cover the outside of the lid:<br />
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As with the <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/diy-home-decor-geometric-decorative.html" target="_blank">mirror</a> <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/diy-home-decor-geometric-decorative.html" target="_blank">DIY</a>, overlap the ends before cutting flush with a craft knife and smooth with the provided tool for a neat finish:<br />
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...and the display boxes are complete:<br />
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This DIY cost me less than £5 and gave me the perfect excuse to use my embossing label maker again [cost not included].<br />
Take apart your clip frame - hooray for poundland, where you can get 2 of them for your £1 - and keep the clips to one side as we'll need them later.<br />
Use the width of the glass to measure the length of your balsa wood and make small marks with the craft knife:<br />
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...before cutting through the wood in long strokes and using a ruler to ensure a straight line:<br />
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You'll need four pieces for this DIY:<br />
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Now sandwich your glass between two pieces of the wood:<br />
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...and using flat pliers to help straighten the clips, use these to hold the two pieces together, pushing each end through the wood [it's really easy]:<br />
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Add two each side and these will help the stand sit upright:<br />
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My original idea was to add a instagram-style frame to the back, so that photos could be swapped in and out [which you could do], but happy for any excuse to use my label maker, we now have some quote art for my desk and that I will be taking in to the office.<br />
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Because, who doesn't want this song stuck in their head?<br />
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...and who needs someone to encourage them to stop working?<br />
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Fun, easy and cheap to make - give it a go!<br />
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If Home Decor DIYs and crafts are your bag - you can find more ideas right <strong><a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Home%20Decor?max-results=9" target="_blank">HERE</a></strong>.<br />
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Last year, I used a mirror as the base for some simple <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/diy-home-decor-quote-mirror-art.html" target="_blank">quote</a> <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/diy-home-decor-quote-mirror-art.html" target="_blank">art</a> [you can see <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/diy-home-decor-quote-mirror-art.html" target="_blank">that</a> <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/diy-home-decor-quote-mirror-art.html" target="_blank">DIY</a> <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/diy-home-decor-quote-mirror-art.html" target="_blank">here</a>].<br />
I live in a narrow house, so adding mirrors really helps add the feeling of space. I've really struggled to find a mirror for my fireplace that is what I'm after in size, design and cost - so I'm up-styling a staple IKEA mirror [STAVE] to achieve the look I want.<br />
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Ikea STAVE Mirror | <a href="http://amzn.to/2ChBbuZ" target="_blank">Lead Trim Tape</a> [I needed just under 1 and 1/2 rolls] | Scissors/Craft Knife<br />
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To start, I removed the frame from my mirror - it's kept in place with small side pins and lots of glue - so I used a craft kife to break the glue up and a small, flat screwdriver to help remove the sections. Some bits came away easily and others needed a little more pressure, but the mirror didn't get damaged and neither did I - take care if the mirror you are using is fixed in place in this way!<br />
It's a bit of pot luck as to the finish of the mirror edges, but the IKEA mirrors don't seem to have been snapped and have been neatly cut, but the edges and corners will need protecting and you will need to take care.<br />
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Before starting, make sure your mirror is completely clean.<br />
The trim I am using is self-adhesive and comes with a smoothing tool - but it really is as easy as applying tape.<br />
To cover the raw mirror edges and to make them safe and protected, I outlined the mirror with the trim, keeping in line with the mirror edge:<br />
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Cut and use slightly more length than required and where the corners meet, use a craft knife to mark a neat 45 dgree angle and cut the trim to sit flush - it requires little pressure and can also be easily cut with scissors.<br />
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Use the tool to firmly stick the tape down in place, but also to smooth the edges, help even out any lines and to mesh the edges and ends together.<br />
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Once completed, I drew my intended design on a piece of paper for reference and then used washi tape to ensure that I achieved straight lines and a measured and cut piece of paper also helped me make sure the measurements were equal in design!<br />
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When applying my lead tape, I used slightly more length than required, allowing the ends to overlap and again, used the tool to help smooth the tape in place and ensure it was secure:<br />
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Keep in mind the areas of trim that will overlap or those that will meet - there are 8 points where 2 lines will overlap.<br />
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Once the design was in place, I took each corner in turn to neaten these areas and make my cuts - using the craft knife to make a 45 degree cut through the trim<br />
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....and then again in line with the outline to neaten:<br />
