MAGIC Decal Tutorial with Free Printables

February 1, 2012 813 Comments

  Some of you may remember, a little while back I posted a tutorial for DIY waterslide decals. Among other things, I mentioned how awesome they are for creating custom embellishments without the need for any fancy-pants equipment. Yep, waterslide decal paper is a truly fab product, though as great as it is, there is...…READ MORE

DIY Transfer Decal Tutorial

November 21, 2011 117 Comments

Sure, there are a heap of different embellishing methods out there though did you know you can make your own custom, professional-looking, easy to use decals at home with no expensive outlays, time-consuming crafting or specialty equipment? All you need is some waterslide decal paper and a printer (plus a cute design of course!). Waterslide decal paper comes...…READ MORE

Bird and Twig Nursery Mobile

October 17, 2011 53 Comments

When I woke this morning I noticed a soft golden glow creeping in from beyond my bedroom curtains and when I peered out the window saw the tree limbs dancing in the type of gentle breeze which makes you want to hang fresh white sheets on the clothes line. It was one of those mornings which reminds you of childhood...…READ MORE

Make Your Own Throw Blanket

October 15, 2010 56 Comments

I gave up my search for a beautiful natural linen throw blanket a while back now. It wasn’t because I couldn’t find one for a reasonable price mind you, it was cause I couldn’t find one at ALL (though if I had I’m sure it would have cost a pretty penny anyways). From the get-go I wanted to include...…READ MORE

Easy Budget Wall Art

October 11, 2010 37 Comments

Hey guys. Just popping in for a quick one today to share this budget wall art idea using inexpensive frames and gift wrap. (Kmart picture frames and Cavallini gift wrap maps). I know, I know, nothing earth shattering though affordable and effective. (In case you’re extra observant and are wondering why South America is next...…READ MORE

DIY Large Scale Printable Maps

September 18, 2010 69 Comments

So, while my bedroom makeover drags on and on at least I can share some insightful snippets of the journey thus far to (hopefully) keep you keen. I know a lot of you have been hanging out to know how I was going to create a massive wall map on a budget – cause, dang, those things...…READ MORE

Starburst Twig Wreath

August 24, 2010 179 Comments

If you’ve read this blog more than just once you probably know I have a bit of a thing for using natural elements to decorate my home, and for a budget-savvy gal like me, there’s no better way of introducing this textural earthiness to a space than via a great-outdoors scavenger hunt. So, until money grows on trees, I’m taking my...…READ MORE

DIY Customised Timber Knobs

August 20, 2010 88 Comments

Firstly, thanks so much to everyone for the lovely comments about my map cabinet makeover. I was seriously surprised and overwhelmed – you guys are just the best. There was a lot of interest in the compass knobs I created and some of you wanted to see a more in-depth tutorial on how to make them, so here...…READ MORE

Typographic Cushions

May 26, 2010 61 Comments

Alright, I’ll admit it, I’m in love with typography and would marry it if I could…. ….you know what they say though – too much of a good thing is never a good thing…. ….though does it really have to be so?…. ….I mean, surely a letter here and a number there can’t really hurt…can it? It’s lucky...…READ MORE