DIY plant pots

Before

 

Instead of putting my tins into the normal recycling, I decided to reuse instead as little plant pots. I had some left over metal paint and some thick twine. I started by making numerous holes on the bottom of the tins for drainage.  

 I found that the sharp tip of a corkscrew worked best. I then painted it with the metal paint and when it was dry decorated it with twine and added a bow for good measure.

After

Robot Valentines

I'm not the biggest fan of Valentine's and all the money it costs (also it shouldn't all be about one day). So this year, I decided to save some money and make my card. My boyfriend is a big fan of robots and online I've seen examples of a chocolate robot, where the body is made of a bar of chocolate so I got some Bournville (my boyfriends favourite) wrapped it in normal kitchen foil and made it into the robot I normally draw for him (plus a love heart to make it seem a little romantic). To keep with the theme, I had some old tags laying around, which I stuck a miniature version of the robot onto. I kept the colours the same and since I had some time I made a little pattern to place inside the envelope. All in all I'm happy with the outcome. I think I'll do this from now on. Not only did it save me money but I wouldn't have found a card I liked better. I apologise in advance for the rushed photographs, but I had to get it done before he came home!

Happy Valentine's! 

by Jst-K

by Jst-K

by Jst-K

DIY Wedding

So my friend from university is getting married and has her mum is making her invitations, so I started looking for inspiration for her. Weddings are so much more personal and creative than they used to be. They aren't all about frills and flowers. So many creative, unique ideas that will get them saving the date in no time. I've listed a few of the best one's I found. If planning your own wedding check out bespoke bride. Some great idea's on there!

 

 For the film buff. Pull out negative invite.

Pencil us in instead of Save the date

Party Poppers save the date created by ohhappyday. 

Instructions and free template can be found here.

 

 

 Blow up balloon Invite

Also I've heard from various people about these alternative creative wedding bouquets. No flowers needed and these bouquets are guaranteed to last.

 

 

Brooch Bouquets

Could be something borrowed and something old.

 

 

And something new.

 

 

Button and felt bouquets

 

 

There is loads of tutorials online on how to make these, considering that some of the ones I have seen have been priced at £150 plus. Also on various sites including Favor Fairy, Wedding Star and I've seen really cute wedding favors, no more almonds thank goodness.

Pun wedding matches

  A personal fave - Gum ball machine favors

 

 

 Personalised Jones fizzy juice bottles

Origami Wedding Favors from Kats Krafts

 

 

DIY Valentine

So with February approaching I thought I'd post a sample of some lovely DIY ideas I found. Even though I think Valentines is over rated, I do like the idea of making your own card. If you can, it can be more personal and creative. But hay it doesn't have to be just for Valentine's day.

First off is the pop up pixel love heart card. Clever idea and perfect for any gamer. All credit to Minieco for this one and the tutorial can be found here.

 

 

by Minieco

This next one is a Valentines gift box, but could easily be adapted for something else. The free printable template is available here. 

by ohhappyday

For all tech/robot lovers, this next one is great. This Robot is made from a mini chocolate bar. Awesome! Instructions here.