Bring the outside in with these nature inspired DIY projects perfect to bring some much needed spring cheer from painterly floral pouches, sustainable picnic set and pressed flower tip, tricks and ideas..

I’ve created a step by step guide for Hobbycraft on how to paint your own floral pouch this season, perfect for beginners with minimal materials needed this would make a lovely gift for friends or family or a treat for yourself. Find the full tutorial here

Now we’re thinking about the possibility of summer picnic with friends why not start crafting your own sustainable picnic set with painterly enamel bowls, cake toppers, recycled carboard kilner tags, beeswax wraps and naturally dyed napkins. Find the full tutorial here

Or if you’ve ever fancied pressing flowers but not sure what to make with them why not try upcycling old jars with your pressed flowers to give them a spring makeover, I’ve shared tips for what flowers to press and how here