Upcycling news

Eaton House Studio in Essex is lovingly known as ‘The Pink House’for its absolute dedication to the colour. Their new range of eco-friendly paints means you can create a ‘pink house’of your own. We love the Magic paint formula, £5 for a 60ml tester, which can be used on nearly any surface, from fabric to uPVC, without the need for priming. eatonhousestudio.com PAPER PLANS

Plan your makes in a scrapbook that’s as pretty as the things you’ll create. The Personalised Scrapbook Kit gift set, £39.95, includes a scrapbook that comes personalised with luxe gold lettering, as well as a gold pen, coloured paper, washi tape and an all-important glue stick. marthabrook.com To p th e ta b l e s

Hot, dry summer days are the perfect time to work on big upcycling projects, like renewing furniture. Update your tables with stylish new tiled tops with these on-trend Alexa Hex tiles, £1.64 each. They are made from sturdy porcelain and come in four chalky colours that you can mix and match. tilegiant.co.uk

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Swedish wallpaper manufacturer Boråstapeter’s latest collection, Cottage Garden, brings the classic English country garden indoors this summer. These cosy and romantic prints have been inspired by the work of Jane Austen and Virginia Woolf, with a touch of Scandi style.

The soft, warm colours make the intricate floral patterns feel calming and easy to live with. Use these new prints sparingly behind shelves or in alcoves to create a timeless feel that you’ll love to relax in. There are 35 coordinating designs to choose from. Pick up samples for €1 each and find your nearest stockist at borastapeter.com

Helen’s Flower wallpaper, from £39.60, Boråstapeter

Marion’s Mural wallpaper, from £39.60, Boråstapeter

Three tier storage trolley in lilac, £30, Hobbycraft

KEEP ON ROLLING

A rollable storage trolley turns any spot into a crafting space. Just fill it with your crucial crafty items and roll it along to your favourite place – inside or out! Available in nine different colours, the deep, flat shelves provide plenty of convenient storage for projects of all sizes and you can save the top layer for transporting snacks and cups of tea! hobbycraft.co.uk

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Independent ceramics retailer Keeeps has worked with Common Ground Collective, an affordable studio and arts charity, to create a comprehensive Home Pottery kit, £39.50, for crafting with clay at home. All profits go towards Common Ground’s therapeutic workshops for those struggling with their mental health. Each kit contains air-drying clay, tools, a notebook and pencil, an instruction manual plus a video tutorial sent via email. Not only will you be making yourself feel good through crafting, you’ll be helping to share those uplifting benefits with others too. Available from keeeps.co.uk