Tag: Christmas

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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) […]

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 […]

How to: make a NOEL sign
I’ve been inspired by Annie Sloan’s new colour Athenian Black this Christmas. It’s a real deep black which has a lovely velvety finish. Perfect for […]

How to: Annie Sloan colour block Christmas tree
In October, I shared with you my colour block sitting room. Well I couldn’t resist doing a colour block Christmas tree to match. I started […]

How to: Rustoleum wreath
Yup another day another wreath. ‘Tis the season after all. For our front door I wanted a large matte simple wreath so when I saw […]