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Saving the planet one drop at a time

July 23, 2018

My passion for upcycling started out as a necessity when buying my first home. Lack of money made me creative and also made me aware of the things that people throw away and the effect this has on our planet.  I’m constantly horrified at the throwaway society we have become. I rarely visit my local … More Saving the planet one drop at a time

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It’s that time of year again folks! I’ve been nominated in the Best Creative Skill category on the @amaraibas Voting closed on September 11th, I’d love to make the shortlist!! Link to vote is in my bio. Thanks! . . . #amaraibas19 #iba19 #blogawards #blogger #neblogger #craft #diy #upcycling
Spotted these beautiful painted lady butterflies on our trip to the Scottish borders last week. A ten year event apparently! @bbcneandcumbria @bbcscotland #paintedladybutterfly #nature #colour
Treasure your dads today and every day. Happy Father’s Day. Mine’s better than yours obviously. Love you @stewartsowerby xxxx
#ad new post about the wonderful @themagichatcafe and their recent @avivauk Community Fund win. The pay as you feel pop up cafe uses food waste to provide cafe meals to the Byker community every Friday. Give them a follow and get it out one Friday! Image credits: all pics from @lucygprescott . . #strongercommunities #avivacommunityfund #avivacommunityfunduk #foodwaste #upcycling #cafe #byker #newcastle
Meatballs and Making at my next @ikeauk workshop at #ikeagateshead Tuesday 21 May 6-8pm £10. We’ll be using scrap fabrics that can’t be sold on in Ikea anymore. Sorry this isn’t free anymore BUT you do get the classic meat or veggie ball meal with a drink and enough materials to keep you out of mischief for a couple of hours! . . Link to book tickets in bio. Ticket price to pay in cash on the night at the event. . . #ikea #ikeahack #ikeagateshead @ikea_uk_pr_team #workshop #sustainability #upcycling #fabric #creativejunkie #crafts #diy #meatballs
Can’t wait to get this one framed. Found this fab print from @linesbehind at @dottyhouse Wey Aye!! Never say a boring yes. #graphicdesign #print #art #creativejunkie #geordie #blackandwhite #monochrome
A favourite memory from 4 years ago. Life without a Skelton in the eyes of a 6 yr old. #kids #drawings #primaryschool #year2 #skeleton
Anyone who really knows me will know how big a deal this is for me. Most stressful weekend ever but happiest one for my son who has been desperate for this! Terrified of all things not human. #afraidofanimals #hamster #pets @petsathomeuk
May the eggs be with you. #theforce #starwars #easter #school #eggcompetition #eastereggs

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