Hi All!
So firstly l must apologise for being MIA for the last month and a half apparently! its been hectic at work and then l took a two week break with a trip to Cornwall with the fella to rest, recuperate and Pokemon Hunt! (yes were addicted).
So whats new - I haven't been unto much in the way of handmade crafts, ive had plenty of ideas of things l want to try and lists have been made ;) Ive started to brainstorm for my christmas crafts and l really want to try and make as many gifts as l can this christmas, it adds a much more personal touch l think.
Saying that l have had an order for over 6 meters of bunting so looking forward to getting that sorted.
I do have some good news, this blog is going to start taking a different aspect because....
IM GETTING MARRIED!!
Yes thats right, im getting hitched - We got engaged in a lovely Slate Mine in Cornwall infront of a natural spring that glows blue, was very beautiful and even though l did think he had fell over because we were in torch light. So! Lets get on the pinterest looking for flowers, decorations, outfits, invites, favours the lot!
I have just had a quick 10 minute look at things that have took my fancy :
Think we can all see what sort of direction im liking haha!
What did you guys do for your big days? im open to all ideas so hit me with them!
See you soon
x
First of all, i do not have a clue whats gone on with this blog post so will sort the white break ground when l can figure it out!
So a few weeks ago l told you all about and email l had received from Gumtree inviting me to spend the afternoon with one of my upcycle idols - Max McMurdo. Gumtree had challenged him and his team to completely recycle and reuse as much as possible from an unrepairable beetle car. Quite the challenge after seeing the pictures of the car at the start.
So today was the day - I was apprehensive on what to expect and what would be expected of me. I set out (earlier than l should of because there was ALOT of waiting around for me) but never the less. To be fair it was a pleasant journey and quite easy to get to.
Reestore LTD is located in the middle of an old air field famous for Glenn Miller movies (thank you Mr Cab Man for enlightening me on the history of Thudleigh) and it was bizarre speaking to Max to ask him where l needed to go. I walked in and got to meet the team and see what they were working on and some of their ideas were so creative it blew my mind! there were bits of car everywhere, tools, half drunken tea but all for the same goal - The Butterfly Tree.
We met with Jane who is the founder of the Butterfly Tree charity to hear her story and why she set up the charity 10 years ago - The Butterfly charity work in Zambia where they feel a lot of work can be done. it is a mainly rural country and this is where they also focus their attentions. Jane told us about what they have already achieved in the past and how the money that we raise from this Upcycling challenge will massively help.
Here's the link to their site if you want to have a read - http://www.thebutterflytree.org.uk
We got put with two lovely ladies Talie and Lynne who I really clicked with them and it was as if we had known each other for years! Talie was sorting some chairs and upholstering them with the headlining from inside the beetle and Lynne was painting a chest of drawers that they are attaching the front window too with some mirror to make a vanity!
The trip has left me invigorated, energised and inspired with how l could also try and raise a little bit of money myself towards this great charity - Even on the train journeys home l was on pinterest for ideas how to fundraise. So watch this space!
Keep your eyes pealed on Gumtree's Upcycling Hub and defiantly keep your eye out for my chair!
