Where my art renaissance started in 2014.
These one-off upcycled items are individually hand-painted and decorated.
As these pieces are upcycled they may show minor signs of wear and their previous life. They are for decorative purposes only.
Message me elizabeth@whenidecoratethings.co.uk if you are interested in something here and I will send a payment link. I can also send more details or pictures if helpful.
Info about packaging etc is in my FAQs/T&Cs (linked at bottom of page).

Pair of hand-painted red purple pink wooden deer, upcycled
Larger deer: spray-painted red to purple, with neon red spatter pattern and green metallic eyes; varnished. Antlers have been repaired which is visible at very close range. H 19cm; L 10cm; D 4cm.
Smaller deer: Hand-painted, ombre from pink to blue with metallic green and yellow eyes; varnished. H 11cm; L 7.5cm; W 3cm.
£35 + P&P

Pair of hand-painted ombré green wooden elephants, upcycled
Painted in acrylics, blending from bright to dark green; metallic washes in purple, gold, silver and green, and eyes highlighted in metallic acrylic pen. Varnished.
Larger elephant: H 9cm; L 12cm; W 4.5cm.
Smaller elephant: H 8cm; L 10.5cm; W 5cm.
£45+ P&P

Pair of hand-painted ombré green wooden owls with metallic washes, upcycled
Painted in acrylics, blending from bright to dark green; metallic washes in purple, gold, silver and green and eyes highlighted in metallic acrylic pen. Varnished.
Larger owl: H 12cm; D 2cm; W 7.5cm.
Smaller owl H 8.5cm; D 2cm; W 5cm.
£45 + P&P

Small wooden buffalo, blue and green ombré with hand-drawn blue spiral decoration, upcycled
Painted in acrylics, blending from blue to green with several coats of paint for depth of colour and smooth blending. Hand-drawn light blue spiral pattern and yellow eyes. Varnished.
L 15cm; W 5cm; H 9cm.
£45 + P&P

Wooden elephant ornament, red and purple with orange spiral decoration, hand-painted and decorated, upcycled
Painted in acrylics, blending from purple to red with several coats of paint for depth of colour and smooth blending. Hand-drawn orange spiral pattern and green eyes. Varnished.
L 18cm; W 7cm; H 15cm.
£45 + P&P

Small wooden hand-painted dolphin, pink orange and purple, upcycled
Painted in acrylics, blending from purple fuchsia pink to vibrant orange, using several coats of paint for vibrancy and a smooth ombré effect. Metallic purple sheen on pink areas and gold on orange. Varnished.
L 17cm; H 6cm; D3.5cm.
£25 + P&P
These upcycled wooden pieces were carefully prepared for painting and then hand-painted or decorated with acrylic paint pours, and varnish for shine and durability. Contact me if you are interested in something.












Lovingly hand-painted (or in some cases spray painted) and hand-decorated upcycled wooden items, giving them a colourful and vibrant new lease of life. Items for sale are in my shop.
Message me if you have something you'd like me to paint. I also have a small stock of animals, bowls etc ready to be painted.
Elizabeth Knapp - When I Decorate Things
Thornton Heath, South London, UK
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