🌸 Shabby Chic & Vintage Cardboard Art — A Mixed Media Adventure!

 

🌸 Shabby Chic & Vintage Cardboard Art — A Mixed Media Adventure!

Good afternoon, lovely makers! 💕 I just put up a new video that I’m so excited to share with you — it’s all about shabby chic, vintage cardboard art, and mixed media fun!

There’s something so cozy and creative about working with old cardboard pieces and turning them into something pretty and meaningful. In this video, I play with textures, layers, paint, scrap papers, and little bits of lace and ephemera to create pieces that feel soft, nostalgic, and wonderfully imperfect — just like shabby chic should be.

I absolutely love this style because it lets you blend beauty and simplicity with everyday materials. The worn edges, the weathered colours, and the layered look all come together in a way that feels both artistic and personal. It’s the kind of craft that doesn’t need to be perfect — it just needs heart.

Whether you already love shabby chic art or you’re just curious about mixed media junk journaling, I hope this video inspires you to pick up some cardboard, gather your scraps, and let your creativity roam.

Here’s the video if you’d like to watch the whole process:
🎥 https://youtu.be/O4rrpzPXM6o

Come craft along with me and enjoy a little shabby chic magic! ✨💖🧶

Upcycled Journal from a Juice Carton | Slow Craft

 Of course 💛 Here you go — a warm, cosy YouTube description for your project:

🧃📓 In this video, I create a trashy junk journal using a reclaimed juice carton and a mix of rescued, scrap and discarded papers. This is a gentle, creative upcycling project all about turning everyday packaging into something personal, playful and beautifully imperfect.

I love working with humble materials, and this little journal shows how even a simple juice carton can become a sturdy, character-filled cover for a junk journal full of texture, layers and surprises.

This is a relaxed, process-led make — perfect if you enjoy slow crafting, creative reuse and letting go of perfection while you create.

✨ In this video you’ll see:

• How I turn a used juice carton into a journal cover

• Ideas for building a “trashy” style junk journal

• Simple, low-waste creative techniques

If you enjoy cosy, mindful crafting and giving new life to everyday throwaways, I hope this inspires you to try making your own reclaimed journal too. ♻️💛

#JunkJournal #UpcycledJournal #TrashJournal #CreativeReuse #SlowCraft #JournalingCommunity

 

Relaxed Crochet | Avalon Square by This Little Hook of Mine

 

🧶✨ In this video, I’m working on the Avalon crochet square — the final piece in the Legends of King Arthur series from Lisa at This Little Hook of Mine. This isn’t just any square: it’s an intermediate to advanced crochet skills project featuring thoughtful construction, texture and detail that really makes this square stand out.

🌟 Avalon represents the mystical island of Arthur’s final destiny, and this design brings that story to life stitch by stitch. It’s perfect if you’re ready to challenge your skills and create something truly unique.

📌 Pattern inspiration & credits:
This design comes from Lisa’s blog This Little Hook of Mine — full of creative crochet patterns and project ideas. Check out her blog here: https://thislittlehookofmine.blogspot.com/

Whether you’re making this square for a blanket, wall art, or just as a beautiful practice piece, it’s such a joy to bring this pattern to life! 🧵💙

✨ Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe if you enjoyed watching — and let me know what crochet techniques you want to see next!

#Crochet #CrochetSquare #AvalonSquare #ThisLittleHookOfMine #AdvancedCrochet #CrochetInspiration

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