Category: DIY

DIY Mini Cross Stitch Kit – Daffodils And Crocus

One of my New Year’s resolutions for 2026 is to make a dent in my stash of DIY supplies, and I recently went through it to make a plan of action. And it just so happened that I found just the perfect cross stitch kit for this time of year. Every year, I spend Christmas and the New Year back in Poland with my family, and return to London at the beginning of January. And as soon as I come back, I get to experience the beginning of spring in the UK. I still can’t believe that fields of daffodils start to pop up in London parks right after the New Year! Below is a photo I took on January 4th. So colourful! A cross stitch kit with daffodils and crocuses seemed perfect for my first week back in London.

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Mini Botanical Cross Stitch Designs – RHS – October, November, December

Earlier this year, I bought a set of 12 botanical cross stitch kits, designed by the Royal Horticultural Society. I had seen this set in several shops, and one day, I found it in TK Maxx at half the regular price. So, naturally, I got it! The mini cross stitch designs are labelled with months, and I decided to complete them in those months, and share the results every quarter. Today, I’d like to present the completed mini projects for October, November and December – featuring an anemone, a pansy, and a poinsettia. This makes 9 out of 12 designs from the set done!

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DIY Mini Cross Stitch Kit – Gingerbread Man – Christmas Crafts

I can’t believe it’s almost Christmas. This year has just flown by! I’ve been in the Christmas spirit for ages (I’m one of those people who get in the festive mood on the first colder days in September), and finally, the holidays are pretty much here. So naturally, I’ve been enjoying Christmas themed crafts lately. This time, I completed yet another cross stitch kit, with the perfect design for this time of year. I thoroughly enjoyed cross stitching this small gingerbread man holding a candy cane!

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DIY Crochet Set – Christmas Tree Garland – Free Pattern – Christmas Crafts

Today, I’m bringing you another Christmas crochet project inspiration. This time, with a free pattern included! I bought an assorted kit for making a garland of crocheted Christmas trees, but ended up changing the pattern to my own taste, and making individual hanging decorations instead of a garland. It was a bit of a learning cure, especially with the pattern tweaks, but I’m really pleased with how cute these turned out!

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DIY Simple Gingerbread Themed Christmas Gift Wrapping – Gift Tags, Gift Bags

If you’re looking for a simple and cute DIY Christmas gift wrapping idea, I’ve got your back! I came up with this idea a few years ago and since then, I always wrap some of the Christmas gifts with a gingerbread theme. It’s easy and fun to do, and the result is really pretty! All you need is a white paint pen and a base – some empty gift tags, plain gift bags, or even just brown coloured paper. From there, the possibilities are endless! Here is some inspiration for simple gingerbread themed handmade gift tags and gift bags.

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DIY Crochet Set – Gingerbread Man – Christmas Crochet Inspiration

In today’s episode of learning to crochet from zero to hero, I’d like to share with you my most elaborate project so far. I bought an affordable crochet set for making a cute gingerbread man toy, wanting to challenge myself with techniques I haven’t tried before. It wasn’t a smooth journey all along, and I did make significant mistakes along the way. But, I also learnt several valuable lessons and will now approach future projects armed with additional knowledge. Despite his flaws, I still think that this crocheted gingerbread man turned out adorable and I did quite well. What’s even better, I completed it in just three evenings!

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DIY Christmas Door Garland – Damage Free Hanging – Christmas Crafts

I love Christmas, and one of my favourite things about the festive season is decorating my home. I can’t do much in a small, rented flat, but I try to get creative with my damage-free decorations, as I can’t install any hooks on the walls. One of the things I really wanted to do was decorate my door. Ideally, I pictured a beautiful wreath adorning my door. Unfortunately, over-the-door removable hooks don’t fit between my door and the frame, and I can’t drill a permanent hook into the door. So, I came up with a different idea, and I’m in love with the final result! I came up with a way to hang a DIY Christmas garland on my door, in a way that’s stable, secure, and completely damage free. Here is how I did that!

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DIY Mini Hedgehog Crochet Set – Learning To Crochet

Learning to crochet was one of my New Year’s Resolutions for 2025. I thought it would be great to be able to turn a ball of yarn into any shape imaginable. Well, I’m still miles from being able to create my own patterns, but I’ve made good progress learning various types of stitches, and successfully completed about 10 small projects in the last few months. This time, I’d like to show you my latest creation – a cute hedgehog, which taught me how to add interesting texture to a crocheted piece. As usually, I got an assorted set in TK Maxx for a bargain price.

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DIY Mini Watermelon Keyring Set – Crochet Inspiration

When I was still at the very beginning of my crocheting journey, I got carried away buying assorted DIY kits for simple crochet projects. I’m still far from being a crocheting pro, but I’ve learnt a lot since then and can finish simple projects in close to no time, without the need to look at tutorials. I’m still going through the stash of sets I bought a few months ago, and recently, I crocheted a simple watermelon keychain. And although it was a very basic project, it still taught me a lesson. Here’s some crochet inspiration, and a great candidate for a first crochet project!

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DIY Mini Cross Stitch Kit – Floral Cat

We may be in between two festive periods – Halloween and Christmas – but it’s never a bad time for a generic crafty project. This time, I completed yet another cross stitch piece from an assorted kit, depicting a floral cat. I got it in TKMaxx, like most of the assorted craft kits, and for around £2. It was a good use of money – kept me busy for a couple of hours!

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