d.i.y. origami hearts

I found this cute video as a quick-fix in case you're in need of a few easy to make love notes to spread your love around tomorrow, Valentine's day.

The hearts have a message and you can easily make a whole lot to leave around the house or take it to work/school and share the loveliness around and maybe...bring a smile to someone's face!

Check the video {below} and tutorial provided by 'the connection we share' blog and follow the link to download the FREE printable papers used in the video.

Have fun and a great day tomorrow!

Love,
Pippa

kiddo diy cat tee

This is a great free tutorial for a felted cat kiddo tee. Great for little boys too!
Hop over to the full tutorial including the free downloadable cat outline at Oana Befort. 
Have fun!!

advent calendar by zoe de las cases

December is here and time to get started on finding Christmas goodies on your advent calendar.

Some of us are more likely to ditch the high-street store fashions especially at this time of year, and so, a d.i.y. handmade Christmas sounds so much more fun, eco-friendly and cozy.

I have found this super cute d.i.y. advent calendar on Zoe de Las Cases facebook page {link here}, and decided it was my favourite for this year - and so, here to share it with you.

It has a vintage look with a modern 'twist', very much the trade look of Zoe de Las Cases that I so love!


If you want to try it, take a peek and/or visit the link for the original {here}.


what you need:

method:


-Print 3 papers of A4 calendar {images below}

  

visit Zoe de Las Cases facebook page for original A4 sizes



-Cut the boxes

-Open matchboxes and cut the outside retaining half

-Paste each picture on each half of matchbox

-Paste windows (images) on the outside of the box of small drawers

-Put your gifts and candy inside boxes

 

-Place a small piece of double-sided (1 cm) on the edge of the box where the window will come close

-Paste all the boxes together using glue

-Once assembled boxes, strengthen the back with a plate of foam board

:: instructions and photo source:: Zoe de Las Cases

DIY Haunted House {by Mermag}

Here's a great DIY for your little trick-or-treaters, made from cardboard and duct tape by the creative minds at Mermag blog.

 

For full instructions and tutorial follow the Mermag blog link {here}.

Have fun!

tutorial watermelon tote bag

Today's d.i.y. is a very fresh tutorial for a super summery watermelon tote bag.
You may find the full tutorial on the lovely French blog Madame Citron {here}.

Watermelon is definitely the fruit that most defines summer holidays, I think.

This fascinating fruit will so compliment any plain tote bag in need of a summer refreshment!

 

You will only need::

fabric dye {red and green} || a cotton tote || protection gloves || a recipient or tub ||

salt {check the fabric dye instructions}

Start by filling the tub with hot water, and add the red dye according to the box instructions.

Soak 3/4 of the bag in the red liquid for 20 minutes. The handles must be kept out of the dye.

Rinse with cold water together.



Then repeat the process with the green dye. This time, dip the handles in the green. Leave for 20 minutes and rinse.

Once all washed, let it dry, and enjoy the watermelon effect!!

Et voila!!

:: image source and full tutorial :: Madame Citron blog {here}

weekly picks

Hello sweeties, are you ready for another weekend?

Today, as a Friday treat, I am bringing you a little list of my best picks of the week.

Links which you can freely browse throughout the weekend - fun, creative and plain beautiful things I found online this week for you.

::one::   inspirational outside space, ideal for a summer evening {the material list}
::two::   cat tipi {elle interior}
::three:: finger fairy temporary tattoos {my sweet muffin}
::four::   botanical print liners {design work life}
::five::   ceramics by lenneke wispelwey

summertime printable gift tags {by lia griffith}

Hello friends, how are you on this beautiful Friday morning?

As usual on a Friday I bring you a little d.i.y. idea, and today, it is a fabulous set of printable summertime gift tags to adorn all your gifts this summer!

I found this collection of 'gorgeousness' on Lia Griffith's blog, so head over there for the free link to the printables.
She also has a complimentary set of downloadable gift wrap patterns...if you feel you need the whole 'gift' set, ...which I think you probably do!

::image source:: Lia Griffith blog

d.i.y. handprinted napkins

Hello my good friends, and Happy Friday!

This morning I have the most amazing d.i.y. for you:: home printed napkins by mamas kram.

I just love, love, love these - they are easy to make but, most of all, the whole look is just up my street {wouldn't they look good in my kitchen? I think the answer is YES!!}

 

 

The secret is really simple: fabric paint. Then the rest is left to the imagination.

Mamas Kram used adhesive tape for the striped and squares design, a cork for the dotted design, and a homemade foam stamp for the chevron and triangles.

It looks great, doens't it?!

Check the whole tutorial and plenty more photos from the Mamas Kram blog, who had this amazing idea {and while you're there, leave a lovely comment and tell them pepper+buttons sent you!}

revamp your flats

Spring is definitely here, and with it comes the annual ritual of 'wrapping up' your bulky winter clothes with your much lighter {and brighter} spring/summer fashions which have been put away for hibernation.

Let's face it, unless you're on a Hollywood budget - and that way, you will most likely have all the pleasure to shop for a whole new wardrobe - most mortals will indulge in a few newer pieces and trends, and mostly will try to 'blend' those in with last year's {hmm...or even many years ago!} garments and footwear.

So if your used and boring flats {or maybe your new boring flats} are no longer fit for your fashionable self here's a very simple, easy and cheap way to revamp them and give them that 'humpf' you know you deserve!

A whole new look just by adding a very trendy gold tip to your shoe!

See the full tutorial over at Brit+Co. blog {here}.



