Reloved - April 2015

EXCLUSIVE
ANNIE SLOANS
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HANDS-ON
UPCYCLING
PROJECTS
New season, new look

discover fresh ways to
upcycle your home
Innovative techniques
Wine box effect drawers
Wooden plank panels
Faux oxidisation
Wine box effect chest

of drawers on p14
FOCUS ON...
VINTAGE LIGHTING
MIDWEEK MAKES FURNITURE REVAMP HOME REFURBS

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Stencilled tablecloth
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welcome!
Spring is the perfect time to think about

giving your home a fresh new look with a
spot of upcycling. Its the traditional season
for cleaning your abode and decluttering
busy spaces, so why not take the process
one step further and alter some of your
storage with a little paint or some fabric?
The great thing about upcycling is that in order to give
a room a completely new look, you dont need to go out
and buy any new furniture or homewares. All you need
is some sandpaper, paint and plenty of imagination. Take
our cover project for example even if youve painted
a cabinet a couple of times already, with the help of an
orbital sander you could strip it right back to its original
wood, then add character with some wood stain and
stencils. You can make the transformations as simple or
dramatic as you like and choose colours that put you in
the mood for spring.
This issue weve got a variety of new techniques for
you to try, from the wood panelling effect on page 50 to
faux oxidisation on page 34. Plus we create some stylish
looks using unlikely objects, such as our trash pile tyre on
page 18 and the guitar shelf unit on page 110. If thats not
enough, we share the secret to successful furniture buying
trips to ea markets, and take a look at how to make the
most of vintage lighting on page 78. I hope you enjoy the
issue and please do get in touch to share photos of your
latest upcycles. See you next time!
SALLY FITZGERALD Editor
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MID WEEK MA KE
Quick makes to
create in an evening
P16 Easter basket
P22 Designer light switch
P28 Dcoupage Easter eggs
P42 Mini chalkboards
P44 Keepsake memory box
P56 Fabric swans
P72 Pallet wood letter
P74 Plant labels
P82 Embroidery lace hoops
P96 Dry leaf bowl
P106 Personalised
passport holder
P24 Vinyl butterflies
P32 Earring organiser
P36 Jackalope jewellery holder
HOME REFURB
Refresh your home
dcor with original
upcycled pieces
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P60 Fork egg cup
P62 Decorative garland
P100 Erase board and

pencil cup
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Learn how to give
your battered
old favourites
a fresh new look
P102 Stencilled tablecloth
P110 Guitar shelf
P18 Trash pile tyre
P34 Faux oxidized side table
P14 Wine crate effect drawers
P50 Faux plank bookcase
P84 Map table
P68 Statement photo drawers
P70 Upcycled photo stands
THREE WAYS
P94 Drop leaf table rescue
P66 Pinprick landscape

lampshade
Features
Every issue..
IN CONVERSATION WITH: RETRO MAGPIE

UPCYCLING HEROES: JULIE ALBERTI
Hollywood stars immortalised on vintage ceramics
P30
P47
FOCUS ON... VINTAGE LIGHTING
P78
Making light work by upcycling blancmange moulds and more

MASTERCLASS: FLEA MARKET SECRETS
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CREATIVE HUB
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Painting a studio and desk

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THIS ISSUES CONTRIBUTORS

NICOLETTE TABRAM
trained as a textile
designer at Central
School of Art and
worked in fashion
for many years,
including as a senior designer for
Monsoon. After leaving her job,
she began to upcycle furniture
using her own stencils. Now she is
also teaching workshops at Little
Willows in Pinner. This month, find
out how to recreate her gorgeous
stencilled tablecloth on page 102.
KEITH YOUNGS
is the founder of
Salfords Fitzwarren
Street Second
Hand Market. He
likes nothing better
than travelling around Europe
searching out vintage bargains
to transform from car boot sales,
auction houses and flea markets.
This issue he talks to vintage
expert Retro Magpie on page
30 about her fascination with
homewares from the 1950s.
HESTER VAN O
Hester started
www.hestershand
madehome.com
at the beginning
of 2014 and has
since posted a new craft tutorial
every Thursday on her YouTube
channel. Focussing on frugal, easy
to make crafts, she shows you how
to do anything from Ikea hacks
to styling a small bathroom. Turn
to page 74 to discover how she
creates plant tags from old cans.
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Fabulous
feathers p10
Crafty
getaway p10
Sailing
accessories p10
Glasgow
furniture p9
Creative
Hub
NEWS EVENTS PRODUCTS
This is the essential place to come for
endless inspiration from the world
of upcycling just turn the
page to begin...
Upcycled jars p11
Print workshop p9
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An exciting new
place to shop
DISPLAYED WITH PRIDE
Upcycling and hoarding go hand in hand for us here at

Reloved at least! If you love to collect old tickets, photos and
reminders of life events, dont hide them away show them
off with gorgeous double-sided picture frames by Decorators
Notebook. Available as hanging or standing, and in a choice
of copper or zinc in three sizes. Prices range from 12.95 to
19.99. Available at www.decoratorsnotebook.co.uk
Homebird House in Scarborough, North

Yorkshire treats visitors to its shop to a treasure
trove of beautiful upcycling materials, and now
the rest of can indulge too, thanks to the launch
of its new website! Not only is Homebird House
an official Annie Sloan stockist, offering both
official Chalk Paint supplies and workshops, but
it also stocks over 200 knobs and a myriad of
decoupage papers, perfect to add striking
finishing touches to your
projects. Theres
also a range of
retro lighting on the
site, plus desirable
homewares its
hard to stop
browsing all the
lovely products
on offer! Check
them out for
yourself at
www.homebird
house.com
THE CHANCE OF A LIFETIME
Adventurous upcyclers alert! Ever wanted to escape the rat race to launch your own
business? You can now do just that on a Scottish island! An eco-friendly business unit
on the Isle of Harris has been built using lottery funding to create jobs and attract
younger people to the area, and is available for a creative crafter or upcycler to rent for
just 2,200 a year. With breathtaking views, the self-sufficient work space is powered
using solar electricity and is sited in the islands main settlement of Tarbert, just a
10 minute drive from the ferry port, so the mainland isnt too far away. Successful
applicants must be a new business from the mainland, will have to relocate to the
area, be part of a family (ie more than one generation) and employ at least one local
person and offer them training. If this appeals to you, then find out how to apply at
www.north-harris.org/nhtc/business-space/iomairt-an-obain/
Old school
inspiration
Weve fallen in love with this Reclaimed Mini

Chalkboard and Chalk Pen from typographic
art boutique More than Words. The stylish
chalkboard is framed in reclaimed wood from
roof timbers that are more than 100 years
old. Each frame has unique warps and holes,
so its truly one of a kind. The wood is stained
and waxed by hand, and finished with metal
trim. The chalkboard is 15x10cm and the
frame is 20x25cm. Buy online for 38 from
www.morethanwords.uk.com
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BLOGS
WE LVE
SEW FOR SOUL
sewforsoul.blogspot.co.uk
Sew For Soul is the mastermind of upcycling
aficionado and vintage fabric fan Josie. Shes
constantly making new items and shares
all of them through easy to follow tutorials
on the blog. With her unique style, you are
sure to find striking, innovative ideas that will
create real talking points in your own home
from Valentines day candles to upcycled
apples and an Easter crown of thorns.
Tutorials are
accompanied
by beautiful
photographs
with clear,
concise
instructions.
MY SO CALLED CRAFTY LIFE

www.mysocalledcraftylife.com
COMMUNITY PROJECT GOES LIVE
Treemendus Glasgow is a community interest company, which started out painting

furniture in the kitchen of founder Sophie. Now the company has a shop in Glasgow
city centre, where it will sell work from local crafters and artists. Treemendus
focuses on upcycling furniture with colour and pattern, and profits go back into the
community by teaching vulnerable groups the skills to paint furniture and how and
where to source materials. To find out more, visit www.treemendusglasgow.co.uk
Make a statement
The lovely ladies behind Russell &

Bawden are big fans of upcycling,
and regularly create gorgeous projects
for Reloved, so we were excited to
hear about their new Bohemian print
workshop, taking place at the Fashion
and Textile Museum in London on
Friday 24th April. Inspired by the Thea
Porter 70s Bohemian Chic exhibition
currently at the museum, the workshop
enables you to experiment with fabric
decorating techniques to produce cloth
you can turn into a cushion cover or
use in your upcycling. Its a designled workshop using low-tech methods
and equipment, so the skills are easily
reused at home. The workshop costs
70, including materials and entry to
the exhibition, but places are limited, so
book today at ftmlondon.org
My So Called Crafty Life is home to one of

our favourite upcycling bloggers, Ashlee
Park. Based in the USA, Ashlee is a vintage
girl through and through, and if youre a fan
of bringing eye-catching vintage items back
to life, youll love her site as much as we do.
Ashlee regularly posts tutorials for upcycled
homewares and fashion, but also provides
an interesting read with her musings on
her favourite vintage finds. She certainly
knows the
best places to
seek out great
treasures, and
you can wile
away hours just
looking through
them with her.
SHOP SWEET THINGS

shopsweetthings.com
Modern upcyclers, this should be your
first stop for design inspiration. Curated
by Jeanne Chan, she launched the blog
to share her love of shopping, but it has
developed into a place to share recipes,
travel destinations and, of course, crafty
makes. Her style is modern neon colours
and glitter taking centre stage, but she often
uses older materials. We particularly like how
she transforms
a mat into a
jewel coloured
beauty and
plain old
crockery with
an explosion of
neon colour.
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Natures best
ALL UNDER ONE ROOF
When we stumbled upon The Reclamation Shop, we knew wed come across
treasure. This online marketplace for reclaimed, upcycled and antique items lets
you browse through items of yesteryear, from some of the UK and Irelands most
renowned collectors and craftsmen. Raw materials from doors to flooring are
catered for, as are more decorative items such as lighting and furniture. Whatever
your style, youre sure to find something here! As well as buying, you can also list
items for sale here too. Its the equivalent of wandering around a flea market from
the comfort of your own home. Take a look at www.thereclamationshop.co.uk
Ask any interior designer what inspires them

most and nine times out of ten the reply will
be nature. You just cant beat the colours
and shapes that are on hand to capture our
imagination everywhere we look. Feathers have
been seen all over the catwalk at this years
fashion shows, a trend thats thankfully making
its way into homewares too. Wingfield and Digby
have shown particular interest with its new
collection of eye-catching, ethically sourced
game feathers, transformed into exquisite
homeware. We adore the striking colours
in the peacock feather coasters
and placemats, and the
guinea fowl and
green pheasant
coasters are
guaranteed to
provide a talking
point at drinks
parties. Find
out more
at www.
wingfield
digby.co.uk
A CRAFTY GETAWAY
Would you like to combine learning a new craft with a relaxing holiday in rural France?
Crafty Retreats, a new luxury residential craft holiday organiser, might be just what
youre looking for. The courses take place in the lush Monts DAmbazac in the heart of
the Limousin, and subject matters range from designing your own fabrics to crafting a
creative business and designing and building your own website. The week-long courses
take place from June-September 2015 and include delicious homecooked meals using
local produce, accommodation in an old farmhouse that has been renovated by Crafty
Retreats founders Philippa Adams and Frances Hamel, plus visits to local flea markets.
For full details, visit www.craftyretreats.com
Sailing home
Quba & Co has come up with a new range of

nautical inspired furniture & accessories that
allows you to bring the coast to your home.
Based in Devon, Quba & Co searches sail
lofts around the country for old sails that are
no longer needed. Its experienced sail makers
then cut the sail down for use, ensuring any
character and history remains. The cloth may
have salt stains, rust marks or discolouration
from exposure to the elements, and these
features are what give character and
individuality to the new range of homewares.
Look online to discover deckchairs, beanbags,
cushions and even sofas, plus find out how to
get items customized. Visit www.quba.com
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BOOK
CLUB
Stylish stencils
Fans of Annie Sloan will be excited to

hear that shes just launched her first ever
stencil collection. There are 21 designs in
the collection, which has been launched
to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the
creation of Annie Sloans Chalk Paint
and were sure there will be many more
new launches appear as part of the
celebrations. The stencils are available in
A4 and A3 sizes, and are priced at 6.99
and 14.99. Patterns range from strong
abstract designs to elements from nature,
and are perfect for creating borders, single
designs or repeats on walls, floors and
furniture. For more details, visit online at
www.anniesloan.com or talk to your local
Annie Sloan stockist.
YOUTUTORIAL
SEWING
BY TESSA EVELEGH, PUBLISHED BY CARLTON

BOOKS, 7.99
Rather than paying for classes, nowadays
you can turn to the internet for help in
learning a new skill. The first stop is generally
YouTube, where endless videos offer stepby-step instructions for different techniques.
But if you become lost in a sea of confusion
when searching the term sewing, this is the
book for you. Every technique is catered for,
from sewing button holes to taking up a pair
of jeans, and for each
one Tessa has picked
out the best video
to help you out and
shares it with a brief
description and handy
QR code.
THE UPHOLSTERERS
STEP-BY-STEP
HANDBOOK
BY ALEX LAW, PUBLISHED BY PAVILION, 20
JARS OF FUN
Thinkmoney need your help as expert upcyclers, with a campaign to encourage you
to find alternative uses for the humble jam jar, to show how easily they can be reused
for practical and crafty inventions, rather than being recycled. To get involved and
share your ideas for Jam J-Art, take a photo of your make, then email it to JamJars@
thinkmoney.com, tweet using the hashtag #jamjart, or upload to Pinterest. Take a look
at already created jars at www.thinkmoney.co.uk/jam-jars
Finishing touch
You can never have too many rolls of

wallpaper or samples and not just for
walls, but for updating boring bookcases,
shabby cupboards or the chipped insides
of drawers. Farrow and Ball has released
a new collection and its a delight for fans
of colour and pattern. The designs are
firmly embedded in design history, with
the Paisley print taking influence from an
1800s French jacquard, and Tourbillon
coming from the Duchame studio, which
created designs for famous couture
houses of the 1920s-60s. Check out the
range at www.farrow-ball.com
This is your complete bible to upholstery,

covering the basics such as tools and
materials, the different types of chairs and
how to re-cover each one, going through to
making patterns and cutting fabric, replacing
webbing and finishing
touches. Its a very
in-depth guide, with
useful illustrations,
expert tips and a
thorough explanation
for every technique. If
youre serious about
trying upholstery, this
has everything you
could want to know.
PRETTY, ORGANISED
BY JANE HUGHES, PUBLISHED BY APPLE, 12.99

Spring is a time for decluttering and tidying
your home, and if youre short of ideas for
ways to store your goods, this beautiful book
is perfect. The 30 projects are sorted by the
rooms in the house theyre most likely to be
needed in. As well as sharing the common
purpose of helping to declutter, theyll add
a certain sense of style to your home too.
Projects include
a post basket, toy
cart wall box, seed
organiser, storage
trolley, cutlery holder
and a gorgeous shoe
storage project
something for every
room in the house.
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Henley in Arden; Monday-Sunday 10-5pm
Stratford-Upon-Avon; Mon-Sat 10-5pm
Sun 10.30-4.30pm
01564 795979
www.beatriceandclementine.co.uk
The Vintage Hen House with its eclectic mix of vintage and hand
painted furniture is found in a stunning 18th century loft barn
with open beams and quaint windows, nestled on a working farm
surrounded by stunning views.
Stockists of Annie Sloan Chalk Paints & products
Painting Techniques workshops available
Local handmade crafts & gifts
And a vintage room brimming with treasures from a bygone age.
A little something for everyone!
Come and say Hello to Jo and Dave, and of course Vincent and Claude
the resident roosters!
Set in the old bakery in picturesque Henley-in-Arden

Antique, vintage and upcycled furniture
Vintage treasures for you and the home
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint stockist and
official Chalk Paint workshops
Beatrice and Clementine
92 High St, Henley in Arden
Warwickshire, B95 5BY
01564 795979
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Dodwell Trading Park
Evesham Rd, Stratford Upon Avon
Warwickshire, CV37 9SY
The Vintage Hen House

