Wednesday 26 April 2017

VIDEO - How to make a faded 'distressed' floral table top


So you may remember I posted a tutorial on how to create a faded 'distressed' floral table top using napkins and decoupage last year? well I also made a video for it as well and I have only just got around to uploading it! This has been one of my favourite projects to date, it's so pretty and affective ... I highly recommend giving it a go.




If you can't see the video above simply click here
Enjoy x
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Tuesday 11 October 2016

VIDEO DIARY: Behind the scenes - my craft feature on ITV This Morning


Morning all! So here is my video diary with behind the scenes footage from my morning spent at ITV studios - filming my Autumn craft segment for the morning breakfast show 'This Morning' with Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby. I'll be sharing these tutorial with you soon! 

If you can't see the video please click here and if you'd like to watch the whole craft segment on This Morning you can do so by click here ... ITV autumn crafts for your home.

JM x


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Wednesday 14 January 2015

Sweater three ways - gloves, scarf AND headband - one jumper / 5 minutes.


As promised, here is part two of my 'sweater 3 ways' project.
In part one we made a pair of fingerless mittens out of a felted jumper which you can watch below or see here.  In part two, we are going to make a snood (circular scarf that covers neck and head) AND a warm winter headband out of the very SAME jumper AND (I'm sorry about all the capitals but I feel this project warrants it) AND it only takes a few MINUTES!! This is an easy peasy make and is suitable for everyone and anyone.

Enjoy and keep warmin'!
JM x


Part two: From sweater to headband and snood ... in 5 minutes.






Part one: How to make mittens from a jumper ... in minutes.





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Thursday 8 January 2015

VIDEO: How to make gloves from an old jumper - in minutes!


Hi all! Here's a brand new video for you, which will show you how to make a pair of fingerless mittens from an old jumper (sweater - to my American friends ;-) in a matter of minutes!
This is ideal for absolute beginners and no sewing experience is necessary.

NOTE: I'll be following this video with another very soon, showing you how to make a snood (neck scarf) and headband out of the same jumper so don't throw your jumper away after you've made the gloves!

Enjoy! 
JM x



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Thursday 6 November 2014

NEW VIDEO: Making gifts from pressed flowers and autumn leaves


Hello all! Well I've been a busy bee filming this week, and I have several new videos on their way to you. The first, is about pressing flowers and leaves. The projects mentioned in this video are already on the blog, so forgive me for repeating myself. Only many of my youtube subscribers don't follow the blog, so I thought I'd make an autumn video and inspire you all into making some quick and easy pressed flower christmas gifts!  PS. Apologies for Ralphy's absence, he was away on business.




In this short video I show you ... 


1. How to press flowers 
2. Some simple yet beautiful gifts that can be made with pressed flowers
3. How to make an autumn leaf garland using pressed autumn leaves in 5 minutes.
To see the full tutorial on each of these projects simply click the links below.



JM x


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Monday 18 August 2014

Video tutorial - How to paint, distress and wallpaper furniture


Hi all,  Well I recently showed you my latest upcycle project - 'How to create a distressed wallpaper cabinet' and in this new video, Ralphy and I show you the entire process in just a minute! Should you want to try this yourself you can CLICK HERE for a full list of products and a detailed step-by-step tutorial with pictures.
Enjoy the film!

JM x






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Thursday 29 May 2014

How to make simple rustic bunting - for any occasion


This video will show you how to make simple rustic vintage bunting that works for ANY occasion:
WEDDINGS, BIRTHDAYS, CHRISTMAS and GARDEN PARTIES!  

Super easy and ideal for absolute beginners and experienced crafters. 
Ralphy (my dog) and I show you how to make three types of bunting, in just 3 minutes ...

* SUPER EASY VINTAGE BUNTING * DOUBLE SIDED BUNTING *
and BUNTING LIKE YOU GET IN THE SHOPS! 

Enjoy and don't miss Ralphy's party trick at the end! :-)

JM & R xx




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Thursday 27 March 2014

HOW TO MAKE: A simple flower arrangement



This video will show you how to make a simple flower arrangement in real time. 
Step by step I'll show you how to create a beautiful arrangement which can be used for weddings, funerals, christmas and birthdays for years to come. 

This is ideal for beginners.
Cost only £7.50 
and took 40 minutes to make.

(Apologies in advance for scatty behaviour ... 
and please note no spiders were killed in the making of this video.) 





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Monday 25 November 2013

How to make: Rose hip facial oil with Lavender & Rose - part 2

Morning all! So here are the instructions on how to make a basic anti-ageing

 * Rose Hip Oil - with Lavender and Rose *






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Saturday 12 October 2013

AHC welcome video!! - feat special guest

Morning lovelies! 

I have a special treat today ... it's my FIRST video! It's a video of myself (and Ralphy of course) introducing A handmade cottage while giving viewers a bit of an insight into what AHC is all about. 

I hope you enjoy it! if you do feel free to comment and share with friends and other like-minded folk.

Have a lovely weekend,

JM & Ralphy the dog x

Please note: no Jack russells were harmed in the making of this film : )




If you don't see the video you can click here to view
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