Jumble House Crafts

Creating art is fun! It opens up your mind and elevates your mood.

Maybe this is why a recent visitor described us as ‘The happiest house in Umbria’.

I hope I can share this with you through my blog and workshops.

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Magical

That magical moment

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Nov 131 min read

Happy Planters

Cheerful and colourful planters for the autumn garden

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Aug 291 min read

A new location and a new studio for Jumble House Artist

Welcome to my new Studio! A new location, a new studio. My artwork was turning Jumble House into a challenging place to live. Every...

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Jan 281 min read

Expression through Art

Sunbeams dance across my face, their golden touch spilling softly into the room, kissing away the shadows of night and igniting the world...

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Nov 30, 20241 min read

Hauntingly Halloween Decor

I love Halloween because it provides me with an opportunity to create a wide range of exhibits and activities for all ages from tots to...

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Sep 17, 20241 min read

Elevate your dining experience.

Elevate Your Dining Experience with Hand-Painted Tableware Setting a table with your own hand-painted tableware can add a unique touch of...

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Aug 11, 20242 min read

From Tights to Toys

Title: "From Tights to Toys: The Magical Journey of Jumbles" Many years ago, on a quest to craft a storybook filled with vibrant...

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Jul 21, 20241 min read

The 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...

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Jul 8, 20241 min read

Attitude!

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

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Apr 22, 20242 min read

Why I love coloured pencil drawing and why you should try it.

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...

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Mar 19, 20241 min read

Stunning Sunset Glue Gun Project

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...

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Mar 13, 20241 min read

Incredible colour and depth

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...

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Feb 28, 20241 min read

Love My Work

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Jan 15, 20240 min read

Christmas Decor at Jumble House

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

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Dec 14, 20231 min read

Not just for Kids!

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

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Oct 14, 20232 min read

Make your own Critter

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...

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Oct 4, 20231 min read

Hot Glue Wall Art

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...

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Sep 25, 20231 min read

Tree Creature

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

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Sep 9, 20231 min read

The Gruffalo

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

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Aug 29, 20231 min read

Papier-mâché Critter

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

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Aug 22, 20232 min read

A Sparkling Silver and Red Christmas

Magical

Autumn fest!

JUDI

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