With summer still in high swing I think you will all enjoy this project. Mosquitoes are regular visitors this time of the year in sunny weather, so invest in the making of this mosquito net – you will thereby solve a problem for many more years. I made mine from recycled and newly bought materials.… Read More Mosquito Net
Recycled items: Old vinyl records Two big black binder clips Old thin Perspex sheet (frosted) You will also need: Printed picture from the internet same size as the Perspex sheet. Glue gun and bullets Wire cutter/scissor strong enough to cut the vinyl record Masking tape Method: Work on a flat surface and stick the… Read More Vinyl Art
To me, recycling is about everything – think wider than furniture, cutlery and crockery, make use of all the little bits that you received from a house clean or move. These projects are all about the little odd things that will end up in the recycle bin. Silhoutte art A bag of sigarette filters was… Read More Recycling is to me
How to make a wooden shelf Recycle items: Pieces of wood (to make the shelf) Also needed: Wood glue Staple gun and staples Drill and drill bit Hand sander White paint and brush Method: Measure the size of your printed picture and cut the wood according to these measurements. Mark three equal spots on one… Read More Building a Wooden Shelf
Sanpellegrino tin wigs You will need: Angel wing template Used Sanpellegrino tins Wire cutter Craft scissors Glue stick Tall glasses Method Rinse the tin with clear water and allow to dry. Use a wire cutter and cut the tin open, cut the top and bottom round part away, to leave you with a small sheet… Read More Dress your glasses for the New year celebrations
Making angel wings These angel wings brought back fond memories of many BA flights between the UK and Europe, being BA’s logo. So, when you use them imagine yourself flying off to some exotic destination. Paper wings You will need: Angel wing template Craft scissors Glue stick Glasses (champagne ones work the best) Use the… Read More Angel Wings
If you are running out of time for Christmas decorations this little one will do the job. Enjoy Bead star You will need: 25 wooden/glass beads Needle and ribbon Scissors Method: Cut a 45cm long piece of ribbon. Thread the needle with the ribbon and knot it at the end. String 10 wooden beads onto… Read More Bead Star Christmas Decoration
There are as many variations of soap as the colours of the rainbow: Recycled items Doily (the ones our mums used in saucers when they served tea and coffee) Molds (I used a muffin pan) Also needed Glycerin tubes Liquid measuring cup Cotton buds Sharp Knife Cutting board Nonstick spray Palette knife Disposable cotton rounds… Read More Glycerin Soap
