UPCYCLE OLD TREASURES

★ Along with the obvious sites such as ebay, look on local selling or swapping pages on Facebook and charity shops – you never know what you might find! Just remember to double-check measurements before you hand over any cash.

★ Don’t be shy in asking friends or family if they’re getting rid of anything anytime soon; if they won’t accept money from you, you can always thank them with flowers or baked goods.

★ Make sure you do the prep work before you get creative; giving your item a deep clean and a light sand can make the world of difference to the final finish.