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November 26, 2018

Simple tissue paper bag DIY advent calendar

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Usually I’m to be found on the night of the 30 November desperately pulling together our DIY advent calendar. I had a couple of days off work last week – the kids were at school, I had no grand plans,…

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September 5, 2018

Quick and easy t-shirt hacks for kids (and grown-ups!)

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I decided to customise a multipack of plain white t-shirts rather than buying individual designs – not only was it cheaper but it’s also fun to personalise a t-shirt so you know you’ve got something completely unique. Embroidered rainbow I…

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June 24, 2018

Van build: The rustic conversion of our VW T5 Transporter

Rustic T5 campervan conversion | Growing Spaces

I’ve been desperate to show you the finished results of our van build project – the rustic/modern country remodel of our trusty VW T5 Transporter, Algie. After working like crazy to get it all ready, we had our first proper…

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May 22, 2018

VAN PROJECT: VW T5 van build progress report

VW t5 van build | Growing Spaces

We are so tired! It’s amazing how much work such a small space requires. But like when you’re mid-renovation project, we’ve hit that mega low point where you don’t think it could look any worse, but we’re through the other…

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November 27, 2017

DIY Advent Calendars – there’s still time!

Copper piping advent calendar | Growing Spaces

Due to the recent arrival of a puppy (sooo exciting, will share pictures very soon), I’ve had to put aside any ideas of making a DIY advent calendar this year. Luckily I have plenty stored away from previous years to…

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October 22, 2017

Easy DIY slippers: use iron-on patches for a super-simple hack

Easy DIY slippers | Growing Spaces

A pair of luxury slippers are on my Christmas wish-list, but as the colder weather sets in, I need something to tide me over. Not wanting to splash out on my dream pair, I decided that an easy DIY option…

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September 14, 2017

Better late than never – still time to vote (for me!) in the Amara Interior Blog Awards

So, as I mentioned briefly in yesterday’s post, voting for this year’s Amara Interior Blog Awards #IBA17 closes THIS FRIDAY at 5pm. As always, I have left it until the eleventh hour to beg for your votes, but I am nominated…

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August 6, 2017

Easy bee costume: Just So Festival 2017

Easy bee costume | Just So Festival 2017

Bee face paint done, now it’s over to my lovely friend Victoria, who’s finishing up our week of Just So creativity with her fantastically easy bee costume. I’ll pass over to her now to share the step-by-step instructions… The biggest…

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August 6, 2017

Bee face paint: Just So Festival 2017

Bee face paint | Just So Festival 2017

A brand new tribe is joining the Tribal Tournament at Just So 2017, and there’s much excitement about the costume and face paint possibilities the Bee Tribe offers. We were very tempted to jump ship from the Fish to join the…

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August 4, 2017

Fox face paint: Just So Festival 2017

Fox face paint | Just So Festival 2017

Today is all about the Fox tribe at the Just So Festival’s Tribal Tournament, with my fox face paint design (based on this year’s beautiful tribal head), quickly followed by Victoria’s super-easy no-sew fox costume. The boys in our family…

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August 3, 2017

Easy lion headdress: Just So Festival 2017

Easy lion headdress | Just So Festival 2017

Victoria’s fantastically easy lion headdress is the perfect partner for my lion face paint design for the Just So Tribal Tournament 2017. Over to Victoria now to share the instructions… Hear me roar! The kings of the jungle are ready to prowl…

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August 2, 2017

Easy stag costume: Just So Festival 2017

Easy stag costume | Just So Festival 2017

Combine my stag face paint design with this beautiful and easy stag costume idea from Victoria to join the Stags at this year’s Just So Festival. Over to her to share the instructions… Prancing through the forest the upper crust stags…

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