Tag: DIY

• Trying something new

  Posted at 5:02 pm by Holly, on September 1, 2018

  

  Stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something you don’t usually do. Theres fun to be had trying something new. (That was a little glimpse of my poetic self)

  I have always been into writing and not been the artistic type. I have decided to try my hand at being creative in the shape of making things i find on Pinterest. Get my craft on.

  Of course I’ll share my successes and failures with you all. I will be spending the next week on Pinterest making a board to work through. Then I’ll be getting some supplies in from Hobbycraft and The Range.

  

  You are never too old to have a hobby and it is always great to share your journey too.

  If you want to watch what i pin on my Pinterest click here and follow me.

  Posted in creativity, DIY, lifestyle, Personal | 0 Comments | Tagged art, creative, DIY, lifestyle, Personal, Pinterest, productivity

• Letter board picks

  Posted at 6:31 pm by Holly, on August 3, 2018

  

  I bought myself a Letter Board a few months ago now to add a bit of character to my room to either inspire or make me laugh. I have a Pinterest board of some of my favourite finds so i thought I’d share them with you here.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  I did have a lot more but thought I’d just put a few on.

  You can pick up some cheap ones from places like Home Bargains, New look and Primark. I got mine from trusty old Amazon and got a felt background one instead of plastic. It depends on your preference.

  Hope you’ve all had a fab Friday.

  Heres to a lovely weekend xx

  Posted in creativity, DIY, Personal, Positivity, Quotes, words of wisdom | 0 Comments | Tagged creativity, DIY, happiness, lifestyle, Personal, Quotes, words of wisdom

• Are you a stationery addict too?

  Posted at 7:24 pm by Holly, on August 1, 2018

  
  • Do you go into a supermarket and find yourself accidentally slipping into the stationery aisle and your eyes instantly lighting up?
  • Do you buy a pretty notepad just because, and a handful of cute pens too?
  • Do you try to justify to others why you needed those pink paperclips and a marble stapler even though you hardly ever have loose papers to put together?
  • Do you think you have enough to start a stationery shop?

  Consider yourself a stationery addict

  Please don’t be ashamed and know you are not alone, you definitely don’t need to give up this addiction. It’s one you can shout from the rooftops and be proud.

  I’ve been one since I’ve been able to write so nearly 30 years. I cried when our local stationers shut. Just for the record, it wasn’t last week it was a fair few years ago.

  
  What are your favourite stationery bits to buy?

   

  Posted in creativity, DIY, lifestyle, Personal, writing | 4 Comments | Tagged bullet journal, creative, creativity, DIY, lifestyle, organisation, Stationery, writing

• MAKE YOUR INSTAGRAM STORIES STAND OUT

  Posted at 2:53 pm by Holly, on July 4, 2018

  

  Last night i decided to do a video on what apps i have started using on my Instagram stories – to make them more interesting to watch.

  I’ve spent most of this morning editing it and now it’s finally up on my YouTube channel.

  Click down below to watch it

  Or you can just type holzie into the YouTube search bar.

  Feedback on my videos are always much appreciated.

  Til next time…Much love xxx

  Posted in creativity, DIY, favourites, lifestyle, Personal, social media, Technology | 0 Comments | Tagged DIY, favourites, instagram, life hacks, lifestyle, Personal, social media, YouTube

• My Evening Routine

  Posted at 8:08 pm by Holly, on April 17, 2018

  

  I remember last year doing a Morning routine for you which you can see here

  So I guess you need a night one to go with it so here’s what usually happens of an evening.

  

   

  I turn on my fairy lights, it gets me in the chilled kind of mood and when the lights aren’t so bright you are telling your eyes its time to unwind.

  

  I grab myself my favourite mug and do myself an Ovaltine light drink. Because it contains malt it’s a nice drink to have before bed and aids sleep.

  

  I get my to-do list and write on washi tape and get down all the things I want to get done the next day. Once it’s written down it’s most likely to get done.

  

  I get my skincare products and get off all my make up as I don’t fancy panda eyes in the morning or my pillow covered with foundation.  I find it therapeutic.

  

  I have been filling in my Happy Journal by Fearne Cotton since I got it at the beginning of the year. It’s really good to get your thoughts out and into the journal.

  

  

  I love nothing more than listening to love songs at bedtime they are just very soothing and help me nod off and these two stations never fail to disappoint. Sometimes I listen to a podcast or two instead which are always easy listening.

