It’s that time of year again. It’s the Maker Faire UK at Life Science Centre in Newcastle. One of my favourite weekends of the year. A weekend full of crafters, coders, inventers, diy-ers and artists inspiring us to invent and create. Last year I was lucky enough to be a Maker there and took my … More Getting creative at the Maker Faire UK
There has been a shift in wedding styles in the last ten years. No longer the sole domain of church service followed with a hotel function room, we find ourselves guests at barns, farm buildings, entire restaurant takeovers, gardens, quirky historical buildings and even empty castle ruins. Couples are getting creative with their wedding decor … More Five ways to use chalkboard paint at your wedding
Vintage fairs tend to be full of fabulous fashion, beautiful accessories and the most well-dressed fashionistas in town. As my blog is all about homewares, upcycling and interior design, when I was asked to go along to the LouLou Vintage Fair in Newcastle last month I was a bit sceptical about the amount of homewares there … More Vintage fairs and homewares – a review
Thriftiest Blogger Challenge?! This challenge from the Festival of Thrift had my name written all over it. The Festival of Thrift is a national festival celebrating all things thrifty, crafty, upcycled and creative and aims to inspire people to live life with more of a make do and mend attitude. We’ve all got an inner … More Thriftiest Blogger Challenge
Ok, so not strictly upcycling, but kind of! Some superhero pumpkin fun and my first ever attempt at face painting to go with with son’s first ever halloweening night. My sister was born on Halloween (yes the witches did bring her) so when we were children it was her birthday treat to dress up a … More Upcycled pumpkins and one zombie child
All round creative junkie 