Beacon Farm, Beacon Road,
Barr Beacon, Aldridge,
Walsall, WS9 0QN
www.thevintagehenhouse.com
contact@thevintagehenhouse.com
0121 3603680
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Photo Harriet Thomas
APRIL 2015
or the first time ever Im going to

have a room for my written work
and a separate dedicated studio
for painting! The two rooms are
connected so ideas can flow from
one to the other, no more being in the wrong
building. My painting and writing lives are
bound together and its awkward when they
are not together. For the last few years I have
worked at home at my computer and then Id
walk over the road to the studio in the shop to
paint. It sounds easy, but of course painting
work would eventually flow over to the house,
and Id make notes while in the studio and
mislay them. Now this is a thing of the past!
My new studio is large and uncluttered and
has decent light at one end. Im busy painting
there and its working really well. At one end is
my new office. This room is quite unusual, as
it has no outside windows at all, just one large
window that looks into my studio. So its a dark
room with little natural light.
So what colours for my new space? Painting
the walls light and bright could have been an
answer, but this is a contemplative space. Its
where I am now writing this column. I wanted
a place to be me. Somewhere quiet, calm
and tranquil. So I chose to paint all the walls
Napoleonic Blue. Even
My new work space
This month our columnist, Chalk Paint inventor Annie Sloan,

has been transforming her new studio and writing spaces.
Read on to nd out how she decided on colour combinations,
and what she did with her new desk...
I was a little nervous halfway through. The room

started to look a bit too dark but I persevered,
as I knew it would be good in the end,
especially with the right lighting. Napoleonic
Blue is a rich deep and warm blue in my Chalk
Paint palette. Blues are generally called cold,
but this is definitely not! It has a little red in it, so
is on the warm red side on the colour wheel.
We painted the floor and door using
Chalk Paint in French Linen, a good midneutral tone. The ceiling is a white grid-like
construction seen in so many modern
warehouses and we are choosing to make the
eye focus on other parts of the room.
Our theme for the warehouse is
unsurprisingly industrial, fused with modern
retro so I have chosen a 1950s Danish style
desk with geometric modernist shapes. We put
the desk in the room and put the desk light on,
making a pool of light on the desk so the walls
almost disappear. Relief, the atmosphere is
beautifully tranquil. The deep blue walls have
no horizon and seem to go on forever. Yet the
room is cosy and comfortable. The next thing
was to paint the desk.
An obvious choice would have been to do
the piece in Old White or Pure, but I wanted
something less contrasting and I also wanted
to be a little more adventurous. My
personal style is quite bohemian, as I
like to have some positive colour and
also to push the boundaries a bit.
I made a drawing of the desk and
then started to colour it in with dabs
of colours that I thought might look
good together. I love blue and green
together, particularly Antibes and
Napoleonic Blue, so I started with this,
adding some Duck Egg and Provence.
Then I thought a tiny bit of bright hot
colour could be added. A little red
and orange goes a long way. You can
have a lot of blues in a room, as these
colours recede to the background,
whereas hot colours jump out.
For the desk top, I chose a midtone colour, Duck Egg Blue lightened
with a little Pure, and painted it
all over. This left me with a blank
canvas. Not too dark so it would it show up

against the walls, and not too light so it would
be too contrasting. I also thought it would look
beautiful with the brownness of French Linen.
I tried Antibes lightened and darkened, I
tried Graphite, I tried some Burgundy even,
but nothing really made me feel comfortable.
It was all to busy and colourful, so I decided
on fewer colours and made more of Olive. Its
a wonderful neutral type of colour and has a
quietness with the Duck Egg.
I left it over a few days to see if the answer
came. It did. A little Napoleonic Blue was the
answer. Of course! It connects the furniture to
the wall. I was happy with the small hot spots
of Barcelona and lightened Burgundy. It just
needed the right balance.
Asymmetry was called for. It was a bit of
a thing in the 1950s so I loved doing it here.
The sweet little door knobs have been painted
with Antibes and dots of colour a bit randomly
coloured; Old White down one side and
Barcelona and Napoleonic on the other.
So now I am at my desk and all is well with the
world. Its tranquil, quiet and intimate. But now
of course I keep getting visitors because the
room is so calm!
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Wine crate
effect drawers
F U R NI T U R
R E VA M P E
Take one plain chest of drawers and transform its appearance so that it
looks as though it has been made from old wine crates. All it takes is a little
hard work with a sander and some clever use of stain, paint and stencils...
Photography by Camera Press/Bauer Media Group/Maree Homer
MATERIALS
An old chest of drawers

Black paint
Black metal paint (optional)

Stencils
Handles (optional)
Wood stain in different colours

Linseed oil
Low-tack adhesive spray
EQUIPMENT
Cloths
Paintbrushes
Stencil brush
Orbital sander
Sandpaper
STEP ONE Remove the drawers from the

chest of drawers and then remove the
handles from the drawers to give you a flat
surface to work on.
STEP TWO Now its time to really get to work
with your sander. This effect requires you to
really strip back the wood getting rid of all
the varnish to show the grain of the wood.
Youll need to do this all over the chest of
drawers, and on the drawers themselves. It
may take a while, but persevere. Wipe off any
dust with a clean cloth.
STEP THREE Paint the frame of the cabinet
with a coat of black paint, leaving the sides
and top bare. Leave to dry for a couple of
hours, then paint with a second coat.
couple of minutes, then wipe over to remove

any excess stain. For one you could stain the
entire drawer quite heavily, for another just
apply stain to the edges or certain patches.
Use different shades of stain for more variety.
You want to create an aged, rustic effect that
gives the look of wine crates or fruit crates.
Leave to dry.
STEP FIVE Protect the top of the chest of
drawers by rubbing in a layer of linseed oil.
Leave to dry.
STEP SIX Now its time to stencil the
drawers. You want to have a rough idea of
how you want the drawers to look before you
start, so do a quick sketch to decide which
stencils you want on each drawer and the
positioning. Once youve decided, spray the
back of the stencil with low-tack spray and
position on the drawer. Using a stencil brush,
gently dab black paint over the stencil to
cover all areas. Carefully lift the stencil off and
leave to dry. Repeat with all drawers.
TOP TIP
For a more
authentic look,
make sure you
place your stencils
a little roughly.
Have words and
numbers going off
the end of a drawer,
at right angles or
with imperfections,
just as you would
find if the drawers
were made from
real wine crates.
STEP SEVEN The last thing to do is to

reattach the handles. We wanted our drawers
to have quite an industrial look, so painted
some new handles with a black metal paint
before attaching them. You can decide
whether to reattach the old handles or add
new ones.
STEP EIGHT Replace the drawers, stand
back and admire. Your new rustic spring look
is complete!
STEP FOUR While the frame is drying, start

to decorate the drawers. Using a clean cloth
and a little wood stain, create a different
effect on each drawer. Leave to dry for a
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Easter
basket
M ID W E E K
MAKE
Make sure the Easter bunny delivers eggs in style this year, using nothing
more than a paper shopping bag to create a basket. Paper folding and a little
glue are all thats needed to achieve a charming rustic effect...
Project and photography by Lia Griffith from Handcraft Your Life (liagriffith.com)
MATERIALS
Paper bag
STEP FIVE Cut two strips in half and glue to

the ends of three of the strips to strengthen.
Pencil
EQUIPMENT
Ruler
Hot-glue gun
Scissors
Clothes pins
STEP ONE Mark 4.5cm strips on the bag and
trim you will need 19 strips in total.
TOP TIP
Finish off your
Easter basket with
ribbons tied to the
handles in a bow.
Line the basket
with a matching
coloured bed of
wool or other fluffy
material you have
to hand.
STEP SIX Fold the strips to form the edges

of the basket.
STEP SEVEN Trim two centre strips on two
sides and attach the ends of each handle.
Secure the handles with hot glue.
STEP TWO Fold each strip into thirds

STEP THREE Twist two of the strips together
to create the handle and clip together with
clothes pins.
STEP EIGHT Weave the three strengthened
strips around the basket. Trim the ends of the
strips and tuck up into the top strip.
STEP FOUR Place six strips on the table

running lengthways. Weave six strips in
between the lengthways strips and use the
hot-glue gun to secure the corners.
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trash
tyre table
Take a look at this terric table and you

would never guess its an upcycled tyre.
Stun your friends with this classic refurb.
Project and photography Sarah Zisa from While They Snooze
(whiletheysnooze.com)
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it just watch their faces when you tell them what it is.
trash tyre table how to...
Materials
Old tyre (mine still had the rim, but

it will still work if it doesnt)
Plywood (one circle for the base and

one for the top)
Legs (get creative! I used wood, but
you could use an upside down flower
pot or metal. This tutorial tells you
how to make wooden legs)
Rope (to disguise the tyre I used

100m of 5mm sisal and manila rope)
Glue, screws, hardware to attach

the legs
Construction adhesive
Equipment
Saw
Drill
Tape measure
STEP two The first plywood circle should

fit in the centre of your tyre to make a flat
surface to form the table top. I measured,
then nailed a piece of string into the centre of
my plywood, attached a pencil and drew the
circle. I had to sand the edges of the circle
here and there to make it fit in the tyre. The
second circle is the base that the tyre will sit
on. Trace your tyre and cut the circle 2-5cm
smaller than that.
STEP three Since this table will be
replacing another (ugly) table in my living
room, I measured the height of that existing
table. It was 50cm. The tyre is 23cm high,
so I needed 27cm legs. Side tables vary in
height though. They should work well with the
seating they will be next to. So measure your
tyre and then figure out how high you need
your legs. Cut four equal length legs from
whatever wood you have available.
STEP four Take your larger plywood base
circle and arrange the legs equally spaced
around the perimeter. To make the table a
little more sturdy, I cut some small blocks
from scrap pine to use as supports for the
legs. I glued the blocks to the legs with wood
glue and clamped overnight. Once they were
dry, I glued them to the wood circle, attached
L brackets, and put a screw in through the
top of the wood. At this point I stained the
legs and the rim of the base circle, but this is
optional depending on the look you want.
top tip
There are a lots
of possibilities for
varying the finished
table different
style legs, different
colours, different
rope experiment
with varied colours
and styles to fit your
own decor.
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STEP ONE Chances are the tyres going to

be really grimy. Give it a scrub with some dish
soap to cut the grease. This will also help
your adhesive stick better. Let it dry.
STEP seven Glue the rope to the tyre. One

thing to note is that hot glue does not stick
to tyres, just in case you were considering
it. I tried and it was a no go. Stick with the
liquid nails. Bonus liquid nails is the same
colour as rope. Some of it bled through and
you cant even tell. Turn the table over, start
around the base, and work your way to the
top of the table.
STEP eight Keep going! Once you get
around the lip its easier if you flip it back
over. I used a combination of sisal rope (the
lighter colour) and natural manila rope (the
dark colour), but use whatever you can get
your hands on.
STEP nine Once you get to the top rim it
gets tricky. The rope kept wanting to pop off,
so I had to keep it taped down with painters
tape as I went until the adhesive dried.
STEP ten Then, when I hit the plywood, I
switched to hot glue. Much easier!
STEP eleven I wasnt pleased with the legs,
so decided to paint the bottom half of the legs
bright citrus yellow. Experiment.
STEP twelve And thats it. You can put the
rope down. Youre done. I cant wait to have
people over and see if anyone knows its an
upcycled tyre!
STEP five Once the legs are secure and

dry, flip the base over, apply generous blobs
of construction adhesive and set your tyre in
the centre.
STEP six The smaller circle should fit
slightly inside the inner curve of the tyre, so
when its in place the whole surface is flat...
or close to flat. Since my tyre has the rim, I
just glued to that.
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Designer
light switch
HOME R E F
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You dont have to redecorate an entire room to give it a lift, it can be as

simple as adding a bright design to the light switch plates. Find the right
design for your room and then follow our simple instructions...
Project and photography by Ananda from A Piece of Rainbow (www.apieceofrainbow.com)
MATERIALS
Light switch plates
STEP ONE First gather some designs and

patterns you love and print them onto
medium weight cardstock.
Mod Podge
STEP TWO For the single switch plates, the

print size should be about 12.5x8cm and
for the double switch plates, print size is
12.5x12.5cm.
Patterned paper or medium

weight cardstock
EQUIPMENT
Brush
STEP THREE Next cut the pieces to size.

Trace the openings onto the paper and cut
those out. Brush Mod Podge onto the flat
surface of the plates and lay the patterned
paper on top, making sure the openings
match and edges align nicely.
TOP TIP
You can find
inspiration and
links to patterns
and designs to
download by visiting
Anandas website
at www.apieceof
rainbow.com
STEP FOUR The next step takes a little more

patience, but its quite easy. Make a small
diagonal cut at each of the four corners and
gently curl and fold the paper following the
contour of the plates. Trim a bit where theres
too much excess paper. Brush Mod Podge on
the inside to attach the paper to the plates.
Rubber bands make it easy to hold the shape
during the gluing process.
STEP FIVE The final step is to coat the
surface of these switch plates with two coats
of Mod Podge or acrylic gel, so they become
more water resistant and easier to clean with
a damp cloth.
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Vinyl
butterflies
When old vinyl records are no longer
playable its time to give them wings and
let them have a new lease of life...
Project and photography by ThreadSence (www.threadsence.com).
ThreadSence caters to the free-spirited & indie-inspired
with bohemian, trend-driven fashion
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Theres nothing
cooler than these
vinyl butterflies
and they get
a brilliant
reaction.
Coloured vinyl
editions work
well as splashes
of vibrancy
amongst the
black.
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VINYL BUTTERFLIES HOW TO...

MATERIALS
White and black crayons
STEP ONE Centre the butterfly pattern stencil

on the vinyl record. Trace around it using a
white crayon on the vinyl and black crayon in
the centre.
Buttery stencils
STEP TWO Line a baking sheet with tin foil

and place the record on top.
Vinyl records
EQUIPMENT
Scissors
STEP THREE Preheat the oven to 200C and

place the baking sheet on the top rack of the
oven. Take the record out once it gets very
floppy and soft (about 45 seconds).
STEP FOUR Use sharp scissors to cut out
the butterfly shape. If the record begins to
get hard, place it back into the oven until
it softens. The record will cool fast, so cut
quickly. You will have to place in the oven
several times.
STEP FIVE Now that the butterfly is
completely cut out, begin to softly bend the
wings upward for a 3D effect.
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Decoupage
Easter eggs
M ID W E E K
MAKE
Create these vintage-chic Easter eggs from book pages and napkins, for a
decorative display that will be a talking point all year round. Theres no
chocolate involved, but they do make excellent food for thought...
Project and photography by Jo Day from SewForSoul (www.sewforsoul.blogspot.co.uk)
MATERIALS
Plastic eggs
Buttery Mail napkins available

from www.cuddlybuddly.com
PVA glue
Brown paint
Old book pages
EQUIPMENT
Paintbrush
Ruler
STEP ONE The first step is to stick on a layer

of plain paper. I used some blank pages from
the front of the book, pasted onto the eggs
using watered down PVA glue. You dont need
to worry about the exact ratio of glue to water,
just aim for the consistency of very thin single
cream. I found this first layer was necessary
as the eggs were such bright colours. You
could add more than one layer of printed
book pages, but I didnt want too much print
showing through. Make sure you tear the
paper rather than cutting it, as this gives the
pieces softer edges, which blend into each
other better when pasted down. I used a ruler
to keep my strips fairly straight but free-hand
would give a lovely quirky touch.
STEP TWO Once the egg is completely

covered, leave to dry in a warm place.
STEP THREE Before starting to apply your
napkin motifs, ensure that the script layer is
as smooth as possible. To do this, take your
dried eggs and buff firmly with the back of
a teaspoon. Rub as hard as you can the
plastic eggs can withstand a lot of pressure.
This is an essential stage and when finished
each egg will be mirror smooth, with the
edges of the paper strips impossible to feel.
STEP FOUR Now take your napkins and
cut out your chosen elements as closely as
possible. Separate the layers and, using the
top layer only, carefully apply to your egg with
a soft paintbrush and the dcoupage glue.
TOP TIP
Jo purchased the
napkins on eBay for
just 99p for a pack
of 20. She made
14 eggs and used
just three napkins,
as each has four
printed sides. So
its worth shopping
around for bargains
and inspiration for
your eggs.
STEP FIVE Once dry, rebuff with your

teaspoon. The final stage is now to simply
water down some brown acrylic paint and
give the eggs a quick colour wash to really
rock that vintage vibe!
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IN CONVERSATION WITH...
Retro Magpie
When Rachel decided to start a family, she didnt realise it

would result in building a successful business selling retro
homeware. Keith Youngs discovers her story...
hen money is tighter and

things are not as rosy as
we would hope for, you find
fashion and trends change
to try to compensate. The
1950s were often seen, whether you think
its through rose-tinted spectacles or not, as
a time when things in Britain were good the
war was at last behind us, rationing was over,
dads went off to work while mums stayed at
home and baked and children played care
free outside and the family unit was strong.
These are some of the reason why 50s
fashion and collectables are so trendy right
now they portray something that many are
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looking for, a feeling of familiarity, a sense of

older values and of better times.
This month I caught up with the owner
of Retro Magpie, Rachel, who buys, sells
and upcycles 50s and retro homeware.
Rachel did what many of us would like to
do and turned her hobby into a business.
Rachel found her life had changed when
she moved back to Bath with her husband to
start a family. Once the children arrived she
had no time for a social life but still wanted
to develop the interior of the house, so she
turned the growing requirement of building a
family home into her business, Retro Magpie.
Rachel searches out and then sells a
wonderful treasure trove of 1950s
and 60s household items and kitchenalia.

