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Embrace The Trend: Print & Bolds
Maximalism. A retaliation against minimalism, an idea that more, really is more. This trend is a great excuse to truly lavish yourself in everything that you love, it doesn"t have to follow a theme or make sense- it breaks all the boundaries. If you love rich textures, bold prints and jewel toned shades- this is the trend for you. Florals, -
How to Sew an Envelope Cushion by Dainty Dress Diaries
This week we have teamed up with the lovely Catherine from Dainty Dress Diaries, who has created a video over on Youtube, and written a blog post all about how you can create an envelope cushion. We are sharing the post here on our platform as we think it is something that any crafty person can do, no matter how experienced you are in sewing! If -
Beginners Guide to Window Blinds
I assume I"m not the only one who wrestled with their Granny"s roller blinds as a child. I swear that woman loved to ask me to pull the spring roller blind halfway up only to watch it fly up out of my hands and roll all the way up only to giggle at me wrestling it back down to the height she requested. Well let me tell you blinds have come a long -
Step by Step: Easy Sew Kimono
The kimono look is still going nowhere and with our lack of fine weather and generally pale skin we Irish girls love a cover up (or maybe I should start fake tanning). It"s one of those items that once you have in your wardrobe you"ll wonder what you did without it. Wear it with your skinnies during the day, over your bikini on the beach, over a -
Upcycling
The up-cycling revolution is well underway in recent years. In a world where we are conscious of waste and our carbon footprint, up-cycling is a great way to revive dated furniture and reduce waste. Not only do you get to put your own stamp on something, you are also saving pennies with this low cost and fun project- what"s not to love? What you -
Beginners Guide to Buying Ready Made Curtains
So you know you need curtains but haven"t got a clue where to start? Then read on as I am about to fill you in. The very first step is to measure for your curtains. Once armed with this info you can decide what size you need. Not all ready made curtains come in all sizes but you will generally find one to suit. However if your windows are -
What Glue is the Glue for You?
Buying glue for a project may seem like a straightforward proposition but a glance at the glue section of our website will tell a different tale as there are so many to choose from. So which one to get? Our glues basically fall into 3 different categories: 1. Craft Glue These are great for use on paper, felt and some can be used on other non -
Step By Step: Felt Flower Wreath
Felt Flowers are a fun and relatively easy craft to follow. Some flowers can be a little complicated, but I can assure you that the pretty roses used in this project are straightforward enough and the pay off is fantastic. Who knew felt could look so pretty? As we have been gifted with the rainy weather (April Showers, give us a break!), why not -
How to Measure for Curtains
Measuring for curtains is a little bit chicken and the egg; should you have your pole up first? Should you measure the bare window? I’m here to tell you that either is fine as long as you understand what you’re doing. In an ideal world, when measuring for curtains you’ll be starting with a blank canvas; a window with no pole/rail up -
Step by Step: DIY Sequined Hen Party T-Shirts
I was always slightly puzzled by the groups of girls on hen parties in matching outfits I’d see roaming the streets of Temple Bar on a Saturday night. Not puzzled because there was a uniform - I realise that this is an easy way of identifying each other when three sheets to the wind. Puzzled because not only were they in the same
