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Anita Holland

How to make a bench from old Headboards

Headboard repurposed into a bench

When I first started building projects from recycled materials these headboard benches were all the rage. You just had to look at Pinterest and Instagram and they were everywhere.  I really wanted to try and make one, but I could never find a matching headboard and footer from the same bed. Continue Reading →

How to make a 3D Halloween mirror

Halloween decorations

Last year for Halloween I made a Halloween mirror using waterslide paper to create the effect of a skull looking out of a mirror. It was very popular as well a creepy some said.  One comment that I got stuck with me. The comment was, that it would have looked better if the skull  looked like it was coming out of the mirror. Continue Reading →

How to add Images to Wine Glasses

How to add images to glass

With Halloween coming around soon, it is time to start doing some Halloween decorations.  Because it is only one day people want to keep their crafts quick and easy.  And this project is just that.  Another good thing about this method is, after Halloween, you can soak off the designs and paint and your glasses are back to normal. Continue Reading →

How To Make A Perfume Display Stand

Sparkling perfume display stand

We are all collectors of one thing or another,  for me I love perfume.  But like all collections, they can eventually get out of control and you run out of space to store them.  That was the story with my perfumes, So I wanted to make a perfume display stand to try and get some sort of order to them. Continue Reading →

DIY House Number

Diy house number with flower box

My daughter has recently purchased a new house and as you can imagine she has a list of things she wants me to make.  The latest request is this House Number.  She had two requests, she wanted a solar light and a plant box. Continue Reading →

Rustic Fun Easter Decorations

Hi all, with Easter just around the corner it is time to see all the great Easter projects popping up everywhere, So I am joining in with these Rustic Fun Easter decorations.  Staying with my website theme of trying to make all my projects out of recycled materials, these guys were made from junk items I found around my workshop. They are not your usual  Easter decorations, but I hope you like them. It is also time for our next IBC (International Blogger challenge) and you guessed it, Easter Decoration or any Easter related project. More about IBC at the end of this post. Continue Reading →

How to make a Car Racing Game

DIY game for kids and adults

A few years ago, I made a horse racing game for the residents at the aged care home where I work.  This car racing game is based on the same idea. I have had many requests over the years from people asking for the printouts so they can make their own.  For your convenience, I have included the PDFs for the cards needed to play this car racing game in the instructions below. Continue Reading →

LED Pet Memorial Plaque

Pet memorial

Recently my future Daughter in Law had to say goodbye to her beloved dog Mollie due to cancer.  Mollie had been a treasured member of the family for many years, so her passing was very heartbreaking for the family.  She was always there, whether you were happy, sad or even on the Loo to offer unconditionally love.  Continue Reading →

How to make plastic look like granite

Garden statue makeover

Do you have an old garden statue that you love, but it has become worn out and haggard-looking, then this post is for you?  I am a big fan of Buddha statues and they are by no means cheap so I wanted to paint mine to get it looking great again.  Browsing around our local hardware store I saw this granite spray paint which will make my plastic look like granite stone. Continue Reading →

Halloween Mirror

Halloween

With Halloween fast approaching everyone is on the lookout for new ideas to decorate there home. I wanted to try and make a unique Halloween mirror this year. Even though it is only one night many people like to make the most of it and either have a party or go trick or treating. I had this mirror at home which was pretty boring but I really loved the frame. Continue Reading →