Exhibiting and trading at vintage fairs
throughout the south, she also supplies her
further afield and growing client base through
social media and her website, allowing her
to be a woman who can have it all, with her
family and business existing and succeeding
side by side.
Some of your items are really amazing, did
you always have an interest in the 50s and
60s home style? And where do you think that
interest came from?
I have always had an interest in the 50s and
60s era, particularly 1950s, which started
when I was a child. I remember my nan and
grandad having an amazing bright yellow
Formica table with little black squiggles all
over the top and these chairs with white
metal legs and black vinyl back rest and seat
in a typical 50s design. She had owned them
since the 1950s but during the 80s and
90s they were demoted to her spare chairs
for when guests came over. My brother and
I would fight over who got to sit on them as
they were so springy! They had so
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many fab 1950s things they werent rich,

quite the opposite, but my nan appreciated
good design and always looked fabulous.
She used to tell me what the latest trends
were, even when I was working in high
fashion in London!
People often think of the 50s and 60s as
a more family orientated time with mum and
dad more at home and children allowed the
freedom to be children. Do you think that helps
keep the style and interest in the era popular?
The 50s was a time of massive change: air
travel was possible, space travel was on its
way and new materials and technologies,
developed during the war years, meant that
product design was free of the constraints of
traditional techniques. Products were being
mass-produced for the first time, which
allowed ordinary households to buy things
that previously only the affluent could afford.
This was an era full of optimism; there
was a baby boom, a housing boom and
the future looked bright. Families usually
consisted of a mum, dad and kids who all sat
down together to eat (after mum had slaved
away in the kitchen all day no doubt!) and
then watch TV, together. There is a romantic
notion about that, spending quality family
time together on a regular basis doesnt
happen very often today, with our busy lives
and hectic jobs, clubs, mobile phones and
iPads. I think all these reasons help make the
design of the 1950s so popular.
What are your personal favourite designs
and pieces you have picked up, and have you
sold them or have they found a home with you?
I love the 50s American atomic look
splayed, tapered and hairpin legs on
furniture, molecular helix and starburst
designs and boomerang tables (think The
Jetsons). I also love pastel coloured Pyrex,
Homemaker and the rarer Hornsea pottery
patterns. These usually bypass the website
and go straight into my collection! I recently
reupholstered a small metal stool with hairpin
legs in original 1950s barkcloth fabric, which
was really hard to let go of, but I ended
up gifting it to my best friend. Shes an art
director who designed my logo and stationery,
so I didnt feel so bad about it. I can always
stroke it when I visit her house!
Does your customer base buy the items more
for display or are they mainly still practical
enough to use?
I sell a lot of Pyrex and Woods Ware Beryl
(utility china produced and used in hospitals
during World War II), which are stalwarts of
the vintage crockery world Pyrex hardly ever
breaks, which makes it extremely practical.
Customers definitely buy this to use, along
with the magazine racks, sideboards, coffee
tables, clocks, mirrors and cushions. There
are pieces of china and

glass which Im sure
customers buy to put
on show, theyre just too
beautiful to end up in the
kitchen cupboard!
What would be your
three pieces of advice for
someone wanting to turn
an interest or hobby into
something more?
My first piece of advice for
someone wanting to turn
their interest into a business
is to find out if there is a
market for it. Ask friends,
family, people in the street
and anyone else you can
think of if they would buy
your product/service.
Secondly, how can your
business be different from the rest, what is its
USP? (Unique Selling Point.) There are lots
of vintage businesses out there selling 50s
and 60s items, but we are known for selling
designs that are bright and bold, with the
shape and patterns being iconic examples of
the era in which they were made.
Thirdly, dont underestimate the power
of social media. I have made so many
contacts and sales through Twitter, Facebook
and Instagram. Embrace all platforms and
register your business name on everything as
soon as you can. If your business becomes
successful it can be a real problem if
someone else has registered your name.
Do you see yourself having a shop at any
stage or do you believe this kind of business
thrives better on the internet and through
social media?
I would love to open a shop selling vintage,
which caters for the whole of the home, from

small items of kitchenalia to large pieces of
furniture and design classics. My long term
goal is to design my own range of fabrics and
homeware utilising my design background,
but thats a long way off yet!
What comes next for Retro Magpie, what
are the companys aims and goals for the next
12 months?
My aims and goals for the next 12 months
are to continue to sell at pop-up shops and
fairs, to build up my client base and get
the name Retro Magpie out there, source a
wider range of items to upcycle with original
wallpapers and fabrics, and update the blog
regularly Im rubbish at remembering!
Follow Rachel on Twitter @Retromagpie or
visit the website www.retromagpie.com,
www.facebook.com/retromagpiebath,
Instagram: retromagpie
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Earring
organiser
HOME R E F
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When youve played a favourite 45 until its too scratched to listen to, you
can still keep it to hand as a novel earring organiser you will be humming
the tune as you hang up your earrings or prepare for a night out.
Project and photography by Ashlee Park from My So Called Crafty Life (www.mysocalledcraftylife.com)
MATERIALS
Record bowl (vinyl record melted and

formed into a bowl)
Small 45 record
Plastic wine glass

Little gurines
Single poker chip
Pipe cleaner, yarn, ribbon

Glue
EQUIPMENT
Drill with a small drill bit
STEP ONE The first thing you want to do is

make your record bowl. The easiest way is to
heat it up in an oven and then use an existing
bowl to shape it when its soft.
STEP TWO Drill holes close to the edge of
your 45, about 1.25cm apart, all the way
around the record. Once you have your holes
drilled, you are ready to assemble.
TOP TIP
When drilling the
holes, put your
record on a surface
you can drill
through like a block
of scrap wood.
STEP THREE First glue one of your figures

down onto the centre of the bowl piece. Run
a bead of glue around the rim of your wine
glass. Glue the wine glass upside down onto
the middle of the bowl, encasing the figure
inside the glass.
STEP FOUR Now run a bead of glue onto
the edge of the bottom of the glass and glue
down your 45 to the bottom stem, making
sure to keep the record centred and even.
STEP FIVE Glue the poker chip on top of the
hole in your 45.
STEP SIX Now glue the second figure onto
the poker chip in the middle of the 45. You
can add embellishments if you like. I added
a sparkly pipe cleaner to the bottom of the
glass where it met the bowl.
STEP SEVEN Once you are done gluing and
embellishing, you are ready to hang your
earrings and enjoy.
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Faux oxidized
side table
F U R NI T U R
R E VA M P E
You can achieve the distinctive green-tinged look of oxidized copper metal on
a decorative table, even when it doesnt contain any copper! This old plant
stand is made to look even older and all the better for it...
Project and photography by Rachel Paxton from Maison de Pax (www.maisondepax.com)
MATERIALS
Old plant stand
STEP ONE Spray the stand with metal

primer. You might not need it, but I thought it
would be good to cover up the rust.
Funky green latex (resembling

oxidized copper colour)
STEP TWO Dry brush on the green latex

you should keep the coverage fairly light.
Gold craft paint

Dark wax
STEP THREE Hit a few highlights with the

gold just wherever it takes your fancy.
Off-white latex or chalk paint
STEP FOUR Cover the entire thing in dark

wax, rubbing it into the paint to give it the
worn effect.
Metal primer spray paint
EQUIPMENT
Cloths
Brushes
TOP TIP
The same
technique can be
applied to other
decorative metal
objects like lamp
stands and chairs
to give them an
aged look.
STEP FIVE At this point, you might be done.

I really liked the finished product while I was
outside, and I probably would have left it just
so if I were leaving the table on the porch.
Once I brought it in though, it seemed a little
too vibrant against my other furniture, so I
gave it a light wash with the off-white paint.
If youre not familiar with a wash, simply
dip your paintbrush in a cup of water before
you dip it in the paint. It will water down your
paint to a thin consistency. Wash over your
table and leave to dry.
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HOME R E F
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Jackalope
Jewellery Holder
Take an old plastic rabbit and turn it
into a mythical creature to display your
jewellery in chic style.
By Cat Morley and Tom Waddington
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the jackalope legend was created in wyoming for tourists,

but its antlers are great for rings, bracelets and charms.
JACKALOPE JEWELLERY HOLDER HOW TO...
MATERIALS
Plastic rabbit ornament
STEP ONE Begin by breaking off two equalsized balls of polymer clay.
Polymer clay
Small plate
White spray-paint
Spray varnish (optional)
STEP FOUR Repeat the previous steps with

smaller balls of clay to build up the antlers,
with lots of small branches to hang jewellery
on. When youre happy with the design,
bake the antlers in the oven (following the
manufacturers instructions) until hard, then
leave to cool.
EQUIPMENT
Sandpaper
Hot-glue gun
STEP TWO Roll one ball into a cylinder with

your fingers. Continue by rolling one end until
it tapers out to a long horn. Repeat with the
second ball to create a matching horn.
STEP FIVE Sand the bottom of each antler,

and secure to the rabbits head using the
hot-glue gun.
STEP THREE Place the horns on top of the

rabbits head and bend them into the shape
of antlers.
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mythical creatures
by choosing
different plastic
animals and
sculpting horns,
antlers and other
decorations out of
polymer clay.
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coat of white spray-paint.
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M ID W E E K
MAKE
We all need to remind ourselves of things or leave notes for others, so why
do it with scraps of paper when you can reuse a chalkboard that is itself
reused? A piece of scrap wood and a lick of paint is all you need...
Project and photography by Susan Stevenson from Homeroad (www.homeroad.net)
MATERIALS
Scrap wood with ledge for the chalk

Paint
Blackboard paint
STEP ONE Cut the piece of wood to the

desired size, then paint with your favourite
colour. Leave to dry and paint with a second
coat. Leave to dry fully.
Low-tack masking tape
STEP TWO Tape off a section in the centre,

using low-tack masking tape, to create the
blackboard. Paint the exposed wood section
with blackboard paint.
Paint brushes
STEP THREE Stick a couple of beads to the

top of the chalkboard to create a finial.
Beads
Picture hook
EQUIPMENT
Saw
Masking tape
Glue
STEP FOUR Attach a picture hook to the

back of the board to create the stand and
youre done!
TOP TIP
A mini chalkboard
can be made from
a small enough
piece of wood
that you can even
use free moulding
samples its the
ledge for the chalk
that youre after,
so keep your eyes
peeled for the right
piece of wood.
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25/02/2015 15:23
Keepsake
Memory Box
Youll already have travel memories with
an old suitcase and you can turn it into a
home for babys keepsake memories.
By Charlotte Rivers and Emily Gregory
M ID W E E K
MAKE
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A keepsake memory box is a wonderful gift that reveals its

true value years later, each keepsake a treasured memory.
KEEPSAKE MEMORY BOX HOW TO...
MATERIALS
Card (if you cannot use the lining of

the old suitcase)
STEP ONE Pull out the lining of the suitcase.

It is usually glued to a thick paper or card
backing. If it is in good condition, you can
cover it with fabric and reuse it, but if it is in
poor condition, use it as a template to create
a new lining. Cut out card pieces the same
size as each part of the inside lining.
Fabric, for lining
STEP TWO Clean the suitcase to remove any

dust, dirt or old glue.
Nails
STEP THREE Paint any part of the suitcase

that you will not cover with new lining, both
inside and outside, including the handle. You
might like to leave some of the vintage details
uncovered as I did. Give the paint a couple of
days to dry fully.
Vintage suitcase
Paint for leather or acrylic,

depending on the material that
your suitcase is made from
Wood, for inserts
Large plastic envelope
Fine paper, such as Indian ne

paper. (It needs to be quite thick
and sturdy for a good result or use
vinyl fabric. Buy enough to cover the
outside of the suitcase)
White glue
EQUIPMENT
Scissors
Small paintbrush
Pencil
STEP FOUR Organise and lay out the old

lining pieces (or card pieces) on the fabric.
Make sure the fabric is face down and that
there is at least 2.5cm of fabric around each
piece. Outline each piece with a pencil,
then cut each piece 2.5cm away from the
pencilled line.
STEP FIVE Glue the fabric with a hot-glue
gun onto the edges of the old lining/new card
pieces, making sure before you do that the
fabric is still face down.
Hot-glue gun
Hammer
Stapler (optional)
STEP SEVEN Make the insert. This particular

suitcase has four compartments, but you
could make as many or as few as you need.
Draw the shape of the insert, then measure
the inside of your box to figure out how long
each piece of wood needs to be. Cut out each
wooden piece. If you are not comfortable
doing this, your local DIY shop will certainly
be able to do it if you give them the
measurements. Make sure the wood inserts
fit correctly in the suitcase. Nail the pieces of
wood together to create the insert.
Sharp knife
STEP EIGHT Place the insert inside your

suitcase and nail it through the suitcase so
that it will stay in place. The nails will not
show once you have covered up the outside
of the suitcase.
STEP NINE Use hot glue to stick the plastic
envelope to the newly lined lid piece.
STEP TEN Take the fine paper or vinyl fabric,
and cut pieces that will be roughly the size of
each piece you will need to cover the outside
of the suitcase.
TOP TIPS

from Handmade for
Baby 25 Keepsakes
to Create with Love
by Charlotte Rivers
& Emily Gregory.
Published by Apple
Press, 12.99
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If your lid piece is

not snug enough
for you to glue the
envelope onto it,
use a couple of
staples to hold it in
place. The staples
will not show once
the envelope is
glued on top.
STEP ELEVEN Work one piece at a time.

