Category Archives: Decoration

Daisy ~ the butter dish

Posted on September 23, 2017 by

I recently popped to my local supermarket and whilst wandering around I spotted a white butter dish reduced to only £3. I bought it, and decorated it, of course! I used my porcelain felt pens and first of all drew … Continue reading →

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Wedding cake slice….

Posted on September 15, 2017 by

Together with other family we bought items from the wedding list for the main gifts for my niece’s marriage ceremony, but it wouldn’t be me if I didn’t add a few little homemade touches… I had seen this cake slice … Continue reading →

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Another box…

Posted on September 1, 2017 by

This poor box has had many incarnations… I recently changed it to have Dennis the Menace pictures on it and was very happy with it – till I went to open it and realised I’d stuck the images on the … Continue reading →

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Inspired by Billy Connolly…

Posted on August 24, 2017 by

My husband and I watched a brilliant programme on TV recently. It was all about three new portraits of Billy Connolly in celebration of his 75th birthday. It’s well worth catching up on if you can. Whilst showing us his … Continue reading →

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Glass painted lantern

Posted on August 12, 2017 by

The other evening I had some friends over for natter, nibbles and some liquid refreshment. We had a really nice time and as is so often usual at gatherings I was presented with goodies, wine, chocs and this lovely lantern … Continue reading →

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Week off from the office….

Posted on July 28, 2017 by

I am lucky to be granted plenty of leave from work (not enough of course), and I always take it! My husband doesn’t get so much so this week I have been home alone and I must admit I’ve had … Continue reading →

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Jewellery Box

Posted on June 3, 2017 by

Last weekend I decided to have a go at decorating a little jewellery box which has a clear acrylic lid. I had previously painted it silvery grey and the inner base was painted purple. I got out a nice big … Continue reading →

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