Use the brilliant colours of glass paints and gold outliner to create a rich and luminous effect that will look stunning by candlelight. The relief outliner produces a raised design with an almost Indian feel. Read the rest of this entry »
This lavishly decorated box is almost a gift in itself, and is a stylish way to conceal a special surprise. Natural materials work well with fabric flowers, and you can use paper ribbon both to cover the box and to tie the chunky bow on top. Read the rest of this entry »
Delicate, swirling brush strokes create a watery background for this delightful sea horse. The box can be used for storing stationery, pencils, jewellery or even cosmetics. Read the rest of this entry »
The simplest of arrangements can often be the most effective. Nothing could be easier than to float a few beautiful flower heads in some shallow water, and the end result is quite lovely. Select a container deep enough to allow the flowers to float, as opposed to resting on the bottom, and make sure the interior of the container is perfect, as it will be visible in parts. Read the rest of this entry »
This brightly coloured curtain is created using a simple technique. The chequered design is achieved by a combination of masking out the basic grid and hand-painting the colours in layers. Read the rest of this entry »
* 175 g/6 oz olive oil soap
* 30 ml/2 tbsp ground almonds
* Grater
* 25 m1/11/2 tbsp almond oil
* 10 drops lavender essential oil
* double boiler
* 25 m1/11/2 tbsp coconut oil
* Spoon
* heart-shaped moulds, oiled
1 Grate the soap. Place the grated soap in a double boiler and leave to soften over heat. Add all the other ingredients.
2 Stir until all the ingredients are evenly mix and begin to hold together.
3 Press the mixture into the oiled moulds at leave to set overnight. Unmould the soaps ready for use.
Amount given for one napkin ring 7m colored wire, 28 gauge
Approximately 120 iridescent beads in a complementary or contrasting color
1 pair of 5.5mm (no.5) knitting needles Read the rest of this entry »
Essential oils don’t always work in candle gel. But in this project they work perfectly, because the gel is used as a casting medium rather than as candle fuel. Therefore, the therapuetic qualities of the oils aren’t destroyed by heat. Read the rest of this entry »
This creamy lotion is excellent for conditioning dry skin in winter, and because lavender oil is an efficient treatment for burns, it can also be used to soothe sunburn. Read the rest of this entry »
Tea tree is one of the great healing oils, with antiseptic and fungicidal properties which will protect the feet from foot complaints often acquired at the swimming pool or gym. Its fresh resinous smell makes it an ideal oil for both men and women. For ease of use, the foot cream can be kept in a pump-action plastic bottle rather than in the more usual glass or ceramic container. Read the rest of this entry »