Place the piece on your suitcase and use a
sharp knife to trim it so that it will fit snugly.
STEP SIX Hot glue each piece of fabriccovered card in its appropriate spot inside the
suitcase. Start with the inside edges, then the
base and finish with the lid.
STEP TWELVE Make holes where needed for

details such as the handle.
STEP THIRTEEN Using white glue, attach
each piece of paper or fabric to the outside of
the case.
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UPCYCLING
HEROES
Julie
Alberti
Sally FitzGerald discovers more about the inspiration
behind and techniques of an artist who combines vintage
china and ne actors to make ceramic works of art.
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UPCYCLING
HEROES
Left Julie tries not to

make eye contact with
Steve Buscemi
pcycling is often referred to as

an art form, and this is certainly
the case when it comes to Julie
Alberti. Julie has her own unique
style when it comes to upcycling
and her medium of choice? Vintage plates,
cups and teapots. These plain, unloved items
soon take on a new appearance once they
arrive into Julies hands to be adorned with all
manner of famous faces.
Julie lives in Geneva, Illinois in the USA,
and has always had an interest in art, but
it wasnt until she went to college that she
became fascinated by painting. Before that
point it had always seemed to take too long,
so she preferred to create quick sketches with
pen. That all changed one day when she read
about painting on china and, after buying
some cheap ceramic pieces from local charity
shops, she began experimenting at home. It
wasnt long before Julie discovered you could
paint on almost anything ceramic that has a
clear glaze on top.
As well as being passionate about
upcycling, Julie is also a film enthusiast.
Combined with an interest in unconventional
characters with strong facial features, and the
subjects for her painted ceramics were an
obvious choice. Looking through Julies back
catalogue of designs, its apparent that Steve
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Top right Christopher

Walken fixes you with a
compelling stare
Bottom left Buscemi

again, staring out of a mug
Middle Julie sits with a

ceramic rogues gallery
Centre right Buster

Keaton, still keeping silent
on a mug
Bottom Taking a sip

from Quentin Tarantino as
Richie Gecko
Buscemi is a particular favourite for her to

immortalise. Julie explains, I think my brain
has really specific requirements for what I like
in a face. Not everyone I like is widely admired
by everyone else though (unfortunately). Im
trying to bring back Shelley Duvall and Peter
Lorre singlehandedly.
VINTAGE TO THE CORE
Fast forward a few years and Julie is still
sourcing all of her china from thrift and
vintage stores, seeing part of her process as
tracking down pieces with the most to offer.
I like that its akin to recycling. And also,
supporting a local business or a vintage seller
online is way better than buying something
mass-produced that youd see walking into any
chain store. Vintage pieces have much more
character, since you dont see them around as
much. Its worth spending a bit of time hunting
for something unique.
Julie is a vintage girl through and through,
so as well as her china being second-hand,
her equipment and paints are too! Julie
uses overglazes, or china paint, to paint her
portraits. She reveals all: Overglazes come in
small vials in powder form and you only add a
small amount of powder to some oil and mix
it together on a tile right before youre ready to
paint. Because of this, they pretty much last
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forever. I bought my pigments in a lot from

eBay. They look like theyre from the 60s or
70s, and most are from companies in Texas
that dont exist anymore. But, using vintage
china paints doesnt present any problems.
Overglazes dont really have an expiration date,
so its an amazing medium to work with.
Julie glazes her work in a kiln, which, as
you might have already guessed, was found
on eBay! The seller thought that the 1970s
Paragon kiln was broken, but as Julie talked to
them about it she realised that it just needed
a part replacing, which she sourced and fitted
herself. Nothing goes to waste in Julies world
unless it absolutely has to.
A LABOUR OF LOVE
Because of the nature of overglazes staying
wet until theyre fired under the kiln, Julies
upcycling process is a fairly time consuming
one. After Julie finds a piece she wants to
paint on, she sketches out a design using a
light colour that she knows will burn out in
the kiln. Any mistakes or changes must be
made at this stage, and tricky design elements
worked out for example, the curve on a
teapot can be quite challenging as its like
painting on a ball.
Once Julie is perfectly happy with her
design, she then outlines it in a darker brown
before firing it in the kiln. After the first firing,
the initial outline with all the mistakes and
changes disappears, and the second, darker
outline is permanent. Then she adds another
layer of colour and fires again. This process
is repeated several times until Julie is happy
with the finished result. Each painting usually
needs at least four firings before its ready.
Although Julies paintings have been met
with mixed reactions sometimes just plain
confusion shes attracted attention from
all over the world, with a big Steve Buscemi
platter being shipped all the way across to
Australia and art being shown in galleries
and shows across the USA. Its her unique
style and obvious interest in the people she is
capturing in her work that draws most interest
to her designs, and encourages her to keep
working on new pieces.
If youd like to check out Julies ceramic

designs for yourself, head on over to her Etsy
site at www.etsy.com/uk/shop/JulieAlbertiArt
where youll find depictions of Hollywood
greats ranging from Quentin Tarantino to
Buster Keaton and Christopher Walken
to Steve Busemi, with a little sprinkling of
Benedict Cumberbatch and Godzilla thrown in
for good measure. If youre looking for a real
talking point for your kitchen dresser youll
certainly find it here!
For more information and to buy Julies work, visit
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/JulieAlbertiArt
IM TRYING TO BRING BACK
SHELLEY DUVALL
AND PETER LORRE
SINGLEHANDEDLY
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Faux plank
bookcase
F U R NI T U R
R E VA M P E
Sometimes its the simplest ideas that are the most effective and this
bookcase transformation certainly ts that description. In just a few minutes
using a pen and a ruler you can create a convincing planking effect...
Project and photography by Lauren Shaver from Blesser House (www.blesserhouse.blogspot.co.uk)
MATERIALS
TOP TIP
Bookcase
Exactly the same

look can be applied
to other pieces of
furniture too. Its
best done with
recessed areas like
bookcases though,
where theres some
shadow and your
handiwork wont
be subject to very
close inspection.
Paint pen in gray
EQUIPMENT
Spirit level
Tape measure
Pencil
STEP ONE This look is incredibly easy. First,

you need to measure each section of the
bookcase and work out how many planks
you would like. Mark the widths of each plank
with a pencil.
STEP TWO After checking your
measurements, use a spirit level to draw on
the lines with the pencil in case you make
any mistakes.
STEP THREE When youre completely happy

with the look, go back over the pencilled lines
with the paint pen. A top tip here is to still use
the level as a guide to keep the lines straight.
Youre now finished!
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RL19.Spice Rack.FOR PRINT.indd 52
25/02/2015 16:42
Spice
Rack
This spice rack is simple to make and your

jars appear to oat in a picture frame,
while safely attached with magnets.
Project and photography by Betty Pamper
(www.pamperandcurves.blogspot.com)
HOME R E F
UR B
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We want our kitchens to be not only functional but

pleasing to the eye, so this clever storage idea is a must.
spice rack how to...
Materials
An old picture frame with the glass

removed and disposed of at your
local recycling plant
ltra strong small magnets,

U
available online in packs of 12
(weve used two magnets per jar the
bigger and stronger the magnets, the
more securely the jars will attach)
Small glass storage jars with metal

lids, all the same size. Craft stores
and eBay stock them
STEP ONE Take the back of your picture

frame and, using the tape measure, mark out
a grid of where you want the jars to go. You
need to remember that you will have to write
the names of the spices above the jars, so
you are not creating a symmetrical grid. Its
probably a good idea to place the jars on the
board first, see where youd like them, make
sure you can write above them, and then
mark the grid out for a more accurate result.
STEP three Paint your board with

blackboard paint. Once this is dry you can
attach your jars by the metal lids. Paint your
frame, if desired, and leave to dry.
Blackboard paint
Paint for the frame (optional)
Chalk
Equipment
Paintbrush
Glue gun
Pencil
STEP four Write in chalk above them what

herbs and spices they each contain.
Tape measure
STEP five Hang your picture frame spice

rack on the wall or lean it against the back of
your kitchen counter.
STEP two Hot glue your magnets to the
board. Dont forget that these will sit in the
centre of the lids. We used two small magnets
per spice jar to ensure there is a really strong
magnetic grip.
top tip
You need the metal
lids to be magnetic
for the rack to
work, so its best to
check they are with
a magnet before
buying them. If
buying online, ask
the retailer to check
for you. If you have
jars with nonmagnetic lids, glue
a magnet to them.
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Fabric
Swans
Put your scraps of white fabric or old towels

to use with this decorative swan, adding a
dash of colour and different textures.
By Virginia Lindsay
M ID W E E K
MAKE
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Its hard to think of any birds more elegant than swans.

Their long, curved necks are just so pretty and calming.
FABRIC SWAN HOW TO...
MATERIALS
Scraps of fabric in 1 colour

Polyester bre lling
Co-ordinating thread
Wool felt scraps in 2 colours

Separated co-ordinated
embroidery oss
2 x 1.3cm buttons
STEP ONE Cut out all the pattern pieces on

page 59 according to the guidelines. Make
sure to cut the body pieces as mirror images.
STEP TWO Sew the body pieces right sides
together, starting at the back edge. Leave the
straight bottom edge open. Leave a 6.5cm
opening on the back and an opening at the
head. Stop sewing at the line marked on the
pattern piece.
STEP FIVE Trim the seam and clip the

corners and curves. Turn right side out and
stuff with polyester fibre filling. Close the
opening on the back with a ladder stitch. Sew
a running stitch around the head opening
and gently pull the thread to gather. Knot the
thread to hold the gather.
EQUIPMENT
Sewing machine (optional)

Scissors
Needle
STEP THREE Sew together the chest and

belly, right sides together, and press the seam
out flat.
STEP FOUR With right sides together, sew

the chest/belly piece onto the body piece. It
is easiest to start at one side of the chest and
then sew to the back seam, then start at the
chest tip again and sew the other side.
STEP SIX Sew the wings right sides together,

leaving the short straight edge open. Trim the
seams and corners. Turn the wing right side
out and press flat. Fold raw edges under and
pin closed. If you use a plain fabric, you may
want to quilt a design on the wing to create
additional interest.
STEP SEVEN Pin the wing to the body and

sew it on with a running stitch (or ladder
stitch) along the straight side toward the body
front and the curved bottom edge of the wing.

from Pretty Birds
by Virginia Lindsay,
published by Frances
Lincoln. RRP 12.99
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STEP EIGHT Sew the straight edges of the

beak together with embroidery floss divided in
half. Cover the gathered nose with the beak
and sew on with a ladder stitch. Sew the felt
face over the top of the beak. Sew the button
eyes to the pointed edges of the face.
Fabric Swan Templates

(Enlarge by 195%)
Belly
(cut 1)
Beak
(cut 1
in felt)
Face
(cut 1 in felt)
Chest
(cut 1)
Other ideas to try
Peg bag When you sew the body pieces
together in Step 2, make the opening in the
back 13cm long. Make a pocket by folding
a piece of fabric right sides together that
measures 13.5x18cm. Sew the sides together
and fold the raw edges over. Insert the pocket
into the opening and ladder stitch the edges
together. Finish the swan as directed. Fill this
deep pocket with clothes pegs for a pretty
and handy helper when doing youre doing
the laundry.
Hand warmer When you stuff the swan

in Step 5, stuff the neck and top half of the
bird with polyester fibre filling and the bottom
half with rice. Close and finish the swan
as directed. Heat the swan in 20-second
increments in the microwave and cradle it
between your hands on cold evenings.
Wing
(cut 4)
Body
(cut 2 in mirror
images)
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25/02/2015 15:03
Fork
egg cup
HOME R E F
UR B
It takes a special imagination to look at a fork and see an egg cup, but thats
what Scott Bedford saw and he went straight ahead and created it and now
you can too with this simple guide to turning cutlery into an egg cradler...
Project, photography and illustrations by Scott Bedford from What I Made (www.whatimade.com)
MATERIALS
An old metal fork with long tines
STEP FOUR Use pliers to bend the four fork

tines outwards.
EQUIPMENT
Pliers
Hammer
TOP TIP
Make sure the fork
you choose to use
has a long enough
handle that it will
curl around to
make a stable base.
STEP ONE Start by bending your fork in half

using a claw hammer (or vice) for leverage.
STEP FIVE Still using the pliers, bend the
two central tines apart.
STEP TWO Now bend the tines upwards so

youve got a base and the main part of the
fork facing up.
STEP SIX Finally, curve the tines using pliers

until an egg can be supported snugly.
STEP THREE Continue to bend the fork to

create a really stable base.
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25/02/2015 11:05
HOME R E F
UR B
Decorative
Garland
The perfect decoration for birthday

parties, weddings and christenings, tailor
this garland to suit your favourite colour.
By Charlotte Rivers and Emily Gregory
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DECORATIVE GARLAND HOW TO...

MATERIALS
1.8m fabric in any colour or pattern

you choose (the garland shown uses
6 different kinds of fabric this is a
great way to use scraps of fabric from
other projects)
STEP ONE Lay the fabric out flat, and fold in

half lengthways.
STEP FIVE Tie the ends of the twine to the

two chairs.
STEP TWO Cut along the fold to make two

pieces of equal size. Next, pin the two fabric
pieces together.
STEP SIX Take a strip of fabric, fold it in half,

then place the loop of the fabric 5cm over the
top of the twine.
STEP THREE Using your measuring tape, cut

a small slit every 5cm. Then go back and cut
along the slits to create 5cm strips of fabric.
You will have two strips for each cut because
you have the two pieces of fabric pinned
together. Repeat this step for each of the
fabrics you are using (if you are using more
than one).
STEP SEVEN Hold the two ends of the fabric

around the twine, then pull the loose end
through the loop.
Jute twine
2 chairs
EQUIPMENT
Scissors
Measuring tape
STEP EIGHT Pull the loose end tight to form

a knot.
STEP FOUR Measure two pieces of jute twine

2.4m long. You will use 1.8m for the garland,
leaving 30cm at either end for hanging. Tie a
small knot 30cm away from each end.
TOP TIP
from Handmade for
Baby 25 Keepsakes
to Create with Love
by Charlotte Rivers
& Emily Gregory.
Published by Apple
Press, 12.99.
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The brighter and

bolder the fabric
colours the better,
so try to find pieces
with bold blocks
of pattern printed
in primary colours,
ideally also with
different textures.
STEP NINE Tie on strips of the same fabric

every 10-15cm along the twine. If you have
more than six different fabrics, allow more
space between the strips. Repeat Steps 6 to 9
for each fabric.
STEP TEN Use leftover strips of fabric to fill
any gaps.
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THREE WAYS
Photo art
Many of us have boxes of old photos that only occasionally
get looked at, so here are three fantastic ideas to put those
photographs to use and create pieces of art for your home that
you can treasure seeing every day.
By Ellie Laycock. Photography James Gardiner
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THREE WAYS
Pinprick landscape
lampshade
MATERIALS
Drum or cylinder-shaped lampshade

in a pale colour
Digital photo of a landscape
Self-adhesive vinyl print

(available from photo stores and
printing companies)
Lamp base
Roll of inkjet printer paper

(optional)
Repositionable spray adhesive

(optional)
EQUIPMENT
Tape measure
Scissors
Pin
Inkjet printer (optional)

Craft knife (optional)
STEP ONE Measure the circumference of the

lampshade. Your photograph will need to be
printed to this width, so that it can wrap all
the way round.
STEP TWO Select a landscape photograph
of a mountain view or a city skyline that has
a fairly even horizon line. Disregard the sky
in the photo, as this will be cut away. Resize
the photo so that the width of the image is the
same (or greater) than the circumference of
your lampshade. Dont worry about the height
at this point, as this can be adjusted later.
Make any other image adjustments such as
saturation, contrast or colour on the computer
if required.
STEP THREE To print the image, upload your
photo to an online printer who print custom
panoramas and order a print on self-adhesive
vinyl to fit your lampshade. Alternatively, on
your computer, print out your resized photo
on a roll of inkjet printer paper to create one
continuous print.
STEP FOUR Using scissors, carefully cut
away the sky part of your print, cutting along
the horizon line of your image.
STEP FIVE Wrap the image around the
shade and check the height of the horizon
line. If its too high, move the print down the
shade to expose more sky area for
the pinpricks.
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STEP SIX For self-adhesive vinyl prints,

remove the backing paper from the left-hand
edge. Align the left-hand edge of the print
with the seam of the lampshade and the
bottom edge of the print with the bottom edge
of the lampshade. Carefully smooth the print
onto the shade, working from left to right and
peeling away the backing paper as you go.
The edges should align, but if there is any
excess, trim it away with a craft knife before
sticking down.
STEP SEVEN For prints made on an inkjet
printer roll, apply repositionable spray
adhesive to the back of the print and carefully
wrap it round the shade, smoothing out any
wrinkles as you go.
STEP EIGHT Fix the shade onto a lamp base
and turn on the light. Taking care to protect
your hands from the bare bulb, which will
get hot, use a pin to prick holes through
the shade, densely along the horizon and
becoming more sparse as you reach the top
of the shade. Continue until you are happy
with the results.
READY-MADE LAMPSHADES
If you are using a ready-made lampshade
instead of a lampshade kit, wrap the print
around the shade and trim the horizons to
align with each other at the point where the
two edges meet. This will help to make the
image look continuous once it is fixed in
place. If theres a seam in the shade, align
the print seam with it also.
FURTHER IDEAS
Use star maps for inspiration if you want to
trace actual constellations into the sky.
Avoid sunny daytime photos, as they jar
visually with the stars in the sky (night). Opt
instead for shots taken at dusk or play with the
colours and saturation to give your sunny photo
a more subdued look.
Cityscapes, fireworks, photos taken at night,
illuminated signage or even portraits would
work. Stick the entire image across the whole
shade, including the sky, and use the pinpricks
to highlight or frame areas of your image.
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Turn a plain drum lampshade into a panoramic vista using

a landscape photograph. Create your own constellations and
highlights using pinpricks to bring your image alive after dark.
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THREE WAYS
Statement photo
drawers
MATERIALS
Chest of drawers
Wood ller
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12
14
16
Multipurpose decorative paint I

used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in
Antoinette, which doesnt need a
primer and creates a great base
Digital photo or a scan of an
analog image
Dcoupage glue I used Annie

