Making Mustard / DIYs + Activities

If you have an extra shelf or two that you don't know what to do with, we have the DIY for you! We are going to show you how to turn your extra shelf into a magnetic noticeboard, to keep all of your to-do lists, reminders and happy photos on show. You can colour coordinate it to your locker too, and you know how we love to match our lockers!  Have you taken a shelf out of your locker because you don't use them? Maybe your Skinny is your cleaning cupboard and you need the space for your vacuum, or...

Our make-your-own series is back and this might just be our favourite one yet... This week, we're making this really easy, perfectly sized and super cute daisy mirror!  This little DIY is perfect for those handy hooks on the back of your locker door. Make your mirror, hang it up and when you're getting ready in the morning it will put a smile on your face and make life a little bit easier all at the same time! Get your crafting supplies ready, because this is a fun one!   What you need: 5 x Wooden discs – diameter 4.5cm x 2mm thick Round...

It's time for a super handy DIY!  These instructions will show you how to make a washable paper insert for your baskets to keep all of your little bits + pieces neatly tidied away. This DIY is great if you like to use your baskets for craft supplies, toys (hello lego!) or kitchen storage because it can be easily removed to clean + it stops anything from falling out! Ready to take your baskets to the next level? What you need Washable paper: Small 55cm x 48cm / Large 50cm x 72.6cm (here's where we got ours from) A printer Tape ...

This has got to be our most fun DIY to date - bring the carnival inside by making your own felt bunting to jazz up the inside of your locker! Follow our step-by-step instructions below to make this cute + colourful decoration - have fun picking colours to match your locker or go the full rainbow!  What you need Download the bunting template Felt Marker pens/felt tips Material scissors Ruler Pins Sewing machine Large eye needle needle  Twine or thread  80cm   Step by Step one. Print out your downloaded template on A4 paper + cut out all of the elements.   two. Trace...

We know many of our lockers were destined to be gifts this year. Since our shipment has been delayed, we've made some IOUs so you still have something to give + your loved one can get all excited! You can either print them out to give in person or send them digitally by email or text. Just fill in the blanks and let your special person know which colour locker you've selected.  The Shorty The Skinny The Lowdown The Midi   It's definitely not the same as the real thing but we hope it makes the wait a little easier. We...

It's time to take your mustard locker to the next level with a magnetic frame you can make yourself! Follow our instructions to turn your locker into an art gallery - hang all your favourite prints + photos with this super sweet DIY. What you need Dressed all round timber, 30mm x 12mm x 2.4m - we purchased ours from Bunnings, like B&Q Saw  Pencil Ruler Drill Hot glue gun 4 x Mighties Magnets (or any small but super strong magnets!) - we got ours from Officeworks Paint brush House paint in your favourite colour!   Step by Step one. Mark a straight line...

Create adorable pom pom magnets in literally a minute! This has to be the fastest way to add something special to your locker.  You can use them to stick photos, reminders, shopping lists, weekly schedules, inspiring quotes... They'll turn your locker into a magnetic notice board in just one simple step. What you need Pack of 2cm felt balls Hot glue gun and glue inserts Round mighties magnets     Step by Step one. Squeeze hot glue onto the Mighties magnet and push and hold the felt pom pom on for 10 seconds... repeat as many times as you like! Yep, it’s that easy!   Felt pom...

It's been over a month for most of us since lockdown began. The mixture of emotions is strange and confusing, there's elements of the 'slow down' that for many of us have deep positives yet it all sits so uncomfortably within the greater suffering and worry.  For many freelancers it's been a time of less pay checks and more 'spare' time. What happens when the creative work dries up but you have time to ponder, evaluate, draw and dig deeper? New ideas are born. Like this. We teamed up with Brighton based illustrator Melanie Smith of Smith & Wonder to bring an...