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Upcycled mandarin crate / Serviettentechnik Upcycled Mandarin Kiste.
Some time ago I have found a mandarin crate. Before I got inspired and decided what I would like to use it for, the case spent a couple of weeks on my balcony. ;P Lately, when I was arranging the shelves with decoupage materials, the idea of creating an organizer for paints came to my mind. The color is not […]

Part X. Working on metal.
At the course we worked on different kind of surfaces. This time I would like to present an aluminium flower pot. In fact metal is not my favorite material, but I’m glad to know how to deal with it. Now, for example, I can create a beautiful container for crayons, pencils & pens that will […]

It can not be…
The first decade of April is behind us. Who would think we will have snow in Troodos at this time of the year? Am I really living in Medetarienian Island? ;P Only one thing comes to my mind to share with you today. This box goes perfectly with a current weather. As we have Easter break from […]
Part I of the course story.
Some time ago I mentioned here, that I went abroad to deeper decoupage knowledge and skills. In the next few posts I would like to share with you a story of this experience and what I have learned. It was September when I took a plane and flew to Poland for one week decoupage intensive course. The classes usually start at 10a.m and […]

Romantico.
The best match for this box, out of dozens motifs, was a beautiful red rose. This choice gave me a chance for the first time to practice pittorico shading. It is a quiet difficult technique, but once mastered gives awesome effects. Also choosing colors for good effect is also a challenge. Few months ago I […]

Secret from the depths of the sea.
This box was created at the beginning of summer, soon after arranging a new source for wooden boxes. Because the box itself is very good quality, my wish was to make it look very different. While choosing the motif I was a bit limited by the black soft fabric placed at the inner side of the […]