It's all very well throwing across pair of curtains or rolling down a blind when the sun goes down but your window coverings don't have to be run of the mill. Fancy getting your own design printed on a roller blind to fit your windows?
Creatively Different Roller Blinds offer blinds made that can be created with your own individual design on them. From photographs to prints with high quality colours.
The blinds are printed on high-quality, water- and dirt-repellent, flame-retardant, spun polyethylene material that is wipe clean. They'll also help you measure your window so you can fit the blind in any space.
If you like the idea but are stuck for how to use it their inspiration gallery will have ideas bubbling in no time.
A brilliant way to handcraft your own home decor.
It's gloomy out there despite it being summer. It all feels a little bit Edgar Allan Poe when the sky turns grey and with this in mind I've found a knitting pattern to put a little goth in your decor or a bring a bit of knitted garden indoors with a floaty knitted wreath.
The Knitted Wreath pattern from Cocoknits is made in that wispy beast that is Kidsilk Haze. Stand by for feeling like you're knitting with cobweb as Kidsilk Haze is barely there and can be a little fiddly to knit with. Add a handful of freshwater pearls and you have something quite striking.
When finished the wreath can be draped languidly from a doortop or hung on a wall. A little spooky but really very lovely. Just watch it doesn't get nicked by doom-mongering ravens.
Tiny versions of every day things are always fascinating, so it makes sense that an entire tiny house full of tiny things would be a must-see. The Call of the Small site doesn't disappoint.
Created by blogger Callsmall, the tiny worlds on Call of the Small are a wonder to behold. There are teeny tiny versions of everything from a crafty table complete with scissors, glue and a sticky tape dispenser to the utterly awesome tiny cut out wood scene in the Curator post, made by Daspuppenhaus.
Many of the items are bought rather than crafted (though they must have been crafted by someone) but the craft here is how Callsmall sets it all out and adds extra touches. Aquarium plants, Japanese erasers, origami paper, beads; all feature in her minuscule creations. Her houses are tiny worlds of crafty beauty.
Total miniature craft genius.
This recycled cushion is made by Zedhead Ltd, which was set up in 2007 by UK based textile print designer Zoe Thompson. The brand has a big emphasis in print, taking inspiration from animal prints and skins, motifs, urban surroundings, graffiti, to street culture.
In this case obviously the inspiration was from feathers! If you like this get it from Folksy for £35. You can see the whole range of Zedhead Ltd products here.
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This is a brilliant craft from 1001 Layer Cake if you have a cafe or restaurant and are trying to keep costs low! Cheap but very effective and pretty, these table numbers are made from tins spray painted and then drilled. Then a candle goes inside and the light shines through the number!
Such a good idea. You could even make them for a wedding reception. Of course, they don't have to be table numbers, you could just make candle holders for around the house, or as a gift for someone. If you want to have a go there's a tutorial here.
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Right now in our stifling office, the water on this table is one of the most appealing things about this photo. But the table is a close second.
Cleverly made with a plant stand and a lazy Susan by Monica at Craftynest, it would be great anywhere, but especially as a patio table or in a conservatory. I especially like the fashionable studs that ring the edge of the tabletop. If you want to see how she did it (and maybe try it yourself) there's a tutorial here.
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These porcelain dinnerware and jars are made by Alyssa Ettinger, who has been making pottery since she was 14. Priced from $25, alongside the normal products, are a selection of sample and 'seconds' (meaning that they weren't perfect enough to be a 'first' sold in her actual store) vases, bowls, cups - and even lanterns - from her collection are available for half their normal price on Etsy.
This Aran Cable Knitware Vase (above on the left) is normally priced at $120, but is on Etsy for half that, at only $60. I love the plaited detailing, which makes it a lot more interesting then if it were just white, and it would make a great present - maybe a wedding present for a minimalistic couple you might know, for a twist on the usual dinner service gift?
Even better, if you live in New York, Alyssa offers Handbuilding classes and workshops where you can learn how to make these yourself!
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