Sloan Dcoupage Glue and Varnish
Clear soft wax
Photo paper (optional)
Damp sponge or cloth (optional)
EQUIPMENT
Tape measure
Medium-grit sandpaper
2.5cm brush
Craft knife, metal rule and a

cutting mat
Clean, lint-free cloths
Pin
Laser or inkjet printer (optional)

Flashdrive (optional)
STEP ONE Remove the knobs from the

drawers. Measure the area you want to cover.
I measured the drawer fronts (excluding the
top and sides of the carcass of the drawer
unit) and also the front panel under the
drawers. This is the minimum size for your
sectional image if you want to cover the
drawers completely.
STEP TWO Fill any holes (but not the drawer
handle holes!) with wood filler. Leave to dry,
then sand flat.
STEP THREE Paint the drawers in your
chosen colour. Paint the drawer knobs
too, and set aside. Apply a second coat if
necessary and leave to dry again.
STEP FOUR Scan your original photograph
into the computer, if it is not already there as
a digital file.
STEP FIVE In image-editing software, flip
the image over into a mirror image (Image >
Image Rotation > Flip Canvas Horizontal).
STEP SIX First, I converted my image to
black and white (Image > Adjustments >
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Desaturate) and increased the contrast

(Image > Adjustments > Brightness/Contrast).
STEP SEVEN To change the colours, go
to Variations (Image > Adjustments >
Variations) I opted for more magenta or
play around with the hue and saturation
options (Image > Adjustments > Hue/
Saturation or Tint for online editors).
STEP EIGHT Enlarge (if needed) and crop to
the drawer measurement from step 1 to give
your image the correct ratio.
STEP NINE Choose an online image-tiling
site. Upload your image. Select how many
tiles you would like and on what paper size.
I chose US letter size (A4) paper, landscape
and two sheets wide, because two pages of
US letter size (A4) landscape is slightly more
than the width I required. See what works
for you within the preview features. Save the
results by downloading the tiles.
STEP TEN If you have a laser printer, print
out the PDF (using borderless printing to
keep the size consistent) to produce one
laser copy of each sheet. Print more if you
want to do a test run first. Otherwise, email
or flashdrive the PDF to a copy shop (or print

the PDF out using an inkjet printer onto photo
paper at high quality) and get a laser copy
made of each sheet.
STEP ELEVEN Using a craft knife and metal
rule on a cutting mat, trim the white borders
off your laser copies. Lay the chest of drawers
flat on its back with the drawers in place, then
lay the tiled laser copies out over the drawer
fronts to check that theyll fit. Mark and make
a small cut where the drawer edges are.
STEP TWELVE Paint a thin layer of
dcoupage glue over the top drawer front
and part way onto the second drawer down.
Apply a thin, even layer of dcoupage glue to
the image side of the top right page of your
image. Apply the paper, image side down, to
the left-hand side of the top drawer, aligning
the top paper edge with the top of the drawer
and the right side with the central pencil
mark on the drawers (if you have one), and
allowing the bottom edge to travel onto the
next drawer (allow any space at the side if
the image has shrunk). Smooth gently with a
clean cloth to eliminate any air bubbles. Use
a pin to prick any large air bubbles.
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This technique uses a gel medium for image transfer. Rub the
paper away to leave the ink, allowing the texture of the wood to
remain visible and creating an ethereal and beautiful effect.
STEP THIRTEEN Repeat, sticking the top left
page of your image to the right-hand side
of the top drawer. Align the paper with the
straight edge of the drawer top and the edge
of the other paper.
STEP FOURTEEN Very gently, using a sharp
craft knife, cut along the gap between top
and middle drawer. Use gentle sawing motion
to avoid tearing the paper. Then push these
edges of paper down flat around the drawer
edges. Remove the middle drawer if it helps
with access.
STEP FIFTEEN Repeat steps 12-14 on the
remaining drawers and the front section
under the drawers.
STEP SIXTEEN Using your fingers, wet the
paper slightly and begin to rub in a circular
motion, so that the paper starts to come away.
Use a sponge or cloth instead if you prefer.
Work away the first layer of paper. Continue
wetting and rubbing until the image is clear,
taking extra care around the edges. When
dry, the image will look a little dull.
STEP SEVENTEEN Once dried, apply clear
soft wax all over the image with a clean
cloth to make that last layer of paper fibres
translucent and bring the image to life.
Wax the knobs, too, and attach them to the
drawers with the screws provided.
CREATE A PENCIL GUIDE

If trimming the borders off means the image
has shrunk, measure and draw a faint pencil
line down the drawer centres and use this line
as a guide when applying the paper sections.
FURTHER IDEAS
Paint the drawers in a pale colour, as dark
paint will obscure the transfer.
Instead of covering the whole front, cut
shapes out of the laser copies to apply in
certain areas. Use this method to apply a small
design to the centre of a chair back or desk
drawer, for example.
For a bolder look, use a full-colour image for
the transfer.
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THREE WAYS
Upcycled photo stands
MATERIALS
Wire (I used galvanized garden wire

about 1.2mm thick)
Old ofce rubber stamps with
wooden handle
All-purpose glue
Photos
EQUIPMENT
Matchbox or similar, to support

wire while the glue dries
Wire cutters
Blunt-nose pliers
Drill and a bit at least the diameter

of your wire
(I used a
1.2mm bit)
RE ADER OF FE R
To buy this book for the

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including free UK P&P
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quote GLR CODE CP3.
The projects on
pages 65-71 are from
Photo Art by Ellie
Laycock, published
by CICO Books (www.
cicobooks.co.uk) and
available from all good
bookshops. RRP 12.99
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STEP ONE Using the wire cutters, cut the

wire to about 10cm in length longer if you
want the stand to be taller. Grip about 1cm of
one end of the wire in the teeth of the pliers
and, using your other hand, pull the rest of
the wire over the tip of the pliers and down to
the left.
STEP TWO Continue pulling the wire round
counterclockwise to create a circle and then
pull it round an extra quarter circle again.
(Imagine the pliers are pointing up to 12
oclock on a clock face and the wire goes
round to 9 oclock.) Keep it as flat as possible
use the pliers to work the wire if needed.
STEP THREE Grip the wire at 9 oclock with
the pliers and bend it at a right angle to make
the stem. Work the stem straight with the
pliers. I cut the wire 4cm beyond the right
angle, but make it longer for a taller stand.
STEP FOUR Select a drill bit the same
diameter as (or slightly wider than) your wire
and drill into the centre of the rubber stamp
handle to a depth of about 10-15mm.
FLATTENING PHOTOGRAPHS
Glue aged photographs with curled edges onto
card to flatten them down, then trim away any
excess card.
STEP FIVE Apply a small amount of allpurpose glue to the end of the wire and push
it into the drilled hole.
STEP SIX Lay the stand down flat so that the
glue can dry. Keep the wire in a horizontal
position by placing a matchbox or something
similar underneath it for support until the glue
has fully set.
STEP SEVEN Slide a photograph into the wire
holder. Repeat steps 1-7 with other rubber
stamps and photos to create a display.
FURTHER IDEAS
Use a vintage salt cellar as a base. They are
weighty enough to be stable and the holes in
the lid are ready-made. Insert wires of various
lengths to create a centrepiece display.
Experiment with the shapes you bend into
the wires hearts would look lovely for special
portrait photo displays, for instance. If you find
blunt-nose pliers are too cumbersome for fine
work, try using long-nose pliers to create more
intricate shapes.
Buy coloured craft wires for a different look.
Let your kids have a go by bending pipe
cleaners to hold the photos.
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Instead of rubber stamps you can use anything that is stable

upturned vintage jelly moulds, beach pebbles or old-fashioned
weights. If you cant drill into it, wrap the wire around it.
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Pallet
wood letter
M ID W E E K
MAKE
Wooden pallets seem to be everywhere and often just going to waste, ending
up on bonres or just rotting away, but with a little thought they can be
reused, including making letters that make a statement.
Project and photography by Karianne Wood from Thistlewood Farms (www.thistlewoodfarms.com).
To buy these letters online, visit www.etsy.com/shop/sonofwhale
MATERIALS
Pallet wood or reclaimed lumber

Nails
Wood glue
Plywood
Wax or polyurethane
EQUIPMENT
Saw
Hammer
Sandpaper
Jigsaw (optional)
STEP ONE Remove the pallet boards and
rip each one down the middle. Each board
should be about 6cm wide.
STEP TWO Cut out a piece of plywood
45x45cm. Lay the pieces of pallet wood end
to end and stagger them like bricks. Glue the
pieces down on the plywood, then nail them
in place.
STEP THREE Print a letter (any font you like)

out on your computer and have it enlarged to
40cm tall. The width of the letter is different
depending on which one youre using. Trace
the letter on top of the plywood, which now
has rows of pallet wood glued and nailed to it.
STEP FOUR Cut out the traced letter with a
saw, or jigsaw if you have one. Cut through
the plywood and the pallet wood together.
STEP FIVE Frame the letter with extra pallet
wood. Measure and cut pieces that fit around
the edges. They wont line up perfectly, but
character is ideal for a pallet wood letter.
Depending on the letter, you may have to
cut some of the boards at an angle. Nail the
boards in place.
TOP TIP
Chunky sans serif
fonts like Arial or
Impact are best for
making big letters.
If you want to skip
the enlarging letters
step though, just
make smaller letters
traced straight onto
the plywood from a
computer printout.
STEP SIX Sand the letter thoroughly to make

sure you knock down all the rough edges.
Finish it with wax or polyurethane.
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Plant
labels
Empty drink cans dont have to go for

recycling, they can go for upcycling and
be turned into plant name tags.
Project and photography by Hester Van 0 from Hesters Handmade Home
(www.hestershandmadehome.com)
M ID W E E K
MAKE
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Most drink cans are made from thin enough

metal to be used in the die cutting machine.
PLANT LABELS HOW TO...
MATERIALS
Drink cans
Chalkboard labels or paint

Metal wire
Chalk pen or chalk
STEP ONE Start by cutting your drink can

open, carefully pierce the scissors through
the side of the can and cut off the top. The
cut sides can be razor sharp, so be careful or
wear protective gloves. Cut open the side to
reach the bottom and cut the base off.
STEP FIVE Cut out your decoration, like a

flower, in the same way.
EQUIPMENT
Sizzix machine and dies

(660020 Big Shot Plus Machine
656640 Bigz Die Tattered Florals
by Tim Holtz
656545 Bigz Die Flowers, 3-D by
Beth Reames
659436 Bigz Die Garden Greens by
Tim Holtz
657188 Bigz Die Tiny Tabs & Tags
by Tim Holtz
656938 Movers & Shapers L Die
Tag & Bookplates by Tim Holtz)
All available from www.sizzix.co.uk
Scissors
Glue gun
Wire cutters
STEP TWO Rinse the can under warm water

and dry.
STEP THREE Select a tag die you like and cut
the metal a bit bigger than the shape. Take
your plastic plate, put your die on top with the
metal in place and cover with the top plastic
plate this is your sandwich.
STEP FOUR Put the sandwich through the
machine. Take your time, dont force it and let
the machine do its job.
TOP TIP
Instead of
chalkboard labels
you can also use
just a sharpie to
write down the
plant name directly
onto the metal.
STEP SIX To write down the plant name I

like using chalkboard labels, but you could
use chalkboard paint as well. Cut your label
to size and stick on the metal tag. Write down
the plants name with a chalk pen.
STEP SEVEN Fold your flower or plant
decoration, if needed, and attach to the label
with your glue gun. You can either use the
patterned or the plain side to create different
effects and looks.
STEP EIGHT Now we only need to make
the holder for your plant tag. Take a piece of
bendable wire roughly 30cm long. Bend the
top of the wire to make a little hook and push
the long piece of wire down to create the
stand. Hang your tag on the hook and bend
the hook close. Stick the tag in between your
plants and enjoy your herbs.
To watch a video tutorial showing how to
create these tags, visit www.relovedmag.com
Use a bookcase
tag like I did on

the sage label and
stick a piece of
cardboard behind
it to write down the
plants name.
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pcycling and hacking have

transformed the world of lighting
over the past few years. Industrial
lights from factories, stores, train
stations and even parking lots are
being recycled. People are wiring up all sorts
of objects, such as cans, jars and bottles, to
turn into lamps, experimenting with different
colours and designs of electrical wire. If
you love trawling rummage sales and thrift
stores, youll find vintage lampshades that
will transform a chainstore lamp base into
something completely original.
INDUSTRIAL CHIC
Reusing or upcycling industrial lighting is
becoming increasingly popular, and it is
happening in three ways. First, lights from
twentieth-century factories, stores and other
commercial premises are being recycled
for domestic use. Second, lighting is being
made from waste materials anything from
redundant pipework to old CDs that would
otherwise be thrown away. And third, the
practical draftsmans lamp Anglepoise
is probably the best-known brand has
emerged from the study and the office to take
its place on show in the living room, kitchen
and bedroom.
The ingenious examples of upcycled
lighting featured on these pages (p78-81)
have all been made in the Goldfinger Factory,
a charity near Londons Portobello Road. This
upcycling hub not only upcycles discarded
items, but also designs and creates new
objects from waste material. The pieces
are made and restored by disadvantaged
Londoners, then sold to trendsetters with a
social conscience.
Todays softer-effect bulbs mean that
upcycled lights like these dont necessarily
need shades. The Pipe Lights (opposite),
for example, would be ideal in a kitchen,
where you need practical task lighting, but

dont want to run cabling or have to drill holes
into the ceiling.
Todays lighting knows no boundaries
lampshades can be made from anything from
blancmange moulds to buttons, and lights
can be sourced from factories, boats, farms
and offices. If there are old-fashioned light
fittings in a house when you move in, dont
automatically discard them. Clean them up
and rediscover their charm.
OPPOSITE TOP
Helen Frame uses
recycled blancmange
moulds as innovative
lampshades.
OPPOSITE MIDDLE
These spider-like
Pipe Lights have
been fashioned from
the copper remnants
of an old heating
system from a house
renovation.
OPPOSITE BOTTOM
Posy Gentles vintage
exterior light fitting,
found at a rummage
sale, is perfect for
coping with the
steam in her kitchen.
OPPOSITE CENTRAL
These Offcut
Lights, made from
leftover blocks of
timber ply, provide
good overhead
lighting in a
distinctive style.
ABOVE LEFT
A number of
designers are
involved with the
Goldfinger Factory,
creating something
new and desirable
out of waste material,
not only from
buildings that are
being demolished
or renovated, but
also from materials
discarded after
temporary highprofile events, such
as London Fashion
Week. The shiny
reflective surfaces
of the CDs in the
CD Table Lamp,
designed by Ben
Rousseau, Goldfinger
Factorys guest
creative director,
create atmospheric
ambient lighting.
ABOVE RIGHT
A vintage medical
lamp from France.
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NEW TRADITIONALISTS
Replacing the ubiquitous cream card
lampshade with one made of lace, frills,
ruffles or velvet or gluing or stitching such
traditional trims to a shade yourself will
introduce charm and character to any room.
In the 1950s and 60s, there was much
less lighting choice to be found in stores, so
it was common for housewives to make their
own lampshades, using the fabric of their
choice and sewing it onto a frame. Then they
added a fringe, bobbles or other trim. Today,
you can search for lampshade-making kits on
the internet, along with video tutorials, books
and instructions. Alternatively, use offcuts
of fine fabrics or silk scarves, which always
seem to turn up at thrift stores and rummage
sales, to make unique lampshades.
There are stores that specialize in vintage
lighting but, if you can afford to be patient,
you will probably find your ideal light at a
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considerably lower price on the internet or

