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CONTENTS
INSIDE! p10 26
p
Annie Sloan writes...................18
Annie goes outside to show you ways
you can repaint your garden furniture
Zoe Murphy..............................26
We talk pattern and colour with textile
and furniture designer, Zoe Murphy
beach beauties........................46
Four artists who work by the sea share
their work and coastal inspirations
In the workshop.......................81
Linzi Martin gives us the grand tour
of her little shop by the harbour which
also acts as her small studio p46 81
p
salvage sister.........................88
Never been to a reclamation yard
before? Fear not, Charis Williams
has all the advice and know-how to
get you started on your first visit
p9
p18
p 7
MASTERCLASS
88
p
WE ♥ Inspiration! 58
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Collect
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and floats when
on coastal walks
and display them
in a group
coastal
For a rustic
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in a b as e coat of
chairs
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CREATIVE
HUB
News ♥ events ♥ products
This is the place to come for
essential insight from the Vintage look
world of upcycling – dive in Don’t get rid of your old shed
and be inspired! – fix it up, give it some TLC
and it can become a space
Beetlemania: The upcycled in which to create, relax or
Max McMurdo’s living room suite. escape. This pretty Cath
partnership with
Gumtree aims to Kidston Birds and Roses
help its online wallpaper with its modern
community grow.
vintage cheerfulness would
brighten up a shed interior
perfectly, or could cover
bookshelves, bringing the
colour and life of the garden
inside. The wallpaper is
available to purchase from
www.cathkidston.com, £25.
From exhaust pipe

to stylish lamp!
BEETLE COMES BACK TO LIFE

Upcycling guru Max McMurdo has transformed a £700 derelict classic VW Beetle
BURNING THE
MIDNIGHT OIL
into more than £5,000 worth of beautiful furniture that was sold on Gumtree. Are you so passionate
about your craft that
Gumtree, the UK’s largest of furniture and household we look at waste and I’m excited you stay up late to finish
classifieds site, recently fittings worth over £5,000. to be part of it. We want to show a project? Well, you’ll
announced that it has seen a From turning the door into a people that you can create quality be pleased to hear
huge surge in people buying headboard and the back seat items out of anything, even a that you’re not alone.
and selling upcycled items. into a sofa, to making a stylish run-down VW Beetle. This project Because according to
So in an effort to motivate and desk lamp out of the exhaust is a great way to share these a survey conducted by
grow this community and help pipe and a dresser with the opportunities and help people ICHF Events, organisers
inspire more people to follow windscreen as a mirror frame, uncover their own creativity of craft events across
suit, it entered into a special Max upcycled every last bit of and put their hand to making the UK, one in five
collaboration with designer and the old Beetle into functional something amazing.” crafters have admitted to
professional upcycler, and desirable items. After being To see all the items that Max regularly staying up long
Max McMurdo. valued, they were put up for sale created, follow @Gumtree on past midnight to finish
on Gumtree, with all proceeds Twitter or search for #Beetlemania. off their projects, while
Parts to projects going to The Butterfly Tree charity almost half have a whole
Having trawled the site and to provide classrooms, books and Catch Max McMurdo on TV room dedicated to their
found a £700 derelict 1974 toilets for the children of a rural in Channel 4’s The Big Spring hobby. It also reveals that
Clean, as he helps Phil Spencer
VW Beetle ripe for harvesting Zambian community. tackle people’s clutter problems crafters have even turned
into some unique products, Max Speaking about the project, by designing innovative and down nights out to stay in
transformed this characterful Max said, “Gumtree is on a affordable family-friendly and craft!
storage solutions.
motor into more than 20 pieces mission to revolutionise the way
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Be
INSPIRED!
SHED LOADS OF INSPIRATION
If you can’t get enough of ingenious creations of crafty
George Clarke’s Amazing DIY’ers, you’ll be amazed by
Spaces on Channel 4, you’ll be what people have come up with
thrilled to hear that Amazing this year, featuring everything
Spaces: Shed of the Year will from crocodiles, hydraulics
be back on our screens again and Viking hideouts, to
this summer, showcasing this 360-degree rotating floors,
year’s most wacky, wonderful nuclear bunkers, and even
and extravagant sheds. entire shed villages.
Following a record-breaking All vying to be crowned
2,825 entries into the Shed of the Year for 2016,
competition, the list of the shortlisted sheds will
finalists comprises of four feature on the TV series,
sheds in each of the eight airing on Channel 4 this
categories which include summer, where the category
Eco, Unexpected, Pub & winners will be revealed
Entertainment, Workshop and will then go head-to-head
& Studio, Unique, Cabin & in a battle to become the
Summerhouse, Historical overall winner.
and Budget. From the most See all the finalists and keep
outlandish structures suitable up to date with the latest news
for Grand Designs to the at www.shedblog.co.uk.
Garden Shades paints are

designed to allow the woodgrain
texture to show through.
COLOUR POP
Who says colour is just for interior decoration? You can now
have a garden as multi-coloured as Joseph’s coat thanks to
the new range of Garden Shades paint from Cuprinol. It has
been specially developed to colour and protect sheds, fences
and other garden wood and there’s a whopping 93 shades to
choose from, with everything from neutral Muted Clay to bright
Honey Mango. What’s great about this paint is that its special
pigments ensure a rich colour and allow the natural texture of
the woodgrain to shine through.
Opt for a rainbow inspired garden and transform boring
plant pots with contrasting colours, or add a bit of zing to the
handles of your garden tools with some zesty yellows, or why
not transform your fences with a palette of serene blues and
greens? It’s a chance to have fun, breathe new life into old
garden items and give your outdoor space another dimension.
Visit the Cuprinol website – www.cuprinol.co.uk - for some fun
project ideas.
Cuprinol Garden Shades paint costs £14.27 (1L) and is Some of the finalists in
this year’s Shed of the
available to buy from most hardware stores or online. Year competition.
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CREATIVE
A date for your diary HUB
Tickets are now on sale for Kirstie Allsopp’s
The Handmade Fair, which sees three days of
celebrating all things crafty at Hampton Court
Palace from 16-18 September. The event, which
is now in its third year, offers shopping, hands-
on making and tons of inspiration, and 2016 is
set to be bigger and better than ever. Joining
Kirstie at the fair and sharing their top tips are
a host of celebrity ambassadors including: star
of the Sewing Bee, Patrick Grant; queen of
upcycling, Annie Sloan; the Royal baker, Fiona
Cairns; and beauty businesswoman, Liz Earle.
Over the three days you’ll get a chance to see
handmade products, craft supplies and artisan
foods as well as join in workshops covering
skills from gilding, printing and wirework to lino
cutting, felting and pottery. Every ticket can be
personalised to include the sessions you want
to try most. Visit www.thehandmadefair.com for a
full list of workshops, and to buy tickets.
Penny for your thoughts:

Luke has endless ideas for
useful penny projects.
PENNYTHING GOES
New to the upcycling scene is artist ‘Since creating the tile idea to give
and product designer Luke Worrall of people the opportunity to install a
Pennything, who creates wonderful penny floor (or wall) in their homes
quirky items using unwanted pennies, easily, I’ve enjoyed creating other
including clocks and bird houses. items using pennies and have many
He has made floor tiles created more ideas I’m itching to work on.
from pennies and has even tiled a ‘I am also a stencil artist and enjoy
kitchen floor with them. So what gave combining my hand-cut stencil work
him the idea? ‘I saw people creating into my penny pieces, so watch this
amazing penny floors on the internet space for some large art pieces,
and loved the look,’ says Luke. including an image of the Queen.’
‘However the time it takes people This man is definitely one to watch
to finish their projects was painful to – keep up to date with Luke’s latest
Join Kirstie and her watch, sticking down one penny at a projects on Twitter by following
craft star friends at
The Handmade Fair. time, so I figured I could make the job @_pennything, or visit his website;
a lot easier by creating tiles. www.pennything.co.uk.
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CREATIVE
HUB
SOCIAL
FLOWER POWER HUB
American upcycler, Raymond Guest, of Recycled
Salvage Design, has created some fabulous garden
sculptures from scrap metal, including these funky
Here are some of our
flowers, which we just love. A fun piece of art to
Mirror, Mirror
favourite upcycles that have
brighten any outdoor space, they are handmade from been shared on our social
recycled and salvaged industrial metal from all sorts media pages this month
The mirrored Art Deco of sources, including farm tools, motor parts and
style is everywhere at chains. Each one is unique and has been painted
the moment, so we by hand. From his workshop in Texas, Raymond also
were very excited to creates furniture from recycled metal, as well as art
discover Rust-Oleum’s for the home. Who’d have thought industrial parts
Mirror Effect spray, could look so pretty?
which can achieve See more of Raymond’s creations on his website,
that look in an instant. www.recycledsalvage.com.
Available in gold or silver,
the spray gives a unique
coating that is applied to the ANNI AXWORTHY
This fabulous flamingo is made from found
reverse side of glass or acrylic
and donated materials, mainly sourced
to create a reflective mirror- from the beaches of northern France. The
like finish. It is ideal for use on final coat of pink paint is gently distressed
and a layer of varnish allows it to take up
glass vases, jars, framed glass,
residence in the garden.
table tops, candle holders and
more. This could be a hero JANE WELLS
product if you’re planning a Jane has turned an old
DIY wedding and need to add cabinet upside down and
painted it to make an
a bit of instant glamour… outdoor potting bench.
Rust-Oleum’s Mirror Effect She has also used the
spray is now available in B&Q Who knew industrial door as an extra shelf on
parts could make the side for her cuppa.
stores nationwide. such pretty posies?
SHELLEY HARDMAN
Using a china plate, teacup
and saucer bought from a
Use black wax to new ways with wax to try charity shop, Shelley has
created a pretty bird feeder
create a graphic
look that doesn’t that was drilled on a slow
look too antique. On our shopping list this style being subtle yet still speed with plenty of water
month are black and white achieving an interesting, to keep it from cracking.
chalk paint waxes – the gentle finish. As well as
latest products to emerge using the white wax as a MARYLINE
from the Annie Sloan finish on top of chalk paint LEESE
studio. You’ll be amazed colours, it can also be An old gate
was a source
at what a difference they used straight onto wood to of upcycle
make to the finished look of achieve a lime washed look. inspiration in
your upcycle. Both waxes are great for the garden
for Maryline.
Using the black wax after bringing out the grain in
painting with bright colours the wood while providing a
is perfect for achieving a protective finish on painted
warehouse, industrial style projects and bare wood. Share pictures of your
and creates a graphic look. The waxes cost £4.95 upcycle projects on
In contrast, the white wax (120ml) and £8.95 (500ml) Twitter @RelovedMag
can be used for a coastal, and are available from Facebook www.facebook.com/
bleached look or a soft Annie Sloan stockists and Relovedmag
Scandinavian look, its www.anniesloan.com. Instagram reloved_magazine
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CREATIVE
A WORLD OF INSPIRATION HUB
If you’re in need of some instant
upcycling inspiration, look no further
than www.upcycledworld.com – a TAKE FIVE sensational pink with a All Vintro products are
creative company based in Scotland As Vintro, the maker of hint of purple; Honeydew, available at stockists
which gives people the skills, luxury paints, enters a pretty pale green; and throughout the United
knowledge and confidence to upcycle, its second year, it has Yorkshire Stone, a graceful Kingdom and Europe.
through online tutorials, tips, events announced the launch of cream with a hint of grey. For more details call
and workshops. five exciting new colours Vintro chalk paint is low 01423 564622 or visit
If you live in Scotland you’ll be to add to its existing range odour, low VOC and water www.vintro.co.uk.
pleased to hear that UpcycledWorld. of chalk paints, taking it based with a very high
com runs creative reuse workshops to a palette of 45. There’s chalk content that enables
in and around Edinburgh, where you Nightfall, a mysterious the paint to adhere to
can learn all sorts of upcycling tips in blue/black; Northern Star, almost any surface. The
furniture painting, jewellery making, a stunning blue featured five colours will come in
fashion, paper and many more. within the Estonian Vintro Supreme wall paint
And if you can’t make it there, fear national flag; Orchid, a too, a new matt emulsion.
not, as there are some fantastic video
tutorials on the website in everything
from turning a bath into a sofa and
making an old record into a clock, to
a DIY book clutch bag and a tin can
Worldwide success story
bird feeder. You’ll also find a section Pam Gruhn, founder of Frenchic Furniture
on upcycling techniques such as Paint that we all know and love, has a lot
embossing aluminium and making to celebrate – because, despite only setting
your own wood stain. up the company 18 months ago, Frenchic
Adding another string to its bow, now has more than 300 stockists in the
UpcycledWorld.com will also be UK and has successfully launched around
launching an online shop in July, Frenchic’s new Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia and New
range of stencils
selling furniture painting kits, have been Zealand. Pretty good going for a newcomer,
materials and equipment. designed for wouldn’t you say?
repeated use.
Visit the website for further Pam tells us that what’s great about
information or catch UpcycledWorld. Frenchic paint is that it doesn’t contain any
com at the Edinburgh Festival in toxins, it doesn’t need stirring, it has no odour
August, where it will be running (big plus), it is lovely and creamy, it comes in
some workshops. a palette of 40 beautiful shades and it paints
like a dream. And mums, you’ll be pleased
to hear that it is even safe enough to paint
nursery furniture.
On top of the tremendous growth of
Frenchic paint, Pam has recently introduced
a new product that has brought much
excitement to the upcycling world: an
exclusive range of stencils in some pretty
funky designs. The six A4-sized stencils,
which cost £11.95 each and include bees,
Learn a new skill at hares and a steam punk motif, are all created
an upcoming creative in-house and are super-thick so you can use
reuse workshop.
them time and time again. We also have it
from the horse’s mouth that there are even
more things in the pipeline for Frenchic, so
watch this space for new product launches.
Find a Frenchic stockist near you by
visiting www.frenchicpaint.co.uk and turn to
page 69 for your chance to win a fabulous
Frenchic bundle worth over £50!
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CREATIVE
Salvage gets stylish:
go online for a new
way to search for
reclaimed items.
HUB DIARY Vintage
Fair
on the
What’s happening 17th!
around the country

