Shop Blog — DIY

February may be the month of St. Valentine but love-ly stamps (see what I did there? *sorry) are for all year round.  Receiving post is often overshadowed by junk flyers and bills, but the act of sending and receiving post is such a wonderful way of showing someone that you’re thinking of them and you care, and when the cards are handmade or envelopes decorated it takes it up a notch.  And, let’s not forget, how versatile stamps are so why stop there? How about getting some gift tags ahead of time and making up a set with this ‘With...

Wax Seals are a really lovely and budget friendly way to add gorgeous details to stationery and gifts.  But they can also seem a bit daunting, and it’s true that they're perhaps a little trickier and more time-taking than some tutorials make out.  It's not that they're hard to do, just that you do need to practice and be patient when doing them.  While I can’t advise on speeding up the process, or on improving patience, I can certainly help with making sure your preparation is on point so you’re ready to go when your wax, seal stamp and other...

Stamping on to fabric produces a really great effect and is a great way of adding a personal touch and a bit of detail to something that might otherwise seem plain.  It’s also a lot of fun to do. But what sort of things can you make? The possibilities are endless but here’s a few ideas: Tableware – you could brighten up a table cloth, linen placemats, napkins or even make some napkin rings. (At for Christmas you could even make reuseable crackers!) Wrapping paper – inspired by the Japanese Furoshiki, reuseable fabric wrapping paper is becoming increasingly popular. Summer...