in thrift stores or estate sale shops (house
clearance sales). If you buy 'silk' shades
(fabric shades are usually called silk, even
if they are made of something else), then
you can usually wash them gently in warm
water to spruce them up at your own risk,
of course! If they are made of card, a gentle
wipe-down will be sufficient.
If you buy a secondhand light or turn
something into a lamp, is it safe? In most
countries you dont have to be a qualified
electrician to wire or rewire a lamp, but you
do have to know what youre doing. Its not
just about the risk of electrocuting yourself
faulty household wiring is a major cause
of house fires. You can buy fittings to pop
into lamps, but if you have any doubt at all
about your competency or about the wiring of
something youve bought, it's best to consult
a qualified electrician.
ABOVE LEFT This

modern fabric
shade bought from
a gift store is the
perfect partner for
an old French wall
light found at a
flea market. When
choosing a shade,
think about how its
colour will affect the
light cast darker
shades will focus
light above and
below the shade,
while paler ones will
create a more
diffuse light.
TOP A champagne
bottle converted into
a light, with a shade
made from a lace

bedspread by Fein &
Cooper. Adapters are
available that fit in
the neck of a bottle.
The wire trails down
on the outside, so
theres no need to
risk drilling holes in
the glass.
BOTTOM Joanne
McQuinn bought
this chandelier from
Belgium via eBay.
Chandeliers vary
hugely in price, and
top-quality ones are
expensive, but there
are bargains if you
look hard enough.
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LIG PIRATION
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A glass funnel from a school

science laboratory upcycled into
a pendant light shade.
Penny Richs 1930s light came
from a Ministry of Defence office.
A lampshade made of card with

a sheet music motif.
The Celebration Chandelier,
made from champagne corks and
high-power LEDs, was designed
by Alkesh Parmar and would
make a stunning centre light in a
living room or bedroom.
Tim Braden spray-paints old
metal factory lampshades.
A French Holophane glass

pendant shade from the 1920s
Holophane is a type of glass
patented in the US in the 1890s
and the word is used today for
all ribbed, frosted glass shades,
offering maximum light with
minimum glare.
This unfashionable but

charming glass shade came
with Joanne McQuinns house.
This extract is taken

from Upcycled Chic
And Modern Hacks
by Liz Bauwens and
Alexandra Campbell,
published by CICO
Books. www.cicobooks.
co.uk Photos Simon
Brown. RRP 19.99
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Embroidery
lace hoop
M ID W E E K
MAKE
Embroidery hoops make good circular frames, so if you have some unused
ones lying around they can be combined with scraps of lace and pretty
ribbons to create a ne decoration to hang in your home.
MATERIALS
Pieces of lace in a variety of

different patterns
Brightly coloured ribbon (rich

purples, fuchsia pink, light pink, gold)
STEP TWO Put the lace over the inner ring

and then place the outer ring on top. Adjust
the tightness of the ring, pulling the lace until
it is taut. Cut off the excess lace.
A selection of bright flowers

(sandersonia, pink and orange spray
roses, cornflowers)
Wooden embroidery hoops of
different sizes
TOP TIP
Try using other
fabrics in place
of the lace. As its
an embroidery
hoop, you could
also stitch in
motivational
messages too.
EQUIPMENT
Scissors
STEP ONE Cut a piece of lace large enough

to cover the surface area of the embroidery
hoop. Unfasten the hoop and lay it out on
your work surface.
STEP THREE Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you

have filled all your hoops with lace.
STEP FOUR Tie a long piece of ribbon onto
each hoop and suspend each one from the
ceiling. Hang the hoops at varying heights.
STEP FIVE Hang a variety of flowers to
accompany the hoops.

from How To Style
Your Perfect Wedding,
published by Dorling
Kindersley, 16.99
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F U R NI T
RE VA MUPRE
map
table
A peeling and chipped coffee table can be

transformed into a beautiful reminder of
the planet we all want to save.
Project and photography Sarah Zisa from While They Snooze
(www.whiletheysnooze.com)
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different shaped table tops will suit different maps, so let

your choice be inspired by the piece youre upcycling.
map table how to...
Materials
STEP ONE Sand and scrape your furniture

piece until you have a mostly smooth, even
surface. I had to dig chunks of old paint out
of the moulding on the top. Wipe off the dust.
A table
Latex paint
Plaster
Finishing wax
Craft paint in various colours
Painters tape
A map
Fine grit sandpaper
Equipment
Brushes
X-acto knife
Plastic spoon
Cloths
STEP two Mix your chalk paint. Mix two

cups of your base colour with 1/3 cup of
plaster and a tiny bit of water. I added some
black to my white base colour. So my table is
actually a really light grey.
STEP three Paint your base colour. I did
two coats of chalk paint and lightly sanded
after the last one to make the surface really
smooth. Pay no attention to the fact that the
table may have been painted green, then
brownish green, then tealish, before the grey
chalk paint.
STEP four Cut your map. I used an X-acto
blade and roughly cut out the majority of the
land masses to leave a stencil.
STEP five Paint your world. I placed the
map on top of the table and taped it in place.
Then I painted lightly from the outer edges
inward around all of the continents until the
whole map was roughed in. I switched betwee
n all of my craft paints to do this. Sometimes
blue, sometimes green, yellow and grey.
STEP six Remove the paper map and

continue painting. This is the part thats up
to you. You can make it as painterly or crisp
as you want. I chose to water down my paint
and let a lot of it drip onto the map using a
plastic spoon. Then I smudged a bit with a
damp rag.
STEP seven If you have another area on
the piece, tape off a cool pattern. I did an
X shape on my centre shelf using 2.5cm
painters tape. Just find the centre and go
from the corners to there. Then work your
way out using another piece of tape as a
spacer. I painted these stripes in the same
colours I used on the top.
STEP eight Add some detail to storage
boxes. This took less than a minute. I lined
up the boxes, eyeballed a stripe with two
pieces of tape, and painted across all three at
once. Then I painted the little paper ovals that
came with the boxes and put those inside the
handle space. Very easy!
STEP nine Wax on, wax off! Give your piece
a coat of finishing wax to protect your work,
buff it off and youre done!
top tip
If you want to be a
bit less expansive
than the entire
planet, just change
the world map to
one of your own
country, an island,
a county or any
other place that has
meaning for you.
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Flea market
secrets
Finding bargains and treasures at ea markets is an addictive
pastime, but it can also be initially daunting and with its
pitfalls, so, before you plunge into purchasing, check out how
to get the most out of your market visits.
By Geraldine James
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Dealers wont have all their stock on display and
may have what youre after in their warehouse.
he search for chairs can be a

challenge because you usually
need more than one, often a
pair, and sometimes even a
matching set. Whether youre
after a club chair in worn leather, a set of old
school chairs for the dining table, or maybe
something a little more delicate, be prepared
to hunt for several months to get exactly what
you want.
SOFAS AND ARMCHAIRS
Unless you are flea-market-shopping
with the aim purely of reselling, the most
important factor to bear in mind is that you
must buy what you like and know that you
can live with it. It must also do the job you
want it to theres no point buying the most
gorgeous armchair if its too narrow to sit in
comfortably or looks horrible with the rest of
your furniture.
Before visiting a market, make sure you
know the dimensions of the room where
you intend to place a sofa or armchair. Also,
measure the door frame for that room as
well as for the front door, and if the room is
upstairs, measure the staircase width too.
The last thing you want is to take delivery
of your sofa, but be unable to get it in the
house. When shopping, measure the width,
88
height and length of any pieces that catch

your eye, and include any decoration that
may stick out to see if they are the right size.
Remember, you wont be able to take a fleamarket purchase back.
When buying any kind of secondhand
sofa or armchair, always ask yourself whether
its structurally sound and comfortable. If it
isnt, how easy would it be to get repaired
and how much is it likely to cost? Always turn
a piece over and check the framework for
any damage or alterations, which may affect
your wish to buy and have an impact on the
price you are willing to pay. Getting the frame
repaired can be costly and its not always
worth it.
You may have a picture in your mind of
the kind of chair you need. If you dont find
what you are looking for, ask around. Dealers
probably wont have all their stock on display
and one may have exactly what you are after
in their warehouse. Quite often, they will be
happy to arrange to meet up with you later or
send you a picture of the piece, so you can
see it for yourself.
Always examine any furniture closely
for active woodworm before you buy. The
woodworm is active when beetle eggs hatch
and burrow through cracks in the wood the
tell-tale signs of this are fresh
wood dust below the piece of
furniture, but this will only be
noticeable if the furniture has
been standing in one place for
a while, which is not always the
case at a flea market. Also
BELOW RIGHT
These sections
from a 1970s-style
modular seating
unit upholstered in
wool were on sale
at the Round Top
Antiques Fair in
Texas. Providing
the styling are two
rather disconcerting
china dolls. In the
foreground, a pair
of occasional chairs
from the 1930s in
floral upholstery.
BELOW LEFT
This two-seater
Scandinavian sofa
was spotted at the
Round Top Antiques
Fair in Texas. The
leather, particularly on
the seats, has become
soft and worn over
time, which has only
added to the sofas
appeal. However, to
improve the lifespan
of the seat cushions,
treat them with some
leather conditioner
(the pale, worn parts
will darken with
regular feeding).
Leaning against the
wall behind are some
planks of aged wood
more likely old shelves
as they have curved
edges ideal for
turning into a table
or a shelving unit.
look for fresh holes where the wood has a

pale, clean-edged appearance.
During my recent conversations with
dealers, it became clear that they hardly
ever restore sofas and armchairs these
days, because their customers are looking
for authenticity. For example, French
original wood-framed armchairs, where the
covers have been removed to expose the
horsehair and burlap (hessian) lining, are
very fashionable; the worn gilt of a Louis XV
chair is highly desirable; and the wear-andtear markings of an old leather club chair are
absolute prerequisites.
Its rare to find fabriccovered chairs and sofas in
immaculate condition. They will
often need cleaning, sometimes
reupholstering, so be aware of how
much this might cost. The average
sofa will require about 15 metres
of fabric if reupholstered. Add this
to the cost of the sofa itself and
the reupholstering charges (unless
you can do this yourself), and you
may end up spending a lot more
than you originally intended. But
when you discover a rare piece with
a fabulous shape, it could just be
worth it!
It is always preferable to buy a
known name or brand, to guarantee
quality, and you will often find
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that old sofas are better made than some

contemporary brands. Frames in beechwood
that are dowelled and screwed indicate a
quality, long-lasting construction. Likewise,
feather-filled seats, although these may have
seen better days and need refilling. Stained,
turned legs can be changed with little effort
(replacement sofa legs are easy to obtain
from furniture websites). Dont be put off by
scratches, they are easy to fix. There are kits
readily available for repairing and restoring
minor damage to wood. As long as you get
the wood stain in the right colour, the results
will be stunning. However, if the scratch is
more of a gouge, it will need filling with wood
filler, then sanding.
Dont feel that you should restrict yourself
to a particular period or style of furniture.
Instead, focus on what you like. Theres no
reason why you shouldnt mix and match. If
you have a particular make of sofa or chair in
mind, learning a little about it in advance is
always worthwhile. It will help you to decide
whether a piece is a good example of its type
and also to know whether the price you are
quoted is a fair one.
Vintage furniture usually means 30 or
40 years old, whereas real antique furniture
is over 100 years old, but the terms are
used loosely. The trend

nowadays is for vintage or
what we call preloved
the best form of recycling.
Mid-century modern sofas
and chairs, from the 1930s
through to the 1960s, are
becoming increasingly
popular. G Plan is one
example of well-made British
furniture from the 1950s
that can be found readily
at flea markets and on
eBay. Designed originally for
functional family use, G Plan
furniture has become quite
iconic, and a viable and more
affordable alternative to many
Scandinavian designs.
LEFT A tall,
painted, countrystyle cupboard from
France forms the
backdrop to the
soft leather Danish
recliner on its tubular
chrome frame. The
recliner, from around
1930, is displayed to
great advantage high
up on a table at the
Round Top Antiques
Fair in Texas. Even
though these two
pieces are from
different eras and
in different design
styles, they would
complement each
other very well placed
in a neutral setting.
ABOVE Sculptural,
rattan, mid-century
chairs, on a single
metal stem, curved
to add balance. This

really great find at the
Round Top Antiques
Fair, Texas, was
brought in by one of
the many European
traders who sell there.
Be wary of buying
rattan furniture which
is not in decent
condition as rattan is
difficult to repair.
ABOVE TOP Rows

of similarly shaped
1950s upholstered
dining chairs. They
make an impressive
display and all are in
good condition. When
faced with such a
choice, you really can
cherry pick the best
ones. If I were buying,
Id choose a selection
in different fabrics
and finishes.
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MASTERCLASS
Buying chairs and storage

DINING CHAIRS
Finding a set of matching chairs isnt easy
but, in any case, it has become fashionable
to mix styles, wood finishes and colours
around a dining table. Choosing a period or
style of chair that you like whether country,
decorative French or mid-century modern
will focus your search. The fact that the
chairs may not match is irrelevant. Vintage
chairs can be smaller than more recent
designs, so be sure to test them out against
the height of your table.
My friend Rachel Ashwell, who buys
many flea-market chairs for her Shabby
Chic Couture stores, told me what she looks
for when shopping for dining chairs. She
is initially always attracted by the patina of
a paint finish because of the character it
gives. She likes decorative finishes but will
avoid a chair if its fragile or damaged. If
cane seats are ripped, though, she would
consider replacing them with board and
cushions. Woodworm is always a concern
with vintage furniture, and if she spots tiny
holes and evidence of wood dust, she would
not purchase.
STORAGE
Cupboards, cabinets, chests of drawers,
bedside tables, nightstands and kitchen
dressers these are probably the most
popular items to pass hands at flea markets.
Most homes are in need of more storage
and flea markets offer the opportunity to find
unusual and quirky storage solutions.
As when buying any large
piece of furniture, know the
measurements of the room and
relevant doorframes before you go
shopping, and carefully measure
any bulky pieces that you consider
buying. You must be absolutely
confident that a dresser, for
example, is not too tall for your
kitchen and that it will fit not only in
its allotted space but also through
any doors or windows or around any
corners when its delivered.
The style and shape of large
pieces are dependent on your
home and your taste. Currently the
most popular style, especially for
bedrooms, is Louis XV specifically
armoires for which you can expect
to pay premium prices. For your
90
kitchen, you may want something large

and imposing. Pine is a good bet, solid and
durable, but as antique pine is fashionable,
it also carries a high price tag. However,
unpainted pine is less sought-after and
cheaper. You can easily paint it yourself, in
exactly the colour and finish you want.
Look for well-made storage. It should be
sturdy, and drawers need to run smoothly.
Avoid pieces made with inferior materials
or where workmanship looks poor just
because a piece is old doesnt mean it is
good quality. On the whole, shopping for
vintage furniture is a matter of buying what
you like, but you may want to restrict yourself
to a certain timeframe, which means you will
need to identify the period of pieces you like.
One good way of doing this is to remove any
drawers and check the dovetailed joints. If
they are unevenly spaced, the piece is likely
to be handmade, as machine-made joints
didnt appear until around 1860. Symmetry
in a piece of furniture is a sign that it has
been machine-made a real antique is rarely
perfect. Identifying the wood finish will also
help you date a piece shellac was the only
finish until Victorian times, when it became
more common to use wax, oil, or milk paint
(which is made from milk and lime, without
any added pigments).
Knowing the wood
that a piece of furniture is
made from is also helpful
in identifying its age. The
following list marries the
BELOW LEFT This

design of school chair
was really popular
in the 1950s and
1960s. They come
in multiples, which is
great news if you need
a matching set. Make
sure that chairs like
these are the height
you want smaller
chairs were often
made for very young
children as well. Some
designs were made
from beechwood, so
watch out for splinters
or cracks.
BELOW RIGHT
Sturdy wooden
crates were used by
breweries and soft
drinks companies up
until the early 1980s,
when glass bottles
began to be replaced
by plastic ones. These
crates can be painted
and used for storage
in the home.
OPPOSITE On a
sunny day in Texas at
Round Top market,
I came across a
fabulous selection
of chests and stools,
mostly Gustavian in
style. The diamondshaped carving
is typical of this
Swedish style that
dates back to 1770.
This collection of
furniture is not that
old, but I loved it for
its simplicity. The
giant stone torso is a
very impressive piece
of art.
most popular historic styles today with the

woods that were commonly used at that time.
Vendors will be able to help you identify the
woods, and you will soon learn to recognize
them yourself.
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Symmetry in a piece of furniture is a sign that it has

been machine-made a real antique is rarely perfect.
AMERICAN STYLES
Early Colonial (17th century)
Pine, birch, maple, walnut
Late Colonial (18th century)
Pine, mahogany
Federal (early 19th century)
Mahogany, cherry
Pennsylvania Dutch (late
17th century)
Maple, pine, walnut
Shaker (late 18th century)
Pine, maple
BRITISH STYLES
Queen Anne (early 18th century)

