The wire mesh reflects candlelight beautifully, which creates the perfect ambiance for a dinner party and can decorate the table. They are perfect for enhancing your place of relaxation, or to light up dark corners of any room. The following recycled items will be required: • stainless steel shot glasses (any size) • 1 piece… Read More Tea Light Votives
As an arts and crafter, I often hear people say, “I am not creative”. How true is this statement and more importantly, why do people restrict their capabilities? Our backgrounds, beliefs, family opinions and lifestyles mould our outlook, personalities and preferences in life. As a qualified lawyer, who has lived in both the United… Read More Better creative behaviour part 3
When we celebrate occasions in our home, we always hang the banner and the bunting. What a wonderful way to celebrate the birth of a new arrival. Recycled items required • Cardboard strips • String • Old storey books The following items will also be required • pencil and ruler • cardboard for template •… Read More Flags from story books
This method is so easy and user friendly. It does not matter whether you are a beginner or an advanced crafter. I would recommend that you use photographs of the parents’ childhood to spot the resemblance between the parents and the baby. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully as to how to iron the photographs onto… Read More Iron on photographs
1. Clean the plastic chair with a damp cloth, use a general-purpose cleaner for hard surfaces and to remove any marks or stains. 2. I allowed it to dry in the sun. 3. Remove the legs with a screwdriver. 4. Pour some glue into a saucer and, using a sponge brush, apply it to… Read More Plastic seat decoupaged to become wall shelf
Method 1. Clean the plastic chair with a damp cloth and if there are any hard-surface stains or marks, use a general-purpose cleaner. 2. Leave the chair to dry in the sun. 3. Remove the legs with a screwdriver. 4. Work in a well-ventilated area and wear a dust mask will spraying the chair. 5.… Read More Plastic seat becomes wall shelf
These bowls are so hard, they feel like plastic! Initially, I struggled to get my lace bowls sturdy and rigid. Luckily, I discovered an amazing product called ‘Powertex’. This product is the perfect answer for paper, textile, leather, cardboard, fibreglass, wood and sand. Recycled items required Doilies of all different sizes and shapes The following… Read More How to make a crochet basket hard
Do not worry if you are not able to knit or crochet, there are easier ways to cover hangers. Recycled items required • Wooden hanger • Torn or off cuts of fabric The following items will also be required • Modge podge / PVA / wallpaper glue (I used wallpaper glue as it is more… Read More How to cover a cloth hanger for a more personalised look
It boggles my mind, but when a new born baby is on way, or arrives, we run off to go buy a gift? This month, I am going to focus on decorating a baby’s room with creative ideas on a very limited budget. We are very good to use upcycle items, so let’s get creative. It… Read More Safety Pin Stork
Recycled items: Left over red stripy tissue paper Heart shape cookie cutter You will also need: PVA or wall paper glue Plate covered with cling film Method: Tear tissue paper in squares of about 10cm by 10cm. You will need about 20. Place the heart shape on a plate covered with cling film. Pour the… Read More Paperball Heart
