How to use cocoppa & change iPhone icons (because it's so cute!)

I can't quite remember how I came across it, but last night I downloaded the CocoPPa app and spent an enjoyable Sunday night making my phone look pointlessly cute! I thought this might interest a...

DIY Confetti Bow

A while back I got slightly carried away in Hobbycraft and ended up buying a bag of confetti scraps only to be stuck racking my brains with what to do with it all. At the time I knew I *really*...

Guilt free chocolate goodness

A couple of years ago I started to follow the Paleo Diet. Now, while I actually quite liked it, as someone who wanted to train as a pastry chef, the two things just don't go together, but there are...

Craft Tools: Starter Basics

I thought i'd continue along this 101 series today and touch upon some craft tool basics. I can get a bit carried away when it comes to craft related gadgets so sometimes it's nice to take a step...

Glue 101: What one should you use?!

Now, while this may not seem to be the most pretty of posts, glues and adhesives are probably one of the most used and needed crafting tools out there and, well, sometimes its hard to know exactly...

Youtuber of the week: DIY Superwoman

We all like to have someone to aspire to right? Like me, I look at Martha Stewart and Karren Brady and think 'yep, I would quite happily aspire to be a combination of you two!'. Well I now have...

Snail Mail Revival: Post got pretty

Now don't get me wrong, I am fully loving the 21st century. There really is a lot of benefits to it, advances in medical science, air travel, the fact I can play Candy Crush on my iPhone on the...

Desktop Calendar Wallpaper: May 2013

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What is washi tape anyway?

You've seen these little, brightly coloured rolls of tape all over Pinterest but some of you may be asking 'what the hell is washi tape anyway?'. As i've become something of a washi tape addict,...

Handy Little Things: Colour Palette Generator

Sometimes you come across really useful little things like this colour palette generator! All you need to do is copy an image link, paste it into the box and hey presto! You have a list of all the...

Open for business & a celebratory giveaway!

I feel like i've waited forever to be able to say this but finally... FINALLY... Haus of Glue is online! What I thought would initially be a simple and straight forward process actually turned into...

DESKTOP CALENDAR WALLPAPER: APRIL 2013

{Download for free HERE!} PS. Apologise for forgetting to post this on the 1st! The new blog and shop will be launched VERY soon! Highly excited! I've gradually taken over the house with boxes...

UNDER CONSTRUCTION....

?Polka dots make everything better?

We have so many 'bags for life' in the cupboard, yet without fail, I forget to take one with me when I head to the supermarket. I had a canvas bag floating around so thought with the addition of...

DEsktop calendar wallpaper: March 2013

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Mothers Day: Gift Inspiration

As it's fast approaching Mothers Day (March 10th) I thought i'd put together a little gift inspiration - I'm going back home to see my mumma, which will of course be the best present EVER (haha!)...

Ladurée macarons homemade style

Last night I made these little (or should I say larger than normal) beauties - pink vanilla macarons filled with seedless raspberry jam, white chocolate butter cream and fresh raspberries. Fresh...

I'm excited because...

Well, a) because it's the weekend... but I'm also excited for another couple of reasons: Firstly, our new kitchen is almost complete! I'll post some pictures of the transformation but it's still...

Chex Mix/Party mix is...

UTTERLY DELICIOUS!! I've seen so many pins floating around about Chex Mix (which we don't have in the UK) and after watching one of my favourite YouTubers Sparklyblonde1 make some party mix...

PINSPIRATION: VALENTINES DAY DIY'S

1. Kool Aid Lollipops / 2. Valentines Bark / 3. Be Mine Care Package / 4. Window Garland While we're on the subject of L O V E - here's the current object of my affection... Oh YEAH BABY a brand...

DESKTOP CALENDAR WALLPAPER: FEBRUARY 2013

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MY NEW ADDICTION: Rubber stamp carving

Oh LORD I never knew carving a rubber stamp would be SO satisfying!! I am officially in love. My Speedball carving kit came this morning to much excitement and I am totally hooked. You can buy the...

MAKE ME: SUPER EASY VALENTINES DAY CARD

Hello my lovelies! I feel like I haven't done some sort of "proper" tutorial for a while so while I was looking through the various odds and ends I have laying around, I came up with a super easy...

Eat me: Valentines shortbread

You'll need: 225g plain flour100g semolina225g butter100g caster sugar1tsp vanilla or almond extractPink gel food colouring (optional) 1. Into a large bowl add your flour and semolina. Mix well to...

instagram: 4 fun ways to use your photos!

Ever since I joined the iPhone crew, i've been pretty much obsessed with Instagram, and, *rolls eyes because she's single* with Valentines day coming up, here's a few sickening (yeah yeah OK...and...

book review: You Are Awesome 21 crafts to make you happy

I'm super excited that my most recent book order made it through the snow and arrived first thing this week. One of the reasons i'm so excited about it is 'You Are Awesome - 21 Crafts To Make You...

8 awesome plastic animal diy projects

1. DIY BUNNY PLACECARDS / 2. DIY PIG PLACECARDS / 3. PONY CANDLES / 4. HANDMADE BUNNY JARS / 5. JUNGLE CARD HOLDERS / 6. DINOSAUR DRAWS / 7. FARM YARD MAGNETS / 8. MOUNTED MINIATURES / PS. You can...

Snow on a sunday makes me want to sew

It's snowing here in the UK and as i'm back at my parents, I feel like it's time to dust off the sewing machine. I still haven't used it half as much as I should so i've spent the day browsing...

#imapiece craftivist jigsaw project

Whilst scrolling through twitter, I saw a tweet from @CraftBlogUK asking people to join in and get stitching for the Craftivist Jigsaw Project, part of the Save The Children Race Against Hunger...

I can't stop thinking about...

Buying some rubber and carving my own stamps! Seriously, i'm spending a lot of time watching these sorts of videos. (watching them is kinda therapeutic!) Expect to see my own take on this very...