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For the overlap, I left this fairly smooth but you could really define this, as it traditional with lead trim, with the tool [I may change my mind about this at a later date! or I may end up trimming the lead where the two strips meet for a flush finish - I'll let you know!]<br />
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Now your design has been applied and once you are happy with the finish, your mirror is ready to display!<br />
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This can be adapted to any shape and size of mirror, whether functional or decorative and I'm tempted to try out the technique on the longer version of the STAVE in my bedroom.<br />
If Home Decor DIYs and crafts are your bag - you can find more ideas right <strong><a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Home%20Decor?max-results=9" target="_blank">HERE</a></strong>.<br />
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Todays DIY is a quick make that was a concept test but became the final DIY straight away [it doesn't happen often], but this really was simple and made within 15 minutes.<br />
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I wanted some interesting desk tidy/holders and I have had the cork coasters from IKEA in my drawer for a couple of years, and they are the perfect base for this DIY. The materials, time and cost of this DIY is really low, but I'm really pleased with the final look.<br />
My original idea had thicker wire lengths used, but after struggling to find what I was after and at a reasonable price, I found some coated sugar craft wire that I thought would do the trick.<br />
I used 3 wires and cut each length in to 4, before using pliers to bend each length in to a 45 degree (approx) angle.<br />
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As the wire is a little more flexible than planned, I didn't want to cause the wire to bend fixing it in to the cork, so used a toothpick to create markers before adding my wire.<br />
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You can be precise about your spacing and placement, however; as this was primarily a concept test - I went with the aesthetics, rather than mathematics, and the design allowed for this too.<br />
Place each wire in turn into the cork and ensure that it is secure.<br />
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Once the round has been completed, create and overlapping round, placing the start of each wire in the centre of a previous [I think the photo will explain this better than I am!]<br />
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When this round is completed, even the heights of the wire and use your hands to create the shaping you like - whether the wires stand vertically, or spread at a slight angle like mine:<br />
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I also create a second catch-all tidy, using the same number of wires, but cutting in half so that the holder was taller:<br />
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I've used my holders as a desk tidy - but these would also be great for keeping any surface tidy - in the hallway to catch keys and spare change, or on the bedside and in the bathroom for holding and displaying your jewellery.<br />
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If you don't have the paint colours you need - you might have the nail varnish. Create this easy floating frame heart art in less than an hour and spread the love.</div>
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I based the shape of my heart on the <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/3d-geometric-hearts.html" target="_blank">papercraft</a> <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/3d-geometric-hearts.html" target="_blank">geometric</a> <a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/3d-geometric-hearts.html" target="_blank">hearts</a> I made a few years ago [<a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/3d-geometric-hearts.html" target="_blank">DIY here</a>].</div>
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Start by removing the backboard to your frame and marking out your chosen design with washi tape:</div>
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I didn't have a particular design in mind, other than something loosely based on dalmatian prints and to make the most of my limited nail varnish, I created my design in reverse to how it would have been created using paint - adding the detail first, layering and then adding the background colour - I'll show you what I mean.<br />
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I chose a range of pink nail varnish colours and started with adding small drops in random patterns, then using the brush to spread and fan the shape out:<br />
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I continued this pattern with the remaining pink colours, overlapping some and varying the sizes. Ensure plenty overlap the masked design to help define the shape:<br />
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You can keep an eye on the design as it will appear in your frame by turning your frame over and making sure you are happy with the spread of colour and shapes:</div>
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It can be a little difficult to control the nail varnish - but any spots that are outside your design, or not to your liking can be removed with nail varnish remover.<br />
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Once you are happy with the detail, select a final colour that will be the background and fill in the gaps - this might need more than one coat to make the final shape completely opaque [but nail varnish dries incredibly quickly - so this wont be a problem]:<br />
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Leave to dry completely before the best bit - removing the washi tape to reveal a neat outline of your shape - so good that I appear to have forgotten to take any photos of this part of the process!<br />
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To finish the art and create a floating frame, remove the frame pins with some pliers and secure everything in place at the corners with a generous spread of hot glue [and along the frame just to be sure]:<br />
