{"id":183,"date":"2014-08-22T12:48:03","date_gmt":"2014-08-22T12:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/?p=183"},"modified":"2020-09-17T13:08:14","modified_gmt":"2020-09-17T13:08:14","slug":"our-favourite-diy-blogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/our-favourite-diy-blogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Favourite DIY Blogs [Infographic]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"last-updated entry-meta\">Last updated on September 17th, 2020 at 01:08 pm<\/p><p>Hands up who has Pinterest board filled with incredible things that you just can&#8217;t wait to make? Here at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/\">Express Doors Direct<\/a>, our hands are most definitely firmly up in the air! We just can\u2019t get enough of crafty DIY projects. There are so many blogs that we love to follow, that it seemed a shame not to share it with our followers&#8230;<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>So, here you have it, our favourite fifteen DIY and craft bloggers. Enjoy:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Ego-bait.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-343\" src=\"http:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Ego-bait.png\" alt=\"Ego-bait\" width=\"600\" height=\"4703\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<h3>Share this Image On Your Site<\/h3>\n<p><textarea style=\"width: 540px; height: 100px;\">&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please include attribution to expressdoorsdirect.co.uk with this graphic.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&#8217;http:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/our-favourite-diy-blogs\/&#8217;&gt;&lt;img src=&#8217;http:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Ego-bait.png&#8217; alt=&#8217;Our Favourite DIY Blogs&#8217; width=&#8217;540px&#8217; border=&#8217;0&#8242; \/&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;<\/textarea><\/p>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"http:\/\/jonesdesigncompany.com\/\">Jones Design Company<\/a> <\/b><\/h2>\n<p>We just can\u2019t get enough of Emily\u2019s gorgeous blog, or the talented lady herself! This blog is packed to the brim with beautiful tutorials for the house and home. From <a href=\"http:\/\/jonesdesigncompany.com\/art-with-kids\/art-with-kids-rollercoaster-names\/\">projects to do with the kids<\/a> to sneaky <a href=\"http:\/\/jonesdesigncompany.com\/create\/how-to-create-fake-calligraphy\/\">fake calligraphy<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/jonesdesigncompany.com\/create\/fancy-sequin-pillow-tutorial\/\">sequin pillows<\/a>, you really will be spoiled for choice. Drop in to the \u201cfreebies\u201d section for a whole host of printable designs (one member of the team is currently rocking the gorgeous octopus iPhone freebie). Just be warned \u2013 there aren\u2019t enough hours in the day to spend all the time you\u2019d like to on this blog.<\/p>\n<p>Follow Emily on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jonesdesigncompany\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/jonesdesignco\/\">Pinterest<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jonesdesignco\">Twitter<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/emilyjdc\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brit.co\/\">Brit + Co<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>When we need a bit of a brain break, one of the first places we head is Brit + Co. Whether it\u2019s a good old dose of food envy that you\u2019re craving, or you\u2019re hunting for a simple way to update some furniture, a new beauty trick or just in dire need of some inspiration, you\u2019ll find it all here. The posts are compiled by a whole community of talented bloggers which means it\u2019s like reading a tonne of blogs in one go! We\u2019d recommend checking out the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.brit.co\/category\/tech\/\">tech section<\/a> for some handy apps that you\u2019ll wonder how you ever lived without, and of course the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.brit.co\/category\/tutorials\/\">make section<\/a> has enough tutorials to keep you going through winter.<\/p>\n<p>Follow Brit + Co on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/britandco\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/brit\">Twitter<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/brit\/\">Pinterest<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.abeautifulmess.com\/\">A Beautiful Mess<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Founded by sisters Elsie and Emma, <i>A Beautiful Mess <\/i>is a show-stopping blog which features everything from mouth-watering recipes (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.abeautifulmess.com\/2012\/11\/nutella-cinnamon-rolls.html\">Nutella cinnamon rolls<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.abeautifulmess.com\/2013\/04\/smashed-raspberry-lemonade-cocktail.html\">raspberry lemonade<\/a>, and ooey gooey <a href=\"http:\/\/www.abeautifulmess.com\/2012\/12\/baked-pizza-bites.html\">baked pizza bites<\/a> are just a few of our favourites), craft tutorials, fashion DIY\u2019s, homemade beauty treatments and more! The photography is always just stunning, and the writing style is so easy to follow that it feels like reading a letter from your best friend. Dive in, you won\u2019t regret it!