Category: My Handmade Home

Painting the front door can be easier than you think

This project took me about four hours from start to finish, and that’s including drying time. I’d paint a coat, wander off and read a few chapters of my book and go back to do another coat.

Keyless lock a game-changer

Keyless lock a game-changer | Reviewing the Schlage Connect Smart Deadbolt {Heather's Handmade Life}

Our keyless lock has been a game-changer, especially with the kids. They delight in unlocking the front door by tapping in their own private code.

Hooked on rug-hooking

I’m not used to struggling with creative things. I felt a little like pouting. Despite having quite a lot of experience with hand-sewing, rug-hooking didn’t come easily for me.

Transforming furniture with decor moulds

These decor moulds from Iron Orchid Designs are flexible and rubbery, and can be used with different mediums for making lots of different crafts.

Fantastically geeky vinyl wall decals

Fantastically geeky vinyl wall decals {Heather's Handmade Life}

The walls were splashed with hues plucked from the pixels of a Technicolour Super Mario game — and had fun with custom vinyl wall decals, too.