The Temu Swan Paper Bottle Makeover ~ Christmas Ruminants

Hiya, welcome to my channel. I hope to inspire you to release your inner crafter whether that’s upcycling the odd item in the cupboard to creating something unique. I’m one for trying everything and anything that inspires me. I try to use what I have in the crafty cupboard so some of the items used might not be available, but I urge you to use anything you have in your crafting journey. Don’t be afraid of getting messy and us crafters do not make mistakes - we make happy accidents.

This bottle started out as a leftover from Christmas, and I gave it a new life using junk‑journal scrapbook paper from Temu. The vintage swan artwork, soft pink ribbon, and metallic details all come together to make something simple but really pretty. It’s a cute little upcycled décor piece that adds a bit of charm to any shelf or desk, and it’s a fun example of how you can turn leftover bits into something special.

Listed are as many items as I can as most of the items were ones, I already had in the cupboard but hopefully it’s enough to inspire your own creation:

Winsor & Newton – White Gesso
Amsterdam – Light Rose | Lamp Black
Liquitex – Alizarin Crimson | Burnt Umber | Raw Umber
Pentart – Wax Paste – Honey Gold | Chameleon Peach
Liquitex – High Gloss Varnish
Pentart – Fineline Crackle Varnish
Pentart – Solvent Glossy Varnish
Mica Powder – Pure Gold
Image – Alice Illusion - Temu - Junk Journal Paper
Mould - Redesign and Temu/Shein
Ribbon - Fabric Shop
Clay - Hobbycraft (Stone)

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