In this world of materialism we can easily lose sight of our own creativity and our fast track way of life often leaves us little time to create something unique.
I have always had a love of gardens, flowers and herbs and since having moved to the country in 2006 have been inspired by nature to create gifts, cards and art.
This site offers homemade paint recipes using ingredients as basic as milk or potatoes! Like an eco-friendly laboratory and workshop, it brings forgotten techniques and old recipes back to life; each patina or vintage paint recipe is tested before being passed on to visitors.
Here are two great Recycling Craft Ideas to create from junk mail and I have written two step-by-step easy to follow directions so you can download and print-out.