2021 in numbers. It’s the year this blog began. So, here’s a summary of the year and its significant numbers, to reflect on. If you’ve read my story, you’ll know how Tea and Forget-me-nots came about. December is a good time for reflection. Whether to create a new year’s resolution or to just think about…
The best Mother’s Day gifts are handmade. And this one using hammered flowers is a wonderful, unique gift idea. With this simple technique, no two smashed flower projects will look the same. It’s also simple enough for younger children to help with too. From the flower picking to careful hammering of the flower petals. Whether…
Want to tape curved lines for painting? To find out the best way to do it, you’ve come to the right place. Painting curves can be tricky, but with the right tools and steps, it’s actually quite simple. Whether you’re looking to create a rainbow design, geometric circles, wall arches or waves, you’ll find that…
Your old furniture could be hiding lead paint! Here’s how to safely test old furniture for lead paint and how to manage finding it. Whether you’re refinishing a piece for your own family or to sell, lead paint needs to be dealt with. Which means either safely removing it, or covering it with specialist paint. …
Get creative this Spring with a beautiful Easter egg wreath DIY made from real eggs – find out how to make one here! This Easter wreath craft is a great idea to display on your front door. Its pretty pastel colours just say Hello Spring and Easter! As DIY wreaths go, it’s very affordable, looks…
Looking to create a beautiful DIY Easter garland? Here’s how to create an easy garland for the Easter season, inspired by flowers and nature. Easter decorations don’t have to be all about eggs, bunnies or pastels. But having a touch of them within a burlap garland can be a great way to decorate for this…
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. What better way to spread love than by making DIY Valentine wreaths for your front door? Whether you’re a crafting beginner or more experienced. We’ve got 20+ inspiring ideas to help you create the perfect heartfelt wreath. From traditional heart-shaped designs to unique materials such as playing cards……
Looking to add some love and charm to your Valentine’s home decor? Look no further than a DIY heart-shaped wreath! Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, or simply love romantic decor, a heart wreath is the perfect addition. This guide takes you through the easy steps of creating your own heart-shaped wreath with yarn. Learn How…
If you have a home office, then a desk is a must-have. But new desks can be very expensive, especially the quality ones. So here’s how you can transform an affordable, vintage upcycled office desk for your home office. Vintage is something that is 20+ years old. So there’s a reasonable chance that DIY projects…
Want the quality of a beautiful image with the handmade look of embroidered line art? Here’s a simple technique of embroidering minimalist line art on a canvas. Embroidery is simply using a needle and thread to decorate a material. You can embroider a blank canvas, a painted canvas, and decoupage paper too. Here you’ll see…