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...and you're ready to display your art:<br />
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Spread the love by brightening up a corner of your home with this DIY - it can be adapted to any size and colour and it takes less than an hour.<br />
If Home Decor DIYs and crafts are your bag - you can find more ideas right <strong><a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Home%20Decor?max-results=9" target="_blank">HERE</a></strong>.<br />
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Firstly, fill your gift box with the Ferrero Rochers, so that you can gauge how many you need and how many you have left over to eat immediately.<br />
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You can decorate your gift box [if not already decorated] any way you like - I opted for a quick and simple spray paint. With either floristry foam or polystyrene, use the box as a template to cut to size so that it sits neatly in the bottom half of the gift box:<br />
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Completely optional, but I put my chocolates in to white mini cake cases that are a little more sturdy than the wrappers they come in and also look a little bit nicer - but is completely optional.<br />
I cut tooth picks in to thirds and then attached them to the bottom of the cases with hot glue:<br />
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Before adding my chocolates and then filling the gift box:<br />
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[bonus - the cases used up more room meaning I had an extra 3 chocolates I needed to eat!]<br />
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You can finish your gift box off with a bow, even if just to stop yourself from eating them, or leave open to display:<br />
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You can adapt this DIY to any chocolates - change the shape of the box and you can be as modest or elaborate with your presentation as suits the occassion!<br />
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P.S - Save your clear boxes that the chocolates come in - there's a DIY coming for those soon.<br />
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Chocolate and Prosecco for breakfast every weekend.<br />
If Gift DIYs and crafts are your bag - you can find more ideas right <strong><a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Gifts%20%26%20Wrapping?max-results=9" target="_blank">HERE</a></strong>.<br />
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Todays post is a DIY aimed to show you how you can dress up any bunch and selection of flowers from your local supermarket in to luxury gift display - and for less than £15.<br />
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I actually really struggled to find a bunch of flowers that I liked and after a tour of all the major supermarkets (much spare time on my hands), I decided to give my last attempt to my local Co-Op.<br />
Again, I found a very limited selection but - even better - a reduced bucket, containing two slightly sorry-looking-but-completely-fine bunches of flowers for £3.25 each. The ultimate challenge.<br />
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To start, I decorated my gift box -a step you can completely skip if you buy yours pre-decorated. I sprayed the areas that would be on view [the inside lid and all edges] and left to dry completely.<br />
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As this was happening, I soaked my foam in a bowl of water and prepared my flowers: firstly by separating each type of flower and foliage in to bunches to see what I had to work with:<br />
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I then 'tidied up' each stem - removing any browned or broken petals and snapped or torn leaves. Finally, I trimmed each stem, using the height of my box as a guide, to the longest I wanted the flower to stand and then removed the leaves and any greenery.<br />
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Once the paint was dry, I lined my gift box with tin foil to protect it, before placing my soaked foam in the centre.<br />
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I like symmetry and find this the easiest way to arrange my flowers, so I started from the centre outwards with the type of flower I had the most of from my bunches. In two colours, this also meant I could create a little interest as well as a span of the same type of flower.<br />
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Simply trim the stem to size and secure in to the foam - you can change your mind and move things around with no problem as you go to even out the spread of flowers. Any off-shoot flowers that need to be removed can be kept aside later as 'filler', so don't worry about trimming your stems down:<br />
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I added some 'filler':<br />
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...and this then gave me a much better idea of the space I had left for the flowers I had less of:<br />
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As the number of flower type reduced, I added them to the gift box to add to the fullness, interest and colour span:<br />
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...and then finally the main feature of the bunch, the roses: all 2 of them.....<br />
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Fan out the flowers to let them fill the box and add any of your 'filler' flowers put aside earlier. Don't be afraid to move things about if you aren't happy with any placements too:</div>
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As I was using the lid as part of the presentation, I'd concentrated my arrangement towards the front half of the box, leaving the back half a little more empty:<br />
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When the flowers are displayed, they can be fanned out and moved to fill these gaps:</div>
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As a final step, I decorated the box with wrapping paper, round the side of the box and top and side of the lid, finished with a white velvet ribbon bow.<br />
