Making it home...

All free projects to give your home that personal touch.... 




1. Big Circle Clock

Now, i have never thought of making a clock but this project looks pretty straight forward. The circles on the clock are paper which opens endless possibilities to personalise this clock. you could use different shapes or photos, anything really as long as you can glue it on the clock and it won't get in the way of the clock hands. What about making it a big square clock, or a more creative shape altogether?  I am very tempted already.... that's it, i am off to B & Q. 


http://www.favecrafts.com/Woodcrafts/Big-Circle-Wood-Clock/ct/1

2. Bean bag
Why spend 50 quid on a bean bag to slouch on? Make it yourself. Its a lot easier than you thought and the polystyrene pellets make sure for a bit of fun in the process. Tip to my readers in the UK: Dunelm sells off very sturdy furnishing fabrics for £ 2.99 a meter. They have a particularly large selection when there is a sale on and you can get your polystyrene from there. 


http://www.sewing.org/html/beanbag.html














3. A Chair bench
How smart is that! Supercool, stylish and oh, so easy to do if you are not scared to get your hands dirty one weekend.... Put it outside or in your hallway. 


http://www.countryliving.com/homes/makeovers/chair-bench-project-0509










4. Beaded Pull
Called a Fan pull in the download although in the UK i would put this on the bathroom light switch. You got a few beads and some wire? Go for it. They look so much better than the boring little plastic things. You need to sign up to get the download although i don't think you really need to. Just string up some beads and attach them to your pulling cord and voila, you have individualised your bathroom. 


http://www.freepatterns.com/detail.html?code=FG00125&cat_id=462




5. Chefs Apron
A man apron! Well, why not make something for your other half (or the lesser evil as I call it). I like this as its not frilly but still manages to look quite trendy. And its from Martha Stewart. What can possibly go wrong? (I do think the chaps cheesy grin lets it down a bit... )


http://www.marthastewart.com/269923/chefs-apron




6. Bean Art Picture
It took her 11 hours (11 hours!!!) to make this. It looks stunning though. And its a lot easier then you'd think. Get an old frame, cardboard, glue and a load of beans and you can also create your own Bean Art. 


http://easyascutandpaste.blogspot.co.uk/2011/02/bean-art-tutorial.html

7. Earring Organiser
I am not sure I am the only one with the same problem but I find jewellery boxes not a very good place to keep earrings. They get tangled up or they don't fit properly in the little compartments (I am tall and have long hair so I can get away with big earrings). This seems a very sensible solution. And so easy to do! 


http://handmademommy.blogspot.co.uk/2010/05/quick-easy-earring-organizer.html
















8. Cardboard Furniture
I am absolutely blown away by this. It looks fab! You should also check out the VW Beetle or Scooter made of cardboard. This site explains how to design cardboard furniture, what cardboard to use for the purpose and features a video which explains how to actually put the thing together. Whats cooler than being cool? Cardboard! 


http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-shelf-for-groceries/






9. Bread Box

Another little idea for the amateur wood worker. Make a bread box. I like working with wood, i just wish I was better at it but I guess only practice will change that. So off to the timber yard I am.. 


http://www.allcrafts.net/fjs.htm?url=www.am-wood.com/nov97/bread.html






10. Pressed Flower paperweight
I remember pressing flowers when I was little. What I remember most is adults getting annoyed with me because I used their books to get my flowers flat. Don't despair if you don't want to get your books manky, there is now a kit to press flowers in the microwave! Wtf? I prefer the messy book method. I like this paperweight, I think it would also make a lovely gift. 


http://www.allcrafts.net/fjs.htm?url=www.makingfriends.com/flowered_paperweight.htm