Bunting

I currently having a craft-crush on Bunting, not only because it adds fun to any space, but because it's so easy to make! I had a little go a couple of weeks ago, using paper and string. Here's what to do...

What You Need:

-Ruler

-Scissors

-String/Twine/Ribbon

-Textile of your choice, in this case, I used Paper (x however many patterns and triangles you want)

-Pencil

-Glue

 Steps:

1. Choose a selection of patterns and colours, in paper, linen etc. You can be as varied or as plain as you like! I chose subtle pinks and blues. The paper size was also just big enough to fit one triangle, which brings us to step number two...

2. Measure up a triangle onto the paper. Keep in mind the paper has to be big enough to leave a fold on the bottom of the triangle that can fold over the string and keep the triangle in place. I measured 15cm/5.9inches from point to base (16cm/6.2inches including 1cm fold at bottom) and 23cm/9inches wide. 

3. Next, cut out the triangle, and fold at the base.

4. Cut a length of string, long enough to keep a gap of 5.5cm/2.1inches between each triangle.

5. Glue the fold onto the string and the back of the triangle to secure the paper in place. If you're using cloth, then glue the string to the cloth and sew the two sides together.

 

And voilla! 

Once you've done that, why not try a different shape or try text, or lace or....Just have fun with it! Here's a little pattern and colour inspiration.

Cute doilies

On a cake? Brilliant!

For the lazy or the genius, simple tie fabric to string

Colour

Now, many of us may be quite happy to leave the walls of our rooms white, whilst some of us like to have one bold, colourful feature wall to add a little interest, but would we brave colouring all four walls?

Whether you decide to go with bold and bright, or monochrome and moody, there are a few pointers when it comes to drastically changing the colour of a room. In many cases, it's just  matter of choosing the correct colour and tone, for the appropriate room, in order to avoid making the room look tacky.
Consider what you use a particular room for before you decide on a colour, as the colour element is crucial. If it's a bedroom, you don't want to be painting all four (if any) walls, red, as it's an energising colour, and that's the last thing you need when you're trying to settle for bed.
When considering tone and shade, it depends on how much light enters the room. If a room receives a lot of light throughout the year, choosing low-shine, darker tones work well. However, if a room is very dark in winter, a brighter tone helps liven the winter blues.
It's really  matter of finding the right balance, and for problematic rooms, consulting a professional is advised. All this also applies to wallpaper, as well as the issue of fading.

All that aside, however, having beautifully colourful walls adds charm, character and elegance to any room.
Why not give it a try?

The Quiet Life

Whilst we're all so busy thinking we're busy, we often forget to stop, breath in deeply and smell the flowers (however, if you hay-fever, perhaps stick to the fake variety)...The point being, keeping it simple is the key. Here's a little inspiration...

The perfect relaxation buddy

A cup of tea and a book of dreams

Run through a field.

Read through old letters

Escape the big smoke....

...and float

Hug a loved one

Show love to all things...

...big and small

Appreciate one's own beauty

Eat good food

Read

Eat out

Stay in bed

Put flowers in one's hair

Take in the lights

Show Appreciation

Admire the beauty of nature

Take too many photos

But most importantly; Laugh.