It’s the most… it’s the most... Hap-Hapiest Patina Christmas of all!

Craft a twig and foam snowman with an inner glow.

The colour and the effect will vary due to application, temperature and humidity.

This is the second part of my twig glow-man Tutorial... and probably the easiest garland you can possibly make.

Cut stars from a copper plate for a lovely turquoise patina Christmas decoration.

When you need to keep a tiny stem hydrated this is just what you need.

Easy way to fill test tubes and easiest way to remove water from a vase

When you glue a structure with hot glue there are always a few stray strands of glue stuck all over the design. Blow it away with a hairdryer.

This is the easiest battery operated votive candle lantern to hand craft from a copper sheet... ever! As always with my Tutorials you will not need any special tools or workshop...

Glue artificial snow to twigs

curl wire to add to designs

Up-cycle a pot scrubber to get a huge roll of very pretty copper wire

Remember how Olaf from Frozen remained cool? With a personal flurry, of course! Two fishbowls, stacked and you are very nearly done.

Glue small sections of Mikado Reeds into a hour glass shape

Use delicate sprigs of cypress or juniper, fir, pine, eucalyptus, ivy or a combination of them all to create a winter themed kissing bough

I build up the spheres by weaving willow wreaths and then use those to shape the ball

Manipulate leaves into a wired circle

Pine needles create tiny balls

All natural decoration with a secret water source to keep the fresh flowers hydrated

Craft a small pouch into a half-and-half wreath so that you can leave... and receive tiny gifts and cards in true Christmas 2020 style .

Weave a twig wreath for an easy net basket

It's sometimes difficult to place a tiny crystal or bead exactly where you want it.

The fluffy stuffing found in pillows create beautiful, water repellent tree skirts.

This is the fourth of my Christmas 2021 series of designs. This year in the form of a mini workshop… my Christmas present to you. Paint copper to add a beautiful patina to a...

This is the fifth of my Christmas 2021 series of designs. This year in the form of a mini workshop… my Christmas present to you. This week I will show you how to add a mostly...

This is the sixth of my Christmas 2021 series of designs. This year in the form of a mini workshop… my Christmas present to you. This week I will show you how to go overboard on...

This is the first of my Christmas 2021 series of designs. This year in the form of a mini workshop… my Christmas present to you. We will explore how to patina Copper and use it to...

...ok not really that fancy- it’s paper pulp. Cardboard boxes, really. In the spirit of 2020- I am inspired by the endless stream of cardboard boxes being delivered. My list of...

Cover a wire frame for a winter kissing bough.

The design drips down in three tiers each celebrating life, love and connection.

Weave a few spheres to create a simple design

Ornamental cucumbers and air plants, with just a touch of green.

Hard to believe but designers are already busy preparing for the Christmas Season. This is my article and design featured in the Inspired Florist, Christmas Edition

Easter Basket used in the Durbanville Flower Club Easter Parade Demonstration

...ok not really that fancy- it’s made from paper pulp. A cardboard box gift bag wreath… really. In the spirit of 2020- I am inspired by the endless stream of cardboard boxes...

My article and flower girl net basket design featured in the Red! issue of DIY Weddings Magazine