Five Favourites

Er, long time no blog. I hadn't intended to go so long without blogging, but I just hadn't been feeling like putting finger to keyboard. I don't know what it is, maybe I'm still suffering from the post-election slump. Heh. Yes, I voted Labour. Yes I'm absolutely gutted...

Regardless, here are a few things that I've been enjoying over the last few weeks...

IKEA BRIMNES Hack | Chalkboard Drawers

When I was looking for drawers to house the majority of both of our clothes; the IKEA BRIMNES chest of four drawers was the obvious choice for us. White, tall and with deep drawers to house all manner of basics. That being said, I was not opposed to 'sprucing' them up a little, so when the Mr suggested using our new roll of blackboard film, well, I was more than a little intrigued...

Washi Tape Frame | DIY

I was reading through my monthly copy of Elle Decoration when I came across this cute DIY - that also looks pretty impressive (especially what they did with the washi tape - much 'chic-er' than mine,) - but it gave me an idea what to do with my ruined sticky-gram pictures - little note, don't put them on radiators because even though mine was off, the images were still peeling off the magnets. In any case, I had a spare wall and some washi tape and got straight to it.

What you will need;

Washi tape - your choice, of course. I went for a slightly transparent tape with bright polka dots. I bought mine on ebay here.

Scissors - for cutting the tape, obviously, but if you want it more roughed up, just tear off the tape.

Optional Extras;

Tweezers - seriously, because when your placing the tape on the wall and on the photo (or in my case magnet,) my fingers are far too clumsy for being precise. So if you're clumsy like me, use a pair of tweezers for neatening rogue tape up - I didn't because I am not a perfectionist and impatient. 

Spirit Level/Pencil - If you are a perfectionist - use these two as well to aid in mapping out your photo frames. Like I said, I'm not so didn't bother.

I like my little roughed up framing job! I was pretty disgruntled that I had been silly enough to put the magnets on a radiator (that was switched off,) but had somehow still peeled? In any case, it saves me throwing them out or putting pins through them to go on my cork board.

Have you tried any washi tape DIY's recently?

Peace!

sewing up a storm...

 iPad cover.

Close up. ;)

I have been perusing fabrics, cutting and stitching up a storm! I made a 'pouch' of sorts the other day, purely my portfolio for loose bits of paper/sketches and what not (using a gorgeous fabric, I'll show you when I get the pictures uploaded,) so feeling brave I made another pouch, this time with this fun polka dot fabric and dark brown lining -- for my sisters iPad. :)

Obviously it's purely for developing my own skills for hand stitching, but my sister freaking loves it, which pleased me greatly.

So I'm stitching, what are you up to?

Peace!

P.s, got a new part time job, a lot closer to home with slightly odd hours but it suits me just fine. :)

happy weekend!

Via Pinterest.

Hello lovelies!

It is the blessed weekend again! I'm currently waiting on some news, that should hopefully reach my ears come Monday/first days of the week, so I'm pretty nervous/excited for that!

I cannot believe it is September already! Yikes! The man will be starting uni at the end of September and that got me thinking (dangerous,) about some quick crafts to do over the weekend for school related items.

God bless Pinterest, is all I can say. 

How about the above D.I.Y? It'd literally take five minutes and you'd end up with a unique notebook for your studies!

Have a amazing weekend!

Peace!