  

  My hot water bottle always comes to bed with me. I am one of those that needs to be warm to be able to get to sleep. If I can’t get to sleep you will find me nosing through Pinterest for inspiration. It’s easy to get carried away on there.

  There you have it my Evening routine. Feel free to click on the links to take you to some of my related posts.

  Til next time my beauts

  

   

   

  Posted in creativity, DIY, favourites, Health, journaling, lifestyle, Personal, Positivity | 5 Comments | Tagged DIY, inspiration, journaling, lifestyle, music, Personal, routine

• Pinterest obsessed

  Posted at 7:44 pm by Holly, on April 12, 2018

  

  So earlier on today i thought its not the sunniest of days so the original video i was going to do will have to wait.

  However i did do a flip through video of my pinterest favourite bits. Not seen this done before and i love to be different.

  I’ll leave the link here. Be fab for you to check it out and let me know what you think

  PINTEREST OBSESSED VIDEO

  Keep an eye out for more videos.

  Heres to a HAPPY Friday, Saturday and Sunday to you all

  Til next time

  

  Posted in creativity, DIY, favourites, hacks, lifestyle, Personal | 3 Comments | Tagged advice, blogger, creative, DIY, favourites, inspiration, life hacks, lifestyle

• DIY Laptop Cover

  Posted at 3:26 pm by Holly, on May 10, 2017

  

  So you buy a laptop and you suddenly get bored of the colour, or it looking so normal. Ok I’ve had mine nearly a year so I haven’t just defaced it.

  DISCLAIMER: THIS DIY IS SAFE FOR YOUR LAPTOP AND IS REMOVABLE AT ANY TIME

  Here are the things you will need

  

  Oh and some scissors. They are the most important as without them you’d of botched it up straight away.

  • Roll your sticky back plastic out and place your laptop on top
  • Cut around it being sure you have enough leave a bit extra
  • Peel back a corner and place at the top and gently work down pressing any bubbles out of it on the way.
  • When it’s on completely go around the outside and tidy up with a small pair of scissors.
  • Use the hairdryer on a low setting to soften the edges to stick to the laptop to give it a more finished look.

  
  There you go you now have given your laptop a lovely makeover and a bit of individuality. Totally unique to you.

  Posted in DIY, lifestyle, Personal, Technology | 0 Comments | Tagged DIY, lifestyle, Personal, Technology

• Another simple DIY – For when you are feeling down and need a pick me up

  Posted at 9:02 am by Holly, on January 12, 2017

  

  January either brings you a positive mind or the blues….

  Well I done this a few years ago after I had a major operation and it cheered me up no ends so I would suggest it to anyone that needs a pick me up.

  A HAPPY BOX

  Grab yourself a shoe box and some wrapping paper, sellotape and scissors and decorate your shoe box to your liking

  THIS IS MINE

  Go hunting in your room for things that make you smile that you think would fit in your box and that you don’t necessarily need on a daily basis

  Here is what I have included in mine…you can change it as many times of course…

  • A Sketch book and pencils so I can have a laugh at my hideous attempts at drawing.
  • My memory book that I keep adding to but is full of happy memories
  • a little jar with positive quotes in in to remind myself to look on the positive side
  • A little book of confidence. Its 10 years old its a great pocket sized pick me up
  • A quote from a magazine – Smile
  • My old MP3 player with some right Throwback Thursday tunes
  • My favourite Hand balm from The Body Shop it smells so good
  • A note pad that I can write all that I am grateful for and do a bit of journaling in
  • A hilarious film – My choice at mo is Full Monty
  • A sentimental piece of Jewellery. Mines this watch.

  

  What would you put in yours?

  Posted in Positivity | 7 Comments | Tagged DIY, happiness, life, Positivity

• Tip Tuesday: How to organise your make up like a pro in 3 easy steps

  Posted at 9:15 am by Holly, on January 3, 2017

  

  I thought I would get all creative and it didn’t cost me a penny because I had all of it at home.

  If you want to recreate this you will need

  • A whiteboard
  • Sellotape sticky fixers
  • Your make up

  

  • Make sure whiteboard is clean
  • Peel off sticky fixers and apply to your chosen make up item
  • Arrange it on your board to your liking

  There you go… you now have it a beauty organiser that is personal to you.
  I nearly forgot to mention I added a magnetic strip for my bobby pins

  Here is mine. I obviously couldn’t stick large bits on like my foundation but I love  how it looks.

  

  Posted in Beauty, lifestyle | 2 Comments | Tagged Beauty, DIY, lifestyle

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