Jumble House Crafts

I was in need of some art therapy today and what better than coffee! To drink AND to paint with. The texture, the rich colours and, of...

It’s actually Wednesday but I just love the song by the Carpenters ‘Rainy days and Mondays’ so had a bit of fun and used some of my...

Sometimes, letting your creativity flow in a spontaneous and random way can lead to unexpected and exciting outcomes! Such was the case...

Yesterday was one of those grey, dreary, wet Mondays and I I really needed some sunshine! So out came my coloured pencils. I chose a...

I've been experimenting with using slate as a canvas and rather like the effect. I was looking for some table mats and saw these...

My glue gun is VERY well used and not just for sticking things together. Hot glue is also very effective when used to produce textured...

As a Papier-mâché artist, the outside of our house is always strewn with models, most of them sprouting succulents, so a few ribbons and...

My garden is small. Very small. In fact it's not really a garden at all! Just some little steps to the front door and two tiny patches...

Who would think that Coffee, Saffron and Shaving Foam could be such fun! A purely sensory experience .

I LOVE Christmas . The music, the lights, and the decorations! Decorations In the house, the streets and in the stores. Everywhere. But...

Shaving Foam art is usually reserved as a fun activity for young children but it can be used to create great backgrounds for minimalistic...

I love making decorations for Halloween. Especially for out of doors. We always enjoyed this festival as a family with dressing up,...

If you've been following my blog you will have seen posts about my papier-mâché models. I make display models for shops and hotels and...

With just a little time, some hot glue sticks and metallic paints you can create stunning wall art. I often look to mother nature for...

Today I just had to put out one of my Halloween models/exhibits or whatever you want to call it! There is just NO room inside! Does...

As a Botanist I've always been interested in the symbiotic relationship between humans and plants. As an artist I am fascinated by the,...

Unwinding after a long day can be challenging, especially during high temperatures and humidity. But for me, nothing beats tactile...

Where I come from (Lancashire) the word Critter is an informal, and often affectionate, name given to any living creature especially...

This cute dog is made in the same way as all my animal heads, ET , Dobby and all the other characters you can see at Jumble House....