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Customized plain totes make a great personal gift that doubles as eco friendly wrapping. They would make a great gift for wedding guests, baby shower gift bag, welcome parcel, first day of school gift bag, to birthdays and bridal shower party bags. Fill your finished bag with pens, singlets, lollies, gourmet crackers and cheese, etc for a thoughtful useful bag! First here’s the step by step to create and doily stencil/monogram look: 1. Coat rough underside of do …

A beanie is a type of hat that is commonly made from triangular pieces of fabric and then stitched together at the top and at the sides. Back in the day, it was traditionally worn more for necessity and not as a trendy accessory. But with the developments in fashions, the beanie evidently becames more and more popular. You can say that people consider beanies as both a functional and fashionable headwear, especially when it is very cold outside. Today, they are worn not only for o …

Last month, I was sitting in my living room and couldn’t figure out what was missing in my décor to make it feel more homely. After smelling some cooking odours wafting over from the kitchen, I had the realization that some indoor plants would be fantastic and double as an air purifier for inside the house. After doing some research, I discovered that all indoors plants are able to clean the air to some degree through their usual photosynthesis activities. But particular plants were discov …

A bouquet of baby sock roses is a cute pressie for expecting mothers and baby showers. You can never have enough socks for the little one, as they get lost or they double as hand gloves. A fun DIY job that has a great wow factor when you’re presenting it, instead of wrapping your gifts in paper or a gift bag. A few rolls & twists and you will have made a pile of rose buds to make your bouquet! Create some for even a gift topper, corsage, or fill a small bucket/flower pot. This could ma …

Checking out the streetwear trends across the world, it is quite clear that the college varsity jacket continues to be the sporty piece of choice. So, if you only buy one cover-up this season, make it a two-tone varsity jacket. This sporty trend is a reemerging trend from the 1950's, where vintage preppy look was at its strongest. Today though, the look can go anywhere from retro, sports lux to hiphop and grunge. For anyone who thinks this jacket for a sporty flash in the pan, loo …

Who didn't love potato stamping when they were little? It is such an easy DIY craft to redo as an adult. Since I was helping at a community fair, I thought it would be a great way to test this out with some table cloth covers.It was a really easy project that didn't take longer than a few hours (most of it, just prepping and drying)All you need is: PotatoKnifePaintFabric (we’re using the sarongs from blankclothing)NewspaperCardboard (anything non-absorbent will do)Plate Optional material …

As the weather in Melbourne gets pretty miserable in Winter, staying warm indoors is quite the desired plan for a rainy Saturday. I’m always on the look out for DIY ideas that require minimum skills but maximum impact. This DIY idea is so easy, it would be ideal for even a kids activity during the school holidays! When I discovered this one, I was so excited to try this this weekend with my old t-shirts, that need a little TLC and some revitalizing love. Bonus is, they will be ex …

Need an idea for the kid's birthday? How about a paint/craft themed party? Check out this awesome party theme over at Hostess with the Mostess . This mum created an amazing painting themed birthday party for her son. It is an art party filled with activities & food to allow the children to create & imagine. Featuring multiple craft stations for the children to express their creativity, including a paint table where children painted their own mini canvases, a play-doh tabl …

The ¾ Sleeve Baseball Raglan Tshirt with Contrast Sleeves The ol’ raglan baseball tee was once a signifier of Americana cool kids – we’re imagining summer comedies like The Sandlot Kids, American Graffiti & Dazed and Confused —so it's not surprising this '70s staple is still among today's stylish set. There's nothing that says relaxed & effortless, then the classic, baseball raglan tee. Whether it's for those days where you are going to be running about the town or for re …

A few years ago, I had to plan my sister’s kitchen tea party and was struggling to think of an original idea for the party favors to give to the ladies. When I found this great DIY idea, I thought this would have made a great gift. I also believe it would be perfect for linen tea towels as I don't really use place mats at home. This would also make a great house warming gift or wedding reception decor! I really love the ombre affect (that is all the rage at the moment.) The texture o …