Craft Tutorials

Last week we shared a tutorial on how to turn a tree stump into a wooden stool and hinted that it was destined for greater, llama-ish things ;-) Drum roll…

As much as I enjoy making pretty things for our home, there’s nothing as satisfying as creating something that’s both functional and gorgeous. As South Africans we love heading outdoors, getting…

Add little elegance and whimsy to your wall art with this DIY wire dress tutorial. Made from jewelry wire, it’s rustic and fun to do. Includes dress template and instructions for printing.

It seems I’m on a mission to make things for our garden fairies before the seasons change. Last week we shared a tutorial for a fantasy fairy daybed complete with…

Make a fantasy fairy daybed for your garden fairies to relax and unwind after a long day of sprinkling fairy dust

Celebrate Easter in African style by making this little shweshwe bunny. Known as the denim of South Africa, shweshwe comes in the most beautiful patterns and designs

You only need a few basic supplies and a rusty garden fork to make this farmhouse styled doorstop. It’s a great way to upcycle those old garden tools

I’m loving all the woven wall art that keeps popping up on my Pinterest feed. Strange how things come back into fashion. A few years back it was seen as…

I love decorating our home with artwork, posters, and photos, but finding the right frame can be a challenge. Most frames come in standard sizes and if you want to…

I love doing mosaics. It’s like building a puzzle, but you get to decide what pieces you want to use and how you want to use them. And since Valentine’s…

I have this thing for teddy bears.   It doesn’t matter if it’s Winnie the Pooh or Baloo, I love them all. LOL, that sounds like a song. But there’s just…

One of the things I hate about Christmas is having to take down all the decorations after the festive season. It’s even worse when the decorations are in a holiday…