<\/p>\n<p>Follow A Beautiful Mess on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/abeautifulmessbyelsieandemma\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elsiecake\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/elsiecake\/\">Pinterest<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/abeautifulmessofficial\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"http:\/\/ohhappyday.com\/\">Oh Happy Day!<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>If you have any kind of event coming up (party, wedding, birthday, baby shower, Friday night) don\u2019t do any planning until you\u2019ve visited <i>Oh Happy Day! <\/i>Jordan, an event-planner, posts up inspiration, tutorials and plans for every kind of soiree under the sun but the fun doesn\u2019t stop there. Free templates (hello, <a href=\"http:\/\/ohhappyday.com\/2014\/07\/printable-smores-cubes\/\">S\u2019mores cubes<\/a>!), beautiful <a href=\"http:\/\/ohhappyday.com\/category\/diy-projects\/\">DIY projects<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/ohhappyday.com\/category\/home-decor\/\">home d\u00e9cor inspiration<\/a> are all abound. Your parties will never be the same thanks to Jordan. We\u2019ll keep it our little secret though, right?<\/p>\n<p>Follow Jordan on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ohhappydayblog\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ohhappyday\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/jordanferney\/\">Pinterest<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/ohhappyday\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.itstaylormade.com\/\">Taylor Made<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>In her bio, Taylor states that she loves Mexican food and margarita, photography, bright colours, rearranging, decorating and painting; sounds like a women after our own hearts! She\u2019s also mum to two gorgeous boys and a beautiful new baby girl (congratulations!), a wife, and a dedicated crafter \u2013 and has time to fill her blog with swoon-worthy <a href=\"http:\/\/www.itstaylormade.com\/for-the-home\">DIY projects<\/a>, delicious <a href=\"http:\/\/www.itstaylormade.com\/recipes\">recipes<\/a>, and things to do with the kids (these <a href=\"http:\/\/www.itstaylormade.com\/2013\/03\/surfer-slacks.html\">surfer slacks<\/a> are adorable). Drop by with a cup of tea for an hour or two and you\u2019ll be itchy to crack on with so many different projects that you won\u2019t know where to start!<\/p>\n<p>Follow Taylor on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TaylorMadeBlog\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TaylorMadeBlog\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/taylormadehome\/\">Pinterest<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/taylormadeblog\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.makermama.com\/\">Maker Mama<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Mama Maker is the blog of the wonderfully talented Amy Johnson. Her tutorials are on the craftier side of things, but this just makes them all the more adorable. For example, these <a href=\"http:\/\/www.makermama.com\/2011\/12\/paper-ball-ornament-tutorial.html\">paper ball ornaments<\/a> would be great for making with the kids \u2013 why not use different papers and decoration for Halloween, Christmas, and Easter? There are plenty of tutorials to keep you and the little ones busy for weeks on end!<\/p>\n<p>Follow Amy on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheMakerMama\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/makermama\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/makermama\/\">Pinterest<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/makermama\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.studiodiy.com\/\">Studio DIY<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t guessed from the name <i>Studio DIY <\/i>is the place to go for all things do-it-yourself, particularly when it comes to parties! Kelly is the queen of party inspiration, and her blog is filled with posts designed to inspire you, and help you create and celebrate all those special occasions. Expect gorgeous photography and beautiful tutorials which range in nature from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.studiodiy.com\/2013\/10\/07\/diy-birthday-cake-costume\/\">fancy dress costumes<\/a> to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.studiodiy.com\/2014\/08\/21\/funfetti-creamsicles\/\">desserts<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.studiodiy.com\/2013\/08\/14\/diy-donut-pinata-a-surprise-virtual-baby-shower\/\">donut pi\u00f1atas<\/a> (there\u2019s a bit of a donut obsession on the blog, you\u2019ll see when you visit). One of our absolute favourites has to be the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.studiodiy.com\/2013\/10\/28\/diy-pineapple-costume\/\">pineapple costume<\/a>. So dig in and get decorating!<\/p>\n<p>Follow Kelly on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/studiodiy\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StudioDIY\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/StudioDIY\/\">Pinterest<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/studiodiy\">Instagram<\/a>.<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.raegunramblings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Rae Gun Ramblings<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Salt Lake city-based blogger and crafter Marissa spends her days sewing and stitching to create the beautiful items on sale in her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/RaeGun\">Etsy shop<\/a> (if you\u2019re a Harry Potter fanatic, go and visit, we urge you. You won\u2019t be disappointed.) You can expect to find more sewing tutorials than you could shake a wand at, as well as fun crafts for all of the family to get involved with!