Upcycled Desk.

I love a bit of a recycling project and this one is no exception. Beautiful col and I love the wall of vintage wallpapers!




Image via recycle chic.

Knitting Classes!

Ever thought about taking up knitting? Learn in style with a class by Claire Montgomerie.

Make, Do and Mend - Coasters.

Came across this fabulous tutorial for making your very own pretty coasters. They look so brilliant and such a great idea for presents. Defintaely on myu list of things to try!





Via prudent baby.

Recycled Herb Garden.

Display your herbs with style!!



What a novel way to recycle your old jumpers, or any old fabric for that matter!

Recycled Herb Garden Project from craft stylish.

Made, Do and Mend - Pretty Painted Eggs!

Did you ever paint eggs around Easter time when you a child? I did but they never looked like these!! I was really inspired by this painted Ukrainian eggs tutorial from design*sponge.

Make, Do and Mend - Card Tutorial.

Love this card tutorial from Whisical Wendy!



Check out more tutorials on her blog here
or on you tube ;0)

Make, Do and Mend - Amazing Photo Real Quilt!

Look what my VERY clever mother-in-law made!



And it won judges choice at the Dubai International Quilt Show!

And this was the inspiration....a photo I took whilst on holiday in Jordan. You can see more photo's I posted way back here.



Talking of quilts if you are in the UK be sure to check out the Quilts Exhibition at the V&A at the end of this month.



Quilts: 1700 - 2010
Supported by the Friends of the V&A
A MAJOR EXHIBITION
20 March - 4 July 2010

Make, Do and Mend - Fairtrade.

Love these feltworks kits from John Lewis.

Make, Do and Mend - Cute Cross Stitch!

I have always been a fan of cross stitch and tapestry and was very keen on it when I was younger. I am pleased that it seems to have made a bit of a revival lately.





I especially LOVE these cute french cross-stitch books from etsy shop petits details.