THE ULTIMATE DIY CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE - HOME EDITION.

The holiday season is drawing near but that doesn't mean there still isn't time to whip up a few diy gifts. I've put together a list of some of my favourite diy's that I've discovered this year and one of my own ;)

I really do love putting together these round-ups so it's probably no surprise that I got a little carried away making this list. I decided to seperate the list up into catergories and first up is the home edition. They're homemade gifts that you can make and give and if you're anything like me maybe keep a few for yourself as well. If you're planning on making a few gifts this year then this is the list for you.

Diy indigo bolster cushion - A Beautiful Mess // Diy Paper Cheese Plant - The House That Lars Built // Diy knit potholders - Homey Oh My // Diy finger knit rope trivet - Flax & Twine // Diy batik catchall bowls - Say Yes // Diy minimal desk tidy - Burkatron // Diy beauty dock - The Merrythought // Diy house photo holder - The Merrythought // Diy Scandi Trivets - The Lovely Drawer.

Dyeing with Indigo: Bolster Pillow DIY

This DIY not only shows you how to create a fun pattern using a shibori binding technique, it gives you some insight into dyeing with indigo. Yes, you’re going to want to Pin this one.

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DIY Paper Swiss Cheese Plant

Today I am showing you the swiss cheese plant also known as monstera obliqua. What’s not to like about a plant named for cheese?

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DIY Knit Potholders

Knitting is SO relaxing.  It’s easy to make the excuse that I don’t have time to knit (or anything else, apparently my favorite excuse for everything) but when I finally got myself to start on this DIY that I’ve wanted to do for so long,

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DIY Finger Knit Rope Trivet Tutorial

I love the trivet’s simplicity and natural feel that the rope lends this project. The best part is that you can make the trivet in a jiffy, under a half an hour, with only rope and tape (to keep the rope from fraying)!

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DIY Minimal Desk Tidy

I'm a sucker for a clean desk but as much as I try I find bills and paperwork still sneaking their way back. I want them close to hand but I also want them tidy so when I get round to going through them I've not lost that all important receipt or appointment card!

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DIY Beauty Dock

This beauty dock is perfect to set on the ledge near the window so you can get ready with a little natural light shining in on your face. Plus… it’s just one of the cutest mirrors ever and a little extra storage never hurts!

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DIY HOUSE PHOTO DISPLAY

This project is so simple and looks amazing added to any shelf! Plus it’s a great way to display those photos that you finally get around to printing!

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DIY Scandi Trivet Trays

Aren’t they sweet?! Thankfully they look just as nice hanging up in your kitchen, as well as on the table and worktops.

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Diy hanging organiser - The Lovely Drawer // Diy marble tasting plates - Francois Et Moi // Diy geometric metallic vases - Entralling Gumption // No sew envelope pillows - Sugar & Cloth // Diy Slow Cooker Candles - Hello Glow // Diy color-dipped clothes hamper - Lovely Indeed // Diy gem pull boxes - The Lovely Drawer // Diy wooden planter - A Beautiful Mess // Diy Citronella Candle - Burkatron

DIY Hanging Organiser

Have a go and maybe get some of your supplies off your desk and onto the wall, making room for other important things…like plants or work snacks. Very important I’m sure you’ll agree.

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DIY Marble Tasting Plates for Holiday Entertaining

This design is perfect for Christmas Day, serving up snacks for the family (or just for yourself) to add a little flair to the occasion.

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No-Sew Envelope Pillows Made from Napkins

Using napkins, you can make these no-sew envelope pillows in just a few simple steps! The perfect way to add some color and pattern to any room.

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How to Make DIY Candles in a Slow Cooker

If you ask me, candles are one of life’s little luxuries. Nothing makes a home feel warm and inviting quite like the soft glow of candlelight combined with a fresh, relaxing scent.

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DIY Colour-Dipped Clothes Hamper

We’ve done a colour-dipped basket project before, but I updated my technique a little bit after that version, to make this one much more simple and effective.

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DIY gem pull boxes

Two steps! Wow, easy peasy! Hope you get to give it a go and enjoy using them around your home or you could even fill them with something and give them as a gift this Christmas.

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DIY Wooden Planter

If your homemaking mantra, like mine, is “Never enough houseplants,” then you might also be ever on the lookout for fun, new planters to hold your green babies. Am I talking about you? Yeah? Well then, this might be the perfect DIY project for you!

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DIY citronella candle

Citronella candles are dead easy to make, these ones contain real citronella oil not fragrance so they're more effective! Read on and I'll talk you through the simple process- it involves melting stuff.

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Diy oven baked clay hanging planter - Going Home To Roost // Diy geometric concrete planters - Lana Red Studio // Diy marbled leather coasters - Homey Oh My // Diy personalized photo dish - A Beautiful Mess // Diy letter board - Five Marigolds // Diy no-sew rope coil basket - Alice & Lois // Diy glass terrariums - Why Don't You Make Me // Diy room spray - Design Love Fest // Diy stamped clay bowls - Gathering Beauty.

DIY Concrete Planter

The trick is to use clear tape to seal the inside of the mold and prevent the concrete from wetting the paper. I think that this might be the coolest thing that I have ever made from scratch.

