How to Make A Sunburst Mirror | DIY Mirror Tutorial
Sunburst mirrors make a huge statement and look great in a scandi inspired interior (which you know I love!). I’d seen a couple around and decided that I’d try and figure out how to make a sunburst mirror for myself! It turned out to be really easy! If you’d prefer to watch this tutorial rather than read it, you can watch it on my YouTube channel via the thumbnail below. For this tutorial you will need: 20cm Mirror* Garden Canes* ( cut to 16 x 40cm, 32 x 30cm, 16 x 25cm) Wooden Hoops (1 x 20cm, 1 x 30cm) Glue gun* White string* Superglue or UHU Tape (*These links…
DIY Learning Tower | Ikea Bekvam & Odvar Hack
With a DIY learning tower it’s so much easier to get your little one involved in the kitchen! A learning tower is basically a small step ladder with a frame at the top to prevent a child from losing their footing and toppling off. It is incredibly useful, especially if you have a toddler as inquisitive as I do! You don’t need much to make a DIY learning tower and it’s cheap too! The learning tower consists of two piece of Ikea furniture: the Bekvam stool and the Oddvar table. The stool is £20 and the table is £8. Add in the screws and you can make the whole thing…
Ikea Duktig Makeover | DIY Play Kitchen
I’m not the first to do an Ikea Duktig makeover but everyone has their own style and this version of the play kitchen is 100% my vibe! At the bottom of our kitchen we had the perfect space for a play kitchen for Theo. I designed our kitchen from scratch and there was no way I was going to put something in it that didn’t fit in completely! When I saw how easy it was to makeover the Duktig kitchen I just knew I had to get one and make it look just like ours! And guess what? It was pretty easy! You can watch my Ikea Duktig makeover tutorial…
Ikea Hack | Ikea Latt Table Makeover | DIY Chalkboard Table
Ikea hacks are my favourite thing to do, I’m a big Ikea fan and I just love upcycling something that’s cheap and cheerful into a one off, unique piece. In this tutorial I’m going to show you how I did a makeover on the Ikea Latt Table and turned it into a DIY chalkboard table. The Ikea Latt table and chairs is a great little set for a toddler and it’s a real bargain at just £20. But let’s be real, it’s basic right? It can also look pretty shabby pretty quickly once it’s had a few grubby little fingers on it! By pimping it up a little it gives…
DIY Christmas Decorations | 4 Scandi Style Christmas Tutorials
If you follow me on Instagram or Pinterest you’ll know that I just adore scandinavian style! This year I’ve made DIY christmas decorations with a scandi twist! Scandi Christmas decorations are all about stripped back styling with natural wood, minimalist colours and a rustic feel. Below you’ll find three different scandinavian inspired DIY Christmas decoration tutorials. They’re all inexpensive and easy to follow but look great! They’re nice and quick and are great for kids to get involved with too! Painted Wooden Christmas Baubles To make the DIY wooden baubles you need: 2cm Wooden beads White acrylic paint 2 Paint brushes Masking tape/washi tape Cocktail sticks Scissors Sandpaper 1. Put the…
Baby Development Activity: DIY Family Photo Cards
I’m super excited to share with you my first proper DIY tutorial since having Theo! This is a great little project for young children and babies to aid with their cognitive development. Theo is nearly five months old now and he’s much more interested in exploring the world and really playing with his toys now rather than just looking at them. I wanted to make something that would be fun for him whilst also helping his development and learning – everyone wants their child to be a genius right?? Another great thing about the cards is that they’re perfect for making tummy time entertaining (which can be a struggle…
Vegan Dairy Free Ice Cream Recipe – Mexican Hot Chocolate
A low calorie vegan, dairy free ice cream recipe with the delicious taste of Mexican Hot Chocolate!
Adam’s story + Preemie & Stillborn Baby Hat Knitting Pattern
Just a warning that this post includes some sensitive and emotive topics before we get to the baby hat knitting pattern. For anyone following the Oh Hi DIY instagram (@ohhidiy), you’ll probably already know that I’m 29 weeks pregnant! What you might not know, is that I was also pregnant at the end of 2016. At the 20 week anomaly scan we were told that our little boy, Adam, wasn’t growing properly. He was subsequently diagnosed with Thanatophoric Dysplasia – a skeletal condition that means the rib cage and the limb bones do not grow. The condition’s name is derived from a Greek work “Thanatos” which means “death bringing” –…
Honey Wholemeal Bread Recipe (For the Breadmaker)
I’m a typical British girl, I love nothing more than some sarcasm, a brew and a slice of toast. I’ve got IBS so brown bread is much better for my tummy than white bread (even though I do love it) and I’m here to tell you that this wholemeal bread recipe even gives good old white toast a run for its money in deliciousness! If that wasn’t enough, because you can make it in the breadmaker, it’s barely any effort either! What you need: 545g wholemeal flour 10g instant yeast 2 tbsp olive oil 100g honey (I always find it easier to weigh it in a glass but it’s about…
Back to Basics: Free Baseball Top Sewing Pattern
Who doesn’t love a basic top? My two favourite staple t-shirts by far are the classic baseball top and a boat neck striped tee. They can pretty much be worn with anything and, as the dress code in my office is smart casual, are great for work or for play. Strangely, despite their iconic status, it can be hard to find the perfect version of either which leaves me frustrated. There are plenty of striped tops with round or scoop necks but not my coveted boat neck, the base colour is cream and not white, it’s skin tight instead of slouchy, it has embroidered logos or embellishment… the list goes…