<\/p>\n<p>Follow Marissa on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/raegunramblings\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/raegun\/\">Pinterest<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/raegunramblings\">Instagram<\/a>. <b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"http:\/\/psimadethis.com\/\">P.S. \u2013 I Made This<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>This is a blog for those how love the more fashion-based DIY\u2019s. Expect to find tutorials for jewellery, clothing, shoes, beauty, lifestyle and more! <a href=\"http:\/\/psimadethis.com\/craftmath\/ombre-sneakers\">Revamp your old Converse<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/psimadethis.com\/fashion\/embellished-kiss-sweater\">embellish that jumper<\/a> that\u2019s been sitting in the back of your wardrobe for months, and <a href=\"http:\/\/psimadethis.com\/food\/conversation-treat\">whip up some tasty treats<\/a> all using tutorials from the blog. You\u2019ll have a new wardrobe in days \u2013 what\u2019s not to love?<\/p>\n<p>Follow Erica on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/psimadethis\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PSiMadeThis\/\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/psimadethis\/\">Pinterest<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/psimadethis\/\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ajoyfulriot.com\/\">A Joyful Riot<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re hosting a party, you can bet your bottom dollar that twins Malissa and Machelle have a tutorial for you to make it even better! Their blog is all about celebrating, and making those special moments come alive. Expect free printables for every occasion, party theme ideas and inspiration (someone, throw us this gorgeous <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ajoyfulriot.com\/2014\/05\/19\/picnic-birthday-party\/\">picnic birthday party<\/a>, please?), and beautiful <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ajoyfulriot.com\/home-decor-diy\/\">home d\u00e9cor ideas<\/a>. We\u2019ll warn you now though, once you\u2019ve looked at this blog \u2013 every party you\u2019ve ever thrown will pale in comparison and you\u2019ll want to get planning your next event immediately.<\/p>\n<p>Follow the duo on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ajoyfulriot\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ajoyfulriot\">Twitter<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/ajoyfulriot\/\">Pinterest<\/a>.<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"http:\/\/hellonatural.co\/\">Hello Natural<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>If you love DIY-ing beauty treatments, healthy recipes, and making your own green cleaning products, then you should bookmark <i>Hello Natural <\/i>right now. Stuffed with delightful tutorials with range from making your own tasty, tinted, <a href=\"http:\/\/hellonatural.co\/diy-tinted-lip-balm.html\">raspberry lip balm<\/a> to <a href=\"http:\/\/hellonatural.co\/diy-deep-hair-conditioner-with-coconut-oil-shea-butter-argan-oil.html\">home spa treatments<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/hellonatural.co\/diy-summer-scarf.html\">watercolour scarves<\/a> we recommend you get the girls (and the guys) round, and spend some time pampering yourself with a little help from Stephanie.<\/p>\n<p>Follow Stephanie on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hello_natural\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/hello_natural\/\">Pinterest<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/hello_natural\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"http:\/\/liagriffith.com\/\">Lia Griffith<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking for inspiration, decorating ideas, free printables or tutorials, Lia\u2019s blog is the pace to be. Here she shares her wonderful paper-crafting skills with the world. Discover how to make <a href=\"http:\/\/liagriffith.com\/diy-fans-for-your-wedding-or-summer-event\/\">delicate vintage-inspired fans<\/a>, whip up a batch of <a href=\"http:\/\/liagriffith.com\/diy-metallic-paper-dendrobium-orchids\/\">metallic orchids<\/a>, and make <a href=\"http:\/\/liagriffith.com\/paper-crowns-for-all-of-the-paper-queens\/\">paper crowns<\/a> for special occasions (or when you just really, really need to wear a tiara!) It doesn\u2019t stop there though, Lia also shares mouth-watering recipes and ideas for jazzing up every occasion from anniversaries to baby showers.<\/p>\n<p>Follow Lia on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/liagriffith.hyl\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/liagriffith\">Twitter<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/liag\/\">Pinterest<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.poppytalk.com\/\">Poppy Talk<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Founded in 2005 by husband and wife duo Earl and Jan, Poppy Talk is a collective of bloggers who come together to share their wealth of knowledge. The site itself is beautifully constructed, and the tutorials cover every aspect of your home and lifestyle. 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