in the coming months
First Bath Vintage and
Antiques Market
and Green Park Station, Bath
last Enjoy browsing more than 60 stalls
of everything antique, vintage,
Sunday upcycled, crafted and salvaged at
of this market where there’s always a
great atmosphere and a DJ spinning
every original vinyl, alongside some
delicious food and drink offerings.
month Details: 8.30am-4pm. Free entry. Visit
www.vintageandantiques.co.uk for
further information.
JUNE #UpcycledHourLive
Brighton Unitarian Church
16 More than 40 stalls showcasing the
work of upcyclers from all over the
SALVAGE STYLE UK, as well as products, materials

and workshops with a background
of live music.
In an effort to revolutionise the salvage with salvage and reclamation – the Details: 10am-4pm. Free entry.
Visit www.upcycledhour.co.uk
and reclamation industry, former website manages to help people to see
car designer Maximilian Pawley has the true potential of these unique items JULY Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair
Edinburgh Assembly Rooms
launched an online marketplace for and how they’ll inject cool decor into 17 Here you’ll find some of the
buyers and sellers of reclaimed vintage their homes and businesses. A treasure UK’s best vintage traders selling
furniture and rustic and industrial home trove of eclectic gems, there’s everything affordable vintage clothing,
accessories and homewares mixed
wares. Called ROARK Industries – from chairs, doors and fireplaces to with vintage inspired handmade
www.roarkindustries.co.uk – Max says it’s lights, horseshoes and vintage taps. jewellery and clothing.
Details: 10am-4pm.
a site where ‘anyone can get involved Max says, ‘What better way to add
Visit www.thevintagefair.com
and even earn some extra cash – it’s a character to your home or business
business for everyone. I want to give space, than by utilising one-of-a- JULY Thrift Shop
Sunley Pavilion at the Royal
ROARK sellers a powerful online voice, kind reclaimed items? If style can be 23-24 Festival Hall, London
because I know how hard it can be for achieved while reducing environmental A chance to have a good rummage
through vintage fashion to find iconic
traditional salvage and reclamation impact, then I really think we’re on to styles and timeless classics.
businesses and enthusiasts to sell a winner.’ Details: 11am-6pm. Free entry.
online in an effective way.’ Follow ROARK Industries on Twitter: For further information visit
www.southbankcentre.co.uk
With a stylish and aspirational look – @roarkindustries or visit the website at
not words you would usually associate www.roarkindustries.co.uk. AUG Decorative Home
and Salvage Show
5-7 Cheshire Showground,
near Knutsford
It’s a cover up Expect to find the best in reclaimed
and salvaged materials, garden
furniture and statuary, restored
You’d never guess that these M-24 also makes duffel and upcycled furniture, period
home fixtures and fittings, decorative
colourful and trendy tablet bags, backpacks and and architectural antiques and
sleeves are made from old accessories such as keyrings, industrial items.
lorry tarpaulin, would you? pencil cases and wallets – each Details: Tickets £5, under 16s free.
Available to buy on the door. For times
Created by the clever upcyclers one totally unique because of and further information visit:
at M-24, who’ve noticed this the variety of lorry curtains the www.asfairs.com
material’s durable qualities, company collects. Since its
AUG Chilterns Craft
they are tough enough to launch four years ago, M-24 and Design Show
protect your tech from the has upcycled over 10 tonnes of 26-29 Stonor Park, Henley-on-Thames
Browse handmade jewellery,
elements, while the neoprene lorry tarpaulins and collaborates homewares, clothing and more –
padding keeps it safe from with the UK’s largest haulage all lovingly created by over 200 UK
craftspeople. There will also be a wide
knocks and bangs. They’re fully firms. Visit www.m-24.co.uk to selection of artisan food and drink, as
wipeable and the slim design see the whole collection and well as live music.
makes it easy to carry around. discover more. Details: 10am–5pm. Tickets £8
(£7 seniors) in advance at
www.thecraftshows.co.uk
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CREATIVE Meet the community
HUB On 16 July in Brighton, the
first #UpcycledHourLive
event is being held. There
EXTRA
will be 40 stalls taking
over the Regency Unitarian
Church, selling everything
from vintage plates to
upcycled furniture. If
you’re in the area, be sure
Clockwise: Chris to go along and meet the
Billinghurst giving
her presentation. designers including Lady
Zoe Pocock (below). Visit
Wayne Perrey gave a
talk about being part www.upcycledhour.co.uk
of The Great Interior for more details.
Design Challenge.
From left to right:
Sara from Revamped
by Sara, MJ from The
Purple Finch, Jenny
from Realcycle UK.
Jo Edge from
Reclaimed & Reloved.
Party time
The #UpcycledHour summer gathering
You may be aware that between important that #UpcycledHour upcyclers, weekend workshops
8 and 9pm every Tuesday meets socially as well as on a and much more.
evening, there is a Twitter- business level and our summer Wayne Perrey also gave a
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Shades of Grey:
Bookshelf This month we’re…
Decorating with the most
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author: Kate Watson-Smyth and
Re-discovering the traditional art of Dillon Seitchick-Reardon
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finding inspiration for fun-filled If you haven’t already
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Watson-Smyth wants to
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transform your home. Forget 50 shades of
String Craft
author: Lucy Hopping
grey; apparently there are at least five
hundred, many of them celebrated in this
design-led book. There are over 170 pages
Publisher: CICO Books of beautiful interiors, plus notes on the
Price: £12.99 (on sale 11 August) history and psychology behind this trend
Crafting with string is having a revival and Lucy Hopping’s book and top tips from experts. If you’re thinking
contains lots of inspirational ideas for bringing this traditional of dipping your toes into the latest fashion
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Each project is well illustrated, has step-by-step instructions and a template, and Loads to do at lakes,
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guide is about discovering opportunities for
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We love the ideas for beach-combing hunts,
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String along with Lucy Hopping as she
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shares low-tech ways to get creative
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COLUMN
Silk, Paloma, Old Violet and
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tester pots and it would look
amazing hung from a pergola.
in two
Wooden benches like this can be painted
in Louis
colours - here I’ve painted the wood slats
e an old wooden Blue and sanded back to reveal the wood,
the metal
Use paint to giv look and a
ed st.
chair a dis tre ss work I painted in Old White to give contra
garden.
new life in the
Annie Sloan writes… This month, columnist Annie Sloan takes her
paint and brushes into the garden and offers readers her hints
and tips on how to paint outdoor furniture with a good finish.
A
s summer approaches, every I want to spend as much time and woods though, as they sometimes lead to
year my mind begins to energy making my outdoor space as the paint flaking. For any suitable surface
focus on the exterior a little beautiful and treasured as I do with the that I paint outside I make sure that the
more, specifically the garden. inside of my house, so naturally I wanted piece is clean and bone dry. I then paint
I start to think about how I can spend to make sure that I could transform the as I would normally for any piece that I do
as much time as I can outdoors, either space using my paint. In my garden indoors. For example, if I want a slightly
pottering among the flower beds, playing in Oxford, which is at the back of my rustic, farmhouse finish, I use my paint
hide and seek with my grandchildren Victorian terrace, I have used my paint quite thickly, painting with my Pure Bristle
around the hedges, or just enjoying a to update some of my tired and slightly Brush in all directions for a textured finish.
glass of something chilled as the sun sets. decrepit old furniture. The projects and If I want a slight smoother, more modern
Spending time in the garden is therapeutic pieces that you see here are all in my finish, I add a little water to the paint,
to me. I find solace and comfort among garden, and they were all painted in the and use my Small Flat Brush for a very
the foliage, as I remember my mother in height of summer. smooth finish.
her garden, deadheading faded roses or Some pieces are metal, some are wood, After I have painted the piece, I leave it
simply rereading her favourite book. It truly there’s is even a rattan chair that has been outside in the sun for as long as possible
is one of my favourite places to be. painted. I steer clear of teak and other oily – this is because the sun speeds up the
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Wooden ladders
are an on-trend
garden decoration,
this one has been
‘I steer clear of teak and other
painted with an
overall wash using
Old White, then the
individual steps
oily woods, as they sometimes
were painted in
Duck Egg Blue, Louis
Blue, Burgundy,
Provence, Greek
Blue, Arles, Olive and
lead to the paint flaking’
Scandinavian Pink.
Revamp a metal bench
like mine by painting it in
Original and highlighting the
ornate details in Graphite.
to make a restful
Use Chalk Paint to revive an old rattan chair,
d in Greek Blue,
spot to read a book. Here the back is painte
stripes and the
the seat painted in Greek Blue and Old White
Egg Blue fabric.
cushion covered in my Faded Roses in Duck
curing process. Once completely cured,

so it is totally dry all the way through and Have a go!
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Give old watering cans a new
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day I simply wipe down the entire piece even plant them up with som d Chalk Paint is available from Annie
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residue. There is no need to wax the the UK and across the world – and
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did seal the paint with wax, this would the next. So as the year goes on, I do information call: 01865 803168,
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and paint, eventually pushing the paint my personal style. If this happens, I just
off of the surface. Leaving the furniture quickly touch it up!
unwaxed actually allows the paintwork to My absolute favourite colour to use in
“breathe”. As time goes by the paintwork the garden is purple. Although I’m not a
fades and chips, which I personally love. big fan of purple in the home, especially in
It adds history and interest to my chairs large quantities, I just adore the
and benches, creating a gorgeous faded combination of a deep, rich purple with
patina reminiscent of coastal French and the bright, bold greens of plants and
Mediterranean villages. This might not be foliage. I’ve used lots of different shades of
to everyone’s tastes in the garden, and as purple, mixing reds and blues from the
with anything, I would always test out the Chalk Paint palette, on the chandelier
paint outdoors first before you use it. In (above left) which just looks stunning
Oxford we are blessed with blistering hot against the green backdrop.
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Make it in AUGUST
The warmer weather has got us looking at natural
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wall displays using salvaged logs and branches…
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Make a
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Vintage
doily display Vintage doilies are the key
to this stunning wall display.
Make it to create the perfect
backdrop for a wedding
breakfast or use it at home
as a romantic focal point
for a bedroom.
© Wedding cake by Tier By Tier
Project and photography by Kate Beavis
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‘If you use this for a wedding, hang it
behind your cake table or where you
declare your vows to each other’
Doily display how to...
Materials ♥ Step 1 Gather all your doilies together to match their sizes against
Vintage doilies of varying sizes. your embroidery hoops. Make sure the doilies are slightly bigger than Softer edges
Wooden embroidery hoops in the the hoop to give you enough material to pull through the sides (A). You may wish to cut
same sizes as the doilies the doily edges that
A large branch are poking out of
Fishing line
Selection of ribbons, string,
A the hoops but
I feel this should be
avoided so that you
feathers and pom-poms can use the doilies
for another project
Equipment in the future. I have
left mine hanging
Scissors
softly, but you could
Glue gun choose to use
Safety pins safety pins to pin
Clothes rail (optional, for them up.
project aassembly)
♥ Step 2 Separate
the hoops and lay the
doily flat across the
outer ring ensuring
that the pattern is
central to the hoop.
♥ Step 3 Place the Match up

Mix it up
The wall hanging
inner hoop on top
and push down to B the circular
looks best if you use a
variety of hoop sizes,
hold the doily in lace
patterns
from 4 inches up to place (B). Before
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different colours and
materials of doily –
this for the rest of chosen
hoop
the doilies. I used 17
I have chosen creams
doilies in total.
and whites in cotton,
silk and wool. C
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I love using vintage items from
jumble sales and charity shops, so that
they can be enjoyed again and again
♥ Step 4 Find a great branch to hang the
© Simon Whitmore
creation from; mine came from my garden
but they can be bought or foraged (E). One by
one, hang the doilies using fishing line from
the branch (F). There is no right or wrong way
to hang them – you may want to create a full
wall, an arch or like me, mix up all the sizes.
E
About the designer
Kate Beavis is the author of
Style Your Modern Vintage
Home, a buying, styling and
F restoring guide focusing on
the 1920s-1990s. She also
writes a regular blog, is a
freelance writer and business
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formation, tie each one together using fishing hoops and glue them onto the back of the hoop using a glue of the award-winning National
Vintage Wedding Fair.
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it out on the floor.
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INTERVIEW
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‘Bliss comes in the
first few stages of a
project or piece, where
I have a concept and
I’m working out the
colours, creating the
mood board and drawing
ABOVE: Ercol is just one of
the initial patterns’
the mid-century manufacturers
that Zoe is a big fan of.
Printed pleasures
From loo roll to Liberty, Reloved charts the rise of the super–talented
Zoe Murphy, Margate’s most passionate pattern maker….
Interview by Karen Hollocks
P
rinted pattern designer, expected would begin with her finding
Zoe Murphy, passionately a job designing for a studio, but her
promotes the ethos ‘Love what final project at university turned that
belongs to you’ – a philosophy plan on its head.
she has embraced from an early age: ‘I was well aware that it could
‘I’ve always had a fascination with possibly be my last chance to make
repairing and improving things,’ she work that was entirely personal for
reflects. ‘As a little girl I remember quite a while,’ she says of her final
being entirely happy to sit for hours project, which she completed in 2008.
making furniture for my dolls’ house ‘I’m glad I felt that way, as it meant
out of bits of loo roll and a few scraps that my last project while studying
of fabric.’ was my most personal and indulgent.
‘One day I read a book about the I made sure that it was all about
ozone layer and the environment, the things I was interested in at that
and that was it – I was fixed on the moment, and I based it on growing up
idea of saving the planet. I think ever by the seaside, changes happening in
since then I’ve been trying to make my hometown of Margate, its 1950s
small changes with my own actions, heyday and the idea of loving what
and trying to encourage others to do belongs to you.
the same.’ ‘As a lot of young designers do,
A degree in printed textiles at I must have been reading the national
Loughborough University set Zoe on a mood in some way at that point
course for a career in design – one she because the themes and emotions of
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Mid-century muse
Zoe reveals why mid-
century design makes
the perfect base for
her patterns…
‘I’m a huge fan of G Plan and
other makers of the time such as
Remploy and Uniflex,’ says Zoe of
her love for mid-century design.
‘All of the pieces are still available
second-hand today, which is a
testament to their quality and
good construction.
‘The sleek and modular nature
of mid-century furniture is perfect
for me as a base for my patterns.
I almost see them as a blank
canvas for prints, as they don’t
suggest a particularly masculine
or feminine style. Tapered discreet
legs, straight lines, and solid
flat surfaces are all synonymous
with mid-century design and lend
a wonderful unfussiness to my
products and prints.’
ABOVE: Zoe’s popular Margate
collection was initially devised for her
final year project at college.
the collection seemed to chime with

a lot of other people, too. Reusing in
design, and working with optimism
and ethics, struck a chord and the
final collection got a lot of attention ‘Just because something goes wrong, it
doesn’t mean it won’t ever work. Look
post graduation – I’m still working
with it today!’
to solve problems in creative ways’