Walnut, cherry, mahogany, maple
Georgian Chippendale (late
18th century)
Mahogany
Victorian (late 19th century)
Mahogany, walnut, rosewood
The distressed look is not everyones
choice when it comes to buying pieces of
furniture (I agree that a room can look a
little overwhelming if it contains nothing but
distressed wood). However, displaying a
piece in isolation among the clean lines of a
modern home can be really beautiful the
lack of distraction allows you to see the piece

for what it is and appreciate the patina and
the markings of a life lived. All this adds an
enormous amount of character to the piece
and value to the customer.
My friend Rachel Ashwell (from Shabby
Chic Couture), knows how to get this style
exactly right. She is always looking for the
perfect patina exposing the years and the
different colours that a piece of furniture has
been painted is something that cannot be
easily reproduced.
TOP RIGHT
A selection of
heavily decorated
reproduction Frenchstyle furniture. Its
easy to tell if a piece
is reproduction
by looking at
the interior. New
pieces have clean,
undamaged wood,
with no blemishes or
irregularities. There
are good-quality
reproductions at
markets, theres
nothing wrong with
this, but be aware of
whether youre buying
an antique original
or a newer piece, and

pay the right price.
RIGHT At the
antique market
in Avignon, the
wares of a dealer
who specialises
in furniture from
a certain period.
Such specialists
are generally
knowledgeable and
able to tell you the
provenance of the
piece. Keep their
contact details in
case you want to ask
further questions after
purchasing a piece.
This extract is taken

from Flea Market
Secrets by Geraldine
James, published by
CICO Books.
www.cicobooks.co.uk
RRP 19.99
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Buying chairs
and storage
A stack of old school

chairs in veneered
beechwood, from the
1950s/1960s, stencilled
with a Union Jack.
Beautifully worn and full
of character, they are
shown here at Big Daddys
Antiques in San Francisco.
Wallpapered walls inside

Rachel Ashwells Prairie barn
provide the pretty backdrop
for a few more of the vintage
treasures heading for her
Shabby Chic Couture stores,
chosen mainly for their patina
and character.
The end of a days

trading. Many of the stalls
have packed up at the
market in Montpellier,
leaving one trader with a
few interesting pieces of
wooden furniture and an
antique print of cherubs.
A Danish flag is draped

behind a beautiful Swedish
recliner, also at the Round
Top Antiques Fair, Texas.
Made from woven canvas
with a bentwood frame, it was
designed in the 1930s and
is in spectacular condition.
Canvas can be difficult to
clean, but dirty marks and
dusty crevices can be gently
cleaned with warm soapy
suds and an old toothbrush.
Lined up in Rachel
Ashwells barn on The
Prairie ranch is a selection
of her finds. At the back are
wardrobes and chests and at
the foreground is a selection
of old tin baby baths.
Nowadays these can have so
many uses and can be used
in the bathroom or kitchen
for storage, or as planters in
the garden.
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Drop leaf
table rescue
F U R NI T U R
R E VA M P E
When the neighbours threw out an old drop leaf table, Susan Stevenson took
it in and knew just how to save it. You can give a table a new lease of life with
a little sanding, paint and your own idea for a personalised decoration...
Project and photography by Susan Stevenson from Homeroad (www.homeroad.net)
MATERIALS
Drop leaf table

Chalk paint
Newspaper
Dark wax
EQUIPMENT
Sandpaper
Paint brushes
Scissors
Pencil
STEP ONE Start by giving the table a good

sand to remove any dirt and varnish from the
surface. Paint with a coat of chalk paint and
leave to dry. Repeat if desired.
STEP TWO Now make some templates for
your table decoration from newspaper or junk
mail. Here Ive done leaves and a bow.
STEP THREE Place the templates on the
table and draw around them with a pencil to
mark out the design. Repeat the process to
create the bee in the centre of the table.
TOP TIP
The curving laurel
wreath motif works
well with a round
table, but for a
rectangular table
you might want try
a geometric design.
Alternatively, centre
the wreath around
the bee and avoid
the corners.
Cloth
STEP FOUR Use a different colour paint to fill

in your design.
STEP FIVE Once dry, sand the whole table
lightly for a solid paint effect or heavily for a
more distressed look.
STEP SIX Finally, rub in some dark wax to
give an aged effect and protect the paint.
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Dry
leaf bowl
This little pot is ideal for displaying tea

lights. Youll be charmed and delighted by
the patterns cast on the walls from the
ickering ames through the dry leaves.
Project and photography by Almie Louis from Grand Recycler
(grandrecycler.com)
M ID W E E K
MAKE
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These dry leaf bowls look so delicate and is if they could

take off in the slightest breeze perfect ethereal beauty.
Dry leaf bowl how to...
Materials
Wallpaper glue
Small round bowl (as a mould)

Clingfilm
Water-based varnish
Washing soda (not baking soda)
Leaves waxy ones work well

(I used small rhododendron leaves)
Tissue paper
Bleach
3 litres of lukewarm water
For the skeleton leaves

STEP ONE Wear the rubber gloves and place
the leaves in a big pot. Cover it with cup
of washing soda and 4 cups of water. (Be
careful when you use washing soda.)
STEP two Place the pot onto the heat and
allow to boil. Reduce the heat and simmer
for 1 hour 40 minutes. It looks really ugly, but
keep going and add more water so that the
pan doesnt dry out. Keep the leaves wet all
the time.
about 10 felt sheets
STEP three After about 2 hours of

simmering, the leaves will be see-through.
Remove them with a spatula and rinse them
in a bowl with cold clear water and then put
them onto tissue paper.
Bleach
STEP four Use the small paintbrush and

gently remove any excess pulp.
Old plate for glue
STEP fivE Place them in a bowl with a

mild bleach mixture (two spoons of bleach
to 1 litre of water) for a nice white skeleton
leaf. Remove them gently (still wearing the
gloves) and place them on tissue paper to dry
overnight. This sounds like a long process,
but its worth it. You can make a lot of paper
and leaves at once and keep them for
whenever you need them.
sheets of scrap white paper

7
without any shine or wax
Tissue paper
Equipment
Blunt knife
Bottle (as a prop)

Paintbrush
A big enough container to hold the

water and fit the mould
A mould to make the paper (an old
frame with stretched netting)
A sponge and a blender
For the homemade paper
Paintbrush
STEP ONE Tear the paper into small pieces

and place in the blender.
A big pot
STEP seven The pulp should form a fine

layer over the moulds screen (netting).
STEP eight Pull it out of the container and
let the excess water drain.
STEP nine Allow the paper pulp to settle
and then place the mould with the pulp
facing down on top of a felt sheet.
STEP ten Press the sponge onto the mould
to remove any excess water.
STEP eleven Now start pulling the mould
slowly from the felt sheet. It will come off
easily if you removed all the excess water.
Your paper should peel off completely from
the screen.
STEP twelve Allow it to dry on the felt sheet
for about two days. (You can place some
skeleton leaves on the homemade paper for
extra texture.)
STEP thirteen Repeat this process for
every sheet you want to make.
For the Dry Leaf Bowl
STEP ONE Cover the outside of the bowl with
clingfilm, then turn it upside down over a
bottle to raise it above your work surface.
STEP two Tear the homemade paper into
small pieces. By tearing the paper rather than
cutting it, seams will be less visible when
glued together.
Rubber gloves
STEP two Add 5 cups of water.
Two big bowls
STEP three Mix everything together in the

blender for one minute.
STEP threE Pour some glue into a plate and

dip the paper pieces into the glue. Stick them
to your clingfilm-covered bowl until the entire
outer surface is covered.
STEP four Deposit the blended mix into the

big container.
STEP four Start to glue the dry leaves all

around the border of the paper pot.
STEP five Add another 4 cups of water to

the mix and incorporate well. You should now
have a fine pulp of paper.
STEP fivE Leave to dry overnight, then

gently prise the paper bowl from the mould
with a blunt knife.
STEP six Get your mould and submerge it

completely into the paper pulp.
STEp six Seal the paper part of the bowl

with varnish.
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Erase board
and pencil cup
HOME R E F
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Dont settle for a plain whiteboard when you can turn a picture frame and
your favourite paint colour into an erase board to match your other decor,
plus a nifty pencil cup made from an old sticking plaster tin.
Project and photography by Anne Weil from Flax & Twine (www.flaxandtwine.com)
MATERIALS
10x15cm frame
10x15cm card stock
Satin acrylic craft paint
1 metal box (plaster or spice box)

Silk screen stencil
EQUIPMENT
Erase board marker

Paint brush
Sponge applicator
STEP ONE Start with the erase board. Cut a

piece of card stock to the size of the frame.
Paint it in a favourite colour using two or three
coats. Repeat for as many colours as desired.
STEP TWO Remove the stand and hinge
from the back of an inexpensive frame. Stick
magnets to the back. Insert the painted board
into the frame as if it were a photo.
TOP TIP
Go all out for colour
coordination and
paint the pencils
and pen tops to
match the tin you
keep them in.
STEP THREE For the pencil cup, place the

stencil over the metal box you may need to
paint this first if it is patterned.
STEP FOUR Apply paint to the stencil with a
sponge applicator.
STEP FIVE Carefully peel off the stencil and

leave to dry completely.
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Stencilled
ncilled
Tablecloth
Take a plain white tablecloth and turn it

into an intricately decorated piece of eyecandy using stencils and printing ink.
Project and photography by Nicolette Tabram from Decorate Decorate
(nicolettetabram.com)
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Take care with the joins when using a repeat pattern and
remember the ink isnt fixed until it has been ironed.
STENCILLED TABLECLOTH HOW TO...
MATERIALS
Textile printing ink
STEP ONE Lay the tablecloth out on a flat

surface. Place a sheet of paper underneath
the area where you will begin stencilling to
protect the surface underneath.
STEP SEVEN Carefully remove the stencil

and place it between two pieces of paper to
remove excess ink from both sides. This will
prevent ink transfer when you reposition it.
Sheets of paper and a few

Post-It notes
STEP TWO Lightly cover the back of the

stencil with the spray adhesive in a well
ventilated area (preferably outside).
Selection of stencils. These

were from Nicolette Tabram
Stencils (www.etsy.com/uk/shop/
NicoletteTabram)
STEP THREE Lay the stencil onto a sheet of

paper and gently smooth it over to remove
any excess glue and then position it on top of
the fabric.
STEP EIGHT Place the stencil in position on

the tablecloth and continue with the pattern.
Post-It notes can be used to mask off areas
when stencilling corners.
Cotton tablecloth
Spray adhesive
EQUIPMENT
Stencil brush
Kitchen roll
Tape measure
Iron
STEP FOUR Place the stencil onto the

tablecloth, tapping it down gently so that it
adheres to the fabric.
STEP FIVE Dip the tip of the stencil brush
into the printing ink, removing any excess on
the lid or a piece of kitchen towel.
STEP SIX Using a circular motion with the
brush, push the ink down through the holes
in the stencil until all areas are covered.
STEP NINE Using an iron set to a high

temperature, press the tablecloth on both
sides, starting on the back. This will fix the ink
making it permanent. It can now be machine
washed at 40C.
TOP TIPS
Keep the ink on your brush to a minimum to
prevent it from bleeding underneath the stencil.
Plan the layout of the design in advance

using a tape measure.
If you smudge any ink, avoid ironing this area

when fixing the ink. It will then gradually fade in
the wash.
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Personalised
passport holder
M ID W E E K
MAKE
Inspired by the USA state of Maines vacationland nickname, this holder

made from a map is a great way to remind you of your adventures around
the world, while keeping your passport in pristine condition.
By Cat Morley and Tom Waddington
MATERIALS
Card
Clear vinyl
Map (use one you wont be needing

again in the future)
Holiday photos
Glue
EQUIPMENT
STEP FOUR Glue the two map pieces

together, with right sides facing out, and
decorate with the cuttings.
STEP FIVE Place the map piece between
the two vinyl rectangles and position the two
half rectangles on the inside piece at the very
left and right-hand sides. These hold your
passport in place. Sew around the outside
edge of the map.
Sewing machine
TOP TIP
Dont forget that at
passport control for
some countries you
need to take your
passport out of its
holder, so dont fix it
in permanently, but
keep it so its easy
to slip out of the
holder again.
STEP ONE Start by tracing around your

passport onto the card to make a template,
leaving a 1.5cm margin around the outside.
Cut out with scissors.
STEP SIX Cut off the excess vinyl around the

edges of the map.
STEP TWO Cut two rectangles slightly bigger

than your card template from clear vinyl.
Then cut two thinner rectangles that are the
same height but half the width.
STEP THREE Trace around the template
twice onto an old map, cut out, and then
cut out photos and scraps to decorate your
holder with.
STEP SEVEN Pop your passport inside and

youre done!
from Cut Out + Keep:
Around the USA in
50 Craft Projects by
Cat Morley and Tom
Waddington, published
by Laurence King
Publishing. Available at
www.laurenceking.com
for 17.95
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ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS

In our Q&A section you have the chance to pitch any
upcycling questions to the experts. Get involved by emailing
your queries to sally.tzgerald@anthem-publishing.com
TOP DRAWER UPCYCLING

