A quick catch-up on all things to do with recycling plastic…
Hi Everyone, I have had a lot of interest on my Plarn posts recently and a few requests for an update post. For those who have not encountered Plarn – it is a yarn made entirely from plastic grocery...
View ArticleYarn Bombing
Originally posted on Knit It Out:*all photos were taken from Google, and God knows where they were from!!! And here I am, completely unaware of the most amazing form of art: Yarn bombing! For yarn,...
View ArticleDESIGNER INSPIRATION – eco furniture of the future
Hi Everyone, This is a super quick post full of inspirational designers that need major kudos for their amazing eco-friendly designs! I hope you find them as awe-inspiring as I do! Click on any of the...
View Article50 Creative Ways to Repurpose, Reuse and Upcycle Old Things
Originally posted on TwistedSifter: If you’re like me, you probably have a lot of old stuff just lying around your house. It’s not doing anything but taking up space, but you’re either too busy (or...
View ArticleWardrobe catch-ups
Hi Everyone, I’ve had loads of recent interest and comments on the wardrobe post I did six months ago. So as you may all be aware I had a serious addiction to clothing that got totally out of hand, and...
View ArticlePeppermia’s new upcycled bag!!
Hi, my day job is very, very busy still so I haven’t had much time to sew as per usual. But, during the evenings I have been slowly piecing together one project at a time….. This is my latest project...
View ArticleThrift Store Haul–The project cupboard is now full!!
Stay tuned for the next round of projects – STARTING SOON!!! Here’s a little info about this the haul! 1. C.1930’s short boy armoire in solid oak! We acquired the short boy armoire from a local thrift...
View ArticleA peek into the trend of over-painting
This is a peek into the phenomena over painting Thrift store paintings, photographs and naive art. A little of the – lost and found, old and new, innocent and humour-full Collecting and exhibiting...
View ArticleDip paint inspired basket.
I have a million and one projects waiting in my project room to make a start on…… This was but one. To set the scene, I was restless and needed to do something to make the best use of my time in this...
View ArticleFree upcycled crochet pattern and a website full of free designer style...
As I have mentioned before I am a self-confessed Eco nut. I love the sense of self achievement I get from creating quality items from throw away materials. If you are like me you may like these links I...
View ArticleA photo wrap up of 2011
Click on the photo to be taken to the article. P Clothing Accessories Special mention – Art work and finally our highlight of 2011
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