Scrapbooking - Art & Crafting Materials

This DIY will make you want to click your heels together and do a little happy dance.Much like the best movie makeovers, this DIY from My Poppet takes its subject – a boring old pair of brogues – from zero to hero, just like that. How does Cintia do it, exactly The answer is fabric paint, a steady hand and the ability to draw leopard spots (which, she thankfully has some helpful tips for).Leopard print can get a pretty bad rap in some parts, but Cintia’s efforts make us want to...

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Phil Ferguson crafts his social media persona in cheap yarn and crochet stitches. The result is a kind of performance art in 2D – and a lot of fabulous hats.The following chinwag comes from a little coffee table book called Look What We Made. Its a compilation of inspiring chats we had with local makers of all sorts, including the wonderful Phil Ferguson who you see here. If it tickles your fancy, pick one up over at the frankie shop.You might have already seen Phil Ferguson, aka ChiliPhil...

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Treat your tush to a new resting place.You only get one tush in this life, so why not treat it well Buy nice undies. Tell it how cute it looks each morning. And definitely give it a comfy place to perch. This tutorial for a tie-on chair cushion can help you out with that last one – all youll need is a roll of sweet-looking fabric, some stuffing and a sewing machine. Get busy with the full instructions from DIY Candy over here. (Your butt will thank you for it.)diy chair cushion...

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Three cheers for upcycling!Never again will we question the versatility of a tea towel. Aside from drying dishes and helping keep our cakes moist, they can also be transformed into an apron. Don’t just take our word for it – Flax & Twine have a dedicated pattern for turning a humble dish cloth into a multi-pocketed utility belt, which you can whip up in a jiffy. Pretty handy for anyone who spends their days moving about the kitchen or the workshop. You can get to work by do...

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Craft yourself an old-school duffle in a swish new fabric.Whether you need a big carryall for overnight trips or something roomy to cart your gym clothes in, this sturdy duffle will have you covered (no dorky sports labels or plasticky materials involved). MATERIALS1/2m heavyweight patterned canvas fabric1/2m heavyweight plain canvas fabric for lining2m webbing, 2.5cm wide (contrasting colour to your canvas)40cm zipThread to match your fabric and webbingBasic sewing kitHOW TO1. Cut out the follo...

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Joyful art to pin to your walls.Two things that never fail to bring us great joy: rainbows and handmade goods. It’s no surprise then that Mandi Smethell’s colourful woven decorations make us giddy as all get out. Mandi started creating her wall hangings after a rather successful attempt at making her teen sister a birthday gift. Since then, she’s been weaving and selling her cheerful arches over on her Etsy store, where you’ll find rainbows of all sizes (including in patc...

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Faux flowers, meet hot glue gun.Hold the front page! Studio DIY has thunk up a rad-as-heck floral jacket thats prettier than an Anne Geddes portrait. Folks with pollen allergies need not worry – this DIY project calls only for faux blooms (150 of them, to be exact), as well as a solid two to three hours of your time. To get started, peep the instructions here, then set yourself up with a couple of decent podcasts and get ready to become besties with your hot glue gun. diy flower jacke...

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