After graduating with first-class
honours, Zoe secured a spot
at the Tent London Design Fair
and showcased her work to an
international audience, which included
a buyer for Liberty and the national BELOW: The sleek design time, after having a popular time with Zoe recently created a series of
of 1950s furniture provides
press – and the rest is history… Zoe with the perfect base people holidaying there prior to the pieces based on Dreamland – a
‘I still looked for jobs in design for her projects. 1960s,’ she explains. ‘All the while I 100-year-old theme park that has just
studios in London,’ she recalls, ‘but was at university I was keen to work reopened in Margate – but adventures
so many people were trying to order with themes of relove and reuse, and further afield have also provided
furniture and textiles that I found Margate was the perfect muse for inspiration over the last few years,
the business starting under my feet this at the time. It’s not just a broad including a trip to Mexico in 2014.
before I had a chance to get a job for concept that sparks ideas of reuse, ‘Every year I try and take a trip away
someone else!’ I also still plunder it for patterns to spark some new ideas,’ she says.
and prints. The Formica cafe ‘In 2014 we travelled around Mexico
Seaside stories tables that are in most of the for a few weeks drawing and painting
Now the base for her own ice cream parlours and greasy to make the “Mexico to Margate”
design studio, Zoe’s home spoon places around here are collection. This resulted in some floral
town of Margate has provided where I drew inspiration for a furniture and cactus cushions that
inspiration for the bright colours lot of the decorative surfaces on perfectly evoked the things we saw on
and bold graphics that characterise the furniture pieces. I also take a cue our journey.’
many of her patterns – and is also from the optimism and upbeat nature Citing one of the highpoints of her
symbolic for Zoe of the key themes of the town these days – my work has career as working with household
of reuse and revival that underpin definitely become even more cheerful names that she herself grew up with,
her work. ‘Margate is a place that and colourful over time thanks to Zoe’s CV includes a collaboration with
was run down and ignored for a long staying here to build my business.’ Liberty, work commissioned by G Plan,
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Be prepared
Fancy trying your
hand at printing
onto furniture? Zoe
explains that the
secret to success is
in the prep…
‘Preparation of the furniture is key.
It’s great printing onto wood, but if
you haven’t stripped it of all the old
varnish, sealed any wood stain with
some fresh lacquer, and then given
it a really good key so that the ink
or paint sticks – you’ll run into
trouble somewhere down the line.
Having been self-taught, a lot of my
ABOVE: The patterns and colours furniture know-how has come from
are inspired by the classic Formica so much trial and error.
fittings found in seaside cafes.
‘Above all else I would encourage
aspiring makers to experiment! Just
because something goes wrong, it
doesn’t mean it won’t ever work.
You can look to solve problems in
creative ways.’
and a special interpretation of one

of Dulux’s colour stories.
‘Dulux really defined colour for me
as a little girl,’ she enthuses. ‘Any time
I would want to paint a wall in my
teenage room, they were the company
making it possible to get almost exactly
the shade you wanted. As a 14-year-
old in Margate, that was a really big
deal, and taught me that being precise
about colour in interior design was
possible for everyone, not just those
who had personal stylists or lots of
cash. To be invited to work with them I have a concept and I’m working out ABOVE: Bright colours and
bold images are printed
was an important milestone for my the colours, creating the mood board onto re-veneered pieces for
inner teenager.’ and drawing the initial patterns. I think a unique finish.
Zoe is also one of the team of
designers on BBC One’s Money for
I’m most comfortable when I’m
communicating something to people
Kirstie Allsopp is
Nothing – an experience she loved for visually, so drawings and patterns and a fan of Zoe’s
work, with several
the chance it gave her ‘to experiment colours are a language that make me
with the pieces that they gave me to really happy to use in my work.’
work with.’
However, it is the creative process find out more
pieces, including
at the heart of her work that still most To see more of Zoe’s work, some specially
commissioned
excites Zoe. visit www.zoemurphy.com
‘The creative and design side of my and to buy souvenirs and stationery
role is my favourite part of what I do,’
she explains. ‘Bliss comes in the first
created by Zoe, including cards,
cushions and brooches, visit
ones, in her
few stages of a project or piece where www.zoemurphy.bigcartel.com. collection
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Beach hut
bunting
Make a bright and funky alternative to
fabric bunting using scrap timber and
decoupaged imagery of bold clashing
patterns – guaranteed to brighten up
any room for summer.
Project and photography by Lucy Renshaw
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‘With no sewing needed, this project
allows you play around with pattern
and colour in an alternative way’
Beach hut bunting how to...
Materials ♥ Step 1 Source some scrap wood, I normally ♥ Step 4 The really fun part is selecting
Scrap timber (sizes of your have stuff lying around at home, but if you your patterns (D). Look through any fabric
choice – I’ve used 7 x 7 x 2cm don’t, ask at your local tip or have a nose remnants you may have – stick to bold
thick squares. This would also into neighbourhood skips – always ask the colours and patterns so they’ll stand out. You
work with thick card instead of owner before you take anything out, though. can also flick through any magazines and tear
wood, but won’t last as long) You can pick any size and thickness, but out any imagery you like. I’ve used a second-
Fabric/imagery on paper lengths will be easier to work with and cut hand children’s book, with lovely illustrations
(eg wrapping paper, photocopies, up. I’ve used a scrap length that was left over of animals and birds, which I will layer up on
printouts) from another project top of the pattern to add detail and interest.
Modge Podge (or PVA glue)
Small eyelets (brought from
a hobby or DIY shop)
Wood glue
A D
Equipment
Pencil
Tenon saw or bandsaw (or ask
local timber yard to cut for you)
Ruler
Sandpaper ♥ Step 2 Mark out 18 squares for the bottom
Paintbrush of your beach huts with a ruler and pencil.
Scissors Use a tenon saw by hand, or I’ve used an
Glue gun electric bandsaw to cut them out to measure
7 x 7cm (B). Then cut six of the squares
diagonally to make 12 triangles for the roofs.
♥ Step 5 Once you have a good selection,
photocopy them so that you have a repeating
Bold & bright
If you like bright
B pattern (E). (Note, only photocopy images
and fabric if they are for your own use and
colours and the not for resale). Make sure all papers you are
style of my bunting, going to decoupage with are lightweight. You
stick to bold and
may be wondering why you’re not just going
bright patterns –
stripes, spots, and to stick the fabric to the wood. Photocopying
zigzags. Patterns will give the textures of your fabric but has
that are small and a smoother finish and is far easier to stick
detailed will make it onto the wood. The finished result makes the
look twee. Once you
♥ Step 3 Sand down any rough edges (C). pattern look integral to the timber.
have played around
with the concept of
mixing patterns you
can use the same
idea for normal
C E
bunting with fabric
instead of wood.
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Make as man ld be enough to
an d , an d w o u
a nice garl o or – and would
a w in d o w o r d
hang above ening
take you just an ev
♥ Step 6 Paste on a thin layer of some Modge
Podge (you can use PVA, but it is slightly
thicker, making it trickier to work with) to the
tops and sides of your wooden shapes. Start
sticking the different patterned papers to About the designer
the shapes (F). Mix and match – try to make Lucy Renshaw is a Designer-
each square and triangle a different pattern. maker and interior designer
Apply a layer of glue on top of the paper to based in Derbyshire. Mainly
working with fabrics and
seal it (this will dry clear). Use a piece of
furniture, Lucy used bold,
oil cloth or plastic to place your shapes on, bright and quirky designs to
so they can peel off once glued and dry. make her interior products,
Once you have covered all the pieces with which she sells and exhibits
patterned paper, stand back and decide, if ♥ Step 7 Once in the UK and internationally.
Lucy also runs a range of Soft
any, where you want to add other images, dry, play around
Furnishing, Upholstery and
such as birds, or animals as detail. A bit of with which roofs Interior Design workshops
extra detail here and there will add interest, and bottoms work from her colourful home in
but don’t over do it! When the first side is dry, together, then glue the Derbyshire Dales.
turn them over and decoupage the backs. together, using a
glue gun for speed or www.lucyrenshaw.com
wood glue (G). Mix
F
lucyrenshawinteriors
and match and go
lucyrenshaw
for clashing patterns
and colours – lucyrenshaw_interiors
sometimes it’s better
not to over think it.
♥ Step 8 When they have completely

G dried, screw the eyelets into the tops
(H), thread them with string, knot at
the eyelets and hang them up. Turn to
page 98 to
find out more
H about Lucy’s
style!
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ways with…
STRING
This month we show you how to turn
drift wood, old postcards and salvaged
planks into pieces of art with just
a few nails and some thread.
Projects by Lucy Hopping, photography by Jo Henderson
Use up leftover
le ngths of sewing
thread from your
workbox to create
your feather
Drying time
Allow your driftwood
to dry out for at
least a week in the
room in which it will
be displayed.
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Project 1 3 ways with…
DRIFTWOOD FEATHER
Create a stunning piece of wall art using a piece of driftwood as your
base. Try searching riverbanks and lakesides as well as the coast for
your wood— you’ll be surprised at what gems you can find.
Materials ♥ Step 1 Copy the template on the right and

Driftwood use masking tape to fix it to a suitable surface
Masking tape on the piece of driftwood. Hammer a panel
13mm (½in) panel pins pin into each marked point (A).
Sewing thread in teal,
pale green, cream, coral
Equipment A
Scissors
Hammer
Tracing paper
Pencil
♥ Photocopy template
to desired size for your
piece of driftwood
Follow
the C
numbers
whe n ♥ Step 2 Remove the paper template and then start to wrap ♥ Step 3 To add some shading, go over
winding the threads around the nails. Start at the top with the teal a few sections with the teal, pale green
thread, wrapping it around the nail at the tip, the top nail and coral – this time angling some of the
the of the line down the centre, and the top nail on the left and threads in a slightly different way for a
threads then the right to make lines of thread in the numbered order.
Continue with teal on the next few sets of nails, then work
more 3D effect (C).
downward on sets of nails with the green, the cream, and the
coral, always working in the numbered order (B).=
next project
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Colour match
Paint car-boot sale
purchased frames
the same colour to
display your cards
as a collection.
our
Group y ards
m b r o id ered c
e ive your
e r t o g
togeth r a impact
e x t
display
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Embroidered vintage postcards

Enjoy searching your local thrift stores and vintage markets for old
postcards, then update them with geometric patterns stitched in fluorescent
colours. Pop them in simple frames for a fabulous gift or wall display.
Materials Diamond design BACKSTITCH

Vintage postcards
Sewing thread in neon ♥ Step 1 Using our
A Start as if you were sewing
running stitch. Sew one stitch
orange, green, pink finished example as a and then bring the needle
Frames guide, mark the holes for back up to start the second
your shape onto the back stitch. This time, instead of
going forward, go back and
Equipment of your postcard (A). Use
push the needle down through
Ruler a pin or needle to pierce the fabric at the end of your
Scissors each hole. first stitch. Bring it out again
Tracing paper
Pencil ♥ Step 2 Double the neon
B a stitch length past where
the thread emerges. Keep
going to make an even line
Pin orange thread and sew of stitches that touch one
Sewing needle the design as shown, another with no gaps.
using backstitch (B).
SQUARE design CIRCLE design

♥ Step 1 Using the photo below as a ♥ Step 1 Draw a circle about 7.5cm A
guide (A), pierce the pattern on the (3in) in diameter and make 70
postcard, and use neon green thread evenly spaced holes around the
to stitch this design in backstitch (B). circumference with a pin. The holes
will be numbered from 1 to 35 on each
half of the circle.
A ♥ Step 2 To work the first curve, take
the neon pink thread and make a stitch
between 2 and 3. Then make a stitch
between 3 and 5, and then another
between 4 and 7. Keep repeating this
sequence so that each stitch increases
by one hole and gets increasingly B
longer to create a lovely curve.
♥ Step 3 Repeat until the last stitch is

between the two holes numbered 1 (A).
B ♥ Step 4 Then begin again with the

second number 1 hole on the other
half of the circle, working between 1
and 2, then 2 and 4, then 3 and 6
and so on, finishing at 31 to 27 so that
there are two curves opposite each
other (B). next project
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Perfect pallet
Salvaged pieces
of pallet wood
would be ideal for
this project.
W hy not us
e
this sweet id
ea
to personal
ise
the guestboo
k
and gift tab
le
at a summ
er
wedding?
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Flowers in a ‘jar’
With this project you can use up old string, salvaged wood and artificial
flowers to make a sweet ‘mason jar’ display to decorate your home. You’ll
never have to add water and you can change the flowers whenever you like!
Materials ♥ Step 1 Trace the template onto the tracing ♥ Step 3 Take a length of lilac thread and
3 pieces of wood, each paper. Arrange the wooden pieces face down, tie one end to one of the nails at the end
approx. 18 x 9cm place the board on top, and nail them together of a line. Wrap in a figure of eight and then
(7¼ x 3½in) (A), making sure these nails don’t come right around both nails (C). Go on to the
Approx. 15 x 25cm through onto the front. Turn over so the pieced next nail and wrap this in a figure of eight
(6 x 10in) piece of wood side is facing upward. with the previous nail, then go right around
wooden board these two nails.
130 nails, size 15mm
(½in) A
Lilac cotton thread
Faux flowers
Equipment
Tracing paper
Pencil
Hammer
C
Tape measure
Glue gun (optional)
♥ Step 4 Repeat the wrapping along all

the nails to create a line of the drawing
(D). Tie off and trim at the end of the line.
♥ Step 2 Tape the template paper to the Repeat steps 3 and 4 to create all the
pieced wood. Hammer a nail partly into the lines of the jar.
wood at each dot of the template (B). Remove
the tracing paper from the wood.
D
B
♥ Step 5 Thread Projects taken from String

