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How to: upcycle jam jar lids
My youngest has expensive taste in raspberry jam. She can pick it out of a blind taste test. So I have a lot of Bonne Maman empty jam jars in the cupboard. I’m always looking for ways to give them away...
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How to: make pinwheel decorations
I was asked by the PTA at my daughters’ schools to help make some red and gold Christmas decorations. I said I would see what I could do with what I had in the loft and a weekend (between choir...
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How to: make wallpaper Easter eggs
Well these are strange times. Making/crafting is so good for your mental health so if you’re feeling anxious at the moment get making. You’ll be surprised what you can make with what you have at home....
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How to: make air dry clay Easter decorations
I love making air dry clay decorations: they are perfect for Christmas, gifts, teacher presents and of course Easter. So here’s my how to make air dry clay Easter decorations. You will need: air dry...
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How to: make a FIMO rainbow decoration
Rainbows are a wonderful symbol of hope in these strange times. We have been drawing them in chalk on the drive, painting them and making them in FIMO. Here’s my easy how to make a FIMO rainbow...
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How to: make upcycled GU pot candles
Glass ramekins and jars are a staple in people’s recycling bins but instead of sending off the glass to be recycled (at great energy cost) why not reuse them? Upcycled candles are really easy to make...
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How to: make 2020 rainbow air dry clay ornaments
I love making air dry clay decorations: they are perfect for Christmas, gifts, teacher presents and of course I had to give them a 2020 rainbow twist. So here’s my how to make air dry clay 2020...
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How to: make a forever wreath
Forever wreaths are great as, as their name suggests, they last forever and you can use the metal base to make wreaths all year round with seasonal foraged items or decorations. Here’s my easy how to...
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How to paint a garden decoration
During the first Covid-19 lockdown, like a lot of people, I turned to my home (and garden) to find upcycling projects. We bought this garden furry deer after our eldest fell in love with it at the...
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How to upcycle Christmas decorations
If you follow my blog you will know that I love William Morris and Annie Sloan chalk paint Christmas baubles, so I decided to create a whole Christmas collection of decorations using both. Last year...
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