3 DIY Halloween Costumes You Can Make With Old Cardboard Boxes
I am a huge fan of upcycled craft projects and getting creative with recycled materials. Here’s 3 DIY Halloween costume projects that you can create using old cardboard boxes and other materials from the recycling bin.
DIY Easy-sew Cushion Cover
Cushions are a fantastic way to add character and colour to a room. This easy sewing project will add instant tropical vibes to your living room decor, and you can complete it in an afternoon!
Project Walkthrough: Disney x ACMI Window Installation
A detailed look into the process of creating my immersive window installation for the Disney: The Magic of Animation exhibition at ACMI, Melbourne.
DIY Forever Foliage Felt Monstera
Here’s a DIY for all you green thumbs out there - an indoor plant you can’t kill, made entirely from felt!
DIY Lampshade Planter Basket
Upcycle old lampshades and transform them into colourful woven planter baskets using yarn - it’s easy!
DIY Block Print Wall Hanging
Want to try your hand at some printmaking but don’t have any fancy equipment? Here’s my go-to hack for making block prints from simple stationery store supplies.
DIY Paint-Poured Homewares
Try this DIY using the popular technique of paint pouring to upcycle some vases and coasters and give them a psychedelic new look.
DIY Painted Shoe Makeover
If you've got a pair of old shoes lying around (perhaps destined for the charity bin), why not give them a colourful makeover with some special shoe paint?
5 Tips For Setting Creative Goals
I’ve have always been an advocate of setting goals to keep myself on track creatively. If you’re keen on some goal setting to get you pumped up for the future, here’s some tips you might find useful.
DIY Forever Foliage Felt Plant
Here’s a solution for all those plants you just can’t keep alive, no matter how hard you try. In this DIY project, learn how to make your very own indoor plant sculpture, made entirely from felt!
My Go-to Papier Mâché Hack
Need to build a papier-mâché prop or sculpture fast, but don’t have time to wait for glue to dry? Here’s my simple hack for speeding up the process.
Navigating Social Media Burnout
With constant updates to how we’re expected to use it, annoying algorithms, and a deluge of content thrown at us constantly, social media can be an overwhelming place. Here’s some thoughts on how to navigate the burnout and find moments of respite in the endless scroll.
How To Reboot Your Creativity
Embarking on a new phase in your creative journey? Give your creativity a reboot with these handy prompts.
10 Things To Do During Freelance Slow Seasons
As creative freelancers/small biz owners will know, business doesn’t always boom, and it’s common to experience quieter seasons throughout a year. Rather than let uncertainty and panic set in during these times, here are 10 things you can do to stay proactive and productive when is business is slow.
DIY Cardboard Spider Costume
If you’ve been thinking about some fun ways to get into the Halloween spirit, why not get creepy (and crawly) with this easy-to-make spider “boxtume”?
5 Ways To Find Inspiration When You’re Stuck
You may have had times over your creative journey where you have found yourself feeling stuck. Here are some handy tips to try when you’re experiencing creative block.
DIY Gifting: Colour-blocked Keyrings
Make this quick and colourful keyring out of wooden toy blocks. A great gift idea - perfect as present toppers, Christmas tree decorations, bag charms and keychains.
DIY Gifting: Woven Cup Holders
Create these woven cup holders using colourful and vibrant plastic cord. Perfect for summer beverages, they also make great handmade gifts!
Project Walkthrough: Flinders Quarter Wreath Installation
A detailed look into the process of creating an installation of handmade papercraft wreaths for local businesses in the Flinders Quarter, Melbourne.
An Introduction To Eco-dyeing
Once you discover this simple, earth-friendly dyeing technique, we guarantee you’ll never look at nature the same way again. Using nothing but foliage and a few helpful tools you can create vivid and colourful patterns and designs on silk, and the best thing is, there’s no harmful chemicals!