judibreretonSep 171 min readHauntingly Halloween DecorI love Halloween because it provides me with an opportunity to create a wide range of exhibits and activities for all ages from tots to...
judibreretonJul 81 min readThe Day’s getting better!The Champagne is not real but the models and background are! The steps outside our house at Castel Rigone and my ‘Attitude’ papier...
judibreretonMar 131 min readStunning Sunset Glue Gun ProjectI've been experimenting with using slate as a canvas and rather like the effect. I was looking for some table mats and saw these...
judibreretonFeb 281 min readIncredible colour and depthMy glue gun is VERY well used and not just for sticking things together. Hot glue is also very effective when used to produce textured...
judibreretonFeb 71 min readA Valentine GardenAs a Papier-mâché artist, the outside of our house is always strewn with models, most of them sprouting succulents, so a few ribbons and...
judibreretonJan 251 min readLove my gardenMy 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...
judibreretonDec 14, 20231 min readChristmas Decor at Jumble HouseI LOVE Christmas . The music, the lights, and the decorations! Decorations In the house, the streets and in the stores. Everywhere. But...
judibreretonOct 10, 20231 min readHomemade Halloween at Jumble HouseI love making decorations for Halloween. Especially for out of doors. We always enjoyed this festival as a family with dressing up,...
judibreretonOct 4, 20231 min readMake your own CritterIf 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...
judibreretonSep 25, 20231 min readHot Glue Wall ArtWith just a little time, some hot glue sticks and metallic paints you can create stunning wall art. I often look to mother nature for...
judibreretonSep 9, 20231 min readTree CreatureAs a Botanist I've always been interested in the symbiotic relationship between humans and plants. As an artist I am fascinated by the,...
judibreretonAug 22, 20232 min readPapier-mâché CritterWhere I come from (Lancashire) the word Critter is an informal, and often affectionate, name given to any living creature especially...
judibreretonAug 10, 20231 min readPapier-mâché DogThis 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....
judibreretonJul 22, 20231 min readBlissfully Cool!After weeks of top thirty temperatures and exhausting humidity dawn broke this morning clothed in a white mist. With it came a beautiful...
judibreretonJun 30, 20231 min readColour Pop!Colour is just SO important when it comes to moods and emotions. It's like music. My choice of tracks depends on my mood. It's the...
judibreretonJun 23, 20231 min readPainting on GlassToday at Jumble House We've been designing and painting wine glasses using Acrylic Psinter pens. These are waterproof and UV-resistant -...
judibreretonJun 22, 20231 min readDecorative FlowerpotsToday we are decorating flowerpots at Jumble House. Materials: Ceramic pots White glue Tissues Black acrylic paint Air Dry Clay Metallic...
judibreretonJun 21, 20231 min readNature takes overThis year I wanted a rustic garden. A garden where the man made objects blended in with nature. Considering my 'garden' is actually...
judibreretonMay 20, 20231 min readBlank canvas blues!You know the feeling. You buy a nice new canvas with the intention of painting something then you haven't a clue what to paint or how to...