upcycling – Jake + Maya [Kids]

jakeandmaya1 01 December, 2016 No Comment

Christmas Should Be About

As I was looking through my social media feed this morning, I felt a sense of guilt that I hadn't yet bought an advents calendar for my kids but what I also felt was a sense of unease.

I felt uneasy because I didn't like

jakeandmaya1 28 January, 2016 Comments off

Andrea Mastovito – Installation

I love collages and all sorts of paper crafts. Not only is it easy and fun to do, it is also a great way to up-cycle some used newspapers and magazines. I often do this with the kids right before our recycling is due to get collected. We make simple collages, cards

CA 14 January, 2016 Comments off

Inspiration: 10 Easy Clothes

Following on from last weeks inspiration and clearing out the clutter, this week I want to show you some really easy clothes upcycles/refahions. It's about repurposing what you have so it doesn't end up in landfill and it saves you a money, too!

It's time to rummage through your wardrobe

jakeandmaya1 28 October, 2015 No Comment

The Litter Bug at

The Litter Bug was created by Mark Oliver, a well known illustrator who has won an array of illustration awards. Mark Oliver has always been fascinated with bug collection of Victorian times and the collection of bugs that he has created for this exhibition have been painstakingly put together by found

jakeandmaya1 09 October, 2015 Comment 1

Improved By Me

Instagram for me isn't just a great way to show my work and connect with my followers but also a great way to find new inspiration and ideas. Just this morning, I came across the lovely Improvedbyme. Swedish Jessica Olander, the creative force behind Improved by Me, is a graphic designer