Pot of Gold When I was a child my mother had ‘pretty stuff’ and ‘ordinary stuff’; I think everybody can relate to that. The pretty things were for guests and the rest we had to use. Because times have changed and today, we generally have one living room, one set of china, one set of… Read More Pot of Gold

The following items will be needed: 24 wooden/glass beads Needle and very thin ribbon Scissors Method: Take the thin ribbon and measure and cut a piece of 45cm long. Thread the needle with the ribbon and knot it at the end. String 10 wooden beads onto the ribbon, pushing them down to the knotted end.… Read More Rabbit face egg holder

  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.  

You will need: 40 wooden beads Needle and ribbon Scissors Method: 1. Cut a 50cm long piece of string. Thread the needle with the string and knot it at the end. 2. String 15 wooden beads onto the string and pushing them down to the knotted end. Pull the needle through the knot to secure… Read More Bead star

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