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To hold the lid in place, I used glue strips - like the ones that hold perfume and makeup samples in place in magazines - to create a semi-permanent fix and rest for the lid:<br />
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I bought my gift box before the flowers, but if you can, I recommend swapping this round to help you get the right match. You could also fill your box out even more with some strategically placed tissue paper, folded so that the corners come out of the box edge, under the bouquet [I really wish I'd done this, in a contrasting colour ].<br />
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This is completely customisable - the colours and style, from the flowers to the gift box can be changed to reflect the person lucky enough to receive them [even if that's you].<br />
If Gift DIYs and crafts are your bag - you can find more ideas right <strong><a href="https://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Gifts%20%26%20Wrapping?max-results=9" target="_blank">HERE</a></strong>.<br />
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As has been on all social media over the last few days, I thought I'd share some of my top posts from 2017 and recap the #bestnine from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thethingsshemakes/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> [are you <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thethingsshemakes/" target="_blank">following</a>? <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thethingsshemakes/" target="_blank">Come and say hi</a>!] and my top 5 on the blog.<br />
Here's to the year ahead!<br />
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<b>Top Row</b>: <a href="http://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/diy-gift-chopping-board-rest-note-pad.html" target="_blank">Chopping Board Rest & NotePad</a> | <a href="http://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/diy-christmas-car-tree-decorations.html" target="_blank">Car & Tree Decorations</a> | <a href="http://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2017/07/diy-home-decor-painted-trinket-box.html" target="_blank">Dalmatian Print Box</a><br />
<b>Middle Row</b>: <a href="http://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2017/02/diy-valentines-chocolate-hearts.html" target="_blank">Valentine Nutella Hazelnut Chocolates</a> | <a href="http://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/diy-christmas-wire-star-wreath.html" target="_blank">Star Wreath</a> | <a href="http://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/diy-home-decor-quote-mirror-art.html" target="_blank">Quote Mirror Art</a><br />
<b>Bottom Row</b>: <a href="http://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/diy-easter-mini-egg-chocolate-nest-drip.html" target="_blank">Easter Nests</a> | <a href="http://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/diy-home-decor-geometric-mirror-stand.html" target="_blank">Mirror Stand</a> | <a href="http://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/diy-home-decor-phases-of-moon-art.html" target="_blank">Moon Phase Art</a><br />
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<a href="http://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/diy-accessories-card-holder.html" target="_blank">Card Holder</a> | <a href="http://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/diy-home-decor-mini-grid-wire-frame.html" target="_blank">Mini Grid Wire Frame</a> | <a href="http://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/diy-home-decor-marble-air-dry-clay.html" target="_blank">Marble Air Dry Clay Trays</a> | <a href="http://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/diy-accessories-cat-tote-bag.html" target="_blank">Cat Tote Bag</a> | <a href="http://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/diy-fashion-slogan-jumper.html" target="_blank">Slogan Jumper</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com65tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274391531022476748.post-39035246288555145652017-12-23T08:00:00.000+00:002018-11-24T19:21:15.108+00:00DIY Christmas | Brie & Cranberry Savoury Pastry Stars<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We've made it - work is over [and if it isn't for you, I hope it is soon] and we can sit in the corner with our bucket of wine, family-sized tub of chocolate and watch TV without judgement. In case you fancy something savoury with that, my final post before Christmas is this quick brie and cranberry pastry star snack.<br />
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Star Cutter | Puff Pastry | Brie | Cranberry Sauce | Egg Wash | Pastry Brush | Fork<br />
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This snack idea requires little time but looks festive and special, whether for you or your guests.<br />
Using a star cutter [from <a href="http://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/diy-christmas-iced-biscuit-christmas.html" target="_blank">this</a> <a href="http://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/diy-christmas-iced-biscuit-christmas.html" target="_blank">DIY</a>], I cut 2 stars for each 'bite' of around 2 inches in size.<br />
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You can pretty much fill your star bite with whatever you want. You don't need much filling - I opted and found the 1 teaspoon filling ratio to work best, so whether you are opting for a mincemeat filling, nuts, cinnamon mix, nutella, sausage & egg or any flavour that takes your fancy - give this amount a try - much easier to add to than take away!.. a little goes quite a long way in making these snacks.<br />
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Brush the outside edge with an egg wash and then place the second star on top.<br />
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Finally, press your stars together with a fork and add a few marks in the top to let any hot air escape. Pop in the oven at 180 degrees for 10 minutes [keep an eye on them and remove when browned - maybe turn the tray too if one side seems to be browning quicker than the other]<br />
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Leave the stars to cool a little before serving - depending on your filling, you may also want to decorate the star - bacon would be really nice on top of these!<br />
