Sunny Sunday- super scrimper project

After watching numerous DIY and home improvement programs I took advantage of this opportunity. There were 4 chairs on facebay for £15 that we're not in the best condition with well-worn wood and stained polka dot fabric. Using chalk paint I gave them the 'D Factor' and turned them into shabby chic!! I used a heavy duty stapler and some scraps of material I had in my craft drawer to recover the seats. Then a had some pots of chalk paint in the shed, so spent the morning painting and waxing chairs. The whole thing took about 3 hours to complete. It's my fFirst project and I'm super proud! 

Motivation Monday DIY

Motivation comes in many forms- a quote, visual, verbal or written inspiration. Sometimes it even comes from within during a quiet moment to yourself. Today I'd like to share with you a DIY garden concoction to hopefully to motivate you to be creative, make something and save yourself some money. 

DIY bird feeder- 

Left over coconut shell 
Twine 
Bar of lard (50p from waitrose) 
Bag of wild bird seed (£4 for 5lb bag) 

Melt half the bar I lard on the hob until see through, tip 1/2 cup bird seed in, mix and pour into coconut shell and put into freezer for about 20 minutes or until lard sets. Hang in the tree and enjoy the birds. 

The ingredients in this 'recipe' will last far longer and create far more bird feeders than the £4.50 you would normally spend on two! Motivate, Innovate, and Create!