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Easy Palmistry Sign DIY
Cross my palm with silver and I will tell your future. Sod silver… Madame wants gold! As you may have gathered from the Fortune Teller Booth with its colour-changing crystal ball, one of my Halloween themes for this year is the psychic arts. To be fair, woo-woo is a...
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Giant Cauldron DIY
This giant cauldron project is a bit of a beast! But I promise... while it may look like a lot of work, it's actually very easy. It’s just the drying times that make it a bit long, so if you want to make one in time for this Halloween, you'll need to get...
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Creepy Siamese Twins
One of my favourite Halloween makes of 2017 was the zombie Siamese Twins. Sufficiently creepy yet super easy to make, these spooky sisters formed part of a collection of macabre oddities on the hallway console during last year’s Halloween Open House. The individual...
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Easy Side Table DIY
Sometimes, you come across a DIY idea that’s so head-slappingly simple it doesn’t need a tutorial. This easy side table is one such DIY. Every summer, I sit in the garden and think, “I could really do with a side table for my tea/lunch/glasses/Kindle/wine/gin [insert...
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Chic White Potion Bottles
Halloween doesn’t have to be creepy. In fact, I like a little chic with my celebrations. And what better than some white potion bottles to get the party started? It just so happens that a Love Potion is also a timely reminder of our special wedding anniversary. Was it...
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Upcycled Victorian Gothic Standard Lamp
Got a lamp in need of a little TLC? Don’t throw it out, upcycle it. A little elbow grease and some spray paint took this standard lamp from almost glam to a Victorian Gothic beauty.
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Light up Halloween Jack in the Box
You’ve heard of a Jack in the Box, well this is my Halloween version. Made from a battered old wicker basket and a foam skull, this simply DIY makes a great static Halloween prop.
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Stylish artwork from recycled carrier bags
Are you a fan of designer labels? Do you save the carrier bags they came in? Why not turn them into art? Finally, a stylish recycling project that creates unique art with designer carrier bags.
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Wedding Crafts worthy of a Princess
Do you know someone who’s getting married? Maybe you or someone you know is celebrating a special anniversary? Here are some stylish wedding crafts that make wonderfully meaningful gifts fit for a Princess. Or a Prince.
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Silence of the Lambs Creepy Doll’s Head
Creepy Dolls are an essential ingredient for any Halloween haunt, but when I made this little oddity, she found herself on display all year round.
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Black and White Staircase Gallery Wall
You know when you’ve been Instagrammed! The OneandSeventy staircase has definitely undergone a transformation. Bye-bye boring. Hello Insta-worthy!
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Halloween Countdown Chalkboard
As a passionate Halloween decorator, a Halloween Countdown is vital if I’m to keep track of exactly how much time is left before Witching Hour. I knocked up this project out of a shop-bought slogan sign, after being inspired by my Crafting Soul Sister at Me and Annabelle Lee. Click through to learn more.
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Creating a deliciously dark spa bathroom
My latest makeover has taken the OneandSeventy bathroom from bland to grand. Read on to discover how Valspar helped me create a deliciously dark maximalist spa heaven that incorporates some dark surprises.
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Evil Eye Medieval Ashes Urn
Year-round Halloween inspiration can strike anywhere and this Evil Eye Medieval Ashes Urn looks like it came straight from the BBC production of Merlin.
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30-minute St. George’s Day decorations
St. George’s Day decorations can be hard to come by, so why not make your own? Here are two really cheap and super quick ideas to help you celebrate April 23rd.
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DIY Alice In Wonderland Wall Hanging
Love a little whimsy? This easy to make Alice in Wonderland wall hanging adds an unexpected element to any gallery wall.
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Handmade Mummified Fairy
A mummified fairy is a fantastically creepy craft for any Halloween collector. Display it all year round under a cloche, in your witch’s apothecary or in a frame for your gallery wall.
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Quirky Teacup Succulent Planters
These DIY teacup succulent planters recycle old crockery to make a quirky addition to the eclectic home and they are so quick and easy to make!
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18 ridiculously simple Easter Decorating ideas
Looking for some last-minute Easter decor ideas? Here are 18 ridiculously simple and stylish tips to help decorate your Easter home.
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DIY Contemporary Easter Eggs
These budget-friendly contemporary Easter egg decorations were inspired by a) the stylish simplicity of black & white b) my unceasing appetite for things a little bit different and c) a distinct lack of time. Yep. You guessed it. I STILL haven’t decorated for spring!...
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