Oyster ring bowls look great online but I wanted to make some myself to see whether they looked just as good in real life… They do! So here’s a simple way to make them using some paper and paint! THH Difficulty Level: What you’ll need: – a couple of oyster shells (you will need to…
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DIY: Shell earrings
I’ve recently taken a little interest in wire jewellery (you can expect many more jewellery posts coming up in the next few months) and although it can be a little tricky at first, the end result came out quite well! I didn’t have the correct wire but improvised using earring hooks and pliers but I’d…
DIY: Pipe planter
I had the opportunity to revamp a restaurant recently and the space had an intimate, yet industrial feel for it so my creative juices were happily flowing! Now although I create content myself, this planter was made by using a video Nifty posted a few months ago. I purchased all of the items from Bunnings…
DIY: Shampoo bar
I had a go at make shampoo bars and they came out a success! Click the link to find out how to make your own…
DIY: Snow Globe
With Christmas just around the corner, here’s a great gift idea or a screen-free activity to do with your little one THH Difficulty Level: What you’ll need: – a snow globe – super glue – glitter – accessories for the snow globe (I used one of Aria’s plastic dinos, made a small Christmas hat with…
DIY: Fun with buttons
We’ve got a heap of buttons that have accumulated over the years but we rarely run out of things to do with them. Whether it’s a frame, glasses or piece of jewellery, the options are endless – all you need is a glue gun and an assortment of buttons! THH Difficulty Level: What you’ll need:…
DIY: Felt shape puzzle box
The Covid-19 lockdown in Melbourne required some creative thinking when it came to keeping my lil one busy. Here’s a screen-free, plastic-free activity for your lil human to get their imagination and curiosity ignited with this activity. I’ve attached a downloadable template for anyone interested too! THH Difficulty Level: What you’ll need: – Shape stencil…
DIY: Air Dry Clay Earrings
I stumbled across a pack of air dry clay at a Bunnings a few months ago and thought this would be a great way to have a go at making a pair of Amalfi-inspired ceramic earrings. They are perfect for a handmade gift or would work perfectly with a summer dress in the summer. Whatever…
DIY: Interactive kid’s calendar
Here’s an interactive kid’s calendar to use with your little one. Template included. 🙂 #screenfreefun
Upcycled: Cuddly toy monster
Find out how to make an upcycled cuddly toy monster with items lying around at home…
