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ByRachel Bowyer 20 July 202110 July 2023

Here are the five best tools under £15. They will make your upcycling life easier, with no power required! If you have the right tool for the job, you’re halfway there. Five tools under £15 to make your life easier…

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The ultimate guide to upcycling terms and jargon
ByRachel Bowyer 27 June 20217 January 2023

From laying off to keying surfaces, this guide covers the commonly confusing and searched-for upcycling terms and jargon. Find yourself constantly Googling what things mean? There’s always something to learn. Missing something? Let me know in the comments. The ultimate…

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Make money upcycling decor from charity shop finds
ByRachel Bowyer 7 June 202110 March 2024

Want to make money upcycling decor from charity and thrift shop finds? From candlesticks to picture frames, here’s how to make them more valuable. Let’s start with the obvious thing. You aren’t becoming a millionaire by upcycling candlesticks any time…

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homemade at the barn
ByRachel Bowyer 10 April 20217 January 2023

I have a retail space at Homemade at The Barn, near Royston on the Hertfordshire/Cambridgeshire border in England. It is a Grade II listed building and so stunning that I wanted to share some photos of the space with you….

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7 hacks to paint better with items in your home
ByRachel Bowyer 30 March 202110 July 2023

From playing cards to masking tape and syringes, here are 7 painting hacks to help you paint better with items in your home. 7 hacks to paint better with items in your home 1. Foil for easy cleaning Line a…

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Finished decoupaged apple crate table
ByRachel Bowyer 14 March 202110 July 2023

Want to know how to decoupage wood furniture? Here are two decoupage techniques with tips on the process and products. Decoupage, or adding paper to furniture, opens up a whole new world to furniture refinishing. Imagine all of the beautiful…

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Six little known tips to help you paint better
ByRachel Bowyer 22 February 20217 January 2023

Are you a pro painter, furniture upcycler or simply love getting creative? These six tips will help you paint better and save time for the fun bits.  There is always something new to learn, whatever your experience level. Six little…

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