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22 Oct Grainy vintage wooden trunk

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Hi Everyone I spotted this nice solid trunk at my local Salvo’s a few weeks ago. I liked the wood grain and the sturdy handles, which you can't see in this photo but it’s just about...

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    I’m having a clear out today and found my son Fe I’m having a clear out today and found my son Fergus’ ‘bee cube’ he made for a school project on the environment last year. He used @redesignwithprima transfers on top of chalk paint and it worked a treat! #chalkpaint #chalkpaintproject #redesignwithprima #artisanpaintcompany #decortransfers
    A quick gift bag idea - this boring brown bag has A quick gift bag idea - this boring brown bag has been given  a tiny lick of @artisanpaintcompany chalk paint and a @redesignwithprima transfer. Now I just need a gift to put in it 😉
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    Have you thought about painting your old furniture Have you thought about painting your old furniture, or wondering how you might transform those pieces that are looking a bit dated? 
It can be REALLY daunting when you are considering painting your first piece of furniture.... you aren’t quite sure where to start ... which products will be the best ones for your job.. or how to prepare your furniture for painting in the first place. I know because I have been there!
I'm here to help. I teach furniture painting, DIY & home decor workshops for all levels and would love to help you get started. With a few basic skills and a bit of confidence you will soon be painting everything in sight (it becomes rather an addiction so beware!). Check out the workshops link in bio for details. 😉 
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    I’ve used the fabulous @redesignwithprima transf I’ve used the fabulous @redesignwithprima transfers on so many decor projects over the past few years. So much fun to use .. and highly addictive! 🌸
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    Playing with decoupage. Luckily not real eggs as m Playing with decoupage. Luckily not real eggs as my helper thought it was fun to swipe them onto the floor. 😁 
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    Happy New Year everyone! This month is already a h Happy New Year everyone! This month is already a hive of activity behind the scenes getting ready for creative adventures in the studio. 
The first workshops for the year are now on the web - please see the link in bio for details and feel free to shoot me any questions you may have! 
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🪑 BYO Piece Furniture Painting Workshop - 14 Feb 
🌸 Chalkfest - a summer celebration for chalk painters of all levels. Bring your op shop finds and learn how to make them beautiful again! - 28 Feb 
🐝 The Bees Knees! Create your own gorgeous French Bee-motif pillow and enjoy afternoon tea with local honey - 6 March
🐣 Easter Egg Decorating workshop (decoupage, chalk paints and more!) - 28 March 
🥂 Workshops for private groups on request 
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    Happy New Year! Wishing you health, happiness, joy Happy New Year! Wishing you health, happiness, joy, abundance and creativity. See ya later 2020! 😁 #2021 #happynewyear2021
    A rainy week and a lockdown here has given me a li A rainy week and a lockdown here has given me a little more time to make stuff! I’m creating a short  video tutorial on how to make these vintage style vases. They’re such a quick and easy upcycle (and cheap too!). What are you up to today? Sending my best to you all. X🌸🌱 
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    Top Nine 2020. Thank you to everyone who has share Top Nine 2020. Thank you to everyone who has shared this creative journey with me. You’ve brought joy to a difficult year and I truly appreciate it. 🙏❤️
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    Ready for his close up. Ash seems intrigued by my Ready for his close up. Ash seems intrigued by my new ring light. 💫 
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    Some of my favourite little Christmassy things. Ca Some of my favourite little Christmassy things. Carefully positioned on each shelf for the kitties to knock over. 🤣 🌟 #christmasdecor #vintagestylechristmas #thenutcracker #vintagechristmas #duckeggblue
    Swipe right to see the original colour of this muc Swipe right to see the original colour of this much loved dining table. The lovely owner is a friend of mine and she thought it deserved a revamp before the family’s Christmas meal is served! We chose the truffle colour for the legs as it’s an almost exact match for her dining chairs and couch. The top has been sanded back and given a couple of coats of clear varnish. A modern classic makeover and easy to achieve (although I must admit the sanding was quite an effort in our summer heat!). What do you think and are you a fan of the Truffle colour like I am? 
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    Look out - mad woman with sander about! . . #chal Look out - mad woman with sander about! 
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    Yes.. I know... we are all LIMPING to the end of 2 Yes.. I know... we are all LIMPING to the end of 2020 and the last thing you want to hear about is anything but some Christmas cheer and good wishes. So please feel free to scroll on by! This post is ONLY for those of you who have asked 'what's next?' so I've popped a few new class dates on the website for early 2021. Some fun new classes as well as the old faves. Yell out if there's something you want to learn but you can't find on there yet - I love hearing your ideas!! Please see the workshops link in bio. X
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    The last batch of our happy little Christmas pots. The last batch of our happy little Christmas pots. These have been so much fun to make and cost next to nothing (pot from Bunnings, small amount of chalk paint + craft bits ‘n’ bobs from the dollar shop). 
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    A friend of mine is using her festive workshop pot A friend of mine is using her festive workshop pot as a tree holder. Isn’t this the cutest? Have you got a tree up this year? I’ve mostly used twigs and fairy lights to decorate but I do love a good tree! 🌲 
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    Trays for days! I’ve so enjoyed our festive work Trays for days! I’ve so enjoyed our festive workshops and we still have one more to run. 
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    Another creative adventure for this fab family, wh Another creative adventure for this fab family, who are spread geographically across Sydney but enjoy catching up over a bit of crafting. I love hearing their stories and a bit of sibling banter as they work! 🤣💓🙏 
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    FESTIVE MAGIC 🪄 This gorgeous group took their FESTIVE MAGIC 🪄 This gorgeous group took their tray painting to another galaxy 🌙 🌏 ✨ 
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