Craft by Lucy Hopping,
the flowers through £12.99, (on sale 11 August)
the top of the “jar,” published by CICO Books
then glue in place
with a glue gun,
if necessary.
♥ Photocopy template to
to the size which best fits
your salvaged wood
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Posy Jar
holders
Take some old jam jars
and yarn and whip up
these pretty crochet
tealight holders to give
garden parties and special
summer celebrations a little
homespun charm this year.
Project by Pauline Fitzpatrick,

photography by Lucy Williams
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These are perfect to make for a summer
wedding so they can hang over
guests’ tables at an evening reception
Posy Pot Holders how to...
Materials Pattern information high, to fit jar approx 22.5cm ♥ A snug fit is needed for the
DMC Petra 3, Key to UK Abbreviations (9in) around. freestanding covers, so the
100% cotton, ch chain Large cover: 9cm(3½in) base should be very slightly
100g/280m/306yds dc double crochet high, to fit jar approx 22.5cm smaller than the base of the
Yarn A: Ivory 53901 sl st slip stitch (9in) around. jar. If the cover turns out
x 1 ball tr treble slightly bigger, adding the
DMC Petra 5, t-ch turning chain SPECIAL STITCH PATTERNS hanging cords will keep it
100% cotton, Shell: (1tr, 1ch, 1tr, 1ch, 1tr) securely in place.
100g/400m/437yds TENSION in same place. ♥ After working the base, the
Yarn B: Cream Work four rounds of the Large shell: (1tr, 1ch, 1tr, first round of the lace pattern
544592 x 1 ball base pattern to measure 2ch, 1dtr, 2ch, 1tr, 1ch, 1tr) is the right side of the cover.
Curtain ring 7.5cm (3in) in diameter in same place. ♥ The ring for the hanging
(optional) using yarn A and 3.5mm V st: (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in cords can be crocheted, or
Assorted glass jars hook, or size needed to same place. you can use a curtain ring.
obtain tension. If using a crocheted ring,
Equipment Pattern notes make this first, or use a
3mm & 3.5mm MEASUREMENTS ♥ Pattern is worked following separate length of cotton
crochet hooks Small cover: 6.5cm (2½in) English instructions. to avoid fastening off and
Yarn needle high, to fit jar approx 20cm ♥ The cover is worked in rejoining. If working cords,
(8in) around. the round, turning at end of work final round of holder as
Medium cover: 7cm (3in) each round. given in Finishing.
Small HOLDER Rnd 6: 1dc in same place as sl st, 1 Shell in next

Base V-st, [1dc in next dtr, 1 Shell in next V-st] around,
With yarn A and 3.5mm hook, work 4ch, sl st to first sl st in first dc, turn.
ch to form ring. Rnds 7–9: Rep rnds 5 & 6 once, then rnd 5 again.
Rnd 1: 2ch (counts as 1tr), 11tr in ring, sl st to top of If making hanging version,
t-ch, turn – 12tr. see notes at end for the next round under Finishing/
Rnd 2: 2ch, 1tr in same place as sl st, 2tr in next Cords.
11tr, sl st to top of t-ch, turn – 24tr. Rnd 10: 1dc in same place as sl st, 1 Large Shell
Rnd 3: 2ch, 2tr into next tr, [1tr, 2tr in next tr] (see Special Stitch Patterns) in next V-st, [1dc in
around, sl st to top of t-ch, turn – 36tr. next dtr, 1 Large Shell in next
Custom fit V-st] around, sl st in
The pattern can be Side first dc.
adjusted for any
Rnd 4: (RS) 1dc in same place as sl st, miss 2tr, 1 Fasten off, weave
size jar by working
more or fewer Shell (see Special Stitch Patterns) in next tr, miss 2tr, in ends.
rounds for the base [1dc in next tr, miss 2tr, 1 Shell in next tr, miss 2tr]
and sides. To make around, sl st in first dc, turn. Medium holder
the base bigger, Rnd 5: 5ch (counts as 1dtr, 2ch), V-st (see Special Base
add one extra stitch
Stitch Patterns) in centre tr of next shell, 2ch, [1dtr With yarn B and 3mm hook, make adjustable ring,
between increases
on each round. in next dc, 2ch, V-st in next Shell, 2ch] around, sl st or 4ch, sl st to first ch to form ring.
to third of 5ch, turn. Work as for small holder to rnd 3.
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Rnd 4: 2ch, 1tr, 2tr in next tr, [1tr in each of
next 2 tr, 2tr in next tr] around, sl st to top of
t-ch, turn – 48tr.
Rnd 5: 2ch, 1tr, 2tr in next tr, [3tr, 2tr in next
tr] around, sl st to top of t-ch, turn – 60tr.
Side
Rnd 6: (RS) 1dc in same place as sl st, miss
2tr, 1 Shell in next tr, miss 2tr, [1dc in next tr,
miss 2tr, 1 Shell in next tr, miss 2 tr] around,
sl st in first dc, turn.
Rnd 7: 5ch (counts as 1dtr, 2ch), V-st in
centre tr of next Shell, 2ch, [1dtr in next dc,
About the designer
2ch, V-st in next Shell, 2ch] around, sl st to Pauline teaches crochet
third of 5ch, turn. workshops in and around
Rnd 8: 1dc in same place as sl st, 1 Shell in Derbyshire, as well as
next V-st, [1dc in next dtr, 1 Shell in next V-st] 2ch, V-st in next Shell, 2ch] around, sl st to designing and self-publishing
crochet patterns.
around, sl st in first dc, turn. third of 5ch, turn.
Rnds 9–13: Rep rnds 7 & 8 twice, then rnd 7 Rnd 7: 1dc in same place as sl st, 1 Shell www.paulinefitzpatrick.co.uk
again. in next V-st, [1dc in next dtr, 1 Shell in next www.ravelry.com/designers/
If making hanging version, see notes at end V-st] around, sl st in first dc, turn. pauline-fitzpatrick
of instructions for the next round under Rnds 8–14: Rep rnds 6 & 7 three times,
Finishing/Cords. then rnd 6 again.
Rnd 14: 1dc in same place as sl st, 1 Large If making hanging version, see notes below
Stash-buster
Shell in next V-st, [1dc in next dtr, 1 Large for the next round under Finishing/Cords. Vary the look of your holders
Shell in next V-st] around, sl st in first dc. Rnd 15: 1dc in same place as sl st, 1 Large by choosing any coloured
Fasten off, weave in ends. Shell in next V-st, [1dc coordinating yarns you can
in next dtr, 1 Large Shell in find in your stash.
Large holder next V-st] around, sl st in
Base first dc.
With yarn A and 3.5mm hook, work as for Fasten off, weave in ends.
medium holder up to rnd 4.
FINISHING
Side Ring
Rnd 5: (RS) 1dc in same place as sl st, miss Work in a continuous spiral.
2tr, 1 Shell in next tr, miss 2tr, [1dc in next tr, 20ch, sl st to first ch to form ring.
miss 2tr, 1 Shell in next tr, miss 2tr] around, Rnd 1: Sl st in each ch around.
sl st in first dc, turn. Rnd 2: Sl st in each st, working in top loop
Rnd 6: 5ch (counts as 1dtr, 2ch), V-st in of sl st of rnd 1 and single loop of initial ch.
centre tr of next Shell, 2ch, [1dtr in next dc, Fasten off, weave in ends.

Handy Stitch Guide
Getting started Counting a chain
The right side of your chain is the
Treble crochet (tr)
The tallest of the basic stitches,
Slipknot one that looks like a little plait of great for using within more
A slipknot creates the first loop “v” shapes. Each “v” is a stitch complex patterns.
on the hook. and must be counted. When
you are working the chain, you
do not count the slipknot, but
begin to count your chain when
you pull through the first loop.
To count the chain afterwards
you count the slipknot as the first
stitch, but not the loop on the 1 Yarn round hook, insert hook
into stitch from front to back
and draw loop through stitch
hook, or “working” loop.
only. This gives you three loops
2 Roll the hook round in your

on the hook. Yarn round hook.
1 Make a loop in the yarn fingers towards you to catch

around 10–20cm/4–8in the yarn and pull through loop
from the end. Insert hook on hook. One chain made.
through loop, catch the back
strand of yarn and pull it
2 Work a slip stitch to join,
creating a ring, and then
work your turning chain
through to the front.
dependent on which stitch
you will be working into the
2 Pull loop through two loops. ring. Insert hook into the
Two loops on hook. Yarn centre of the ring and work
round hook. the first stitch into this ring.
Double crochet (dc)

The smallest stitch, creating
2 Pull the ends of the yarn to a dense fabric perfect for

secure the knot around the amigurumi.
2
hook, but not too tightly or it will Ensuring the stitches are
be hard to pull the first loop of
3
even – not too loose or Pull loop through the remaining
chain through. tight – repeat to make a length two loops to complete treble,
of chain. repeat to end of row.
CHAIN
3
Most crochet projects begin Slip stitch (sl st) Work required number
with a length of chain. This is
Working around
A slip stitch is usually used to of stitches into the centre
a ring
Text © Inside Crochet/Claire Montgomerie, Illustrations © Inside Crochet/Sean Miles
the perfect stitch to practise join one stitch to another, or to of the ring and join the round
This method of working in the
1
your hold and tension with. join a stitch to another point. It Insert hook into chain or with a slip stitch. Do not turn,
round creates a large hole at
is generally made by picking up stitch, front to back. Yarn but continue the next row
the centre of your work. Its size
two strands of a stitch but when over hook and draw through around the last.
is dependent on the length of
used all over, you usually only stitch to front, leaving you
chain used.
pick up the back loop. with two loops on the hook. Fasten off
Yarn round hook. Pull up final loop of last
stitch to make it bigger and
cut the yarn, leaving enough
of an end to weave in. Pull
end through loop, and pull
1 Holding just the hook with

point up in your dominant
hand, and the yarn in the other,
up tightly to secure.
grip the slipknot with the yarn

holding hand. Work a yarn 1 Insert hook into st or chain
required. Yarn over hook, as
1 Make a length of chain as
2
round hook (yrh or yoh) by when you make a chain. Pull a Draw through both loops to required, then insert your
passing the hook in front of the loop through all stitches/loops/ finish the stitch. Double hook into the first chain stitch
yarn, under and around it. work on hook to finish slip stitch. crochet completed. you made. Yarn round hook.
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Drill safe
If you are using
a Forstner drill
with a regular hand
drill, make sure
that the log you
are drilling is
firmly secured.
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Centre of
attention
Whether you want to make a rustic statement for a
Repeat the steps
for the decorated
bottle with jam
summer dinner party or striking centrepieces for
vintage wedding tables, all you need is just a few jars, and vary the
slices of logs, scraps of lace and some sacking… depths of the lace
and sacking
Materials
T wo log pieces with a diameter Tealight logs
of approx 9cm (3½in); one ♥ Step 1 If necessary, level off the base
measuring 10cm (4in) tall, the and top of the log by sawing off a slice.
other 18cm (7in) tall
One glass bottle (cordial bottles ♥ Step 2 With your log well secured in an
have a nice shape) upright position, use the Forstner bit and
Garden twine drill to make a hole with a depth of 2cm
Slice from a log measuring approx (¾in) for the nightlight to sit in.
23cm (9in) in diameter and
2.5cm (1in) in height ♥ Step 3 Using sandpaper, remove any
Sacking fabric (from an old coffee splinters and sharp edges. Repeat with
bean sack is perfect) the second log piece.
Lace remnants, cut into 4cm
(1½in) strips
PVA glue Bottle
♥ Step 1 Measure the circumference of
Equipment your bottle, then cut a piece of sacking to
50mm wood-boring Forstner bit that length with a depth of 9cm (3½in),
Hand drill or pillar drill although depending on the height and
Clamp or work bench (to securely shape of your bottle, you may choose to
hold logs while drilling them) cut a narrower or wider piece. Gently fray
Brush to apply the PVA the longer edges of the sacking.
Saw
Sandpaper ♥ Step 2 Apply PVA to the outside of the tightly wrap it around your bottle. When
Scissors bottle where the sacking band is going to you are happy with the look of your bottle,
sit. Add the sacking and leave to dry. cut the twine and stick down the end. Cut
a length of twine and tie in a bow around
♥ Step 3 Cut the lace remnant strip to the bottle neck, leaving long ends as
fit the circumference of the bottle. Apply illustrated in the picture.
PVA glue to the back of the lace and stick
it to the centre of sacking band. You could ♥ Step 5 Finally fill the bottle with water
hold it in place with an elastic band while and a posy of greenery and flowers.
the glue dries. Arrange the logs and bottle on the larger
log slice. We recommend that you leave
♥ Step 4 Apply glue to 9cm (3½in) of the the tealights in their metal cup, and never
neck of the bottle and taking your twine, leave burning candles unattended.
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Reclaimed wire and
fishing line forms the
basis of Katrina Slack’s
Choughs sculpture.
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Focus on
Beach
beauties
Ever wondered what to make with those quirky finds

you collect at the seaside? Lindsey Harrad meets four
coastal artists who, inspired by the power of the sea,
make unique pieces from flotsam and jetsam. Turn the
page to read their creative stories…
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Porpoise created
from old found
fishing nets.
‘It is hard to ignore

the struggle of marine
Katrina wildlife if you live by
Slack the coast, as the evidence
is all around you’
loved Cornwall and wanted to bring her
children up by the sea, which is how the
family ended up living in Carbis Bay near
St Ives, where Katrina’s ‘day job’ is helping
Carbis Bay, Cornwall Since working with World Animal Protection to run the vegetarian Coast B&B. But when
for their “Sea Change” campaign I have she’s not on duty at Coast, she can often
realised the power of using my artwork to be found beachcombing, especially in the
W
ith an estimated 640,000 tonnes raise awareness. I now also make smaller quieter winter months. ‘The beaches get far
of fishing equipment discarded pieces that are sold in galleries but all have too busy in the summer,’ she says. ‘And in
or lost in our seas every year, this an environmental message.’ the winter you get all sorts of things washed
‘ghost gear’ is a potential death Katrina had a passion for wildlife from in with the storms. I am really lucky to have
trap for sea creatures, with dolphins, a young age, but unfortunately being the St Ives’ beaches right on my doorstep.
turtles, seals, seabirds and whales being asthmatic and allergic to animals meant I love Porthkidney Sands and also venture
particularly vulnerable. But artist Katrina that working with them would never be over to Marazion, while Perranuthnoe is
Slack has found a beautiful and powerful possible. ‘Art helped me find alternative another favourite. Sometimes I just collect
use for the detritus she finds on beaches, ways of expressing my concerns for things and take them to recycling or landfill
creating unique sculptures that also aim animals, she explains. ‘I became a member but if I find something interesting and
to highlight the environmental threat of of the WWF and collected information inspiring I will make a piece of art.’
all the sea’s rubbish and contaminants. about the plight of wildlife around the
‘It is hard to ignore the struggle of marine world. The two things always seemed Personal project
wildlife if you live by the coast, as the to be linked, as I would spend hours Often working to commission, Katrina
evidence is all around you,’ she says. ‘We with my sketchbook drawing the animals makes pieces for individuals and wildlife-
often spot seals, dolphins and birds on that I had discovered.’ inspired designs such as gulls and foxes
the shore tangled in fishing gear. We also Originally from Exeter, Katrina had spent for galleries, but says one of her most
find increasing amounts of plastics and 25 years living in London before moving meaningful projects to date has been for
other rubbish washed up on the beaches. to the coast. She says she had always World Animal Protection, a large-scale
initiative working with Surfers Against
Sewage on their beach cleans. ‘So far I
have made a life-size leatherback turtle,
life-size seal and life-size bottlenose
dolphin,’ she explains. ‘The piece that’s
most personal for me is the prototype
dolphin I made as it was the start of all
the larger ghost gear work and has been
the inspiration for bigger projects. My
dad designed the frame with me and he
has recently passed away, so it also has a
emotional meaning for me.’
Find out more

