When i was writing the book ' The shirt off his back' I removed the labels from the shirts before I started making projects. Some of the labels are beautiful and interesting so I decided to put them to good use by making covered buttons. The button kits can be easily purchased on line.
Category: Makes
How to upcycle a cheap lamsphade
Update a tired lampshade to create your own quirky masterpiece with this easy DIY, and choose from 31 beautiful shades in the Rust-Oeum’s Chalky Finish Furniture Paint range to decorate. It’s perfect for upcycling and can be applied directly onto most surfaces, including wood, without any preparation! Step 1 - Remove all material from the… Continue reading How to upcycle a cheap lamsphade
Jam Jar Christmas Lanterns
This project is recycling at its simplest. You will need Corrugated card Rustoleum metallic spray paints in gold and copper Some glue dots Ikea LED nightlights Jam jars Instructions 1.Gather together your materials. 1 night light for each jar. 2.Rip the corrugated card into strips 3.In a well ventilated, space, spray the strips copper colour… Continue reading Jam Jar Christmas Lanterns
