DIY: Felt iPad Case

I have been looking for an iPad case for a while and after buying too much felt for another DIY project (coming soon) I thought that I should just make one instead.

Materials:
 - Felt (I used a wool blend from Spotlight))
 - Faux Leather (here)
 - Iron-on Interfacing (Lincraft)
 - Neon Zipper (here)
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Step 1:
Draw around your iPad on the felt leaving about 1-2cm on each edge.

Step 2:
Cut out the felt so that you have one piece for the front and one for the back.

Step 3:
Cut out the interfacing to the same size as each of the pieces of felt. Put the interfacing on the wrong side of the felt. Pin the interfacing down so that it doesn't move when you iron it.

Step 4:
Using a hot iron, iron the interfacing with the felt side on the ironing board and a damp cloth on top of the interfacing. The extra steam helps the interfacing to adhere. Hold the iron in the one place for 15-20 seconds before moving until you have done the whole piece. Remove the damp cloth and take out the pins and go over the interfacing with the iron again.

Step 5:
Cut 2 triangles the same size out of the faux leather and place on the right side of the felt so that they will match up when sewn together.

Step 6:
Pin down the 2 edge sides and sew down the diagonal side by hand using a long stitch. I used a white thread as a feature but you could use any colour you want.

Step 7:
Place the 2 right sides with the faux leather together making sure the faux leather matches up. Pin and sew down the bottom and 2 long sides.

Step 8:
Sew the zipper into the open end, making sure the top of the zipper is on the inside to that when you turn it inside out the zipper is the right way up.

Step 9:
Trim up the edges and turn your iPad case the right way out. Iron the zipper flat being careful not to iron the faux leather.

And you're all finished! I hope you enjoy making your own iPad cases!

DIY: Yellow heels

Next installation in my spray painted heel DIY's. I haven't put instructions for this one as it is pretty much the same as my previous DIY: Gold Heels post.

DIY: Gold heels

I know spray painting heels isn't new or really that exciting, but as I have recently been cleaning out my wardrobe I thought it was time to bring new life into a few things I hardly ever wear. You can do this with any pair of shoes really, I suggest doing it on a pair you don't wear, that way if you dont like it, it's no real loss!

Materials:
 - Shoes
 - Spray Paint (Depends what colour you want to use, I used Dulux Quick Dry Gold)
 - Masking Tape
 - Newspaper

Instructions:

1. Clean and dry your shoes so that you have a good base to work on.

2. Using the masking tape, tape up the inside of your shoe and anywhere that you don't want to be painted. I also taped up the back zipper and the sole.

3. Cover the area where you will be spraying with newspaper. I would suggest doing this outside as the fumes can be quite strong.

4. Spray the shoes making sure you get a nice even layer. I only did one coat, but if you feel like you need an other coat wait until the shoes are touch dry (approx 20min) and reapply.

5. Let the shoes dry for a couple of hours and remove the masking tape. You might want to wait 24 hours before wearing them just to make sure they are completely dry.

I will be doing another DIY on another pair of old shoes so check back soon!

DIY: Christmas Bon Bon

So I have decided to make my own Christmas Bon Bons this year. Im not a massive fan of overpriced bon bons with useless plastic toys and terrible jokes, so making my own was the perfect solution. Heres how...

Materials:
- Bon Bon Rolls (or you can use toilet rolls)
- Bon Bon Snaps
- Wrapping paper (make sure you use a good quality one that won't tear)
- Ribbon
- Double sided tape
- Self adhesive decoration (to decorate the outside of the bon bon)

Filling:
- Chocolates
- Jokes
- Christmas Hat
(This is just what I used but you can fill them with whatver suits you)

Method:
Step 1:
Cut the wrapping paper into a rectangle big enough to wrap around the bon bon roll and as long as the bon bon snaps.

Step 2:
Stick a strip of double sided tabe to one of the long sides of the wrapping paper

Step 3:
Roll up the bon bon roll (making sure you roll straight) and stick down the long side. Tie up one end of the bon bon with the ribbon and fill with bon bon fillers.

Step 4:
Tie up the other end of the bon bon with the ribbon and add decoration to the outside. Continue until you have enough bon bons for Christmas!