I have quite a boring chest of drawers
that Ive painted, but it still looks really
plain. I thought about getting some new
knobs, but I wanted them to be really
unique and make an impact on the drawers
do you have any advice?
Upcycling by painting and replacing drawer
handles is an inexpensive way of refurbishing
a piece of furniture and changing the look of
your cupboards and drawers dramatically. At
Pushka Knobs we believe that these small
changes can really transform your furniture
and your home. There are many different
types of knobs available that can convert
a very plain chest of drawers into a room
feature. Depending on your dcor, there
is plenty of choice. Hand painted ceramic
knobs provide a traditional shabby chic
uplift, while antique drawer handles are the
best way of giving your furniture a vintage
overhaul, with many antique-style accessories
to choose from. Alternatively, decorative
crystal glass can provide that extra sparkle.
At Pushka Knobs we also give our
customers the opportunity to create a one-
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Whether you would like to match your wall
paper, have a map of a special location thats
close to your heart, a special holiday photo
or hand prints by your children. Our service
enables you to create a bespoke piece of art
from an old tired chest of drawer, and its
easy and fun.
Lucy and Matt, Pushka Knobs
www.pushkaknobs.com
YOUVE BEEN UPCYCLED
Ive just had a clear out of my spare room
and found a selection of old photo frames
that arent very attractive, but I couldnt
bear to throw them away. Do you have any
ideas of what I could do with them?
The first thing I think of when I see an
unattractive frame is to paint it. Frames can
be made so much more interesting almost
immediately with a coat of paint. Try a bold
or bright colour, or maybe the 2014 Pantone
colour of the year, Marsala. Another trick is
to paint a stripe going through the centre of
each of the frames. When hanging them on
the wall, arrange them so the painted stripe
is in alignment. It creates an
interesting effect when the
frames are all different sizes.
In addition to painting,
try using patterned washi
tape at the corners to add
interest. For extra glam,
try taking apart pieces of
costume jewellery and
gluing beads and baubles
on areas around the frame.
If there are interesting relief
areas around the wood, I
will dcoupage in a strip of
pretty fabric or decorative
paper in that area. Just a
tiny patterned stripe can
transform the whole piece.
In fact, if the frame is truly
uninteresting, dcoupage
the whole piece in fabric.
Whatever idea you
try, do a similar treatment to all the frames,

then display them as a group to create a
pleasing vignette that you can feature on a
table or wall. Try hanging them together on
the backs of the frames to create one large
wall installation piece. Last, but definitely
not least, print out those favourite photos
that are currently trapped on your computer
and put them in the frames so that you can
enjoy them. Or, invite friends and family to an
afternoon of art and insert their masterpieces
in your new frames.
Blair Stocker
www.wisecrafthandmade.com
FURNITURE PAINTING
Im a beginner at upcycling and so far
Ive just used Chalk Paint to decorate a
cupboard and then put wax on top. Do
you have any advice for how I can try a
different technique that will make things
look a bit more special?
We are proud to be Annie Sloan stockists and
are passionate about her wonderfully versatile
decorative Chalk Paint, a product thats
user friendly and versatile with tremendous
possibilities. Learning how to experiment with
colour mixing and creating different textures
to create your own unique masterpiece can
be likened to an artist painting on canvas.
We let the furniture sit a while and study
its lines, shape and character before we start
work, even then we may alter its look as it
grows in strength.
Most people will paint and wax, leaving a
crisp clean look. However, to add that little bit
more, try a simple effective technique such
as texturing. This is achieved by thickening
the paint by removing the lid and putting it in
the fridge overnight.
Apply your paint as you normally would
to give a base coat, then flatten the angle of
your brush slightly and build your paint level
up, being generous with the volume of paint
and using the side of your brush to create
swirls and volume to your surface, then leave
the paint to dry naturally.
Once semi dry, repeat until you have built
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PAULETTE RODRIGUEZ
MY JUNK OBSESSION
(www.myjunkobsession.com)
Photo Blair Stocker
up two or three layers of paint. Be careful not

to flatten the peaks you have created. The
best way to describe what you are creating
is the peaks and valleys of a rural mountain
range. As the paint is drying on your final
coat, add some stipple marks with the tip of
your brush and drag the stiffening paint a
little more.
When completely dry, which may take a
while due to the volume of paint you have
applied, use Annie Sloan soft clear wax and
natural bristle wax. Brush to massage your
wax into the surface and wipe off gently with
a clean lint-free cloth. Using Annie Sloans
beautiful rich dark wax, apply a heavy layer
into the surface, covering all of your painted
area and allow to set for a while.
With your clear wax, apply over the
surface with a clean cloth using a circular
motion until you feel and see the dark wax
starting to release its grip. Turn your cloth to a
clean spot and you will remove the dark wax,
leaving the peaks clean and crisp and the
valleys dark and mysterious.
Jo and Dave Robinson, Vintage Hen House
www.thevintagehenhouse.com
SPELLING IT OUT FOR YOU
Ive stumbled on an old Scrabble set in
the loft, but a few of the tiles are missing,
so its no good to play with. Do you have
any suggestions as to what else I can do
with it?
Lucky you! I adore working with Scrabble
tiles. Whether used individually or in a large
quantity they can really make a statement.
Because they are easy to find at most charity
and thrift shops, and they lend themselves
well to a wide variety of craft projects,
Scrabble tiles are one of my favourite junk
finds to incorporate into repurpose projects.
Use a single tile attached to a simple,
small shipping tag as an embellishment for
a monogram napkin ring. Attach a tile to
some magnetic tape and use as a refrigerator
magnet to post personalised reminders for
family members. Create unique jewellery
pieces by attaching tiles to jewellery findings.
Spell out a favourite motivational word, or

your name, to create a one-of-a-kind bracelet
or necklace. Attach your initials to create
uniquely-you post or drop earrings.
Consider cutting out a special illustration
from a card or book to the size of the tile.
Glue the illustration onto the tile and attach
it to a jewellery bail. (A bail is a small metal
jewellery finding that has a looped part
through which a necklace chain feeds
and a flat part to which you attach an
embellishment in this case, a Scrabble tile.)
Cover the illustrated tile with doming resin.
(Doming resin can be purchased at most craft
stores. It provides a clear, protective, domed
covering to your charms.) Thread a single
charm onto a favourite chain or wear several
as a mini art gallery.
Load up your Scrabble trays with favourite
words or messages to display playfully around
your home.
Consider creating food labels or place
cards for a wedding reception, baby shower
or dinner party, by spelling out the names
of the food or guests. Spell out your name
and use it as a creative desk plate at work.
If necessary, glue two or more letter trays
together to display longer phrases.
With enough letter tiles you can even
spell out a favourite quote or poem. Using
the Scrabble board and a whole lot of tiles,
I spelled out the entire United States of
America Pledge of Allegiance to display next
to the American flag in my school.
Consider covering the entire top of a
worn side table or dresser with letter tiles.
Much like a seek-and-find puzzle, hide
motivational words or family names within the
tile array. Cover with doming resin to create
a whimsical, personalized furniture piece.
(This project is going straight to the top of
my to-do list! Cant you just imagine?) So,
whether you have just a few Scrabble tiles
or an entire cigar box full, consider creating
something whimsical and unique to express
your creativity and personal style.
Paulette Rodriguez
www.myjunkobsession.com
Paulette is a self-confessed junk enthusiast

who writes the popular online blog My Junk
Obsession. Each post documents Paulettes
fascinating process of finding and reclaiming
junk objects, and shows you how to turn old
pieces into something
new using a bit of craft
expertise and creative
flair. Paulette lives and
works in Texas, USA,
as a librarian which
is just one reason why
she loves pieces with
a good story!
VINTAGE HEN HOUSE
JO & DAVE ROBINSON

(www.thevintagehenhouse.com)
In our shop youll find us upcycling, recycling
and creating quirky gifts and beautiful
painted pieces of furniture. We are proud
stockists of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, together
with running painting workshops. A carpenter
by trade, Daves often
lost in the romance
of a piece of furniture
from a bygone age,
while Jo is in the
workshop upcycling
or recycling her latest
find. Pop by and see
what we are all about.
PUSHKA KNOBS
LUCY & MATT (www.pushkaknobs.com)

Pushka is run by hardworking Lucy and
Matt. In 2009 a friend of Lucys returned
from a trip to India with beautiful cupboard
door knobs. A light bulb moment for Lucy
occurred she fell in love with these little
treasures. Lucy travelled around fairs, car
boot sales and craft
shows, showcasing
the knobs and gaining
customers along the
way. Pushka Knobs
is a nod to the Indian
village of Pushkar,
where her friend got
the first knobs from.
BLAIR STOCKER
WISE CRAFT HANDMADE
(www.wisecrafthandmade.com)
Blair has been a modern crafter her whole

life. Her first book, Wise Craft: Turning Thrift
Store Finds, Fabric Scraps, and Natural
Objects Into Stuff You Love, was published in
2014. Happily upcycling, making quilts and
writing in her home
studio is where she is
most days. Visit her at
www.wisecrafthand
made.com. You can
connect with Blair on
Instagram, Twitter,
Facebook, Pinterest
and Etsy.
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Guitar
Shelf
What do you do with a guitar thats no

longer playable? Transform it into a
unique storage space!
Project and photography by Chelsey Hartman from DIY Budget Girl
(www.diybudgetgirl.com)
HOME R E F
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this guitar shelf was created as a christmas present and it

is the perfect gift for a musician to store things on.
GUITAR SHELF HOW TO...
MATERIALS
STEP ONE Remove the screws and tuning

pieces from the headstock and store them
safely for later.
Wood ller
STEP TWO Outline where you want to cut

the guitar about 2.5cm in from the edge
is good. There are screws and studs inside,
which youll hit if you go closer to the edge.
Polyurethane or poly-acrylic paint

(three kinds)
Wood glue
1.25cm thick piece of wood (we

used a plaque from a craft store that
we cut to the dimensions we needed)
Decorative guitar picks (12)
Thick string (like yo-yo string)

Elmers tacky glue
Super glue
A broken old guitar
EQUIPMENT
Jigsaw
STEP THREE Clamp the guitar so it doesnt

move around while youre working. Use
a jigsaw to cut around the area you have
previously outlined.
STEP FOUR Once the centre of the guitar
has been removed, hand-sand the inner edge
to remove any splinters and rough edges left
behind by the jigsaw.
Random orbit sander plus

sandpaper (low grit and high grit)
STEP FIVE Use the electric sander to

remove the finish from the guitar. The areas
where the guitar curves inward are difficult to
reach with a random orbit sander. Youll either
need to use a smaller sanding tool or sand
those areas by hand.
Paintbrushes
STEP SIX Wipe down the guitar to remove

any dust or grime.
Clamps
High grit sandpaper for

hand-sanding
STEP SEVEN Measure the inside of the guitar

and cut down your wood/plaque. The inside
of the guitar will have wooden bars going
across the back piece perfect for holding
a shelf. Make sure they fit and use the wood
glue to adhere the shelves to the guitar.
TOP TIP
If you still have the
strings from the
guitar, then you
can use them as a
guard to keep items
on the shelves.
Simply pin them
across the front
of the shelf at the
required height.
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acrylic paint, which you can find in any craft

store. Two bottles for the inside (which was
Kings Gold from Apple Barrel), one bottle for
the outside (Beachcomber Beige from Apple
Barrel), and half a bottle for the headstock
(black). Follow the directions on the bottles.
STEP ELEVEN Once the paint has completely
dried, go over the guitar with 1-2 coats of
poly-acrylic, or another water-based top
coat, to seal the paint. Follow the packaged
directions. Let it dry completely.
STEP TWELVE Use tacky glue to add the
decorative picks to the upper body of the
guitar. The tacky glue dries slowly enough
that you can adjust the picks as needed.
STEP THRITEEN To cover up some mistakes
I made with the jigsaw, I used tacky glue to
outline the inside edge of the guitar shelf. If
you choose to do this, use the tacky glue to
put the string down 2-5cm at a time. This
makes it easier to control. The tacky glue
will allow you to adjust the string, but it wont
support it as it dries. So, as you finish laying
down and adjusting the string, put some
super glue on it to add some fast-drying
support to it.
STEP FOURTEEN Once everything is dry,
screw the tuning pieces back into the
headstock and find a place to display your
new piece of musical art.
STEP EIGHT I had some trouble getting the

top shelf in because of the way the guitar
curved inwards right where the shelf was
going. To fix this, cut a little off the edge,
spread some wood glue on the cut edge and
then put the piece back together inside the
guitar, right where you want it to go.
STEP NINE If you need to hide where the
shelf was cut, cover it in wood putty, let it dry
and then sand it down so its flush with the
rest of the shelf.
STEP TEN Now you can paint or stain the
guitar, if desired. (If youd like to leave it as is,
move on to step 12.) I used 115ml bottles of
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on sale 9 April
BANK HOLIDAY DIY

Spend the bank holiday weekend creating gorgeous upcycled
treasures for your home, including a copper pipe tray,
customised headboard, shoe storage and much more!
Give your home a 1940s revamp
Masterclass: transform an old table with the mosaic technique
Project and photography Katie Nathey from Upcycled Treasures (http://upcycledtreasures.com)

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AN UPCYCLED LIFE...
making
memories
The carved head of a Balinese cow is the unlikely starting point

for Holly Roses journey to create Leotie Lovely, selling ethically
created clutches and other vintage and upcycled designs.
have always been

entrepreneurial in
spirit. Creating with
my hands is extremely
cathartic and healing
for me. Despite these natural
inclinations, it did not occur
to me that I could become
a designer until I had spent
my hard earned cash on a
Marketing Degree and passed
a few too many years working
within the corporate jungle.
I launched Leotie Lovely
in 2011 by selling vintage, reworked and upcycled clothing
in a bid to earn money, while I
was home in Canada renewing
my British visa. Months after launching it,
I experienced my quarter-life crisis and
embarked on a three month journey through
Asia in search for inspiration and a new path.
I was touched by many things along the
way, much of which had a hand in inspiring
my exploration of design, but it wasnt until
the end of my trip, during my visit to Bali, that
the idea of producing objects was revealed to
me. I met a local artisan, who hand carved
beautiful creatures using the bones left over
from bovine meat processing. Inspired by the
idea of turning unwanted refuse into sufficient
income, from a sustainable source, inspired
me and my instincts told me to hold on to
that feeling. At the time I wasnt sure how I
would use them, but I purchased as many
carved steerheads as I could afford, at a fair
price, and brought them back to England.
My interest in ethical fashion has been
progressively increasing since my teens, but
I had not yet integrated these ideas into my
career path. When I returned to England
after my travels, I started working for a British
knitwear designer who ran her business
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from home. In this cosy, small business

environment, I was exposed to the process
of design and production and, with the help
and encouragement of my colleague Jessica
Tsang, I began designing clutches.
The creation of each clutch was a story
in itself a journey of time and research
as I upcycled and repurposed objects and
fabrics, filling in what couldnt be found, such
as zippers and thread. Each component was
produced ethically. I ensured everyone and
everything contributing to each object was
paid fairly and treated respectfully.
The first collection I completed was
made from upcycled pieces Id found in
my hometown of Winnipeg. They were from
second-hand store shopping trips with my
friend Kim Slezak, who first suggested I make
clutches out of the fabrics Id collected.
I was keen to use leather for the collection
as well, but wanted to ensure any animal byproducts I used were up to my ever growing
ethical and eco standards. I grew up in a very
multicultural community and was naturally
influenced by this. I found myself particularly
drawn and affected by the crafts,

ethos and stories of Canadas First
Nations cultures.
One thing that has always
stuck with me is the respect given
to animals, as a relation or family
member. Traditionally, when an
animal is hunted, every part of it
was consumed or used to make
clothing, weapons, tools, jewellery
or shelter. Nothing was wasted
and those who killed the animal
would give thanks to it through
spiritual ceremonies and prayer.
A beautiful, respectful process,
lost in modern meat production.
Inspired by this ethos, I made
the decision to only use upcycled
deadstock leather that had originated as a
subsidy of UK meat production. After a bit
of research, I found a place in the depths of
East London with bins full of offcut leather. On
my first day there, I hit the mother lode when
a British interior designer came into the shop
to drop off stacks of offcuts from a collection
of sofas he had reupholstered. I chatted
with him to find out where hed sourced the
fabric and, after being assured it was British
made, scooped up his undesirables. This
gave me enough leather for my first collection
and I donated the scraps left over from my
own production to a couple of UK jewellery
designers to ensure nothing was wasted.
Making the clutches has become part of
my daily life and I find myself lusting after
fabrics and patterns wherever I go, always
thinking of ways to improve. These doses of
inspiration have been a natural and enjoyable
way to expand the aesthetics of my creations
and make my job more fun and fulfilling,
setting the stage for new design discoveries.
Holly Rose from www.leotielovely.com
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P52 Spice rack

P60 Fork egg cup

P62 Decorative garland

P100 Erase board and

P102 Stencilled tablecloth

P110 Guitar shelf

P18 Trash pile tyre

P34 Faux oxidized side table

P14 Wine crate effect drawers

P50 Faux plank bookcase

P84 Map table

P68 Statement photo drawers

P70 Upcycled photo stands

P94 Drop leaf table rescue

P66 Pinprick landscape

IN CONVERSATION WITH: RETRO MAGPIE

FOCUS ON... VINTAGE LIGHTING

Making light work by upcycling blancmange moulds and more

The latest upcycling news

Painting a studio and desk

Anthem Publishing Ltd,

THIS ISSUES CONTRIBUTORS

Upcycled jars p11

DISPLAYED WITH PRIDE

Upcycling and hoarding go hand in hand for us here at

Homebird House in Scarborough, North

THE CHANCE OF A LIFETIME

Weve fallen in love with this Reclaimed Mini

MY SO CALLED CRAFTY LIFE

COMMUNITY PROJECT GOES LIVE

Treemendus Glasgow is a community interest company, which started out painting

The lovely ladies behind Russell &

My So Called Crafty Life is home to one of

SHOP SWEET THINGS

ALL UNDER ONE ROOF

Ask any interior designer what inspires them

Quba & Co has come up with a new range of

Fans of Annie Sloan will be excited to

BY TESSA EVELEGH, PUBLISHED BY CARLTON

You can never have too many rolls of

This is your complete bible to upholstery,

Old tyre (mine still had the rim, but

Plywood (one circle for the base and

Rope (to disguise the tyre I used

Glue, screws, hardware to attach