Crafting Fingers: when one craft isn't enough: Page 9

If you follow me on Instagram you’ll know about #The100DayProject challenge.

The challenge is pretty straightforward. For 100 days, you’re challenged to make something every day. (Until July 14th!) Check out the 100 Day Project’s website to learn more.

I love creative challenges. In 2013, I learned a new craft every month for the entire year. Now I have 100 days to practise those techniques and bust my overflowing craft stash. (Yes, when I moved house I did bring my yarn and fabric scraps with me, thank you very much.)

Every day on Instagram I’ve been posting my daily stash-busting make. If you’re not on Instagram, I’ll be posting updates here on the blog once a month to round up.

Three days into this challenge I’m loving it. If you want an excuse to take 15 minutes just for you and work on something you love, join in #The100DayProject.

What could you make in 100 days?

Follow me on Instagram @craftingfingers to see my updates!

This project was made in collaboration with Space Station

Let me be honest: we feed our cats a LOT of treats.

The problem is, bright orange bags of Dreamies don’t look very pretty. For a practical and attractive solution, I made this mushroom storage jar to keep the cat treats safe!

It was my first time painting clay with Annie Sloan, too. Step-by-step tutorial to make your own:

Disclosure: This post was made in collaboration with Rust Oleum

Here’s a project to celebrate longer days and brighter evenings as the clocks go forward.

Our house is still full of boxes and we’re living out of luggage bags until the wardrobe gets set up. I needed a break from unpacking! This quick makeover was just the thing.

I found an old, French-themed clock at a secondhand shop. It was pretty as-is, just not my style.

Here is the before:

Candles add atmosphere whatever the occasion. Over on Wayfair I’m sharing how to dip and carve your own candles. Just in time for Earth Hour on March 28th!

I love the rustic, handmade charm of hand-dipped candles. Carving wax is really tactile and fun, too. Candles are easier to carve than they look!

Go check out the candle tutorial here.

Disclosure: This post is in collaboration with Keepmoat

I’m obsessed with houndstooth. As a pattern it’s smart and sophisticated. In a word, timeless.

I love the way it looks with a bit of handmade flair!

Learn to stamp the houndstooth pattern and use the printed fabric to sew a simple cushion cover. After the tut I’m sharing some of my tips for making DIY decor without losing your sanity. (It’s easy to go overboard!)