Thyme In A Teapot...


Fresh herbs in the kitchen are a must have...
So convenient and so useful.
Thyme is a herb I seem to use a lot of.
And as I was giving my indoor potted herbs 
(Visit that post here:  Potted fresh herbs in kitchen...)

a break from being indoors and outside in the sun,
I thought a single thyme plant would suffice until the other herbs returned to the sunny kitchen corner.

 This is Grandma's teapot...
I LOVE it because it is shiny and black!
How funky is that?
Not used for tea as it is a notoriously bad pourer!

It is often used as a vase or in decor displays, 
but I thought why not pop a thyme plant in it.

 So that is exactly what I did.
And that thyme simply LOVES the sunny kitchen corner, 
as it is growing as fast as I can use it.
There is nothing like fresh herbs near at hand for adding to home cooking.
And I love the way they look in the kitchen decor!





Make A Wish....



make a wish quote

A new free printable inspirational...
(as always, for personal use only - save as to your computer)


#quote #quotes #wishquote




How to Paint Robins Eggs...


Let's make Robin eggs using small plastic eggs
to put inside a found bird nest.
These eggs are from the $2 store.
 Poke a skewer through the hole in the bottom of the eggs,
 and then put this into a piece of florist foam.
This make's them much easier to paint.
 In a dish place a dob of white acrylic artists paint, 
and a dob of Cobalt Turquoise Light Artists paint.
 Mix together so that you have a lovely blue colour.
 Use a large brush like this...
 And paint the blue onto the eggs.
 Leave to dry and the give them a second coat.
Once dry, you can give them a very light sand with fine sanding paper to smooth.
 Place a dob of bronze acrylic paint on the dish.
 Mix with water like this.
You will need a firm bristle brush.
Dip into the paint...
Then flick onto the eggs.
I used mine to put into a bird nest that I found.
The nest is sitting in a pottery bowl which is also in the aqua hues.
I added a rabbit
and a candle, 
for a lovely Easter vignette on the white shabby sideboard.



#easter #paintedeggs



DIY ART - Super Easy Faux Solar Leaf print...


This is a DIY art piece that is reminiscent of Solar art.
Solar Art is created by using a special light sensitive paper, 
laying objects on it and leaving it in the sun to create an artistic image.
I've made my faux version using art paper, plastic leaves and spray paint!
Place and tape three large piece of art paper on a plastic sheet.
Separate the leaves from the stems using wire cutters.
Do the 2 to 3 minute shake it dance with your can of spray paint. 
This ensures the paint is well mixed.
Place your leaves onto the paper.
Spray with the paint.
You are not looking for perfect coverage.
It does not matter if the spray goes under the leaves a bit.
Because this is what you want.
As it gives that blurred solar art effect!
Leave the paintings to dry.
To frame:
I used a multi panel frame.
So I cut each leaf out and placed on different angles on the grid.
Arrange as you desire and tape the mini paintings in place at the back.
Place back in the frame and hang.
You could also frame these in a set of matching frames
 to display as a set of three, four or six.
I have photoshopped this image so you can see what it would look like
 if using a darker grey or black paint.

But I prefer my pale grey version as it fits well with the main bathroom colours.
Subtle and pretty.
I'm chuffed with how it turned out, 
and believe it is the quickest artwork I have ever created!



#diy #artwork #create





EASY Choc Fleck Easter Layer Cake....



Don't you just LOVE a cake that: 
LOOKS GOOD...
 Tastes GOOD...
 And is EASY to make.
This Easter cake is a stunner!
Because it ticks all the boxes - looks good, tastes good and is easy to make.

Here's what you do:
Make a basic vanilla cake recipe of your choice
(I used this recipe from the Chelsea website)
Divide the mixture between two round pans.
Bake.
Cool.
Cut each cake into two so that you have four layers.
Make a basic butter cream frosting.
Colour it egg blue or green...
Layer cakes with a thin spread of the icing, trim sides if necessary,
then frost the whole cake.
Mix one tablespoon of cocoa powder to a paste
 with one to two tablespoons hot water.
Use a stiff brush, dip and flick
(you run your finger over the end of the brush to create  the flecks.
(Beware this is quite a messy job!).
Then simply decorate with chocolate candy coated mini Easter eggs.
And place on a beautiful serving stand.
Easter Cake
Now isn't that an impressive Easter celebration cake?
Add a Easter themed decoration (or two, or three) to the table vignette.
Cut, serve and enjoy!


#easter #easterbaking #eastercake



How To Make A Small Birdnest...

I bought these very cute ceramic eggs...
and I needed a little nest to put them in to keep them safe...
I searched many a tree trying to find a used nest, but to no avail.
So I decided to make one.
I collected some moss, dried grass, coconut fibre and a few feathers.
First I moulded a small bowl out of airdry clay.
This is to give the nest a bit of weight, 
and also helps with the structure.
Put some coconut fibre into the clay bowl.
Then wove some around the outside.
Add some grass, moss and feathers...
Weave the stick out bits into the mix to help hold it together,
I wanted this nest to sit on top of this silver milk jug...
So I kept manipulating the grass and fibre until I was happy with the shape,
 and it sat nicely in the jug.  
Then added  the eggs...
  These darlings are from Myfawny Pughs Studio.
Find out more Here...
Isn't the aqua colour simply gorgeous?
This DIY faux bird nest completed my Easter sideboard display...
Silverware, nests, eggs candles and rabbits...
I'm loving my Easter Vignette!


#easter #eastervignette #easterideas



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