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Anita Holland

How to make a Pallet Daybed

Pallet furniture ideas

My sister asked if I would be able to make her a pallet daybed for her entertainment area.  She wanted the daybed to be big enough for 2 people to sit comfortably on and wanted it to be sturdy.  Her entertainment area is sheltered but when we get heavy rain it does get wet.  That is why she chose to have the daybed made from pallets. Continue Reading →

Steampunk Mannequin

Mixed media Mannequin art

I have always wanted to decorate a Mannequin but I was never lucky enough to find one. I always knew it would be a Steampunk mannequin because I am steampunk mad at the moment. So when I spotted this half mannequin in a thrift shop I could not control my excitement. Continue Reading →

How to make a Pallet Wall Bar

Outdoor wall mounted drop down bar

This project was next on the list of projects my daughter wanted me to make for her new home.   They are very spoilt and have a large spa in their back garden where they spend a lot of time.  They ask if I could make them a Pallet Wall bar that they can mount on the wall next to the spa for drink and snacks while chilling in the spa.  No more balancing that wine glass on the side of the spa only to be knocked over and good wine gets wasted. Continue Reading →

Wooden Suncatcher

DIY Suncatcher

I have had some wood slices sitting behind my shed for years now waiting for the perfect project to come along, and it finally did. I wanted to try and create an African bush themed wooden suncatcher. The idea was to have the background look like an African sunset, with a silhouette of the African bush. Depending on the light, the colours in the wooden suncatcher will look different from every angle. Continue Reading →

20 Steampunk Project Ideas

If you’re a lover of science fantasy, industrial technology and vintage then these steampunk projects will be right up your street.  I am a total steampunk fan and somehow steampunk always seems to creep into many of my projects in some way, shape or form. I also like to try and make unique projects that you don’t see every day.  For this post, I have put together a round-up of 20 Steampunk Project Ideas. Continue Reading →