Good morning all. As you know, this Make It Delightful feature is a collection of Tutorials and How To’s for those who fancy getting a bit crafty.

DIY Yarn Chandelier 

How cool is this DIY chandelier, seen over on Wedding Chicks. Please click here for full instructions on how to make your own.

What you need - wire, wire cutters, yarn, double sided tape, a 12 inch sewing hoop, scissors, lamp cord and a bulb.

DIY Yarn Lanterns

More fab yarn lighting with this lantern tutorial, seen on Brit & Co - please click here for full instructions on how to make your own.

What you need - yarn, corn starch, glue and a balloon.

DIY Marquee Letter Light

I love this letter light, seen on over on How Joyful - please click here for full instructions on how to create your own.

What you need - wood, lights, saw, paint, drill and bits to draw stencil.

What do you think of today’s Make It Delightful? I love the chandelier and think I will make myself a “B” light!

If you have or can make something and would like to show the rest of us how, then please get in touch – I would love to hear from you.

Have a great day and I shall be back soon xx

Good morning. Did you see my Pointy Flats post last week? I thought since we are now all in the mood for them we could have a look at a few DIY ideas.

As you know, this Make It Delightful feature is a collection of Tutorials and How To’s for those who fancy getting a bit crafty.

DIY Valentino Rockstuds

I love these Valentino inspired flats, seen over on Beautylish. The Valentino Rockstuds were actually featured in last weeks post, so these are perfect for today! Please click here to view their You Tube video on how to make your own.

What you need – pointy flats, tape measure, studded ribbon and glue.

DIY Colourblock Flats

These colour blocking flats are great too, seen over on Joanna Goddard and can be done in whatever colour suits. Please click here for full instructions on how to make your own.

What you need – pointy flats, painters tape, glue, paint and a ruler.

DIY Sequin Capped Flats

These sparkly sequin flats, seen over on Glitter N Glue, look fab and seem really easy to do as well. Please click here for full instructions on how to make your own.

What you need – pointy flats, sequins, glue and tweezers.

What do you think of today’s Make It Delightful? I think my favourites are the Valentino Rockstud inspired flats, at the top. How about you?

If you have or can make something and would like to show the rest of us how, then please get in touch – I would love to hear from you.

Have a great Tuesday and I shall be back soon xx

Good morning and happy Tuesday to you. You know how much I love anything that sparkles, so today’s Make It Delightful needs little explanation! As you know, this Make It Delightful feature is a collection of Tutorials and How To’s for those who fancy getting a bit crafty.

DIY Sequin Cushion

I love this sparkly sequin cushion, seen over on My Sister’s Suitcase. Please click here for full instructions on how to make your own.

What you need - cushion, sequin material and sewing machine or needle and thread.

DIY Marc Jacobs Inspired iPhone Case

How pretty is this Daisy Marc Jacobs inspired iPhone case?! I have just got the new iPhone 5 so on the look out for a gorgeous new case. This fab tutorial was seen on Amy Antoinette - please click here for full instructions on how to make your own.

What you need - iPhone case, flowers, rhinestones and glue.

DIY Tealight Holder

I am a bit candle obsessed and I love these DIY sparkly candle holders, seen on over on 100 Layer Cake - please click here for full instructions on how to create your own.

What you need - candle holder, glitter and glue.

What do you think of today’s Make It Delightful? I love the Marc Jacobs inspired iPhone case especially.

If you have or can make something and would like to show the rest of us how, then please get in touch – I would love to hear from you.

Have a lovely Tuesday and I shall be back soon xx

With Valentines Day on Thursday this week, I have a love filled Make It Delightful special today! As you know, this Make It Delightful feature is a collection of Tutorials and How To’s for those who fancy getting a bit crafty.

DIY Sock Cozy

How cute are these cup sock cozy’s – seen over on Nest of Posies. Please click here for full instructions on how to make your own.

What you need - cup, old sock, scissors and embellishments.

