Recycling week starts today so am posting some classy recycling projects on my blog this week. When I spotted this down at heel cocktail chair in a charity shop, I knew I was onto a winner. I made a pattern and then created my own shibori print just by pleating and using clothes pegs. The… Continue reading Dye your own shibori chair
This Friday 22nd September is Jeans for Genes day in the UK Half a million children in the UK are affected by a life-altering genetic disorder. Jeans for Genes day raises money to transform their lives. Go onto the web site to find out more and see what you can do to help raise awareness… Continue reading Jeans for Genes
After being inspired by the new Laura Ashley collection I designed some lavender bags using the lovely new fabrics. They have a loop on the top so you can hang them over a coat hanger or you can just slide them between layers of clothes. They have an envelope back so you can replace the… Continue reading Make lovely lavender bags using Laura Ashley Fabric
We were all brought up with Lego and there is still plenty of it around. This is a brilliant if a bit cheeky way of storing your keys. If you have a brother, boyfriend, girlfriend or know a child that has some Lego, they might give you some in return for a Lego key ring.… Continue reading How to make Lego key rings and a place to store them.
I found an old box of my husband's Meccano pieces in the attic and thought the industrial vibe would transform into a great lamp. You can find bits of Meccano in second hand shops and on line or buy new from places such as Argos RRP from ÂŁ9.99 You will need Turquoise flex and a… Continue reading Make your very own lamp out of vintage mechano
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