Art For The Home Using Recycled Picture Frames
I found these 4 solid pine picture frames at a local charity shop. Whilst I think the pictures they held were quite sweet, they were exceptionally poor quality, yellowed and dirty…as were the frames. The first thing I did was to think about the composition for each picture. I had 4 images in mind and the card stock to make the frames. I wanted to give each picture a frame finish... Read More
Doing up Old Junk – 1970’s old cupboard gets makeover – 28/11/2011
I love, love doing up old junk and 60% of the furniture in my own home is recycled, 2nd hand or salvaged from the likes of freecycle uk, ebay and preloved websites or junk shops. If you are not in the UK, find your country’s version of freecycle here. This is not just due to choice, but mainly through not having enough money to buy brand new either. It absolutely does... Read More
Inspirational Day Out at Charles Darwin’s House in Kent
Find some creative inspiration in Kent, one of the major visitor attractions in the South East is the house and inspiring home of Charles Darwin. Darwin, the British scientist who laid the foundation of the theory of evolution and transformed the way we think about the natural world. In his lifetime his findings, theories and book were thought to be extremely controversial as they... Read More
Christmas Inspirational Idea – How about a Christmas Craft Day?
Looking for a bit of creative inspiration? Enjoy an old fashioned, handmade Christmas craft day with one of the ‘handmade Christmas’ themed events happening across England, hosted by English Heritage. With wreath making, cookery workshops, cake decorating classes, festive game pies and even traditional toy making and plenty more opportunities to get crafty, get your Christmas... Read More
Inspirational Day Out at Chiswick House & Gardens in London
Looking for a bit of creative inspiration? Chiswick House and Gardens in west London is just the ticket for a bit of awe inspiring captivation. A £12.1 million project has restored the gardens to their former glory in June 2010. The house was built by the Earl of Burlington in 1729 to showcase his art collection and wow his guests; today you can still see many of the spectacular... Read More