See Katrina’s work at the Wild Planet
gallery at the Coast B&B, the Blue
Bramble, Uys Gallery and Blue Mist
Gallery in St Ives and Four Crows in
Porthleven. Her work will also be in the
Each of Katrina’s sculptures Trail 2016 exhibition at Teignmouth,
carry a powerful eco- Devon, from July to September. Visit
conscious message. www.katrinaslack.co.uk for more events.
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Shirley’s son encouraged
her to realise she could
build a business around
her passion for ceramics.
Shirley
Vauvelle
e
Scarborough, North Yorkshir
W
hen Shirley Vauvelle’s youngest Dutch and Scandinavian
design are just two of
son told her ‘Mum, you need to Shirley’s influences.
start selling this stuff,’ she realised
there could be potential to turn
her new-found passion for ceramics into Today, her work continues to have a collage
a business. After the break-up of her feel, with her trademark wall-hung works,
marriage, Shirley felt she needed to try sculptures and shadow boxes incorporating
something new to distract her from the materials such as earthenware, driftwood
fall-out in her home life. ‘I received an and vintage maps, and she’s even
adult learning leaflet in the post, and the branching out into making porcelain
choice was between learning a language tableware and jewellery.
or hand-built ceramics,’ she says. ‘I’m so ‘I wouldn’t say I have magpie tendencies
glad I made the right choice, I’m rubbish as I will not collect for collecting’s sake,’
at languages anyway!’ she says. “Each piece has to have a
Her very first piece featured ceramic fish purpose that works, and it’s the same
mounted on a high wave washed down with my techniques. I know how I like to
from a boat, which she says she would work – using a limited colour palette, and
never sell, and the business launched in being able to apply and remove colour and
2010 as a natural progression from making texture with ease. I have so many ideas
Bear In The Woods:
pieces for family and friends. that I need different media in order to one of Shirley’s
Already a trained artist with a degree translate those ideas, but always the key quirky pieces.
in surface design, earlier in her career for me is quality and appeal of surface
Shirley had turned her talent to designing and shape.’
home furnishing fabrics, but soon found look into, such as the work of artist Joseph
it creatively confining and she started Porcelain perfection Cornell, she says. ‘I also loved a decorative
making limited edition handmade collages After starting with earthenware, for the past wall piece my uncle brought back from
for the London Contemporary Arts Gallery. two years she’s been perfecting the more Switzerland when I was a child. It was a
challenging art of working in porcelain, three-dimensional room in a chalet set
‘I know how I like to and her current favourite pieces are her
new platters. While Shirley loves to develop
behind glass, all hand-painted with little
details made in wood. I thought it was
work – using a limited skills in new media, she also incorporates

a wide variety of recycled and found
magical and I think some of that magic
must have remained in my brain.’
colour palette, easily materials in her work, including wire, sheet

music and wave-worn finds. Find out more
applying and removing She finds the unique quirks of the
materials themselves often present
See Shirley’s work at The Staithes Art
Festival, North Yorkshire on 10-11
colour and texture’ interesting and creative possibilities. September; at The Art Market in York
‘They can suggest a piece of moorland, from 30 September-2 October, and at
Handmade at Kew in London from 6-9
a cliff top for a little bird to rest on, or an
October. You can also visit her website
interesting hole might be perfect for looking at www.shirleyvauvelle.co.uk.
through. ‘I have always loved art you can
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Jonathan
Fuller Cornish-born Jonathan
always knew he’d
return to the coast
where he grew up.
Jonathan’s loft
studio overlooks
Falmouth harbour.
Falmouth, Cornwall
Sea glass is at the
core of much of
A
Jonathan’s work.
rtist Jonathan Fuller recalls,
‘collecting sea glass as a child and
thinking it was like finding jewels ‘Cornwall is a special
on the beach. When we moved
back down to Cornwall, I wanted to put place to me and not many
my beach combing to a creative use.’
After studying at the Glasgow School of
Art and the Royal College of Art in London,
places can better it’
Jonathan enjoyed a 15-year career pink shades are the rarest. But it is getting
producing textile print designs for fashion harder to find as we recycle so much more
and interiors, and spent ten years living nowadays and we are using more plastic
in London, but says he always knew he bottles than glass. Plus, lots of people
wanted to return to the coast. ‘I was born collect sea glass to display in their homes
in Cornwall and grew up in St Merryn near or for their own projects.’
Padstow. Cornwall is a special place to me Because of this, one of his biggest
and not many places can better it.’ challenges of working with found materials ‘The circle
The move to Falmouth in 2005 also such as sea glass, is finding enough is a pure
shape and
sparked an idea for a new career direction, for a particular piece, but he does have aesthetically
starting with a wall sculpture he made for a healthy stockpile in his loft studio pleasing to
the eye.’
their new house. ‘I created a large circular overlooking Falmouth harbour.
piece filled with sea glass. It took a long Creating circular pieces is a particular
time to make, but it all started from there.’ trademark, and what starts as random
detritus washed up on the beaches is
Coastal collection transformed into calming curves with
Like many collectors, Jonathan won’t share beautifully gentle gradations of colour.
the locations of his favourite beachcombing ‘The concept comes from the circular
spots, but admits he scours the shoreline movement of the tides,’ he says. ‘I spend
compulsively wherever he goes, sometimes hours sorting my finds into tones of disturbing and dangerous to marine life
searching for specific materials – other colour. When I am creating a new piece I and eco system,’ he says.
times he allows himself to be inspired by spend a long time working out my colour ‘When I make pieces that I’m particularly
an unexpected find such as an interesting graduations.’ proud of, I am very reluctant to let go of
piece of driftwood. But wherever he’s Now a full-time artist, Jonathan regularly those. Sometimes I just want to visually
collecting, other beachgoers often ask him works to commission, often on site-specific enjoy what I’ve made, so many of these
what he’s looking for and are curious about pieces for homes and businesses. Recently have ended up with friends or family – at
how he uses these delicately-hued frosted he’s created a series of artworks for a least that way I can see them occasionally.’
finds. ‘Sea glass comes from a variety of restaurant on a cruise liner, but his work
sources including industry, sea defences, can also be seen displayed in galleries
Find out more
shipwrecks, cargo spills as well as general around Cornwall, and he’s currently
To view a large gallery of Jonathan’s
littering, he explains. ‘The most commonly developing a range of new pieces using
inspirational work, visit his website at
found colours are green, brown, and clear found plastics. ‘The amount of plastic www.jonathanfuller.co.uk.
from the bottling industry, while red and floating in the world’s oceans is very
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‘There is always a
new idea popping
into my head.’
Julia
Horberry
Porthtowan, Cornwall
Julia has a supply
A
of quirky materials
fter a family holiday there when on hand, ready for
she was 11, Julia Horberry set her her next make.
heart on leaving Skidby in East
Yorkshire and moving to Cornwall
one day. A dream she eventually made From her first project – a picture frame Julia admits that she rarely collects
into reality when she was 21. ‘I instantly – Julia made more pieces over the years, driftwood on her local beach anymore,
fell in love with the place and announced but didn’t take the plunge into selling her preferring other (top secret!) Cornish
that when I was 16 I would be moving work until she discovered the internet 12 beaches for scouting, and says that every
here!’ she laughs. ‘I have always loved years later in 2008. ‘At that time I started time she and her partner go camping by
the coast, but Cornwall was like a foreign making the odd bit of driftwood work in the sea in their van, they always return
country, the smells, the light and the my garden and in my loft room to sell on with piles of new pieces. ‘All the wood that
people; everyone seemed so happy, eBay. But I also started work on building I collect is categorised in my polytunnel,
friendly and healthy. It just clicked, and I a garden room – and before it was even and they all have a specific role, whether
knew I had to be in Cornwall to be happy.’ finished, I decided it was going to be my it be for lighting, cabinets, tables, chairs
After settling in the North Cornish village new workshop.’ or mirrors. It’s a good way to keep on top
of Porthtowan, making furniture from of my stock, but I also find that I get best
driftwood started as a passionate new Salvaged studio results when I make what I feel like making
hobby. ‘As soon as I moved here I started This workshop is perched at the top of her that day, rather than forcing myself to do
collecting bits from the beach and fiddling garden, two minutes from the beach, much something when my heart’s not in it.
about with them, and when I moved from of it thriftily assembled from a stockpile of Julia also works to commission, and
my small caravan into a flat I started bits and bobs she’s hoarded over the years. loves the surprise element of never
making little items of furniture for my ‘It started off as eight big sheets of ply that knowing exactly what she’ll be asked to
home, experimenting with the wood.’ my friend had found,’ she says. ‘My partner make next. ‘I did make quite a few items
and I then raided the derelict caravan park for Linda Barker on 60 Minute Makeover,
behind our house, plus where I lived was mostly lighting,’ she says. ‘Also Paul
very slowly being redeveloped from lovely O’Grady bought a mirror, shelf and lamp
1930s beach huts to block houses, so from me. I’ve made lots of interesting
there were lots of windows and timber to commissions, including two sculptures
salvage. The only cost was £100 for some for the Four Seasons Hotel in Amman,
roofing felt and plastic membrane, so it Jordan, and a couple of years ago, I made
was a real bargain.’ a large ceiling panel, and two table tops for
an eight-million-pound Sunseeker super
‘I get the best results when yacht, which was shown on TV a few weeks
ago. I couldn’t believe my eyes as I had
I make what I feel like never seen the finished result until then!’
making that day’

‘It’s very rare that
I’ll have driftwood Find out more
knocking around
that I just don’t To see more examples of Julia’s work
know what to and to order online, visit her website at
do with.’ www.juliasdriftwood.co.uk.
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rd
© Polly Wrefo
A painted
ed
and distress
e fr am e
pictur
with
teamed up
acts
sealife artif
eat
makes a gr
display
y
© Paul Masse
© Paul Massey
Decorating
with beach finds
Remember collecting shells and driftwood from the beach as a child? It’s time
to go back to beachcombing, as your finds can take centre stage in a variety of
decorating ideas in your home, giving it a gorgeous coastal look…
W
hen choosing which treasures to put on display, pieces of blue and green glass, their edges rubbed
consider texture and tactility as much as visual smooth by the action of the sea, are amazingly
appeal. Wave-smoothed pebbles, and limpet versatile decorative items.
and thinly grooved scallop shells arranged on a shelf Feathers, starfish and delicate fronds of dried Taken from Coastal Living
by Henrietta Heald, £25,
or windowsill will tempt you to pick them up and seaweed are ideal for adding form and texture to an
published by Ryland
stroke them. By contrast, dried sea sponges and interior display. Or place a row of starfish along a Peters & Small.
coarse hemp ropes with chunky knots are pleasingly bathroom or kitchen shelf for an instant nautical feel.
rough to the touch. Shells come in a huge variety of colours, shapes and
Pieces of bleached driftwood, gnarled and sizes and can be used in myriad ways as containers
contorted into strange shapes, can be smooth or for decorative effect: glued to mirror frames, strung
rough, but are often worth treating as works of art, up to make mobiles, piled into glass jars, or displayed
perhaps displayed on a glass shelf or in a vitrine. Tiny on trays or table tops with dramatic pink corals.
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s in
drill hole
o n es , link
small st
th with
er
them toge
d hang from
twine an
d branch
a driftwoo
for a simple
feature
sey
© Paul Mas
Beachcombing is
© Earl Carter
a pleasure in its
own right and
it is particularly
satisfying to ador n
your home with
A string
of
shoreline finds –
but make sure that
collected sh
ells
draped ove
r a chair
you do not remove

or dresser
,
will invoke
a
se nse of
anything from
the
seaside
the beach illegally

or damage the
coastal ecology
© Nicky Gotobed
© Paul Massey
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Self-woven stool
Chloe Hardisty was inspired to re-weave a stool when she was
given her grandma’s old one. Here she shows how to replace the woven
strings with twine for a colourful update.
Masterclass and photography by Chloe Hardisty
Self-woven stool how to...
Materials ♥ Step 1 Remove the old strings from your

Old woven stool stool and prepare the stool as you wish (A).
2 x 110 metre balls of Nutscene I gave mine a light sand, but you could paint
Twine per stool (we used Saffron or strip the stool depending on it’s condition.
Twist, Aqua Twist & Pink Twist) It’ll need a good clean too.
Equipment
174mm Hemline doll needle (or
similar)
A
Scissors
Sandpaper
rry
Don’t wo se
e loo
about th
d , y o u ’ll tuck
en
h is i ns i de the
t
er on
stool lat
♥ Step 2 Take your ball of

B twine and tie the end to
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one corner of the stool (B).

