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



Irresistible Easter Rabbit Cookies...


Easter Rabbit Cookies for the young...and not so young!
(Actually it was a case of - do not leave me alone in the house with the cookies!!)
This cookie is almost like a melting moment...
Irresistible!
I made these with my little helper Quinn...
and it was so very hard 
to wait for blog photographs to be taken
before he could eat one!
Fun to make and irresistibly delicious.
Serve with Mini Easter Eggs.
Easter cookies
Just the thing to bake this Easter.

Click HERE the Vanilla Butter Cookie recipe.


#easter #eastercookies #easterbaking

A SIMPLE Easter With Feathers Decor Idea...

If you are anything like me -
LIFE IS BUSY!
I just don't have time for elaborate and complicated Celebration decor displays.
So I whipped up a super easy one for the coffee table using paper feathers for Easter.
Paper feathers
You will need:
A feather template
Pretty papers in colours of your choice.
Scissors and pencil.
An Easter rabbit ornament.
A large white platter...
and some Easter eggs.
A table runner in complimentary colours.
And a small potted flower plant -
(I used a white gerbera in a white ceramic pot).
Gerbera's are a favourite of mine!
Cut out the feather templates.
Place on the pretty paper and trace around them using a pencil.
Cut the feathers out.
Make as many feathers as your heart desires.
Use the edge of a ruler to place a fold as shown.
Then:
Place the runner on the coffee table.
Centre the large platter.
Place the Rabbit ornament on the plate.
Place the paper feathers around it with the Easter eggs.
Add the potted plant.
And you have an easy Easter Vignette.
Pretty...
Cute...
And so easy to create.



 Copy & Paste the template to your computer to print.



#eastercraft #easterfeathers #easterdecor #easter



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