Christmas wreath base layer

So my Christmas posts have begun! (well you knew that already but I thought I might mention it again.)

Today I wanted to share with you a project that I've been working on. This year I've decided to make my own Christmas wreath and I wanted to share with you how you can make you're own wreath base layer out of bits and bobs you probably already have. So let's get started!

You will need:

Pipe cleaners (or the fluffy wires, as I like to call them), it's up to you how many you use depending on how large you want your wreath to be.
Fabric, cut into long strips that are about 7 inches wide.
White, or similarly discreetly coloured thread.

Method

Firstly join several of your pipe cleaners together to make a circle. The size of this circle will be the size of your wreath.
Then make a smaller circle, again out of pipe cleaners. The size difference of your two circles will be the width of your wreath.
Now get two pipe cleaners and cut them in half.
Attach these smaller pipe cleaners to both circles, evenly around the two circles, as shown in the photo bellow.

Next wrap the thread around the two circles joining them together. The thread doesn't have to be too tight, this is just to make sure the circles are joined.
Finally take your strips of fabric and wrap them around the joined circles, as shown bellow, tucking the ends in, so that they are hidden.

In front of you, you should have your base layer for your wreath. Now you can decorate it as you please and your finished!

I hope you found these instructions useful and of course, I hope this has inspired you!

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Half Yard Christmas

Disclaimer: All of the following opinions and ideas are my own. I have not been rewarded in anyway to review this book. I simply found it very useful and interesting and so wanted to share it with you guys. 

So today I'm going to be talking about a book that was given as a birthday present to me (so don't even think about asking me how much it cost! :) ). With Christmas getting close it's the ideal time to start thinking about making Christmas decorations and Christmas gifts. Which is where the Half Yard Christmas by Debbie Shore comes in handy.

This book is great in giving Christmas ideas of what to do with your left over pieces of fabric. It also gives a step by step run through of  how to make each item shown, in a detailed and clear way.
The book is split into different themes and styles of Christmas decorations, with my favourite style being the Scandinavian style. I mean who doesn't love a cute little gnome decoration? But the rustic styled Christmas also interested me as well.

I've been totally inspired by this book and already have that lovely warm Christmas feeling inside.
Earlier this week I asked if you're ready for Christmas. If you're not then you should seriously consider having a look at this book.

I hope this has inspired you!

Are you ready for Christmas?

Are you ready for Christmas, because I know I'm not! It's around this time of year that I start to get excited. In fact I've got my Christmas candles on already.
Of course, like the previous two Christmas's I will be sharing with you, what I make people for Christmas, so stay tuned.

OOTW: One item 4 ways

Hi, so this is something I've never done before but I've decided, I might as well try it out. I've used my favourite skirt, that I made and posted about here That post also shares how you too can make a skirt like this). So to further inspire you to make this skirt, I thought I might as well share some outfit ideas with you. I've never claimed to be some sort of fashionista, this is all just my personal style.

Outfit No.1

This outfit, is one that I would wear to church because I think it's slightly more fancy than what I might wear on a normal day, mainly due to the flower on the cardigan.

Details;

Cardigan: Mango

Necklace: Claire?

Skirt: Made by me (take a look here)

Leggings: Next

Boots: Primark

Outfit No.2

I find this outfit to be a bit more toned down, due to the comfy-ness of the jumper, than the previous outfit and so would wear this to college.

Details:

Jumper: Gift 

Necklace: Bijou Brigitte 

Skirt: Made by me (find out more about it here)

Leggings: Next

Boots: Fatface

Outfit No.3

This is the exact outfit I was wearing, on Christmas Eve last year. I don't know why but it makes me feel so festive when I wear this combination. It must be the star on the jumper.

Details:

Scarf: Gift

Jumper: TK MAX

Bracelet: Gift

Watch: Gift

Skirt: Made by me (you can find out more about it here)

Leggings:Next

Boots: Fatface (they're the same boots that I had on in the previous outfit)

Outfit No.4

This outfit screams winter time to me, as not only does it include a super cute Christmas jumper, it also has fluffy boots!

Details:

Jumper: Next

skirt: Made by me (for more information take a look here)

Leggings: Next

Boots: Gift

I hope this has inspired you! 

Let me know how you would style this skirt.

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One hundred posts later...

I can't believe it! This is my 100th post and to celebrate I thought I would look back at some of my favourite posts.

I posted about this skirt back in February and since then it's become one of my all time favourite skirts. Its tartan pattern is similar to what's in trend at the moment but the fact that it's jersey makes it so comfortable. If you're interested in finding out more, take a look here.

 These shorts are made from a pair of old t-shirts and I made them for my sister back in March. Since having posted about these I have also made a pair for myself and the shorts have been a real hit with my sister over the summer. To find out how you could make a pair for yourself simply take a look at my post.

Although the headbands above where my most recent project, I still had to share it as one of my favourites just due to the amount of fun I had making and designing them. If you'd like to find out how you too could make a headband like these, then take a look at this post to find out more.

I hope you've enjoyed looking back on these posts as much as I have and of course, I hope this has inspired you!