Trash to treasure inspiration and all things upcycled, repurposed and reused. You can make unique home decor out of the most unlikely of items so let’s use what we have and repurpose it instead. So much better than adding to the landfill.
When I was about 13 years old, I read Bony-Legs, by Joanna Cole, for the first time. Back then, the terrifying witch who lived in a hut that ran around…
In a world full of throw-away stuff, one of my favorite things to do is figure out unique ways to repurpose the discarded into something new and unexpected. Case in…
Let’s talk about air plants for a bit, shall we? There are so many different ways to put these beauties on display. They can be used to create minimalistic 3D…
When I shared some beginner-friendly tips for using wood-burning paste a few weeks back, I mentioned that I wanted to try the scorch pen marker (aka pyrography marker). Well, I…
With all the load-shedding we have in South Africa, tinned food has become part of our staple diet. I’m not a big fan. Neither is my waistline. But it does…
Have I got two fun tutorials for you today? They’re both budget-friendly, super easy to do and perfect for spring crafting. First, I’ll show you how to make fake moss…
OMW, I found the most gorgeous antique wicker vessels the other day and my history-loving heart fell head over heels. There’s not much information about them, other than they’re old…
I’m not sure why it happens, but 9 times out of 10 when we drop a wine glass, the stem remains intact and the bowl shatters. It’s such a waste,…
A while back I stumbled onto this stuff called Torch Paste. Sounds interesting, right? It’s a wood-burning paste or gel that lets you create beautiful designs with the help of…
I love crafting with cardboard. It’s such a versatile medium, and for many of us who order online, it’s free too. We save all our shipping boxes, no matter how…
Can you believe the festive season is around the corner? How did that happen? I must admit I was caught a little off guard when I realised how little time…
If you’ve been following our blog for a while, you’ll know I’m a little obsessed with making things for our fairies. Especially if they involve a few simple supplies and…
