A collection of items given a new life. They’ve been rescued, recycled, upcycled, renewed, repurposed … and oh how gorgeous they are!
What do you do with two tiny little trays? Transform them of course, from a plain steel finish to a colourful and decorative little treasure. Each mini tray is Approx. 10 cm x 15 cm In their original condition the gorgeous embossed pattern could barely be noticed. The painted finish now highlights the ornate pattern around the edge and cute …[Full story]
*** It’s time to show off another recreated item seeing I haven’t done so for a while. Sometimes friends give me old silverware as gifts for my birthday or other occasions because they know I’m always on the lookout for different, unusual or vintage style items to recreate. This sweet dish was one of them. The dish is a simple but very …[Full story]
~ When I found this urn shaped item in an opp shop I couldn’t work out what was its original use. It didn’t seem quite right as a planter – perhaps an ice bucket? Well whatever its original purpose it’s been recreated … but you decide what it can be used for. I’ve decoupaged roses around its body giving the entire …[Full story]
~ I haven’t posted any of my recreated treasures for a while so here is one of my favourites. A tall compote and ex silver ware. The design is simple but the shape is an elegant one. I’ve given this compote a marbly mix of colours on a cream background and trimmed the edges with stylised gold fleur di lis. …[Full story]
~ Recreated, decorative and useful! I’ve found heaps of coasters in my opp shop travels. I love working on these little items. Although a fiddly process the final result is stunning. I could never really price them according to the hours spent painting them but I still can’t stop myself from doing more. These of course have decopuaged roses but …[Full story]