It doesn’t matter which
corner you start at. Don’t
worry about the loose end,
Colour combo
You could try using you’ll tuck this inside the
two or more colours stool later on. Creating this
in your weave or first base layer is the easiest
painting the stool part as you just keep
in a different colour
wrapping the twine over the
to give a totally
different effect. stool until you have covered
the whole of the stool seat.
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‘These stools make great coffee tables
and are a wonderful way of adding
MASTERCLASS
a pop of colour to a room scheme’
♥ Step 3 Just keep passing the ball of ♥ Step 5 You are now ready to weave in ♥ Step 7 Using your
twine over and under the stool, being the top layer. You’ll need to measure how needle, start to weave Protect your
fingers
careful to keep the strings tight and neat wide you want your strips to be (E). I have your length of twine
The needle that
along the edges of the stool (C). If you finish done some chunky weaves and some more under and over your I used was quite
a ball of twine, just tie on a new ball with delicate. You can either roughly measure existing strings (G). For sharp – you may
a knot, making sure the knot sits on the how wide you want your strips to be and this stool I wanted to want to tape
underside of the stool. mark along the stool with a pencil or you my strips to be 20cm around the tip
of the needle so
can count the amount of strings you want in by 15cm so I went over
you don’t hurt
each strip and measure it this way. for 20cm then under for yourself.
C 20cm in 15cm sections.
E
G
♥ Step 6 Secure your twine just as before but

this time, as we are going to be weaving in
and out of the twine (F), you will need to cut
a smaller length of twine to use, rather than ♥ Step 8 This stage takes a little longer than
the whole ball. This is so it will fit under and the first, but just keep weaving over and
over your weaving. under in your chosen pattern (H). Keep the
twine tight and neat at the edges as before.
♥ Step 4 When you have finished, wrap the When you run out of twine, attach it using a
loose end around the corner of the stool
to secure it and tie a knot with one of the
F knot that sits on the underside of the stool.
These will be tidied up at the end.
lengths of string you have woven over the
stool (D).
H
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♥ Step 9 This shows how I’ve woven my 20 x 15cm pattern (I). About the designer
Chloe Hardisty has always
♥ Step 10 The weave gets progressively tighter as you add more loved making and the
‘You
strings so don’t be surprised if towards the last stages it gets a little challenge of decorating
harder to weave through your needle. When you have finished, tie a can pick her house on a budget.
She studied Textile Design
knot in the end corner as before (J).
these stoo and loves to use fabric and
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♥ Step 11 Now
neaten up the bottom
of the stool, tucking
K
in the loose threads
so that you can’t see
them (K). You have
finished your stool!
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Shipshape office bureau
Bureaus are making a real comeback in our home offices right now as they
provide ideal storage and workspace. This old bureau has been given a natty
nautical theme which is easy to achieve with a paint makeover…
Project by John Dudley, photography by Kara Dudley of Courtyard Creations
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‘REmove all drawers, doors and
handles before starting to ensure
a professional, clean finish’
Shipshape office bureau how to...
Decoupage
drawers
Materials ♥ Step 1 Remove all handles, knobs (A) and Lining the insides
External paint: 2 x 236ml tester
pots. We used Valspar interior
drop-down lid. Do any minor repairs – this
one needed a spot of wood filler and sanding
of drawers (see
page 64) with Before
paint in Summer Blue to remove the old leatherette. Clean with decoupage is
a great way to painting, we
only had
Internal paint: 2 x 236ml tester sugar soap and add stain blocker to old ink. freshen them
pots. We used Valspar interior up and protect
paint in Arctic Fox the contents that
to paint on
Half bag of Websters Chalk Paint
Powder (for a chalky, matt finish.
A will sit in there.
You can source
the stain
blocker and
fabric from your
Available from Courtyard Creations local market
www.courtyardcreations.co.uk)
do some
or one of our
400ml tin of Fiddes & Sons favourite online
Supreme Wax Polish, Clear stores: www.
(available from Courtyard Creations ladysewandsew. minor
wood filling
co.uk.
www.courtyardcreations.co.uk)
4 metres (157½in) fabric
(to line drawers) ♥ Step 3 Paint the
50cm (20in) rope for the drawer sides and
support handles fronts (C) and paint
50cm (20in) of leatherette fabric the drop-down lid (D).
Equipment ♥ Step 2 Mix Websters Chalk Paint Powder

Selection of screwdrivers
Adjustable wrench
with your chosen paint as per the packet
instructions. Paint the outer bureau first.
C
Drill and bits Leave to dry and add extra coats as required.
Stain blocker (if required) We used Valspar’s custom Summer Blue
Wood filler and sandpaper shade. Paint the inner bureau. Again leave to
(if required) dry and add extra coats as required. We used
Sugar soap Valspar Arctic Fox to brighten the interior (B).
Paintbrushes
Mixing pot to mix paint powder
PVA glue for fabric
Sponge/waxing brush for
B
applying wax
Cotton rags for buffing wax
D
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‘This 300-year old piece was found
in our local auction house
looking for a touch of TLC’
♥ Step 4 Measure and cut out enough ♥ Step 5 Paint the internal postal pockets and centre
fabric to line the inside of the drawers. door. We used more of the Valspar ‘Arctic Fox’ to Spare pots
Coat the space you are covering with glue brighten these aspects. To give the piece an extra One 250ml tester pot is very
and place the fabric down carefully. Allow to nautical theme, we hand painted a ship’s anchor motif often more than enough to paint
dry overnight (E). Refit the handles to the and completed this with a piece of gold braided rope a small coffee table or a pair of
simple dining chairs, however
drawers and then paint the small internal (F). Replace the drawers (G). The supports for the
depending on the wood type and
drawer knobs. drop-down lid had missing handles so we drilled into the finish, you may need an extra
supports, cut two pieces of rope and glued them inside pot to be sure of good coverage.
to act as new handles (H).
E
F H
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♥ Step 6 Measure and cut out a piece
of leatherette fabric to add to the inside
of the drop-down lid (I).
I Block ink bleeds

When painting antique bureaus,
always check for ingrained ink. No
matter how good the chalk paint,
it’s most likely to bleed through.
It’s not the most eco-friendly
option but one or two coats of
good quality stain blocker over
the areas affected should prevent
bleed-through. About the designerS
John and Kara Dudley are a
dad-daughter upcycling duo
from Sheffield. Their passion
for reloving old furniture
started back in 2013 following
separate house moves where
none of their furniture fitted in
the new abodes. Combining
their creative backgrounds,
the pair now run a successful
♥ Step 7 You’ll need to protect all the paintwork by adding clear wax
commission service and hold
or clear varnish. Remove all the drawers and treat them separately. regular painting workshops for
We used Fiddes & Sons Supreme Wax Polish (clear) and applied other budding upcyclers
liberally with a sponge, then buffed with a cloth rag for a good, matt to bring their old furniture
finish. Refit the drop-down lid and place the drawers back in your back to life.
finished bureau (J). www.courtyardcreations.co.uk
CourtyardCreations
J @relovemystuff
Use loops
ReloveMyStuff
courtyardcreations
of rope to
replace the
missing
handles to
enhance
the nautical
theme
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Paper blossom branches
Got some unused coffee filters stuck at the back of your kitchen cupboard?
Paper flowers made from delicate filter papers form the basis of this pretty project –
simply attach to a discarded tree branch to create this romantic display.
Project by Kathryn Godwin and photography by Christopher Bain
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use as a centrepiece lying flat on
a table, clustered as branches in a
vase, or suspended as a chandelier
Blossom branches how to...
Cover up
If you do not have a
Materials ♥ Step 1 Mix the fabric dye with water in small bowls or buckets to plastic tarp handy,
Coffee filters desired colours. The more water, the lighter the colour will be, and lay the dyed coffee
Fabric dye (orange, fuchsia, yellow) mixing colours like orange and fuchsia will create a coral hue. filters on a plastic
rubbish bag or a
20-gauge floral wire
biscuit tray covered
Tacky glue ♥ Step 2 Dip coffee filters, individually, into the different dyes, set on a with tin foil to dry.
Hot glue plastic tarp, and allow to dry for a day.
Branch
♥ Step 3 Once dry, fold each coffee filter in half. Fold it in half twice
Equipment more; the coffee filter is now folded in eighths. Use the half petal
Scissors template on page 68 to cut along the single folded side of each coffee
Wire cutters filter (A). Open the filter up; there will be four petals attached to each
Paintbrush other. Four of these pieces are needed for each flower.
Hot glue gun
Plastic tarp
♥ Step 4 Lay a B Ope n the

single petal piece filter up;
flat on a table.
Cut two pieces there will
of floral wire to fit
inside the width
be four
of the petal. Set petals
joined in
as a cross within
the petal (B).
the ce ntre
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‘This arrangement of paper flowers
would make an inexpensive yet very
effective display for a wedding’
♥ Step 5 Apply beads of tacky glue to the ♥ Step 9 Using hot
coffee filter and smooth it out with a finger or glue, attach the bud to
paintbrush to the edges of the petal. Press a the outer petal layer.
second petal piece over the glue and smooth Be sure you don’t align
it flat. Allow time to dry, then trim any edges the petals on the layers;
that aren’t smoothly aligned. rather, offset the petals.
♥ Step 6 Pinching each petal between your

thumb and first two fingers, begin to form a
soft curve to each petal. The wire helps the
curved petal to hold its shape (C).
♥ Half petal
Le ngths
template: please
copy at 100%
of wire help
♥ Step 7 For centre petals, curve them until
the flowers’
petals to
the ends come together in almost a ball or
bud shape. For the outer petals, allow them to Odds over evens
hold their
have a subtle curve, but remain mostly flat. Working in odd
quantities (five,
♥ Step 8 Choose a brighter colour dyed shape seven, nine) of
flowers creates
filter and fold it in half. Trim 2.5cm (1in) off the most dynamic
the edge and cut it into quarters. Pinch the composition.
centre of the quarter and glue into the centre
of the flower bud (D).
D Project taken from

Wedding Papercrafts,
£14.99, published by
Lark Crafts, an imprint of
Sterling Publishing Co Inc.
♥ Step 10 Find the smoother/flat parts of the tree branch and apply
hot glue. Attach each flower and hold until the glue sets.
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o complement Frenchic’s
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upcycled pieces a unique look.
The A4-sized designs, which cost
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Shower
curtain
bag
An old shower curtain makes
the perfect base for a bright and
breezy bag you can take out in
all weathers. There’s even the
option to finish it in style with a
pair of crochet handles…
Project by Beate Schmitz,
photography by Florian Bilger Fotodesign
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Making a bag from an old shower
curtain makes it the perfect partner
for beach and shopping trips
Shower curtain bag how to...
Materials ♥ Step 1 Mark the long edges of the fabric with pins, as shown in the diagram below.
Non-iron shower curtain or
fabric, 160 x 60cm (63 x 23½in) a a
2 bag handles (bought or
crocheted, see page 74) 29cm 10 10 10 10 29cm
1m elastic, 1cm (½in) wide (11/½in) 56cm (22in) (11/½in)
Equipment
Safety pin
57cm (22/½in)
Finished bag size

Approx 54 x 38cm (21¼ x 15in)
without straps
Cutting out
Cut out 1 rectangle measuring
154 x 57cm (60½ x 22½in)
10 10 10 10
a a
♥ Step 2 Fold the right sides of the fabric ♥ Step 3 Holding the bottom seam in one
together at the pins along the dotted line (A), hand and the opposite seam in the other, pull
and sew edges ‘a’ for the top bag openings the fabric smooth so the wrong side of the
together. Start 1.5cm (½in) from the edge fabric is on the outside, and the sewn bag
with the seam, then continue sewing for a openings are in the middle (B). Sew up the
further 8.5cm (3³/8in). With the right sides edges along the outside right to the seams of
facing, sew the short sides of the rectangle the bag openings. Turn the bag right side out
together at 1cm (½in = base seam), leaving through the turning opening. Fold the seam
a turning opening of about 10cm (4in) in allowances around the opening to the inside
the middle. and stitch the edges together.
A B
Clean start
Wash your shower
curtain on a cold,
gentle wash cycle
to remove any soap
residue and mould,
then allow to air dry
before cutting it.
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c
♥ SteP 6 Pull the elastic out through the other

