Many people associate LED lights with Christmas or other festive occasions, but you can place them in a bottle and use them for any occasion where you need some shining light. They are a winner next to a pathway or a staircase. I made a note in my diary once: ‘In my empty bottle I… Read More Demi Johns Full of Light

Use a template as a guide and trace all around the edges of the template on used typo bags. Cut all around the traced lines and fold. Quick way to reuse old bags and create interesting serviette rings.

Recycled items • Front metal part of an old fan • Glass bottle and lid big enough for a bulb to fit in • Tissue paper (printed) • Inside part of an old cake tin Also needed • Wallpaper glue • Electric drill with a 4/6mm drill bit • Light fitting with lampshade reducer rings… Read More Glass bottle and fan front light

Recycled items: small glasses leftover wrapping paper with a money theme You will also need: sheet of paper (for template) pencil scissors wallpaper glue small cups damp cloth 1. Measure the height and circumference of the glass(es) to be decorated. If the glass is tapered, measure the circumference around the rim and also around the… Read More Dollar Light Luminary

  This lampshade is very easy to make you must just get the right light fitting and gadget. Half an hour job. Use a light fitting with a Led bulb. (An LED, or light-emitting diode, light bulb does not possess a filament that will burn out over time. An incandescent light bulb creates light by… Read More Dryer pipe becomes funky light

Recycled items Old umbrella Plastic bottles (depends on the amount of stretchers) Battery operated tealights Also needed Black tape Small scissors Pliers Craft knife Method 1. Use the small pair of scissors and cut the fabric away from the rib and stretcher’s parts of the umbrella. (See picture above of the umbrella frame) 2. Use… Read More Plastic bottle chandelier

To use an old vinyl record is the quickest solution to a placemat. We once did a recycle ball décor project with a “Steam Punk Theme”. The tables were trendy finished with old vinyl records. We cut out machine gear look like silhouettes to round it off. Ideal for any big occasion.

This chandelier adds style to any outdoor function, with the added benefit of the candles not being snuffed out by the wind. The following recycled items are required: • wire hanging basket (diameter 75 cm) • 9 x glass jars (either the same or different sizes) • 9 x candles to fit into the jars… Read More Candle Chandelier

Jar luminaries are so gorgeous and make wonderful décor ideas for special occasions like weddings, Easter, Christmas and even for parties. The following recycled items will be required: • glass jar (any size) • lace stockings • 50 cm light-duty galvanised wire The following items will also be required: • binder clips • fabric glue… Read More Jar Luminaries

Recycled items Plastic rulers (amount depends on the circumference of the lampshade frame) Lampshade frame Also needed Drill and drill bit Binder clips Lampstand to display Method 1. I found a whole bag of plastic rulers at a car-boot sale. The idea of a lampshade pop in my head and I started to plan. Wash… Read More Ruler lampshade