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DIY Skull Vase Decoration Halloween

DIY Skull Vase for Day of the Dead

Published by Penelope Quinn on October 8, 2017

I love this time of year in London; summer has said it’s last goodbyes, and the leaves are starting set… read more

DIY Flower Crown Plastic Bottles Upcycle

DIY Upcycled Flower Head Crown

Published by Penelope Quinn on April 27, 2017

This DIY Flower Crown is made from used bottles so it’s cheaper than the store bought variety AND makes for… read more

DIY Paper Roses

Paper roses for your Valentine

Published by Penelope Quinn on February 12, 2016 | 1 Response

I’ve never been a roses and chocolates kind of girl – I find the act of giving a severed bunch… read more

The fashionable way to upcycle Nespresso Pods

Published by admin on September 2, 2013

I love the convenience of my coffee machine – not only am I saving money, I no longer have to… read more

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