This is a very easy way to give your cutlery and crockery a theme. You can either cut out silhouettes or you can buy silhouette stickers from your local craft store, just follow the manufacturing instructions on how to apply a vinyl sticker onto glass objects

    The following recycled items are required: MDF wood or hard cardboard (I used hard cardboard) Dried moss Rabbit template (you can print one from the internet) Small braai grid Ribbons for decorations The following items will also be needed: PVA glue and brush to apply it Scissors Pencil Spray paint Method Trace a… Read More Rabbit toast

    These boiled egg coats are so beautiful and keep the eggs warm at the same time.   Either print a template from the internet or if you would prefer, draw one. Cut the rabbit coat template out.  Place two pieces of fabric on top of each other.  Fabrics which work very well are… Read More Rabbit coat

    Papier-mache is the most versatile way of creating a limitless supply to your creativity. If I am not able to find an object or shape, I create it out of papier-mache. It is a wonderful and reliable alternative. Anything and everything can be created out of papier-mache.  For this instance, we are creating… Read More Paper bunny eggs

Use crochet doilies or butterflies to decorate an ordinary cup that is filled with fake pearls. Collect glass or ceramic flowers from charity shops, car boot sales or grannies.  Use glass paint and decorate them according to your colour scheme or best tea set colour.  

It is not always necessary to decorate your tea table with flowers. You will be amazed what can be used and its effectiveness.  Look through your jewelry box and see what little trinkets you could use. Flowers and greenery tend to only last a couple of days, but these trinkets can be used time and… Read More Decorations for the tea table

I am a collector of beautiful silver ware and will go the extra mile to clean and fix it.  If you have no success in restoring it, then I suggest that you spray paint it. Wash it in warm soapy water and allow to dry. Always remember to work in a well-ventilated area and to… Read More How to spray paint a silver or metal tray

I know that you are going to absolutely love making these hearts.  Don’t be surprised if you make more than you initially intended.  They are so lovely and can be used decoratively for many occasions. The following recycled items are required: Heart-shaped balloon Left over fabric cut into small pieces Ribbon/string (as decoration) The following… Read More Fabric heart

The following recycled items are required: Lace doilies (small ones) The following items are also required: Glass or metal bowls (as moulds) Clingfilm Bottle (as a prop) Powertex/ fabric stiffener Blunt knife Instructions: Firstly, we need to prepare the mould.  Cover the metal or glass bowl with cling wrap. Place the bowl face down on… Read More Use stiff doilies to keep the drinks safe from uninvited insects

This is a very creative and beautiful way to use up any leftover fabric that you have at home.  These fabric flowers can be displayed in vases on its own or in decorations with other greenery. The following recycled items are required: Florist’s wire (1 mm floral green stub wire) Round or cylindrical object (to… Read More How to make fabric flowers