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How to decorate a chest of drawers - click here
How to decorate an MDF chest of drawers, using stencils and creative paintwork to achieve a decorative faux antique look.
How to make artwork using sequins - click here
How to make artwork using sequins. This creates an amazing reflective eye-catching finish.
How to revamp a wrought iron mirror - click here
For this beautiful old fifties mirror it was time for a makeover.
The paintwork was peeling and since we actually wanted to use the mirror in the bathroom as a makeup mirror, the convex mirror wasn't suitable at all.
How to make a rose out of clay - click here
Learn how to make beautiful hand made roses out of clay. Followed by instructions on how to paint them for an antique look.
How to make earrings from pressed flowers - click here
On a recent trip to Spain, some beautifully delicate floral earrings caught our eye. On close inspection we saw they were made from real pressed flowers from the seller's own garden. This is our version, which we think is equally as beautiful and easy to make, too.
How to make a lampshade with cardboard and wire - click here
Learn how to make a flower lampshade using cardboard and wire. This is slightly more involved than our previous version which only uses cardboard, however this method creates a very beautiful effect.
How to decorate a children's dressing table - click here
Here are some ideas to dress up old furniture to fit into a little girl's gorgeous bedroom. We took an old dressing table and a disused mirror and simply added imagination!
How to make a hanging ball basket - click here
Learn how to make a beautiful, long-lasting hanging ball basket using succulent plants and artificial flowers. With a little imagination, you can design something wonderful to suit your own personal taste!
How to create a faux leadlight window - click here
One of our windows looks out over a shed - a view we decided could be improved on. We thought a faux leadlight window would be much nicer to look at, fairly inexpensive to create and a new challenge for us, as we have not tried this before.
How to revamp an old lampshade - click here
Learn how to revamp an old lampshade. You can have heaps of fun with this exciting project, and as always, you can let your imagination take you as far as it can go!
How to make a decorative room divider Version2 - click here
Here's our second tutorial on how to make your own room divider/screen. We are using the amazing patterns and images found on wallpapers to decorate our divider and using a different hinging method than in our previous tutorial.
How to decorate a mirror using a placemat and spray paint - click here
Here is a very quick, fun way to decorate a mirror using the elaborate designs on placemats or tablecloths as stencils. Here's how…
How to make a stencil platter - click here
For this platter we wanted a delicate look, so what could be more charming than a faux-lace finish? It was very easy to create this pretty platter and also shows that simple can be beautiful!
How to press flowers
A great way to preserve the flowers that you love is to press them. In order to make our flower earrings, we experimented with two methods: using the quick and fast microwave or the more traditional method of book pressing.
How to make a decorative breakfast tray - click here
There's nothing quite like breakfast in bed... and what a treat to have it served on this pretty tray! So simple and fun to make, this decorative floral breakfast tray is also a great project to get the kids involved with.
How to make a decorative room divider - click here
Here's an idea of how to make your own room divider/screen for a relatively low cost. It's cheaper than purchasing one and much more fun to create your own - choosing the colors and exact size that you want.
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Free Clip Art - click here
Download royalty-free images from Crafty Jennys' original clip art collection - FOR FREE. Ideal for using in many crafty projects such as greeting cards or scrap books.
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Your Projects
This is a new section dedicated to displaying craft project tutorials sent in by other crafty people.
If you have a project with step by step photographs and instructions and would like to see it here you can contact us at
jenny@craftyjenny.com
Make You Own Fountain!
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How to make an indoor/outdoor water fountain.
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Project Ideas
Here are some examples of craft projects we make using unique objects we come across.
These projects come with brief instructions to start you on your way if you wish to do a similar project.
Replacing images in a revolving lamp - click here
How to replace images in a revolving lamp with your own artwork. Using transparency paper and a little paint.
Laminated scrapbook - click here
Turn photos and momentos of a special occassions into a delightful book to be cherished.
Ideas to decorate pages, using clipart, laminating and binding.
Decorating an old light frame - click here
This old light fixture from the seventies certainly lacked luster and appeal but rather than replace it, we gave it a Crafty Jenny makeover.
Light shade for kids - click here
Decorating a light shade for a child's room: a quick and simple project idea with a very pretty effect!
Resurrect a chandelier -
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This gorgeous chandelier was found in a second hand store. We bought some crystal trim, redesigned the chandelier and put it back into good use:)
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How to make a faux antique artwork - click here
We've found another use for that old calendar you just could not throw away. By using an old tile and a calendar image, you can create a beautiful piece of artwork you can display all year round.
How to made a cardboard lampshade - click here
Learn how to make a lampshade entirely out of cardboard! This is a very easy project which requires only one sheet of cardboard and uses folding techniques to create the form.
How to etch a design onto a mirror - click here
Learn how to etch a design of your choice onto a mirror. This method uses etching acid which creates a permanent yet subtle and beautiful effect on your mirror.
How to make a pebble candle - click here
What a great way to use up all your old candles to make a completely unique new one!
This is really fun to do compared with many other candle projects because the guidelines are much more relaxed. And as an added bonus, the end result is always a pleasant surprise!
How to make a necklace or pendant with a resin finish - click here
Here's a fun way to make some awesome, original pendant necklaces of your own design. Great for gifts! For our pendants we have used original artwork, pressed flowers and favorite images from printed paper and card.
Create an aged look on timber - click here
Learn how to paint and decorate timber objects to create an aged effect.
This letter and key holder we are decorating was made by the team at
Buildeazy.Com.
There you can find the free plans and instructions on how to make this letter and key holder.
How to make an original artwork platter - click here
This is a fantastic way of showcasing your artwork, family photos, or art that you love. Put them on a platter to leave on your coffee table for all your visitors to enjoy. Surprise a guest after they pick up a piece of cheese, only to reveal a fantastic piece of art or family photo underneath. Let your imagination run riot!
How to decorate an old mirror - click here
A great way to revamp an unused mirror is to decorate it. We were initially inspired by some beautiful silk roses we spotted at our local weekend market and the result was this very quick and easy makeover!
How to make unique greeting cards - click here
Here's a very quick and easy idea for making beautiful, unique greeting cards that you may end up finding hard to part with!
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