DIY Sequin Heart Elbow Patch

I love these sparkly heart elbow patches… great for Valentines Day, or any other day really! This tutorial was seen on Swellmayde - please click here for full instructions on how to make your own.

What you need - a jumper, sequin trim, glue, scissors, pencil and paper.

DIY Love Letters

This woollen love letter tutorial was seen on My Sisters Suitcase - please click here for full instructions on how to make your own.

What you need - cardboard letters, wool of your choice, glue and scissors.

What do you think of today’s Make It Delightful? I love the red heart sequin elbow patches – and who says you need to be with someone to do this?!

If you have or can make something and would like to show the rest of us how, then please get in touch – I would love to hear from you.

Have a fab day and I shall be back soon xx

Morning all. I thought a floral Make It Delightful would be nice today, with it being so constantly miserable outside! As you know, this Make It Delightful feature is a collection of Tutorials and How To’s for those who fancy getting a bit crafty.

DIY McQueen Inspired Skirt

You may remember I posted about this Alexander McQueen AW 12 skirt a while back, so I was very excited to see a DIY version inspired by it over on Style Slicker. Please click here for full instructions on how to make your own.

What you need - black petticoat or ruffle skirt, small floral print cotton fabrics in multiple colours, sharp scissors, white cotton thread and sewing needle.

Above – McQueen AW ’12.

Below – Style Slicker DIY version

DIY Floral Crown

I love flowers – they never fail to make me smile or cheer me up. This DIY floral crown would be great for a bride or bridesmaids, or even just for a party – I would wear it to the right event! This tutorial was seen on Bridal Musings - please click here for full instructions on how to make your own.

What you need - florists wire and tape, wire cutter, clippers to cut the flowers, 2 bunches of spray roses, 1 bunch dusty miller and 1 bunch of sprigs of lavender.

DIY Floral Nails

I am literally never seen without my nails painted – I would feel naked and wrong! I love these DIY floral nails, seen on over on The Beauty Department - please click here for full instructions on how to create your own floral nails.

What you need - nail polish remover, 4 paint brushes, a plate, white nail polish and 3 of your favourite colours that look good together.

What do you think of today’s Make It Delightful? The McQueen inspired skirt is amazing… think I may give the floral nails a go too. Which is your favourite?

If you have or can make something and would like to show the rest of us how, then please get in touch – I would love to hear from you.

Have a good morning and I shall be back soon xx

Morning all – how was your first day back at work yesterday? Tough?! January really is a depressing anti climatic month isn’t it! I heard on the TV that yesterday was apparently the most adulterous day of the year, with lots of people having affairs! What a stupid statistic – just encourages dirty cheats if you ask me!

Anyway, grumpy post Christmas rant over and on to something a bit more cheerful! As you now know this Make It Delightful feature is a collection of Tutorials and How To’s for those who fancy getting a bit crafty and today I am looking at a selection of DIY collar necklaces. Click the link under each one to see the instructions on how to make your own.

Glitter collar via Henry Happened

Fabric collars via Au Pays des Cactus

DIY Collars via BurdaStyle

What do you think of today’s Make It Delightful? I love the glitter one… obviously!

If you have or can make something and would like to show the rest of us how, then please get in touch – I would love to hear from you.

Have a good morning and I shall be back soon xx

Morning all. As you now know this Make It Delightful feature is a collection of Tutorials and How To’s for those who fancy getting a bit crafty.

DIY Instagram Coasters

Not sure about you but I have hundreds of fab Instagram photos that just mostly sit on my phone, so what better way to use some of them than to print and make your own coasters – seen on Foam. Please click here for full instructions on how to make your own.

What you need - round flat cork pieces or old coasters, glue, card, Instagram print outs and mounting dots.

Vintage Tray Chalkboard  

How pretty is this vintage tray that has been turned into a chalk board, seen on By Wilma?! Please click here for full instructions on how to make your own.

What you need - vintage tray, chalkboard paint, brush and vinegar.

