I had a lamp shade in need of some TLC at the same time i had some very nice fabric remnants left over from other projects so I decided to combine them. You will need A lampshade Half meter of silk fabric Half meter of Butterflies fabric Bondaweb Thin bendy wire Wire cutters and small… Continue reading Butterfly lamp shade
If you’ve got stacks of old crockery that’s starting to look a little dated, tart it up in a flash with easy-to-use DIY transfers. You will need – A selection of old china An inkjet printer Waterslide decal paper, 79p per sheer Copyright free images Small scissors or scalpel Instructions- First, choose your favourite images,… Continue reading Create your own Decal Plates!
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
Make these lovely recycled Christmas stockings from an old blanket or jumper and decorate with easy blanket stitch and pom poms You will need Old blanket or jumper Scissors Paper and pencil Pins Pinking shears Tapestry needle Caron Simply Soft yarn in Neon Orange, Neon Green, Neon Pink and Burgundy, £4.95 each Cardboard Draw a… Continue reading Turn your old blankets into Christmas Stockings
30 projects to transform your collages into wall art, personalized stationery, home accessories In Creative Collage, author Clare Youngs reveals the secrets of collaging, one of her favourite crafts. As she says in her introduction “Great artists who made collage part of their lifetime’s work have always inspired me. Although the techniques have been used… Continue reading CREATIVE COLLAGE by Clare Youngs
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