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These are great snacks, additions to party food and a relaxing way to spend a bit of time in the kitchen.<br />
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That leaves me with wishing you a very Merry Christmas! Enjoy, however you are spending it xUnknownnoreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274391531022476748.post-78667231882218144942017-12-21T12:43:00.000+00:002018-11-24T19:21:25.049+00:00DIY Christmas | Last Minute Plant Gift Wrap Idea<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last minute present gift inspiration needed? Christmas saved!<br />
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Poundland: Plant | Wrapping Paper | Ribbon | Scissors & Tape<br />
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I created a mini hamper for my Secret Santa which included this up-styled poundland plant. In fact, everything used for this DIY was picked up there. They make great table decorations, add to your home festive decor and also make great gifts.<br />
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This gift wrap is great if your plant doesn't come ready with a pot, or you don't have one to place the tree in to - simply roll the plastic bag down to the plant pot and stick in place with some tape [this will mean you can still water it without it leaking on to your paper:<br />
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To gift wrap the tree, you can use any wrapping paper, tissue paper or decorative paper you wish [<a href="http://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/personalised-doodle-christmas-gift-wrap.html" target="_blank">you could even make your own</a>!] - but I opted for a simple brown paper.<br />
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Cut a square of the paper - use the pot to roughly determine the measurements - around 2 times the length of the pot to each corner [it doesn't need to be exact and the paper can be folded to size]:<br />
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Simply bring each side of the paper to meet the pot [you can temporarily stick in place if it helps] and then fold each corner up in line with the tree, pressing the fold either side to help hold the paper in place. Repeat with each corner in turn:<br />
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Tie a length of ribbon around the pot, as close to the top as you can and tie in a knot where you choose the 'front' of the plant to be:<br />
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To each corner in turn, fold the paper down, so that the point is in line with the bottom on the pot:<br />
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[if your paper is holding shape well, you make like the look without holding in place - create the style and finish that you like!]<br />
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...now wrap more ribbon, or the remaining length of ribbon to hold the paper in place:<br />
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I finished with a mini bow.<br />
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You can also embellish the tree with mini decorations - pom poms, baubles, ribbons, bells - I opted for a quick and simple star. If I had some fake snow spray, I might have used this too - you can choose based on the time you have and what craft supplies you have to hand.<br />
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These make great gifts, can be personalised and the wrap can be adapted to any size or shape of plant - and with just a few days to go, it won't break the bank either.<br />
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If your Christmas wardrobe needs a little updating or you have a jumper that needs an up-style, this DIY is an easy, quick and cheap way of getting yourself a new wardrobe.<br />
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Before committing to <u>anything</u>, lay your pearls out on your jumper and try out your designs - take photos for reference and make sure you take the time to not just do a section, or one half - the overall look may be very different to what you imagine in your head, so it's definitely worth trying it our before hand [I originally had more detail on the neck line and more variation in the sizes until I realise the more simple design suited my taste:<br />
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You can also be as measured [or not] in your pearl placement as you want - if you are going for a symmetrical design, you can measure to ensure your pearls are evenly spaced, or you can go by eye - whatever you're comfortable with.<br />
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When happy with your design, use a toothpick to add your fabric glue to the back of each pearl in time:<br />
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Don't worry if you make a mistake, add a pearl in the wrong place or change your mind - you can remove the glue with a wet cloth, but you don't have long - this glue will adhere the pearls to your jumper in a few minutes:<br />
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The glue is completely washing machine safe too - so your pearls wont be coming off when you wear your new jumper!<br />
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Leave the jumper to dry and set completely before showing your new DIY off:<br />
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Gift Box | Eucalyptus | Ribbon | Felt | Wadding | Floral Foam<br />
Gypsophila | White Beads | Frosted Pinecones from <a href="http://www.poundland.co.uk/" target="_blank">Poundland</a><br />
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I have posted a very similar <a href="http://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/diy-gift-flower-gift-box.html" target="_blank">DIY</a> in creating a <a href="http://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/diy-gift-flower-gift-box.html" target="_blank">flower</a> <a href="http://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/diy-gift-flower-gift-box.html" target="_blank">gift</a> <a href="http://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/diy-gift-flower-gift-box.html" target="_blank">box</a>, but thought I'd add a few festive touches to the idea for Christmas.<br />