end until the edge has gathered to 25cm Perfect print
(9¾in), and the end is also 1.5cm (½in) Old shower curtains
with bright and bold
from the opening (E). Extend the ends of the
colours and retro
elastic and trim as short as possible so the prints are perfect
ends disappear inside the tunnel. for this project.
♥ SteP 4 Take hold of the shower curtain at the upper edges of the
openings so it covers the top edge. Draw the fabric over the edge of
a table to make a fold (C). For the drawstring tunnel, sew along the
Exte nd the
upper edges 1.5cm (½in) from the edge. ends of
♥ SteP 5 Thread half the elastic through the tunnel. Secure the end
the elastic
1.5cm (½in) from the opening (D). and trim
as short as
D ♥ SteP 7 Sew around the bag openings,
possible
working close to the edge, including the
tunnel openings in the seam.
♥ SteP 8 Sew the bag handles to the top of the openings. If you are
using crocheted handles (p74), sew all around the crocheted circles.
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Crochet bag handles
Have a go at crocheting your
own bag handles, so you can
make them any length you like
Shower curtain bag how to...
Materials ♥ Step 1 Make a start loop: ♥ Step 2 Work 2 ch. Work ♥ Step 3 Crochet 6 dc into the
Polyamide cord, 2mm (1⁄16in) wrap the cord once around the hook under and up first of the 2 ch: insert hook
diameter (available from a your finger, push under this around the cord, and into the ch and draw the cord
DIY store) circle, and draw from the draw the cord through the through. You will now have
bottom of the ring through to loop onto the hook (B). two loops on the hook (C).
Equipment the top to make a loop. Insert Draw the cord through again,
Crochet hook size 3.5mm the hook in the loop (A) and and pull through both loops
(E) to 4.5mm (G) tighten the cord. on the hook.
Darning needle
Abbreviations (British)
ch chain
A
ss slip stitch B C
dc double crochet
♥ Step 4 Finish the round with 1 ss. Insert ♥ Step 5 Work 1 ss into the ♥ Step 6 Turn the item, ♥ Step 7 Work 1½ rounds,
hook in the first dc of the round. Draw cord following stitch. Work 3 ch (E). and work 1 ss into the first then miss 2 stitches on the
through and straight through the stitch and stitch of the third round back = 6 stitches. Continue
the loop on the hook. Mark the end of the = 8 stitches in the round. working rounds of dc until the
round with a differently coloured thread. In
the next round, work 2 dc into each stitch
E Continue working in dc (F). handle is 6cm (2¼in) from
the desired length. Cut the
in the previous round, working only into the thread and draw through the
back loop of the stitches = 12 stitches. Start last loop.
the third round: work 2 dc into the first stitch
of the previous round, work 1 dc into the next
F
stitch, 2 dc into the next stitch (D).
Turn to
♥ Step 8 Repeat steps 1 to 6 ♥ Step 9 Use the end
page 43
until the work measures 6cm thread of the other piece for our guide
D (2¼in) in length (G). Cut the
thread, draw through the last
to sew the two together,
working only into one
to crochet
stitches
loop and secure the thread. loop of the stitch so the
sewing is as unobtrusive
as possible (H).
G Project taken from
Boho Bags by
Beate Schmitz, £8.99,
H published by Search Press
Coloured thread
makes a useful
round marker
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inlay effect cupboard
Originally finished with a dark brown varnish, this cupboard has been
totally transformed with paint and stencils, inspired by the highly
decorative furniture found in India.
Cover Project and photography by Nicolette Tabram
PROJECT
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‘by using a selection of border
stencils The cupboard has been
given a faux inlay effect’
Indian cupboard how to...
Materials ♥ Step 1 Make sure the cupboard is free from ♥ Step 3 Pour some of the varnish into a
Nicolette Tabram grease and dust by wiping over with soapy suitable container, add a splash of water and
stencil paint in Driftwood water and a soft cloth (A). mix. With a brush, apply the varnish over the
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint painted surface (C). Use a narrow brush to
in Florence paint the varnish onto the beading around the
Polyvine decorator’s varnish
in Dead Flat Finish
A glass, wiping away any smudges on the glass
with kitchen roll before the varnish dries. The
varnish will be a milky colour initially, but it
Equipment will quickly dry to a clear, matt finish. There
Brushes for paint and varnish may be some darker streaks, which will also
Container for diluting disappear once completely dry, but this will
the varnish take a little longer.
Nicolette Tabram stencils:
Neemrana Border, Rajasthan
Border and Pondicherry
Bristle stencil brush
C
Adhesive spray or low-tack tape
Kitchen roll
Damp cloth or wipes
♥ Step 2 Apply two coats of paint to the
exterior of the cupboard. Add a little water
and stir well if the paint is too thick. Allow to
dry (B).When painting around the windows,
don’t worry about the paint overlapping onto
the glass. Once dry, the paint can easily be
removed by gently rubbing with a piece of dry
kitchen roll.
B
By applying a
coat of varnish
beforehand
you can quickly
wipe away any
mistakes whe n
stencilling
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‘stencilling has the power
to transform furniture
into something very special’
♥ Step 4 Lightly coat the back of the stencils with the spray adhesive and position
© Simon Whitmore
the Triangle stencil along the outer edge of top of the cupboard. Gently smooth it
Finishing touch
Remember you can down so that it adheres to the surface. Dip the tip of the stencil brush into the stencil
fill in holes in the paint, removing as much as possible, and apply the paint through the stencil in small
design by adding circular motions (D). Carefully lift the stencil and reposition by overlapping the last two
small elements of triangles. This will ensure perfect spacing for the repeat. Once you have completed
the stencil. Post-it
the outer triangle border, repeat the process with the other stencils, gradually working
notes are very
useful for masking inwards. Repeat the same stencil layout on both sides of the cupboard. When stencilling
off certain areas of the doors, choose the stencil which fits the width of the wooden surrounds best.
the stencil.
D About the designer

With a love of pattern and all
things decorative, Nicolette
Use the Tabram studied Textile Design
at the Central School of Art,
cupboard going on to design for high
and the
street retailers, including M&S
and Monsoon. She set up her
stencil
own business in 2013 and
works from a small studio at
pattern
the end of the garden.
www.nicolettetabram.co.uk
itself to Nicolette-Tabram-Designs
help with nicolettetabram
positioning
nicolettet
the stencils
nicolettetabramdesigns
♥ Step 5 Apply a
as you
final coat of varnish
to the cupboard and
work allow to dry (E).
Glass mask
When painting the
varnish around
the window frame,
protect the glass by
holding a piece of
paper against it or
taping off the edge
with a piece of
low-tack tape.
E
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masterclass and photography by Chloe Hardisty
self-wOveN stOOl how To...

masterclass
Materials ♥ Step 1 Remove the old strings from your
How to Old woven stool

2 x 110 metre balls of Nutscene
stool and prepare the stool as you wish (A).
I gave mine a light sand, but you could paint
restring twine per stool (we used Saffron

Twist, Aqua Twist & Pink Twist)
or strip the stool depending on it’s condition.
It’ll need a good clean too.
a woven equipMeNt
stool 174mm Hemline doll needle (or
similar)
A
scissors
sandpaper
DIY vintage wedding rry

Don’t wo
♥ pretty bottle centrepiece
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w in about th
end, you’
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ll tuck
de the
stencil this insi on
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worth £500!
♥ Step 2 Take your ball of
B twine and tie the end to
© Cushion, vase and blanket from hemashop.com
one corner of the stool (B).

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Shower curtain fun! Craft with flotsam & jetsam Get creative with paint Beach hut bunting different effect.
the whole of the stool seat. nautical theme which is easy to achieve with a paint makeover…
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Linzi Martin
Although compact and bijou at just 37 feet square,
Linzi Martin’s furniture boutique and workshop
by the sea is her little haven of creativity...
When did you start upcycling? painted in an off-white shade (over the agent, which I loved as
I have always been upcycling long page). I also found some lovely fabric I got to see inside lots of
before it was a “thing” and the word that I cut and stuck onto the drawer lovely homes, but I took
was invented. Having bought an old fronts and replaced the knobs. my first steps to starting my business
house over 20 years ago that needed three years ago after seeing painted
updating I needed to think outside the So, although upcycling was a furniture being sold on Facebook. A
box on a limited budget. Stencilling was necessity for you, has it always little lightbulb popped up as I thought
huge back then and one of my projects been a hobby too? this is my chance to utilise the creative
was to stamp a pattern just above the I would say it’s most definitely a long- skills I have always had and try to
skirting board in my bedroom. I also standing hobby; I have always been make a living from it. It was something
took it above the headboard like a creative in the home and have for over I had always wanted to do but the
frame then back down again. I have twenty years painted and remodelled upcycling revolution propelled this into
done lots of projects across the years, things. When I was 22, with a baby something that seemed a viable option.
such as adding paint effects to walls on the way, I painted my kitchen I started by painting a piece and
and stencilling painted stairs. Some cupboards and made new worktops advertising it on Facebook.
didn’t go as planned but it’s all part as I couldn’t afford a new kitchen. I have qualifications in art and
and parcel of learning. design and have always loved anything
When did your upcycling career connected to the art world so I felt I
Can you remember your first actually begin? maybe had that head start as I am
upcycled piece of furniture? My last job with a wage packet at the capable of colour mixing and know
It’s a little old dressing table that I end of every month was as an estate my colour wheel and how colours go
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work on top and all my
upcycling materials stored
underneath it; there is an
organised chaos feel to my
workspace, but I know
where everything is!
What are your favoured

materials to work with?
I chose to become an Autentico stockist
after sampling their products and have
never looked back. I love working with
the coloured waxes, I love particularly
the sparkling metallic waxes as I can do
some fab effects with them. I use lots
of effects such as dry brushing, wax
effects and glaze overlays as well as just
plain painted and waxed finishes on my
pieces. I also use Autentico’s Versante
Outdoor paint a lot on interior pieces as
well as outdoor pieces.
Where do you find inspiration?

There are certain periods in time,
for example Art Deco, which I love.
I can see things in passing and find
This pretty little inspiration from how colours juxtapose.
dressing table is the Just this weekend one of my customers
result of Linzi’s first
attempt at upcycling. was wearing a fabulous wooden beaded
necklace, the way the colours were put
together looked amazing so I plan to do
together. I then decided to buy pieces of Do you have a distinct style? a piece incorporating those shades.
old wood furniture and group them I think my style definitely includes Inspiration is everywhere, it doesn’t
together on my decking and take stronger colours and is not have to come from the pages of a homes
photos and offer customers the “shabby chic”. I like paint magazine telling you what colours you
chance to order them painted effects, using colour layers and should buy. You shouldn’t let fashion
in bespoke colours that was glazes. One of my favourite pieces dictate everything you upcycle. Be
completely individual to them. This at present is a chest of drawers that mindful that if yellow is in fashion not
really got the business going. I have painted to look like five every piece of furniture will suit that
suitcases stacked on top of each colour. You have to study your piece
other (left). I like the country and the age of it as some colours work
style look of bolder colours which better on certain woods and styles.
is reminiscent of the fact that For example, a mid-century modern
people would have painted their piece with clean lines isn’t going to look
furniture with whatever was to good painted in white and distressed
hand to stop woodworm. I also in a shabby chic style. Be inspired by
like the pared down Swedish look someone else’s work but don’t try and
and Gustavian style. copy. Emulate the ethos of the piece but
put your own stamp on it.
Tell us about the area
where you work. Describe your perfect day.
I don’t have an actual dedicated A perfect day is when your plans work
workshop. I have a shop and out beautifully and a finished piece
I work on pieces at the back of looks exactly how you wanted it to look,
the shop so that customers can you meet some lovely people coming
come in and see me working through your door who enjoy your work,
every day. They ask me about the sun is shining, the sea is sparkling
painting and the paint that and I get home and the kids aren’t
A favourite piece: Linzi painted a set of
drawers to look like stacked suitcases.
I’m using. I have a big work whining and there is a cold glass of
station with a good space to wine waiting!

A sea view and the
distant hills of the Lake
District give Linzi a daily
dose of inspiration.
Linzi’s a big fan of

Autentico and loves
working with their
ranges as well as
stocking them.
Ah yes, the sea. You have an customers can bring their own small have passion for. Be patient. Things
amazing view from your shop… piece of furniture to upcycle. don’t happen overnight. Get to know
I love being next to the sea in Fleetwood. your market. Get a feel for what people
I also love being able to see the hills What do you have planned for the are doing around you. Start small.
of the Lake District in the background next 12 months?
as the view changes every day. Some My shop has been open almost a year Great advice, what about using
days they are snow capped and other now and I feel incredibly lucky to still be social media?
days they are bright and clear. It is also here and people still love to visit. I don’t Facebook built my business from
possible to see across the bay to the have the room to make the shop bigger scratch. Everyone expects a Facebook
side of me, over to Morecambe and or expand but I am always looking at page or an email account. It’s easy to
set up a business email and looks
there is an organised chaos professional. While Twitter is great for

networking; if you use it for nothing
feel to my workspace, but I other than networking, then this will get
your name out there. I am a big part of
know where everything is! #upcycledhour on a Tuesday night and
enjoy sharing tweets and seeing some
Heysham and watch the big daily ferries new ideas and new stock to bring in. amazing work from inspirational artisans
going to the Isle of Man from Heysham. Now, I honestly can’t imagine life without who are all doing their own things. Some
At weekends there are yachts sailing this little shop. are already in business and some are
from the nearby clubs. And very often hoping to take that leap but it’s a great
we see the lovely old heritage trams from Do you have any advice for opportunity as it has enabled me to be
Blackpool coming past. It’s a lovely and Reloved readers on starting out in featured on the new Fill Your House For
quaint place to be. upcycling and making a business Free programme which I would never
out of it? have had the chance to do without being
Do you share your talents and Find your niche. If you love mid-century part of the network.
teach others by holding workshops modern furniture then stick with that.
or classes? If you love crafting and enjoy making a
Due to size of the workshop space, particular thing then go with that and FIND OUT MORE
I offer one-to-one chair-painting build on it. Don’t try and be all You can find Linzi’s workshop at Chic Unique,
classes or I can accommodate things to all people. It’s too The Old Ferry Office, The Esplanade, Fleetwood, FY7 6DL
a maximum of two people. I much and you will burn out Tel: 01253 973920
provide the chair and fabric trying to provide people with Facebook: retrochicunique
to cover the seat pad or things that you really don’t Twitter: @RetroChicUnique
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Designer
room divider
If you’re looking for a room divider with a designer
touch, how about making this stunning screen? It makes
a great way to repurpose old bi-fold wardrobe doors.
Project by Laura Whitlow, photography by Steve Carrell
Materials ♥ Step 1 Paint the bi-fold wardrobe doors, ♥ Step 6 Apply a topcoat of Mod Podge
Modge Podge Furniture Satin front and back, using your colour of Furniture Satin (or clear matt varnish) to
2 sets of bi-fold doors choice. Allow to dry. the bi-fold wardrobe doors. Let dry.
Chalk finish paint (choose a
colour to match your paper) ♥ Step 2 When thoroughly dry, distress ♥ Step 7 Lightly apply dark walnut
80 grit sandpaper edges of doors with sander and 80-grit furniture wax to entire door, including
Wallpaper offcuts or scrapbook sandpaper to achieve a rustic, aged look. decoupaged surfaces. The wax will
papers to fit door panels further spotlight any irregularities and
Dark walnut furniture wax ♥ Step 3 Measure and cut scrapbook provide a wonderful rustic look (B).
2 sets of hinges and screws paper to fit areas to be covered.
(to join the doors)
Equipment
♥ Step 4 Apply Mod Podge Furniture
Satin to door surface where scrapbook
B
Scissors paper will go, as well as to wrong side of
Brush to apply Modge Podge paper. Position paper where desired and
Ruler/tape measure apply to door. Smooth paper from centre
Paper towels toward edges to release air bubbles
Sander and excess Mod Podge. Allow to dry.
Screwdriver Apply paper to both sides of the bi-fold
Rags wardrobe doors where desired.
Drill and drill bit (to match
screw sizes) ♥ Step 5 When completely dry, further
enhance the worn, aged look by sanding
the raised bumps and/or winkles in the
paper (A).
Project taken from
Rustic finish The Big Book of Mod Podge
If you prefer,
you can smooth
by PLAID Enterprises,
published by Lark, A
£16.99, available from
wrinkles out of
www.thegmcgroup.com
the paper once
you’ve applied
it. However, this
rustic project
was created
purposefully to
♥ Step 8 Using hinges, drill, screws, and
feature some
paper wrinkles. screwdriver, attach the sets of bi-fold
doors to each other to finish.
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Leave
a few
wrinkles,
sand to
distress,
and
antique
the
project
for a
vintage
feel
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All photos by Stuart Grimwood taken at Dorton Reclamation in Burgess Hill – www.dortonreclaim.com
COLUMN
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13/06/2016 09:36
Charis Williams
Reloved’s regular
expert heads
back to her old
stomping ground, the
‘I have a reclamation yard, with
wise words for any
pretty good upcyclers who’ve yet
understanding to take a visit.
of how to
W
navigate around ell hello thar you
thrifty foragers!
a reclamation How’s thangs?
yard and how

