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🤝 ReAction Collective Citizen
⛺️ Upcycling Waste
🪡 Creating Vibrant Decor
🗑️ Reducing Landfill
🌎 Living Circular Economy
💞 Sharing & Supporting

Working hard on these panels…. All prepped and n

Working hard on these panels…. All prepped and now the sewing can begin 🪡
@the.green.runners #upcycledart #tentlife #reducereuserecycle #stoplandfill

🍂 As the seasons change, so does my routine. Wi

🍂 As the seasons change, so does my routine. With more of my time now based at home, I’m able to focus more deeply on one of my long-standing passions: Little reCreations.

Through Little reCreations, I design, create, and hire out large-scale decorations made from discarded festival and corporate event fabrics, transforming waste into bold, joyful installations.

Over the years, these upcycled creations have found their way into festivals, corporate gatherings, and community celebrations, bringing colour, spectacle, and sustainability together.

This autumn, I’m working on a new wave of commissions, which is always an exciting part of the cycle, seeing fresh designs take shape and watching how they transform spaces.

From vibrant fabric sculptures to playful brolly-flowers and striking tinsel trees, every piece is a reminder that creativity and sustainability can go hand in hand.

You can see more of what I do here: www.littlerecreations.co.uk

Here’s to changing routines, shifting seasons, and finding new energy in the work we love.

Hey friends old and new 👋🏼 2025 has been qu

Hey friends old and new 👋🏼

2025 has been quite the adventure so far, with its fair share of hurdles to leap over.

Dealing with life's unexpected twists and a bout of illness slowed things down, but we're bouncing back!
After a much-needed break and some TLC, I'm starting to feel like myself again.

Today, the creative spark returned with a burst of sketches—something totally unexpected! I wasn't planning to dive into a new range of arena flags so soon after Rainbow-Licious launched, but this idea has been brewing, and I'm excited to see where it leads.

Stay tuned for more updates on this colorful journey... can you guess what I'm imagining??

#CreativeComeback #ArenaFlags #FeelingInspired #ColorfulVibes #DesignInProgress #WatchThisSpace #UnexpectedInspiration #MakingMagic

Why do events like the @thebetterbusinessnetwork S

Why do events like the @thebetterbusinessnetwork Summit even matter?

...because we live in a world that needs better leaders. Leaders who understand that business isn’t just about profits—it’s about people, the planet, and creating a future where everyone can thrive.

When we talk about sustainability and purpose, it’s not just about cutting emissions. It’s about:
⭐ Paying people fairly.
⭐ Supporting mental health.
⭐ Creating products and services that improve lives.
⭐ Building a world where businesses build a better planet, not degrade it.

This isn’t just a conference—it’s a place to build a legacy of courage over convenience.

That’s why I’ll be exhibiting as part of the @re_action_collective alternative high street—because this is the space for bold ideas, real connections, and action-oriented solutions.

The time for action is now. Be there. Bring your ideas. And let’s create a better business future, together, leading with purpose, not just ambition.

Get your summit ticket here: https://lnkd.in/emYidJA6
Use code REACTION20 for a discount.

I just want to post a massive welcome to Little re

I just want to post a massive welcome to Little reCreations! 🌟

Over the last few weeks there seem to have been alot of new follows and likes - I’m so excited to have you all here where festival magic meets sustainability! 🎪

✨ I design, create, hire out and sell upcycled festival decorations and one-of-a-kind accessories, all made from salvaged festival and event waste.

By choosing Little reCreations, you’re supporting creativity, sustainability, and giving materials a second chance to shine.

💚 Let’s celebrate in style while being kinder to the planet!

Feel free to explore, ask questions, or share your thoughts—I’d love to connect with you. Thanks for joining this colorful, eco-friendly journey! 🌈♻️

#UpcycledDecor #SustainableLiving #LittleReCreations #welcomehome #FestivalVibes #EcoFriendly #SustainableStyle #SecondLifeCreations #WasteNot #CreativeReuse #EventDecor #GreenLiving #EcoInspiration #CircularEconomy

...This Christmas 🎄💕

...This Christmas 🎄💕

Just finished watching "Buy Now! - The Shopping Co

Just finished watching "Buy Now! - The Shopping Conspiracy" on Netflix, and it’s a must-watch.

The documentary brilliantly exposes the harmful cycle that drives overconsumption and environmental degradation. It highlights some hard truths about how corporations operate:

• Sell More: Relentless focus on sales and growth, regardless of the consequences.
• Waste More: Products are designed to fail or become obsolete, creating mountains of waste.
• Lie More: Misleading claims about sustainability, recycling, and eco-friendly practices.
• Hide More: Lack of transparency about where products end up after use.
• Control More: Influencing consumer behaviour to keep the cycle of buying and discarding alive.

The documentary pulls back the curtain on how corporations prioritize growth and sales over accountability for what happens to their products when they’re no longer useful. It challenges the idea that we can just recycle our way out of the problem.

Even as someone working in sustainability, I found myself asking: Am I doing enough? If recycling alone isn’t cutting it - when only 10% of waste gets recycled globally, we need to rethink our entire approach.

So, what can we do?

• Buy less. Challenge yourself with a “no new purchases” month or wait before buying to see if you truly need it.
• Repair more. Join local groups to learn how to fix items and keep them in use longer.
• Demand better. Ask companies tough questions: “What’s the end-of-life plan for this product?” “Do you have a take-back program?”
• Advocate for change. Push for policies that hold corporations accountable for the waste they generate.

For me, it’s shifting the question from “Am I doing enough?” to “What more can I do?”

Let’s challenge ourselves to break free from the overconsumption trap and take meaningful action and keep the conversation going.

What steps are you taking? Let’s share ideas and inspire change.

