Shop Blog — DIY

Wax seal stamps on letters may be synonymous with period dramas but they can be a lovely touch to modern-day post too. Although you might not want to send them entirely without an envelope, it is still possible to fold and seal a letter without one. And even if you do end up sending it within an envelope there’ll still be a sense of surprise and joy at cracking that seal and unfolding the letter within. Not to mention feeling VERY sophisticated.  It is actually really simple to do.  When you know how.  The main thing to remember is that...

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...