Around the age of eight, my grandmother taught me how to sew a crazy quilt (which is essentially made of scraps of fabric, sewn together to form a rectangle). I remember the thrill of creating something large, colourful and interesting out of bits of fabric and padding. My sewing skills haven’t developed much since then, […]
Flair Apparent: Try out DIY face masks at home
With the cusp of summer upon us, it’s a great time to give your skin a nourishing, healthy boost with a handmade face mask. While shop-bought face masks can be great, I’ve never had one that smelled as good as one I made at home myself. As well as clearing and moisturising your skin, homemade […]
Feabhsúchán Tí gan na Fadhbanna Airgid
TÁ an t-earrach buailte linn agus ciallaíonn sé sin go bhfuil a lán dao-ine ag samointiú ar fheabhsúcháin tí a dhéanamh. Tá DIY agus obair athchóirithe ag éirí níos coitianta le blianta beaga anuas. Léiríonn fi-giúirí úra maidir leis an Dreasacht Athchóirithe Tí go ndearna níos mó ná 107,000 úinéir tí obair ath-chóirithe ó seoladh […]
Fancy adding some ‘bling’ to your jewellery with our Zara?
FOLLOWING the success of her first series, our very popular Art Scene columnist Zara McDaid is returning with another number of DIY Fashion Workshops in Donegal and Sligo.
Art Scene: Ramelton DIY fashion styling workshop is a hit
LAST week, Saturday, November 15, I ran my very first D.I.Y fashion styling workshop in the town in Ramelton.
Art Scene: Zara’s DIY wedding table decor tips
INSPIRED by a friend’s recent wedding abroad, Zara has some great tips for wedding table decor in this week’s Art Scene.
Art Scene: Accessories for festival time
CONTINUING on with her festival fashion DIY tips, Zara has a lot of accessory tips in this week’s Art Scene.
Art Scene: DIY office organisation ideas to make life easier
TAME your scattered office supplies with Zara’s easy DIY ideas for turning your home office into an organised command centre.
Art Scene: Do it yourself, Cupid!
IN THIS week’s Art Scene Zara McDaid has some really helpful tips how you can get really creative for you loved one this Valentine’s Day.