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

Paint pouring is one of the most exciting craft projects because it is so easy and is very appealing to both adults and children. The following recycled items are required: Glass paint Glass or ceramic cups The following items are also required: Apron to wear Old newspaper Instructions: This can be quite a messy project,… Read More Decorate your own teacups

The use of fairy lights is a wonderful way of creating an atmosphere of enchantment and an illusion of excitement.  These lights can be used for any occasion.   For that extra special touch, decorate the fairy lights with petite lampshades.  Just add a touch of colour and they can adapt to any colour scheme or… Read More Cupcake holder garland

Wishing you a blessed New Year and may creativity and new ideas flow this year. I thought it to be a wonderful idea while we are in the heart of our summer months to kick start our creativity with some tea party ideas. Let us all live and love life, be at peace with our… Read More Cover an old cake-stand with pretty fabric

Gelatos are a blend between a Chanel lipstick and a wax crayon. They are so easy to use with no mess. Best described by Faber castell on their website: There is nothing on the market that compares with Design Memory Craft Gelatos. They are compact acid-free pigment sticks. They are creamy smooth and glide on.… Read More Mask for the NEW year’s party

The following items are required: • Star or heart puncher • Card board paper • Paper glue • String or ribbon for hanging The method to make a heart bauble: (follow the same instruction to make a star bauble) 1. Using a paper punch, press 5 hearts from the paper. 2. Fold each page in… Read More Star or heart bauble

I was inspired by a friend of mine who is a blacksmith by trade. I was intrigued by the magnet star shaped object on his work table and realised that it held all the pins. Not only is it pretty, but it is such a versatile and handy gimmick to have. I decided right there… Read More Pin star with a papier-mâché or airdry clay base

The following items are required: • Wooden letters • Plastic gloves • Small soft cloth • Newspaper to protect the working surface • Silver magic touch, gilding paste The method to make metal look like letters: 1. Work on a protected working surface. Wearing a pair of gloves, dip the soft cloth into the gilding… Read More Metal look like letters

There are so many ways to do a nativity display, but I have chosen one where hopefully younger children will have the opportunity to tell the nativity story. Children often comment that without baby Jesus and the three wise men there would not be any gifts. In light of their comments, I add the gifts… Read More Nativity Display