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Anita Holland

Book repurposed into a Jewellery Box

Repurpose book

With the changes in technology, it is very sad to say but books are becoming redundant with the new generation. With the invention of E-readers, Ipads and Bluetooth headphones paper books will soon become a thing of the past.  The good old days of holding a book are becoming a rare sight. Continue Reading →

DIY Horseshoe Towel Rack

Handmade wooden towel rack

I was browsing Pinterest the other day and came across a similar horseshoe towel rack.  I clicked on the link had a quick look and then carried on browsing.  Next thing I know my Newsfeed is flooded with horseshoe towel racks.  So I took it as a sign that I should build one and give it my own unique touch. Continue Reading →

How to use Iron On Vinyl

Australia themed cushion

It has been over a year since I bought my Cricut vinyl cutter, so thought it was about time I tried something new.  I ordered this very cool looking Holographic sparkle iron-on mosaic vinyl, but I had no idea what to make with it.  Continue Reading →

How to Upcycle a Sand Timer

Sand timer

It is time again for this month’s International Blogger Club Challenge (IBC).  This month the topic was “Sands of Time”, we had to create something incorporating this theme into our project. I chose to upcycle an old sand timer that has been sitting in my cupboard for years. Continue Reading →

Halloween Flower Arrangement

DIY Halloween table flowers

YAY, It is nearly Halloween and my favourite time of year for crafting.  I love Halloween because it is the one time of the year you can let your creepy side out to play. In this post, I will show you how to make this Halloween table flower arrangement for your Halloween party. Continue Reading →

Steampunk Books

Steampunk prop books

I have been trying to make the final photos of my DIY projects more appealing to the eye. To do this I have been making some props to go with my photos.  A while ago I decorated some books in a steampunk style to enhance my photos. And I have recently been asked how I made them.  So I wanted to share with you the method I used to make these steampunk books. Continue Reading →

Pallet Wood Planter

How to make a pallet wood planter

I was recently given a few wooden pallets to make projects out from. They are a very cheap way to make projects because most of the time you can get the pallets for free. But there is a downside to working with them, the main one is you need to be Hercules to get them apart.  I always thought I was strong until I tackled a pallet. Continue Reading →

Mixed Media Steampunk Lamp

I am in the process of redecorating my spare room in a Steampunk theme, and no bedroom would be complete without a Lamp.  So here is my version of a steampunk lamp with an added feature of a mixed media makeover. These lamps are made using galvanized or brass pipes and fitting and you can be as creative as you like with the design.  Continue Reading →

How to Make a Bird Feeder using pallets

For the last few weeks, Pinterest has been flooding my newsfeed with DIY bird Feeders so I took it as a sign to make one.  I am not a big fan of birds, but my sister loves them. On a daily basis, she has loads of king parrots that come to her house for feeding.  She has been feeding them for so many years now they will even eat out of her hands. Continue Reading →