Have a great weekend with a new spring in your step!

:: image source :: all images and tutorial by Misty Spinney at Brit+Co. blog

d.i.y. chocolate molds

Apparently you can turn anything into a chocolate mold using just brown sugar - How clever!

This is so worth trying...if it's to transform a whole 'anything' into chocolate, then that'll be quite fine by me.

 

 

See the full tutorial on the Domestic Fits blog, originally by Sprinkle Bakes.

 

Have fun!

 

:: image source :: sprinkle bakes via domestic fits

 

 



wonder woman free printable

international women's day dia internacional da mulher free printable greeting card

view full image {here}

Today is International Woman's Day and to celebrate it in style I am sharing with you this FREE printable - dedicated to all of you super women who are in 'disguise' all year round.

You can just download it / print it and keep it for yourself as a reminder of the extra especial human being you are...or maybe even offer it to the great woman next to you!

We are celebrating all the strong women; all those who struggle with a disease; those who give their 'all' in their personal lives and professionally; those who don't cry in front of their children, who have to pick up themselves to stand and keep going.

To the women who have ever lost their job, searched for and found a new one; those with more than one job; those who are single mums; to the working mums, all those who juggle work and home and family; those who have the weight of the world on their shoulders.

Those who are hard on themselves, the ones who are envied and the ones who aren't; those who go through the most challenging situations, who have faced divorce or take care of a special someone...and still celebrate life and love...every single day!

To those who are beautiful, strong, smart, busy, funny, loved.
The real life wonder women who have no bullet-proof wrist cuffs nor golden lassos {or a cool crown}.
The hardworking, tough and always striving to be perfect {I tell you, you are all that!}

Those super humans who are truly inspiring to others.

Wonder Woman has got nothing on you!!

Enjoy your day.

heart paper trail

{for the kiddos in your life}

Valentine's day arrives and you are/have been filled with 'heart' shaped ideas for your beau...but what about the real loves of your life, the kiddos?!

I found this really cute idea on wordplayhouse and thought it was worth sharing it with you.

How about making the little one's day special also, just by leaving a heart paper trail around the house, maybe with a little treat at the end.

Knowing children, the end treat will be nothing compared to the fun and thrill of the trail....it's worth trying, don't you think?!

Enjoy the rest of your Valentine's day.
I'll be sharing mine with you soon too!

Love,

 

 

via :: heather cahoon at wordplayhouse

accordion fold valentine's card

 

 

 

If you're stuck for a last minute petrol station Valentine's card, than look no further - this super creative and colourful accordion fold card can be made I no time at all! YES...it' a FREE printable!

 

{and the neon colours are promised to get through to most hearts!}

 

 

 

 

 

Follow the link {here} for Martha Stewart's Craft Department blog and get this fabulous free printable and full tutorial by Erin Jang of The Indigo Bunting.

 



via: handmade charlotte

keep calm :: free valentine's poster

view larger image {here}

Hello, friends!

Since we're in the month of LOVE here is a little love from me to you, our lovely readers and followers :: a FREE printable poster so you can brighten up your walls on this Valentine holiday.

You can click on the link {here} to view this special poster in its original A4 size, and you can print it pronto!

I hope you enjoy it!

Love,

february 2013 desktop calendar

view larger image here

Hello friends! I can not believe January has gone already...it just run past us.

So here it is, to cheer the new month, and nonetheless the month for love and lovers - well, this year I skipped the pink hearts a bit and thought that an injection of colour and geometric pattern was all we needed for our February 2013 FREE desktop calendar...don´t you think?

So, I hope you like it and get to download it to your desktop.

Happy February everyone!

printable valentine heart wrap

Valentine's day is soon approaching and many of you are already planning what to do/where to go/ what to give on that special day {so we better start rounding up a few ideas too!}

For all those who aren't too schmoozy and 'pink hearted' types, here's a great geometric PRINTABLE wrapping paper courtesy of the super talented people at minieco.

Visit the minieco website to download the paper, get printing, and get wrappin'. Voila!

image via minieco

halloween party cups

 

Halloween is on its way, and as you may be preparing the last touches to that scary party here's a great {and very simple idea} to spruce it up.

 

 

 

Halloween party cups just by adding googly eyes!...and for that extra special 'monstrously' touch add those funky paper straws you see everywhere now.

 

image source: goddesshobbies

 

 

 



circus in my pocket

diy handmade toy
by mollymoo

 

 

 

If you're looking for an amazing handmade toy & craft to make this weekend, then I think I may have found it for you!

 

This little circus in my pocket by mollymoo was recently created to be featured in Anorak Magazine.

 

If you would like to see the full tutorial just follow the link {here}.

 

Have fun and let the show begin!

 

 

 

 

 



diy felt fall banner

Yes, Autumn {or Fall, if you're in the US} has definitely settled in nicely.

Here's a great idea for a weekend make with the children: a Felt Fall Banner by ARMOMMY.

It's really easy and quick to make and it looks great too...even if you haven't got a chalkboard on your dining room wall!

Follow the link for the full tutorial {here}.

image source: ARMOMMY

send a hug

How about this fun idea if you ever want to send a special gift to those grandparents who live out of town, or even if mum/dad live far away?

We will always have, some time or another, a dear relative who find themelves far from us...and far from hugs too, which are what you're going to miss most of all.

So why not send a hug?!

Follow the link {here} for the tutorial and original post from Paging Supermom! but as you can see from the images it is self explanatory - athough I think it may tickle a little!

Have fun and get sending lots and lots of those yummy hugs!