judibreretonNov 301 min readExpression through ArtSunbeams dance across my face, their golden touch spilling softly into the room, kissing away the shadows of night and igniting the world...
judibreretonMar 131 min readStunning Sunset Glue Gun ProjectI've been experimenting with using slate as a canvas and rather like the effect. I was looking for some table mats and saw these...
judibreretonFeb 281 min readIncredible colour and depthMy glue gun is VERY well used and not just for sticking things together. Hot glue is also very effective when used to produce textured...
judibreretonJan 251 min readLove my gardenMy garden is small. Very small. In fact it's not really a garden at all! Just some little steps to the front door and two tiny patches...
judibreretonDec 14, 20231 min readChristmas Decor at Jumble HouseI LOVE Christmas . The music, the lights, and the decorations! Decorations In the house, the streets and in the stores. Everywhere. But...
judibreretonOct 14, 20232 min readNot just for Kids!Shaving Foam art is usually reserved as a fun activity for young children but it can be used to create great backgrounds for minimalistic...
judibreretonAug 29, 20231 min readThe GruffaloUnwinding after a long day can be challenging, especially during high temperatures and humidity. But for me, nothing beats tactile...
judibreretonAug 22, 20232 min readPapier-mâché CritterWhere I come from (Lancashire) the word Critter is an informal, and often affectionate, name given to any living creature especially...
judibreretonAug 10, 20231 min readPapier-mâché DogThis cute dog is made in the same way as all my animal heads, ET , Dobby and all the other characters you can see at Jumble House....
judibreretonJul 24, 20231 min readJumble HouseWelcome to Jumble House. A little house that was only meant to be a Casa Vacanza but which kept us safe through Covid and has a very...
judibreretonJul 22, 20231 min readBlissfully Cool!After weeks of top thirty temperatures and exhausting humidity dawn broke this morning clothed in a white mist. With it came a beautiful...
judibreretonJun 22, 20231 min readDecorative FlowerpotsToday we are decorating flowerpots at Jumble House. Materials: Ceramic pots White glue Tissues Black acrylic paint Air Dry Clay Metallic...
judibreretonJun 21, 20231 min readNature takes overThis year I wanted a rustic garden. A garden where the man made objects blended in with nature. Considering my 'garden' is actually...
judibreretonMay 20, 20231 min readBlank canvas blues!You know the feeling. You buy a nice new canvas with the intention of painting something then you haven't a clue what to paint or how to...
judibreretonMay 16, 20231 min readPlant smiles, grow laughter, harvest loveI love plants. Big or small. Wild or cultivated and I'm happiest when I'm amongst them. It doesn't matter where I am. The tropical...
judibreretonMay 4, 20231 min readSensory ArtFeel, smell, watch as coffee, green tea and saffron create a fantasy woodland. This painting technique is a wonderfully way to relax.
judibreretonApr 12, 20232 min readA special walk and a special book set in Castel RigoneCastel Rigone, with it's incredible views over Lago Trasimeno and the surrounding valleys is one of the most beautiful hilltop villages...
judibreretonMar 22, 20231 min readTrasimeno SunsetsSunsets over Lago Trasimeno are just SO incredible. So rich and glowing and each one is unique. It's just too easy to become addicted...
judibreretonMar 11, 20231 min readPerugia. Coffee and CakePerugia is one of my favourite places and, with its amazing views and beautiful buildings, a source of inspiration for many of my...