Reverse appliqué with plastic bags

Make a ‘stained glass’ hanging by using reverse appliqué with plastic bags

I used several coloured plastic bags and black compost bags to create this ‘stained glass’ hanging, using a technique called reverse appliqué with plastic bags.

Rainbow spray painted fan

Create this rainbow spray painted fan by spray painting an old electric fan in rainbow colours

This project is to upgrade an old electric fan into a new, beautiful, rainbow spray painted fan. Simply spray each of the blades of the fan a different primary colour and when you turn the fan on, you will see a lovely rainbow effect.

Lace earring holder

Make this lace earring holder out of a frame, some POSCA markers and some lace

This lace earring holder is extremely easy to make, and so practical. Use an old frame and a piece of lace to make a beautiful place to hang your earrings. I even decorated the frame using these amazing . I won them in a competition thanks to my tutorial on how to make plantable paper. Yay!

Lace spray painted china

These lace spray painted china cake stand and tea cups are made by using lace as a stencil

Give new life to some old crockery by turning them into this lace spray painted china. Make a cake stand by spray painting several pieces and gluing them together. The lace pattern is created by using a piece of real lace as a stencil.

Case made with fused plastic bags

Try making this simple wallet or tablet case made with fused plastic bags

This is a multi-purpose case made with fused plastic bags. The bags are simply fused together with an iron. The case can be used to contain small items, like jewellery, toiletries or make up, or could be made the right size to contain your tablet, kindle or laptop.

Shopping bag made with an old umbrella

A fold up shopping bag made with an old umbrella

This shopping bag made with an old umbrella is really practical and easy to keep in the bottom of your handbag. All you need to make it is an broken umbrella!

Stained glass necklaces with melted plastic plastic cups

These stained glass necklaces or window hangings are made of melted plastic cups

This week I had my lovely, just turned 5-year-old niece staying with us in Paris. We made these stained glass necklaces out of left over plastic cups, and colourful Sharpie pens.

Paris en Rose Etsy Shop and workshops

Opening of a Paris en Rose Etsy shop and recycled craft workshops

I started the Paris en Rose blog almost a year ago, and have now been working on it full time for over 3 months. I am so grateful to have the chance to move forward with this project and want to thank everyone who has supported me and participated in this great adventure! This week there is a big update to the Paris en Rose website, with two big additions: a Paris en Rose etsy shop and upcoming recycled craft workshops.

Boxes made with recycled plastic bottles

4 different ideas to create boxes made with recycled plastic bottles

Here are 4 different ways to create boxes made with recycled plastic bottles. Turn your unwanted rubbish into treasures by using plastic bottles to make gift boxes, pot holders, pencil cases, candle holders and more with these different methods.

Paris en Rose in Silex ID

Find Paris en Rose in Silex ID – the innovative experience

I’m so excited that you can find Paris en Rose in Silex ID this spring! You can buy the bilingual, spring 2016, edition of the magazine in news stands around Paris, or on the Silex ID website.

Fun and easy sketching game

Play this fun and easy sketching game with your family and friends

I have been in England visiting family for the last few weeks, and we have been playing this fun and easy sketching game. Simply draw each other to make a fun set of portraits.