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DIY Marbled Leather Coasters

I adore these coasters more than I anticipated, like I didn’t know how much they should be in my life until I made them.  They’re striking and soft at the same time, gorgeous for any season but they’re especially making me feel very Fall.

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DIY Personalized Photo Ring Dish

I love a good ring dish. Especially if you love to do thin stacking rings like I do, it’s a really good idea to have a ring dish at strategic locations in your house (next to the bed, in the bathroom, by the kitchen sink) so you always have a spot nearby when you take off your rings.

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DIY Letter Board

Well, hello there (as the sign says)! Today I’m sharing a tutorial for my latest home project: a DIY Letter Board. If you’re been wanting to create a marquee board for your entryway, kitchen, or even a kid’s room, you’re going to love this project!

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DIY No-Sew Rope Coil Basket

I have been swooning over all of the simple yet gorgeous rope baskets. I knew I had to figure out an easy way to make one.

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DIY Geometric Glass Terrarium

This geometric glass terrarium is probably one of my most ambitious DIY projects to date. I had never worked with glass before but figured, hey, how hard could it be? And it turns out…it’s extremely hard.

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DIY Room Spray

Flowers are blooming and Spring is finally here (yay!). What better way to enjoy the change of season than by bringing the freshness of outside, into your home! These room sprays are both functional and beautiful, and can be made with a wide range of essential oil combinations to suit your fancy.

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How To Make Air Dry Clay Bowls

Learn how to make your own beautiful stamped clay bowls using air dry clay. Not only is it strong and durable but there is no firing or baking required.

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Stay tuned for the next installment of diy gifts next week and happy crafting.

8 ADORABLE CHRISTMAS TREATS.

Are you guys thinking about holiday sweet treats yet? I know I am. I've been seeing so many fun Christmas themed treats online that I thought I'd share 9 of my favourites.

Easy Reindeer Sugar Cookies

These reindeer sugar cookies are really easy to make and they look ADORABLE!

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Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Men with Candy Canes

Chocolate gingerbread men with candy canes for an extra treat. Happy holidays everyone – catch a gingerbread man if you can! They’re delicious.

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Everything Sweet Sugar Cookies Recipe

Decorating sugar cookies for Christmas? But aren’t so great at decorating them? Then, these no fail sugar cookies are just for you then!

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Marzipan Tree Cake Decorations DIY

All you need are three items from the grocery store to create this magical forest of evergreens. They can be made several days ahead of time.

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Quick + Easy Snowy Chocolate Pinecones Recipe

Made with dry cereal and a peanut butter mixture, it’s part-healthy, part-sweet, and 100% fun.

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Whipped Cream Cubes

Frozen whipped cream cubes for holiday hot chocolate! Make ahead and keep in the freezer for festive drinks all season long.

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Mini Pretzel Log Graham Cracker Gingerbread House

These mini pretzel log gingerbread houses are a fun twist for kids to make because of their tiny size and use of graham crackers.

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Christmas Light Cupcakes

These Christmas Light Cupcakes are made with an embellished chocolate cake mix and the best vanilla buttercream frosting. They are adorable for Christmas and perfect for bake sales.

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CROCHETED FINGERLESS MITTENS.

I'm excited to share my next crochet project with you, crocheted fingerless mittens. The perfect project to keep you warm and toasty this Winter.

I was inspired by these fantastic stripey wrist warmers over on Attic 24. The beauty of these mittens is in how easy they are to put together. There's no pattern as such as Lucy made them by folding simple rectangles of crochet in half and stitching them together.

Now, I'm not the most experienced of crocheters so the idea of changing to a different colour yarn every 2 rows to create the stripes scared me so I decided to buy a ball of self striping sock wool instead. I'm thrilled with how they turned out and if you want to have a go at making your own here's how I did it.

To make my fingerless mittens I used a 3.5 mm crochet hook and Sidar Heart & Sole 4 ply sock yarn in Twist and Shout.

To begin make a slip knot and chain 37 stitches.

Row 1. Half double crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook. Now half double crochet in each stitch until the end of the row and turn.

If you're not sure how to do the half double crochet stitch I recommend watching  this video.

Row 2 - 27. Chain 2 and half double crochet in every stitch. Turn.

If you want your fingerless mitten to be longer add more rows and turn them into arm warmers as well.

At this point you should have a rectangle of half double crochet. Weave in any loose ends and fold in half.

If you've used a solid colour yarn make sure the right side is facing in and slip stitch the sides together before turning right side back out. If you've used a stripey wool like I did you can make a contrasting edge by seaming the sides together using single crochet. Here's a video from  Tamara Kelly that shows you how to do both if you're not sure.

Remember to leave a 3-4 cm gap for the thumb hole. I carried on single crocheting but only on one side to create my thumb hole before continuing to seam together both sides.

To finish it off I went back and single crocheted on the remaining side of the thumb hole but if anyone knows a better way to do this please share in the comments below. I'm still learning so any tips are appreciated.

I added a row of double crochet to the top and bottom of my mittens to give them a neat finished edge in the same pink yarn.

If you're making these for a larger or smaller hand increase or decrease the initial chain. It needs to be long enough to fit around the widest part of the hand. Please be careful not to make the chain too big as Lucy on Attic 24 pointed out it will loosen up as you work it and nobody likes a baggy mitten now, do they?