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DIY Lace Candle Holders

27th Feb 2016

DIY Lace Candle Holders
You will need:  budget lacehi-tack fast tack all purpose glueglass candle holder First, cut your lace into a rectangle approximately 10cm by 20cm . This will cover one candle holder. Next apply a strip of Hi Tack glue down one side of your candle holder, you can use a paintbrush for this or straight from the tube. Allow the glue a minute or two to get tacky before pressing the e …
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DIY Paper Pom-Poms

Posted by Aine on 16th Feb 2016

DIY Paper Pom-Poms
At the end of January all of the staff at Vibes and Scribes were working on making decorations for the Cork Business Association annual dinner event. We made everything from paper flower wreaths to table runners and tie backs, all using supplies from the shop. If you are interested in adding a personal touch to any of your own party decorations, all of these were very simple to make a …
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No-Sew Cushion Cover

Posted by Aine on 11th Jan 2016

No-Sew Cushion Cover
There are so many possibilities when it comes to fabric craft projects, but for those who are beginners to sewing or don't happen to own a sewing machine their options might seem more limited. So here's a really quick and easy DIY cushion cover with no sewing involved. All you need to make it is hemming web and your choice of fabric. With the choice of cotton fabrics in the …
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DIY Wedding Editorial

Posted by Brian on 30th Jun 2015

DIY Wedding Editorial
About two weeks ago me and my fellow Vibes & Scribes colleague Emer headed off to the Christ Church, located on Tobin Street in Cork City. This beautiful neoclassical building was completed in 1725 and is now a cultural and artistic centre managed by the Triskel Arts Centre. Deconsecrated in 1978 and stunningly restored, the church is now open as the perfect venue for civil weddings, civil pa …
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