Try this Valentine’s Day heart origami as a personalised way of showing your love

Looking for an original idea to make for that special someone for Valentine’s Day? Have a go at this Valentine’s Day heart origami. It’s pretty easy to do, and is a great way to show how much you care.

Valentines day paper crafts using books and other household objects

Since valentines day is coming up soon, I thought I would share with you some ideas for different valentines day paper crafts you can try, including cards, bunting and a garland. The projects  are all made from paper, and other things you can find around the house.

A pebble necklace

How to make a pebble necklace out of nothing but a small piece of fabric and some stones.

This bold and original necklace is so easy to make out of small pebbles you have found on the beach, during a hike or just picked up from your garden!

How to make a organising wallet out of fused plastic bags

This tutorial shows you how to fuse plastic bags together and then using this technique, make a small organising wallet out of resealable sandwich bags. The finished product is really practical, and it is so easy and cheap to make!

Making a homemade advent calendar out of old magazines

Find out how I used some old french children’s magazines that I found on the street to make a homemade advent calendar, to help my Mum learn a little bit of French each day in December!

The best place to buy felting wool in Paris: Pain d’Épices

I have been looking for a good place to buy felting wool in Paris, and came across this treasure trove of a shop, Pain d’Épices.

The DIY trade show:  Salon Créations et savoir Faire

Yesterday I visited the Créations et savoir Faire trade show at porte de Versaille. It is a massive show for all things creative, including: home decoration and DIY, paper and scrapbooking, sewing, knitting, and fashion.

Paris attacks: Fluctuat nec mergitur

After the horrendous Paris attacks on friday the 13th of november, I have no words. I mourn for Paris and the lives lost and torn apart, and offer this drawing as a small piece of hope in the darkness.

Making rainbow garlands out of paint sample cards

These rainbow garlands are made using the paint sample swatches that you get for testing paint colours. This is a really simple project to easily add beautiful colours anywhere.

The recycled crafts collective Débrouille and Alternatiba on the Car free day in Paris

Although it was a little while ago now, I want to write about the car free day in Paris, and an interesting recycled crafts collective, Débrouille, that I discovered that day.