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Our Favourite Christmas Crafts: November 2014

by kontol yanz on Nov 28 2014
Christmas is coming and, love it or hate it, decorations are going to be going up pretty soon; if they haven't already. After our first craft round up went pretty well, we thought we'd turn this into a running feature; rounding up the best things we've seen online over the past month that can be created for a small cost and a heap of enjoyment at home. With the festive season fast approaching, expect a heavy dose of Christmassy...ness
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An Interview With The Recreate Design Company

by Internal doors on Nov 24 2014
Mike and Micki from the Recreate Design Company have kindly agreed to share their passion, story and insights into repurposing with us. Read on to find out more about how they have turned their love into a business, and how they inspire others to repurpose items for themselves.
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Quick & Easy Guide to Christmas Door Decoration!

by Internal doors on Nov 21 2014
The most obvious decorations that come to mind when thinking about sprucing up the exterior of our homes for Christmas are lights. We know that some people are in the mindset of "go big or go home" but small and simple arrangements can give the same magical effect as a huge display. The important thing to remember is to carefully select each piece so that they will complement each other. Mixing and matching doesn't really work and what you'll end up with will be less elegant and homely and more Christmas outlet store on Boxing Day.
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Cool Alternative Christmas Tree Ideas

by Internal doors on Nov 17 2014
As much as we love Christmas, when it comes to Christmas trees, there are many reasons why sometimes it’s just not the most practical of decorations. We know it’s tradition and for sure they look beautiful but sometimes there just isn’t enough space, time or money to make it happen. And then, of course, sometimes we just want a change and a chance to get creative!
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7 More Amazing Upcycling Projects

by Internal doors on Nov 02 2014
Continuing on with our love of upcycling and creating, the Month of October has given us a chance to look at some amazing Halloween projects by various bloggers across the web as well as create and share some cool Halloween pumpkin templates with you guys!
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Preparing for Halloween: Pumpkin Templates!

by Internal doors on Oct 28 2014
We love Halloween here at Internal Doors (any excuse to dress up, scare people and pig out on sweet treats) and of course, when the spookiest time of year comes around we just have to do some Halloween themed blog posts for the lovely readers of the Internal Doors blog!
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Our Favourite (Halloweeny) Crafts: October 2014

by Internal doors on Oct 23 2014
It’s no secret; upcycling, crafting and DIY have taken the internet by storm. No matter what it is you want to make, do a quick search and you’ll find a tutorial on how to create it. So, with all of these amazing projects floating around the web, we decided it’s time to do a roundup of the best projects over the last month!
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15 Awesome Things You Can Make With a Toilet Roll Tube

by Internal doors on Oct 20 2014
Upcycling not only allows you to make really awesome items but it also helps the environment and is great for your wallet! As toilet paper is one of the most essential items in our homes, we thought we'd show you some awesome ideas of how you can reuse your toilet roll tubes instead of throwing them away.
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Stunning Upcycled Treehouses from Across the Globe

by Internal doors on Oct 15 2014
Upcycling projects can range from small and simple repurposed objects to stunning wonders just calling out to be explored. We’ve been on the lookout for upcycling curiosities and found some incredible treehouses which all repurpose or reclaim items to create a stunning environment. Here are a few of our favourites from across the globe:
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Interview With The Fantastic Daphné Burge - Found Object Artist

by Internal doors on Sep 10 2014
We first stumbled across Daphné's work a few months back, while researching artists who were embracing upcycling by doing amazing things with unwanted items from bicycle chains to weapons, and in Daphné's case, tin cans. We fell in love with Daphné's adorable robots and animal figurines, but what we loved most about her work is the way she gives new life, and a new face, to unwanted items. We asked Daphné if she would mind answering a few questions about her work, and were honoured when she said yes.
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The Hidden Truth of Home Makeover Shows

by Internal doors on Aug 07 2014
Television schedules today are flooded with reality TV shows, which is no surprise - no costly actors or lengthy scripts means they're (generally) cheap and easy to produce, and audiences love them, which means big viewing figures, and lots of profits from advertisers.
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Kitchen Design Ads: Through the Years

by Internal doors on Jul 30 2014
We're big fans of vintage here at Internal Doors - we love the feelings of nostalgia vintage brings, and when it comes to decorating your home, investing in vintage furnishings is a brilliant way to achieve a unique look, without breaking the bank.
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Internal Doors visit Nuneaton and Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary

by kontol yanz on Jul 23 2014
We were overdue a visit to the charity we are supporting at Internal Doors, the Nuneaton and Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary. Our Marketing Manager Jade once again had a surprise visit from an injured bird, this time an injured baby sparrow was found in a carpark and kindly brought round to her by her neighbour.
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An Interview With Kim From Trashy Crafter

by Internal doors on Jun 18 2014
Recently we were lucky enough to interview Kim from Trashy Crafter! Kim shares her wonderful recycled and repurposed creations on the Trashy Crafter blog, from funny and inspiring art pieces to crafts that are perfect for seasonal holidays. You can also find her brilliant handmade bead jewellery - crafted from old, rescued books!
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9 Examples of Upcycling Used in Incredible Ways

by Internal doors on Jun 11 2014
If you’ve been reading our blog recently you’ve probably noticed that we’ve taken a pretty big interest in upcycling and repurposing, and have even had a go at an upcycling project ourselves. Upcycling is an incredible way to lease new life from objects that would otherwise wind up in landfill, while bypassing the processes involved in recycling, and best of all, it is being used to create some truly brilliant things. We’ve been on the hunt to find examples of some of the best uses of upcycling from around the world, are here are just some of the amazing examples we found.
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DIY Hacks & Repurposing: An Interview With Interior Design Bloggers

by kontol yanz on May 30 2014
Here at Internal Doors we love repurposing and using DIY hacks to breathe new life into old or unused pieces. The transformations you can create are incredible! We asked some brilliant interior design bloggers about their favourite repurposing projects and asked what advice they would give to first time upcyclers.
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How to Treat Your Newly Delivered Internal Doors

by Internal doors on May 29 2014
We highly recommend that our customers treat their newly delivered internal doors before they are fitted. This gives the doors the best possible level of protection and allows the customer to achieve their desired look.
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The Difference Between Upcycling and Recycling

by kontol yanz on May 27 2014
Upcycling involves taking a useless or broken down item and turning it into something that is useful or more valuable. The concept of upcycling was first popularized in 1997, when Gunter Pauli wrote a book called "The Upcycling Concept". Since then, there have been several other titles written on the subject, including McDonough and Braungart's "Cradel to Cradle: Remaking the Way We make Things", which was published in 2002.
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The Internal Doors Photo Competition 2014

by kontol yanz on May 21 2014
The Internal Doors photo competition is the perfect chance for you to showcase your creative side. We have a number of prizes on offer and all you have to do is send us photographs of your internal doors, external doors, skirting, door furniture and any other items purchased from the Internal Doors website.
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Internal Doors Visit a Local Wildlife Sanctuary

by kontol yanz on May 16 2014
A couple of months back, our Marketing Manager Jade found an injured pigeon in her garden. After researching for somewhere to take the pigeon, Jade discovered the Nuneaton & Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary, and upon taking the pigeon in and seeing the wonderful work the sanctuary's staff do, saw it as an opportunity for Internal Doors to do their bit to help. Read on to find out more about our day and the brilliant work the sanctuary do!