Well…. hello here looking through my never ending laundry pics. I never quite manage to have all baskets empty completely! This is why I was looking for ways to organise my dirty clothes while I work my way through it if you know what I mean. I thought under the sink in the bathroom would be the most convenient for them since this is where we get undressed and changed most often. Except I struggled for a while to find a right size baskets…. until one day it occurred to me that the storage boxes from Ikea we already have fit perfectly! I know I know, they are storage boxes, not a laundry baskets, but I saw a vision how I could alter them a little. All it needed are some handles, a little bit of lettering embroidery and its done! Yey!
So this is how I did it. I purchased some fabric storage from Ikea. I know I know I said I had them already, but wanted in different colour and it’s not like £2.50 breaks the bank! Then I found my fabric pencil, embroidery tread & needle + some ribbon to match. 
First I marked the writing I wanted to embroider. You don’t have to use special pencil for it, but it helps since you can rub it off if you make mistake. Otherwise regular pen mark would be hidden behind the stitches (I have gone this risky route too many times before).
For embroidery I chose my favourite stitch which is the chain stitch. You can get more inspiration for your embroidery here.
Next I stitched the handles. I folded the ribbon at the ends so it does not fray ;-).
Hope you found this inspiring
Rasa xoxo
Instructions for Christmas craft kits!
Missed your chance to order Christmas craft kits? Well here is your chance to make your own hanging decorations with the materials you have. We have updated the original instructions and now they are exactly the same as you would have found in the Friendly Nettle craft kits. If you fancy making hanging birdie deco then click here or if you prefer to crochet then hanging star may be your thing ;-).
Alternatively if you learn this triangle crochet pattern, you could make these super cute mini buntings!
Happy Christmas waiting!
Rasa xoxo
Make your own wrap dress
Do you remember the days when wrap dresses were so in? Well, I used to love them so much as they are so comfortable! I am sure society would not mind their come back. Click here for full DIY instructions.
Have a fun weekend!
Rasa xoxo
Seven of our favourite projects :-)
Today we are celebrating Friendly Nettle Projects! Yey! I can’t believe it has been a year since it has been launched ;). Here are my (and your) favourites:
1. TRIANGLE CROCHETED PILLOW was one of the first things I crocheted when I came back to crocheting all together after such a long time! I came up with such an easy and fun triangle pattern (it became really popular) that I also used for crocheted item number 2:
2. TRIANGLE CROCHETED INFINITY SCARF
3. A CAT PILLOW was one of the first projects added to the projects department! I must say this has been quite a practical and pretty pillow to make ;-).
4. COSMETIC BAG because we all one of those 😉
5. APRON was the first item stitched on my beloved, super handsome and vintage Viceroy sewing machine! Hopefully I will share it’s beauty with you very soon.
6. KNITTED LOAFERS, aren’t they just cute!
7. CABLE SWEATER is my first knitter sweater ever!
Have a lovely weekend and try one of the projects out!
Rasa xoxo
Make your own ribbon flower brooch
Sometimes it’s just nice to put something colourful to liven up an outfit! I like doing that with the playful necklace or a brooch. I find this ribbon flower brooch works really well. Click here to see how I made it.
Enjoy your weekend 🙂
Rasa xoxo
Make your own spring/summer dress
Recently I have been busy making this spring/dress that I fell in love with almost instantly! It’s perfect for my walks around the Lea valley park. Can be worn with cardigan when it is chilly and accessorised as you wish.
This dress is so easy to make and is shaped with the ties. Suitable for many types of figure! Go here to get started and make your own ;-).
Enjoy your long weekend 🙂
Rasa
Make your own tatted bead necklace
Since I have learned how to tat, I have been really enjoying making lacy jewellery (thanks to CRAFTSY tatting course I took)! This simple tatted bead necklace project may not make the most delicate tatted piece, but it is still pretty and really good starting point for beginners ;-).
Enjoy 😉
Rasa xoxo
Knit your own Easter "Pigeon"
Hey, do you remember this knitted bird decoration? I have been digging out some decorations for Easter and this is what I came across. This little birdie never goes out of fashion ;-).
The reason why I called it a “Pigeon” is because my friend Anna thought that the colours resembles it quite well! What do you think? Pigeons might not have a good reputation, they still look cute if you think about it.
To knit your own “Pigeon” go here!
Happy knitting!
Rasa xoxo
Scented hearts instead of chocolate ones ;-)
Today I have been making scented rice hearts! I love this idea of putting these little heart shaped sachets into the box and gifting them instead of box of chocolate. These are cute, practical and last much longer than chocolate (you know why!). Ok, ok… I did sneak in some chocolate in this box…
And this is how. Cut few hearts in tissue paper (pic 1), stitch around leaving big enough gap to fit the chocolate through (pic 2). Once the chocolate is inside, close the gap by stitching on it (pics 3-4).
So now you know my secret ;-). Click here to see how scented rice hearts has been made.
Wishing you the best weekend ever 😉
Rasa xoxo
Time to organise your handbag!
We, ladies, love to organise (or most of us)! Our overfilled/have everything you need handbags are no exception! I do admit, sometimes I wonder if I take more time organising or doing actual tasks. Last year I made the cosmetic bag that Vickie loved. This year I have decided to made a book pouch. Because books deserve to be protected from the rest of the stuff in the handbag! For this easy DIY go here ;-).
Happy organising!
Rasa 😉