Gold Leaf Paper Mache Bowls

Oooh, I love these gold leaf bowls – seen on Kelli Murray. Please click here for full instructions on how to make your own.

What you need - glue, balloons, foam brushes, newspaper and gold leaf.

What do you think of today’s Make It Delightful? I love the gold leaf bowls – so pretty!

If you have or can make something and would like to show the rest of us how, then please get in touch – I would love to hear from you.

Have a good Tuesday and I shall be back soon xx

Morning all. As you now know this Make It Delightful feature is a collection of Tutorials and How To’s for those who fancy getting a bit crafty.

As it is London Fashion Week I thought I would go for a fashion based Make It Delightful today – and what better way than shoes!

DIY Sparkly Flats

As you know sparkly is my middle name, so I love these sparkly flats seen on We Are Not Martha, and even Jimmy Choo do a very similar pair! Please click here for full instructions on how to make your own.

What you need - flats, glitter, glue, brush and sealing spray.

Colour Block Wedges

Wedges are great and perfect for those days when you want to wear heels, but need a bit more stability than stilettos – I feel I can rush around a bit easier on wedges… is that just me?! I love these pretty colour block ones seen on See Kate Sew. Please click here for full instructions on how to make your own.

What you need - wedges, paint, masking tape and brushes.

DIY Fabric Shoes

I like this idea of covering shoes with fabric, seen on By Wilma. You may not like this particular pair, but you can choose whatever shape shoes and fabric you like, so totally personal. Please click here for full instructions on how to make your own.

What you need - shoes, fabric, scissors, glue and brush.

What do you think of today’s Make It Delightful? I like the sparkly ones best… obviously!

Creating new shoes can be great fun, but if you struggle for comfort in your favourite pair take a look at these insolia inserts, which can provide some much needed relief for your feet… genius!

If you have or can make something and would like to show the rest of us how, then please get in touch – I would love to hear from you.

Have a good morning and I shall be back this afternoon with a look at the new AW collection from Reiss xx

Morning all. As you now know this Make It Delightful feature is a collection of Tutorials and How To’s for those who fancy getting a bit crafty.

DIY No-Sew Clutch

This clutch is so pretty and even better that it requires no sewing whatsoever! It was seen on By Wilma which is a great blog for other DIY ideas. Please click here for full instructions on how to make your own.

What you need - glue, leather belt, place mat, scissors, pins and a Cropodile 

DIY Tweed Clutch

I am still loving the whole tweed heritage trend going on, so this clutch is perfect for that – seen on Craftaholics Anonymous. Please click here for the full instructions to make your own.

What you need - tweed fabric (maybe an old jacket?), buttons, scissors, sewing machine, needle & thread.

DIY Leather Clutch

I love this leather clutch, seen on Style Scrapbook and if you are not a fan of yellow, you can choose whatever colour you like. Please click here for the full instructions to make your own.

What you need - leather in chosen colour, scissors, zip, pins and a sewing machine.

What do you think of today’s Make It Delightful? I really like the first one… and not just because it requires no sewing!

If you have or can make something and would like to show the rest of us how, then please get in touch – I would love to hear from you.

Have a lovely Tuesday and I shall be back soon xx

I must admit when my graphic designer brother Ben told me that he was going to make a Terrarium (or Terranium) – I had no idea what he was talking about! A Terrarium is a miniature landscape with stones and living moss, which you then create your own mini scene in, using model trees, animals, cars, people etc.

After coming across a post on Cool Hunter Ben decided to buy this book below (which you can get on Amazon) and has since got a bit obsessed on his hunt for suitable moss, glass jars and little people!

I was originally a bit worried and thought he probably just has too much time on his hands, but now after seeing the finished results (3 in total) I am actually quite impressed – they do look quite cool on the shelf in his kitchen! Anyway, here are a few photos so you can judge for yourself.

So, are Terrariums something you have come across before? Would you try it yourself after seeing these pics? Do let me know if you do, and send in any photos!

Have a great afternoon and I shall be back soon xx