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How to use Unicorn Spit and Metallic paint on Baubles

Unicorn spit Christmas baubles

If you have not heard of Unicorn Spit Stain and Glaze in one you are missing out.  This product is so great, it is a non-toxic gel stain that can be used on many surfaces.  I think the main use was for blending colours on wood.  Which becomes translucent and you can see the wood grain through the colour.  But my favourite is Unicorn Spit on glass.  And the best thing about Unicorn Spit is you need no skill to use it on glass and every piece is unique. It worked so well I thought I would try Unicorn Spit on the plastic baubles for our Christmas tree. Continue Reading →

December 7, 2017 By

DIY Velcro Target Shooting Game

DIY Velcro Target Shooting Game

I recently made a target shooting game for the residents at our aged care home, and they had so much fun playing it. To add some variety to the games that they play I wanted to make another variation of the target shooting game.  I know what you are thinking”why recycled a target shooting game into a target shooting game”.  And the answer is with the upcycled version we are able to play the game as a group. Continue Reading →

August 6, 2018 By

How to Build a Target Shooting Game

DIY target shooting game

I work as an aged care nurse and I am also the activities officer when she goes on holiday.  I made this target shooting game for the residents in our aged care home. Last time I filled this position I took some targets and Nerf guns in and they loved the idea.  The one issue I did have with the game was that the resident struggled to load the Nerf guns.  For this target shooting game, I came up with an easy solution to shoot the balls. Continue Reading →

July 27, 2018 By

DIY Halloween LED Shadow Box

DIY Halloween decorations

Here in Australia Halloween has only become popular in the last few years.   In our small town, you can not go trick or treating to any random house.   You have to put up a display so people know you are taking part and will be handing out sweets. The idea behind this is that the old and the vulnerable do not feel intimidated by strangers knocking on their doors at night.

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October 9, 2018 By

How to make a Unique Firewood Stand

How to make a Unique Firewood Stand

Over the years I have made a few wine barrel tables and every now and then they come with 2 extra bands.  I always removed them because it looked better with only a few. I then had a few lying around and wanted to try and recycle them into something useful for the house.   I had seen many ideas on Pinterest and they were mainly used as garden decoration, but I wanted something different.  A firewood stand was my first choice.  I thought It would look great next to an indoor wood fire.  I had some rope that I bought years ago when our local hardware store closed down, so finally found a use for it. Continue Reading →

July 25, 2017 By

DIY Wood Clocks

Diy clock

I had some scraps of wood lying around in my shed and wanted to try and find something to make with them and came up with these ideas.  This post is not a tutorial, these were projects that I made before I started making tutorials. The clock below was build using scraps of wood that I had lying around at home. Continue Reading →

August 11, 2016 By