Birdy Heywood Artist
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Tutorials
  • About
  • Contact
  • Events
  • Workshops
My first ever Blog

Recycling 'THINGS'

2/13/2017

11 Comments

 
Picture

​Well here I am again with my second post....gradually getting the hang of this. So a little more about my Powertex Journey!

​As most crafters, I see things and think, "Oh I wonder if I could use that?" The result is a vast accumulation of what I can only refer to as "THINGS."  For instance, nice bits of lace, interesting shapes and moulds, glass bottles and jars, egg boxes, cardboard boxes, candle holders, broken or chipped china........oh the list goes on.

It was looking at my plastic milk containers that I "saw" A Fairy House! Not just any fairy house but one with an open door and leaded windows. I suffer from claustrophobia, so I hate closed doors and windows and even in winter sleep with the window open. I am sure Fairies also like to be able to come and go as they please. "Hmmm" I thought looking at the egg boxes which had now grown into a huge pile. Torn up cardboard with such a lovely texture, would make excellent brickwork.
So I set to work  and 3 days later the little house looked like this.

​I took photos of each stage and am now working on a step by step for you to follow. The house isn't actually finished yet, as the fairies, (they chattered continually in my little studio making suggestions) Well they have asked me to build them a grass mound with steps leading up to the house. Fussy Fairies! I love them though.

​Ok now for a little treat connected to recycling. Below is a step by step on how to create a lovely plant pot holder out of a plastic carton.


Picture
Picture
11 Comments
Kaye Maree link
2/13/2017 12:43:29 pm

Your new blog is wonderful Birdy! I've always wondered about Powertex and how to use it. Thank you! xx

Reply
Birdy Heywood
4/10/2017 04:43:21 am

Hi Kaye I love Powertex as it has opened up a whole new world for me.

Reply
Dee link
4/1/2017 12:51:51 pm

I have been meaning to make a fairy house for a long long time with powertex and this blog has now motivated me to get on with it. Thank you
Dee

Ps How do I subscribe to your blog?

Reply
Birdy Heywood link
4/10/2017 04:46:06 am

Hi Dee I know this sounds a bit silly but I am not sure how you subscribe as I am still getting my head around how to operate (not sure if that is the right word) a blog. I am working on the step by step which takes a few weeks to put together and will post ASAP. Birdy

Reply
Sue Pountney link
4/1/2017 01:01:13 pm

I really want to have a go at powertex. I cant wait for your step by step tutorial. Meanwhile i will Start collecting!!! With anticipation x

Reply
Birdy Heywood link
4/10/2017 04:47:44 am

Hi Sue I hope the mountain of egg boxes is growing. I have plenty of milk cartons but having to eat more eggs. LOL Tutorial coming soon. Birdy

Reply
Nancy Daly
4/1/2017 11:58:11 pm

This is fabulous can't wait for step by step, have done a bird house but not as glam as yours.

Reply
Birdy Heywood link
4/10/2017 04:49:16 am

Hi Nancy the instructions will be coming soon. it takes a lot of time to compile the step by steps and this one is more like a little book. Birdy

Reply
Kirsty
4/8/2017 01:16:09 am

Love, love, love your fairy houses I can't wait for the tutorial x

Reply
Birdy Heywood link
4/10/2017 04:50:51 am

Coming soon Kirsty. Birdy

Reply
Andrea
5/8/2017 09:59:47 am

Just wonderful and beautiful work Birdy. Thank you for sharing as well. Very generous of you. Loving your work and waiting patiently for your next blog posting. Cheers from Canada!!

Reply



Leave a Reply.

  • Home
  • Blog
  • Tutorials
  • About
  • Contact
  • Events
  • Workshops