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Start with your gift box - and split this in half with a floral foam base one side, and the section for your gift the other. As my gifts are quite small, I created a cardboard ledge to hold the gifts higher and more in line with the top of the gift box and covered this in white felt as the base [you'll see why later].<br />
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As with the <a href="http://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/diy-christmas-pinecone-dried-fruit-and.html" target="_blank">mantle garland</a> and <a href="http://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/diy-christmas-wire-star-wreath.html" target="_blank">star wreath</a>, the base is gypsophila:<br />
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...the main component is the eucalyptus:<br />
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...and the decorative flowers are hydrangeas:<br />
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Finally, the detail came in the form of white berries:<br />
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Back to the section that hols the gifts, I cut a section of wadding, slightly bigger than the section and tucked this in loosely to provide a snowy base:<br />
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Add your gifts [use sticky glue dots to help hold them in place if needed]<br />
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...tie your box with gold ribbon and your small presents look pretty amazing:<br />
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To make the box a little more festive, I then added a few extra details before gifting - all left overs from previous DIYs - frosted pinecones and small baubles:<br />
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You can create this festive gift box with some many personalised touches and they transform presents!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274391531022476748.post-28614867983576029482017-12-15T10:00:00.001+00:002018-11-24T19:24:16.268+00:00DIY Christmas | Santa Hat Penguins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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3 words you might not expect to see together.<br />
With 10 days to go, some festive cheer in the form of penguins in Santa hats. Merry Christmas.<br />
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I found my penguins on Amazon, but you can use any plastic animals you may already have - any shape and size.<br />
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With some red glitter card, I cut irregular triangles, with one side the height of the hat I wanted:<br />
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With a pencil to help me, I wrapped and curled the card in to a cone:<br />
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...overlapping the edges and securing in place with hot glue:<br />
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I then added hot glue to the top to secure the snowball bobbles:<br />
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...and then trimmed the bottom to sit on the penguin heads - adding them with more hot glue:<br />
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Add these little hats to any plastic animal for instant happy.<br />
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Merry Christmas!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274391531022476748.post-64081178546081776372017-12-14T09:56:00.000+00:002018-11-24T19:24:30.583+00:00DIY Christmas | Gemstone Letter Decorations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is another perfect craft for sitting in front of a movie with and is a simple, quick, cheap but great decoration for either the tree, presents or around the home any time of year. They're a bit over the top too, which you absolutely can get away with at this time of year.<br />
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I started with wooden letters as my base with a view to have a few single present tags and the option to create words on the tree.<br />
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I didn't have too much room for elaborate detailed design, so I made a glitter base:<br />
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[brushing a thin layer of mod podge on the letter before covering in glitter]<br />
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If you find any of your letters have gone patchy, add a little more mod podge/glue and repeat.<br />
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To decorate, I used flat-backed gemstones [left over from <a href="http://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/diy-fashion-jewelled-heels.html" target="_blank">this</a> <a href="http://thethingsshemakes.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/diy-fashion-jewelled-heels.html" target="_blank">DIY</a>], securing in place with mod podge - but you can buy <a href="http://tidd.ly/efeb6186" target="_blank">adhesive</a> <a href="http://tidd.ly/efeb6186" target="_blank">gemstones</a> [<a href="http://tidd.ly/efeb6186" target="_blank">here</a>], which will make this process even easier.<br />
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To ensure each gemstone was completely secure, I also added a bit more mod podge for good luck - a skewer/tooth pick really help with the small quantity needed and the small gemstones<br />
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Once completely dry, I added a loop for hanging at the top of each letter:<br />
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...and then you're ready to add them to presents:<br />
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...or to your Christmas decor:<br />
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My original plan was to also string beads to a length of thread and then secure to the outline of the letter with glue to add further detail. Still might - but for now they look just as effective without:<br />
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You can apply this decoration to any shape - with the glue and weight of the beads/gemstones involved, I'd recommend a wooden base, but thick cardboard, which you can cut to any shape and size you want would also work too!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com25