Manneken Pis - Watch out for shrinkage!

While Jones was away in Europe, I thought it fitting that she should have a little welcome back present.  But what to get a girl who has just been to some of the most beautiful places in the world?!

Well...as anyone knows, it's nice to be home from travelling but you can never help but wish you were still on holiday.  So perhaps something fun to remember her lovely time?

One place that Jones visited was Brussels, Belgium.  One thing that struck me as I remembered Brussels was the dear little Manneken Pis statue.  His likeness is everywhere (including the most gloriously coloured chocolates!).  So that was when I decided what quirky little token he would make as a little necklace!

Here's what she ended up with...

Does anyone remember those fun little 'shrinkies' we used to get out of flour packets or some kind of cooking product as kids?  It came as a little picture or cartoon on a card.  You simply put it in the oven and it would shrink and harden.  SO MUCH FUN!

That's how I made cute little Manneken Pis!

LARGE: Draw & cut out your design on shrink plastic

TEENY: Put it in the oven for a minute ... et voila!

I haven't seen Jones wearing it about town, but I'm sure it's a treasured & fun little reminder ;)

Hope everyone's enjoying the holidays and keeping safe.

Tomas x

Bedside Tables in Under a Week!

Our DIY mission (which we perhaps too hastily accepted?) is to turn two of these yellowed, weather & time damaged bedside tables into a lovely wedding gift for my cousin who is getting married this weekend... [I pause for the effect of that statement to take place] ...!

Have we left it too late?!

One table's sorry state before impending reno.

Yikes!  Ok, better get collecting some inspiration!!...

Image via Paint Me White

What a gorgeous Frenched grey little cabinet from Paint Me White.  We could learn a few tricks from their recycled vintage expertise!  Here's the before...

Image via Paint Me White

Perhaps something shiny & glamourous such as this Mirror bedside table by Graham & Green.

Image via Epiploaris

Oooh...look at this!  Gorgeousness from The Belle Escape!  Love the mixture of the dark wood & the distressed paint.

Image via The Bell Escape

Here's a lovely DIY shabby chic job done by Sandra over at Chic Home.

Image via Chic Home

Vintage crystal knobs?

Image via Rhan's Etsy Shop

Some beautiful ideas...now...the paint brush is calling.  Any brilliant ideas and pics of your DIYs are very welcome!  

Pics of the final product will be posted soon!!  Wish us luck!

Tomas x

Click here to see how the final product turned out! :)  Let us know what you think x