2nd year at the Warden Abbey Vineyard Christmas Ma

2nd year at the Warden Abbey Vineyard Christmas Market and we had such a great day.

It’s lovely to engage with visitors and show them the amount of materials that are heading to landfill and what can be done with it.

The look of shock and disgust when I share the stories of where the waste comes from and the pride in people’s eyes when they walk off with their new accessory makes me know it’s worth it!

Don’t miss out on grabbing your gifts, still loads availabile and more to be added to my online shop so please do message if you see anything you like x

Hanging out in Haynes village Hall today and stuff

Hanging out in Haynes village Hall today and stuffs selling quick! So get down here and grab your free mince pie and some great Christmas gifts 🎁

🌟 Why Sharing Small Business Posts Matters... e

🌟 Why Sharing Small Business Posts Matters... especially today! 🌟

A few months back, I shared a post from my super-talented sister-in-law showcasing her beautiful artwork. Usually, I’d just hit “like” and admire from afar (I can’t draw at all!), but this time, I decided to share it. Within minutes, one of my friends saw it, loved her work, and made a purchase! 🎉

This reminded me just how powerful a share can be. We’ve all worked hard to grow our networks, so why not use them to help others? Even if it’s not something you’d buy yourself, someone in your feed might love it!

Let's support the creators we know and love! ❤️ Every share, every like, every comment can make a world of difference for a small business. So let’s keep the love going—#ShareSmallBusiness posts and help these talented artists reach new customers. They need us now more than ever!

#SupportSmallBusiness #ShareTheLove #ShopSmall #SupportArtists #SmallBusinessSupport #SpreadTheWord #HelpLocal #citizenfriday #boycottblackfriday #saynotoblackfriday

🌟Tentastic Bumbag batch ready for the Warden Ab

🌟Tentastic Bumbag batch ready for the Warden Abbey Christmas Wine Sale🌟

Sunday 1st December, 11am-4pm at Haynes Village Hall

There'll be craft and food stalls, including white, vegan-friendly still and sparkling wines from the award-winning Bedfordshire vineyard.
Perfect for your Christmas celebrations and gifts!

Shaping the future of sustainability today @thesho

Shaping the future of sustainability today @theshowmansshow

#newburyshowground #vision2025 #thinkingofthefuture

Summer 2024!! Been a little quiet on the socials

Summer 2024!!

Been a little quiet on the socials and this is why:

13 Festivals
9 Decor Hires
2 Weddings
1 Garden Gathering

Finally back at the sewing machine, busy creating and completing commissions. Hoping to have a whole
New bunch of upcycled goodies in my shop soon so watch this space 🫶🏼☀️

Mid flow of the summer season and flags are out in

Mid flow of the summer season and flags are out in various locations over the next few weeks. Love receiving pictures of the team having fun and making spaces look vibrant and colourful and it’s even more special when I get photos sent through by other friends attending the festivals who have recognised my work

#beingnoticed #festivalflags #latitude #greengathering #boomtown #summervibes #vibrantdecor #festivallife

Baffled…. It confuses me immensely when companie

Working as a freelancer and a solo businesswoman r

Working as a freelancer and a solo businesswoman running my own company is super exciting but also really tough and challenging but at the end of 2022 something changed and I was approached by the still emerging @re_action_collective finding their feet but with a goal to bring together like-minded individuals/businesses/CIC’s & charities to challenge product marketing - the twisted advertising that tells us we need everything to be shiny and new. Instead they want to change peoples mindsets and encourage reuse, repair and recycling saving overproduced products and textiles from heading straight to landfill.

Two years on from my own involvement the collective has grown rapidly and now includes almost 40 separate organisations all bringing their own experiences, knowledge and skills from across the globe. Many of us have had opportunity to collaborate on various projects but this weekend was the first Reaction Collective weekender and it was EPIC!!

We met each other face to face, discussed ideas, held workshops, viewed a fantastic film, walked, talked, created, ate amazing food and shared skills and inspiring stories all in the beautiful setting of the Peak District.

Summer is always chaotically hectic for @littlerecreationsuk - with Festivals, Weddings and Corporate Events back to back in the diary so I had doubts right up to the week before leaving that I would even make it to this special event, but WOW how grateful I am that I made it!!!!

Thank you tribe, you bring me joy and i am humbled to be part of such an inspirational collection of demonstrators

#feelinggrounded #feelinglove #feelingjoy #smallbusinessowner #findingyourtribe

Not the arrival I planned but with the amount of r

Not the arrival I planned but with the amount of rain a little help was needed through the mud!
Home has been established and we are in full swing @noisilyfestival 2024!!!

#mycauseuk #festivallife #summerlife #4done12togo

What an epic journey Glastonbury 2024!! …. Noth

What an epic journey Glastonbury 2024!!

…. Nothing more to say but to say a MASSIVE thank you to all involved, amazing friends and performers

Looking forward to next year already xxx

#glastonbury #kidzfield #festivallife

What an exciting year to be part of Glastonbury’

What an exciting year to be part of Glastonbury’s Kidzfield!!

Celebrating 30 years of magic with a beautiful and creative family

To have our flags flying on the front gate is amazing and to be part of the fantastic BigTop team with such fabulous performers all day entertaining the crowds of children is something I am very proud to be part of.

Two days in with two to go, if your on-site make the trip across to see what’s going on and come and say hi 👋🏼

#kidzfield #glastonburyfestival #festivallife #littlerecreationsuk #festivaldecor

Arrived and parked up in the most magical of place

Arrived and parked up in the most magical of places yesterday. Setting up camp and relaxing whilst we wait the rest of the team

#4down10togo #festivallife #lovemyjob #festivaldecoration

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