Thinking about
starting some work
to find some on the house now the sunshine is finally
great deals’
making an appearance?
Yeah, I thought so! How many of you
would love some gorgeous reclaimed
pieces in your home or garden but
haven’t yet ventured into a reclamation
yard because you’re not quite sure how
it all works, or you think they’re going to
be really expensive?
Many of you may not know that
I started off my salvage career running
my own reclamation yard down in sunny
Brighton near the marina around 2006
after the birth of my first baby. I’m not
going to digress too much into the
history here, other than to tell you we
sold just about every type of building
material known to man… and yes I
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Some yards will pile up
reclaimed items and
expect you dig through
it yourself, others will
be more like a shop
– with stock carefully
laid out that has been
cleaned up and often
restored for you.
Once a month do have a fork lift licence (I’m totally seem to think they’re
not enough? showing off now). going to be expensive.
Stay up to date
Anyway, due to this and a great This is simply not the
with the Salvage
Sister’s daily antics love of all things old and odd to boot case, some are more
by finding her I have a pretty good understanding expensive than others
online, and don’t of how to navigate your way around as you would expect,
forget to send her
a reclamation yard and how to find but I have some top
your upcycling
SOS questions some great deals – which I am going tips to help you find
and queries. You to share with you right here, right now the right yard for your
can also watch her – you lucky beggars! budget – check ’em out
YouTube videos with
top tips and tricks
below and opposite…
for finding freebies, Summer salvage
as well as the Summer is the absolute best time to Starting out
latest tutorials. wander around reclamation yards (if So, once you’ve found
you have a choice), trust me, they can your reclamation yard
www.salvagesister. be pretty nippy in the winter. It’s not and you’re heading out
co.uk like popping to your local high street the door, what do you
store, there’s no heating for a start, but need to know?
Charis Williams aka there are many untold treasures to be Well firstly, if you’re
The Salvage Sister found! You never really know what you looking for something
might find that could totally rock your in particular for your
world, and the best part? It’s gonna home, you need to take
@CharisWilliams
be pretty hard for anyone to copy your measurements with you
look by popping out and getting the and a tape measure,
‘You never
TheCharis exact same thing! pencil and pad – trust me… if you find
To illustrate this for you I popped something you really love you need
@CharisWilliams777 to my local Dorton Reclamation in to buy it now! Don’t think you can go really know
Burgess Hill for a mooch and an
impromptu photoshoot, as you do!
home and leisurely return with your
measurements – the chances are it what you
TheCharis777 The mention of “reclamation yard” will be gone on your return. might find
that could
seems to strike fear into some people, I also like to take photos with me
even people who are quite au fait that will help me choose the item
with upcycling, skip diving and the too, for instance of the room where totally rock
your world’
reclaimed “look”. Possibly it’s fear the new purchase will go, this way
of the unknown, but most people I can make sure it will complement
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Top tips
almost finished and you realise you are
short you’ll then have to waste a great
for your
deal of time trying to match the exact reclaiming…
same type, colour and texture of the Here’s how to get the most
material… and that is going to leave out of your yard searches
you kicking yourself!
It always pays to dress appropriately Name check
Yards with “Architectural Salvage” in the
too, you may need to rummage and title are usually very expensive, selling rare
climb over other stock to find what you antique pieces with highly sought after
need – so wear footwear that will provenance. Ones with “Reclamation” in
protect your little tootsies… and take the name instead are more likely to be
After something cheaper in comparison – the items are still
specific? Phone ahead some gloves with you too!
to find out if they have old, reclaimed and beautiful, but less rare.
what you’re looking for.
Don’t forget you can find all my Head North
latest tutorials including using chalk Reclamation yard prices tend to be
my decor, patterns or match other paints and wax to repaint old wooden cheaper the further north you go in the
UK – there are more reclaimed items
materials and woodwork in my home. furniture, and the speech I gave at last
available in the north due to the majority
If you’re buying bricks, tiles or month’s Furniture Reuse Conference, on of bombings during WW2 being aimed
something similar where quantities my YouTube channel (TheCharis777), at southern England and London, which
need to be calculated, always over yes, it’s just a few clicks away to means we are sadly lacking in this
estimate! Believe me… if your build is peruse at your leisure! department and so prices are higher.
Escape to the country

Reclamation yards are usually more
expensive nearer big cities – for a real
bargain, look for little reclamation yards
that are hidden in more rural areas.
Go online
Visit www.salvo.co.uk, an online market
UPCYCLING place for salvaged and reclaimed items.

Pieces for sale come from dealers and
private sellers. You can see the stock listed
SOS
with photos and prices. There’s, of course,
always Ebay.co.uk too, quite often you can
find beautiful pieces on there.
toothbrush in a circular motion to Bag a bargain

Please, Salvage Sister, help
Q me! I’ve recently started
clearing out my grandma’s garage for
get back to basics. You may have
to do this more than once. You
Visit reclamation auctions, as you can pick
up a real bargain – this is because most of
the lots will be bought by traders, who will
e
can also soak metal items in whit
her, she has lots of old metal items 24 hou rs or dren ch
need to make a profit, so expect to get your
vinegar for
that I think I could try upcycling, but
salvage for around half the retail value. But
. rust with lime or lemon juice do your homework first! To find out where
they’re all pretty mucky and/or rusty
cien t way and sprinkle salt on top before these auctions are visit www.salvo.co.uk.
I’m looking for a cost-effi
scrubbing the mixture off, two to
of cleaning these items ups without s Research the market
three hours later. It really depend
damaging them – any ideas? re rem ovin g the rust
Try visiting a few different yards to get a
on what you’ handle on what their speciality is and how
Suzie in Kent, on Facebook
and dust from and what finish they price their stock, this will also give
you’re after – that rusty patina is you an idea of what’s available. From yard
Okay, sounds like you’ve got
A your work cut out, but do not
fear. There is no need to rush out
pretty popular these days, so you
might want to tread carefully.
to yard you could see quite a noticeable
difference in price and how it’s run.
Take stock
and buy expensive solvents and Most reclamation and architectural salvage
chemicals – there are plenty of companies now have websites. Many will
household items that you probably list prices for common materials and even
already have in your kitchen have lists of current stocks and photos.
cupboards that will no doubt fit
Have a haggle!
the bill! Lemon juice, white vinegar Don’t be scared to have a barter! Especially
and sodium bicarbonate (baking if you’re buying large quantities… what’s
soda) have all been credited with the worst that could happen?
e
rust removing ability. Any of thes
can be used on their own – my
personal fave is to mix baking
soda with water and use an old
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Beachcomber’s lamp
Collecting driftwood and shells is always fun when you’re on
holiday, but what do you do with them when you get home? Here’s how to
transform a boring table lamp into a beautiful reminder of days on the beach…
Project and photography by Craig Hardie
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‘Beachcombing becomes even more
fun when you know your finds
will have a useful purpose’
beachcomber’s lamp how to...
Materials ♥ Step 1 Gather your materials together: ♥ Step 3 Wash the stones and wood, then
Clear silicone adhesive Driftwood can be found not only by the sea, arrange them in size from small to large (C).
Driftwood pieces but also along river banks where the wood Play with your stones and wood, arranging
Pebbles (available from garden tends to be darker. To complement your and balancing them to see which ones sit
centres and DIY stores) driftwood, you could look for interesting well together (D).
Table lamp with a single rod pebbles at your local garden centre, ones with
support (the lamp I used had a a low or no granite content such as slate will
370mm stem and an overall height
of 500mm without the shade)
be easier to drill because the hammer action
may cause the rocks to shatter.
C
Equipment ♥ Step 2 Holding the stones and wood
High-speed drill securely either in a clamp, vice or workbench,
16mm masonry drill bit drill the driftwood with the wood drill bit as
or 16mm tile cutting bit (ensure centrally as possible. Next, drill the stones
your bit size is wider than the rod (and shells if using) with the masonry or tile
of the lamp) cutting bit (A & B). Wear protective goggles to
16mm wood drill bit stop wayward splinters flying into your eyes.
Screwdriver
Clamp or workmate (to secure D
wood and stones while drilling)
Protective goggles
A
Spanner to remove the nut at the
base of the lamp (size is dependent
on your lamp)
♥ Step 4 Now, deconstruct the lamp. First

B remove the plug using the screwdriver (E).
Looking for lamps

This sort of decorative table
lamp can easily be found in high
E
street department stores – mine
cost just £15 with the shade. At
this price they can sometimes
be a little cheap looking and
mainly plastic, however the
parts we need for the project are
sturdy and metal, with a broad
weighted base for stability.
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It is fine to gather driftwood,
but leave stones on the beach
as they help protect our shoreline
♥ Step 5 Remove the fabric cover from the
base of the lamp (F). This should expose a
bolt underneath which holds the stem to the
I L
base. This can be removed with a spanner.
F
♥ Step 8 Replace the base and tighten the
J nut (M). Replace the fabric base layer.
M
♥ Step 6 Once the base is removed, take off
any extra decorative pieces (G) (the large
beads from this lamp will be used in another
project). You may need to unscrew the bulb
holder on the top of the stem in order to
remove any extra pieces (H). Once the central ♥ Step 7 Starting with the smallest stone or ♥ Step 9 Finally reattach the base and plug,
rod is exposed (I), re-thread the cable and piece of driftwood, thread the cable through add a filament bulb or lampshade and enjoy
reattach the bulb holder (J). it and slide it down the rod to what will be the your lamp (N). We recommend that you ask
top of the lamp and work your way down the a qualified electrician to check the electrical
stem, increasing in size as you go. You may fittings before you use it for the first time.
G want to change some of the pieces around
until you are happy with the look. Once the
pieces are arranged, remove them and place
them down in the order that you took them
N
off. Now re-thread the lamp, filling each hole
with the silicone based adhesive (K & L).
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Beatrice and Clementine Hillbillys

HENLEY-IN-ARDEN & STRATFORD-UPON-AVON | 01564 795979 LEAMINGTON SPA | 07515 393953 | info@hillbillysleamington.co.uk
www.beatriceandclementine.co.uk www.hillbillysleamington.co.uk
Beatrice and Clementine are based within 2 beautiful shops, Hillbillys offer a collection of unique one off decor items
Henley Vintage and Stratford Antiques and Interiors. and small furniture pieces. Exclusively using products
We are proud Stockists of Chalk Paint™, a decorative paint by from the Annie Sloan range to decorate and enhance our
Annie Sloan and sell everything you need for your project. We up cycled and repurposed pieces these are very much
have a large range of interior accessories and will also consider
part of the creative process and inspiration.
commissions.
92 High Street 3 Court Street
Henley-in-Arden
B95 5BY
Leamington Spa CV31 1NH

Take 10 with...
Lucy Renshaw
Lucy Renshaw, designer of the Beach Hut Bunting
(p31), teaches interior design, runs workshops and is
restoring her 17th Century small holding in Derbyshire.
I LIKE WELL-MADE
SOLID FURNITURE
AND ANTIQUES
I enjoy mixing them with Fabric or paint?
contemporary products in an
interior too – I have a nice little
Without a doubt, fabric.
nest of funky tables from Habitat I get really excited about
without…
old fabrics and remnants,
I can’t live ap
sat next to second-hand sofas,
a Victorian coffee table, and a the possibilities are endless
le gun!
A decent st
1920’s lamp – I think if you of what you can make, how
like it, anything goes! you can mix and play with
patterns and how you can
ME TO CRAFT completely transform an
MY MUM ENCOURAGED
m y da d is br ill ia nt at pa in ti ng an d general DIY. interior with fabric.
And self-taught.
I RECENTLY BOUGHT
English Eccentric by Ros Ma ny sk ill s an d te ch ni qu es I us e ar e
Byam Shaw, which has my
brain whirling with new
I STUDIED
ideas. I’ve also recently AT THE
been given a pile of old ROYAL
books on paper making,
lace, appliqué and more
COLLEGE
– you can learn a lot from OF ART
In my second year
traditional techniques.
there I tried to
look at different
IF YOU DO CULL angles of upcycling
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your stash, take products, so

I started to rebuild
any crafty materials and remake broken
along to a local furniture to make
‘scrap store’ rather
than throw them out. I’ve been lucky to travel quite a bit… them functional.
Someone could make And much of my inspiration comes from this.

use of them. Most of my colour ideas have been influenced
by Latin America, the Caribbean and Cuba.
I’ve spent the

last 6 months My top tip:
DON’T THROW
working on my house; a small
holding that we’ve pretty ANYTHING AWAY!
much rebuilt, mostly using Even the smallest scraps
reclaimed materials. We’ve of fabric can be used to
finally moved in and I can now patchwork or make a card.
focus on the interior, so I’ve
been busy making curtains,
A chair can be recovered many
lamps, designing furniture and times and old ‘holey’ clothes can
deciding on colour schemes. be used in a new, creative way...
Discover more of Lucy’s upcycled pieces and find out about her workshops at www.lucyrenshaw.com
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