So now, we’ve made 16 lovely Christmas motifs and our squares have had time to dry. … here is how to compose your Christmas Afghan. For the best result, it’s recommended that you wash and block your motifs. Meanwhile, with the 10 ply White yarn and a darning needle: work 27 Blanket Stiches on each side, separated…
It’s time to kill that old boring wollen blanked which is sitting in your cabinets for ages. (I bought mine at the Hospice shop in Nelson for a couple of dollars, years ago…) No pity: let’s cut it and let’s turn it into a glorious Christmas Afghan (for a start) You will need: An old…
Good Day Everyone ! If like me you love to tramp garage sales, you’ll find heaps of old dusty lamps of all kinds. I got this one for GB£1.00 (including the bulb !) and started looking for relooking ideas over the web. Indeed, this was my first time recycling lamp. I started by getting rid…
Hi Everybody, We all have a pair of Jeans that sleeps in our wardrobe for ages and that no one in the family would never wear again. Let’s cut off a piece of it, to make it a doiley. Yes, a doiley… How? First, cut off the bottom of a leg, draw a circle (I just…
Hi Everybody, Would you fancy some new deco ideas for your summer night tables? Here is an easy way for upcycling bottles. These lamp oils made from scratch are also a great gift idea. For the left one, I used a tin can that I painted in red. Then, I patched a piece of…
Hi Everyone, Here’s a bit of inspiration for upcycling jars and old tatty candle holders. This is a great decorative gift idea. We’re going to make beautiful decorative candles 🙂 You will need: – Color spray of your favourite color – A clean jar – A wick, – Scented oil – Beeswax – A candle…
Dear All ! First of all I’d like to give special thanks to whose who “like” my Facebook page and warmly invite the other ones to join. I enjoy very much being able to interract with you an more spontaneous way than on this blog. I’d love to read your advises and comments. This is what I wanted to…
Hello Everyone ! We can do many things with very little. Here we have an ordinary pull-over, 4 double-pointed needles 3.5mm, hook 4.5mm, 50 gr blue wool 3.5mm (5 ply) and pink and yellow leftovers. Let’s start with a pair of leggings for good little girls: First, let’s cut the sleeves. No mercy ! Your cut…