Family create coronavirus-themed time capsule staircase during lockdown in the hope that future owners of the house will one day uncover the words
- Becky Sack, 27, from Kettering, wanted to use the time in lockdown positively
- With help of partner Craig and daughter Charlotte, six, transformed staircase
- They hope the future owners of the house will one day uncover the words
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If you’ve been hoping for a meaningful lockdown project while we’re all stuck at home, take inspiration from this moving time capsule staircase.
Becky Sack, 27, who lives with her partner Craig and their daughter Charlotte, six in Burton Latimer, Kettering, decided to use the time in lockdown to create a time capsule staircase with her family.
‘We moved into our home in early December last year and have been renovating since,’ explained Becky, speaking to money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk.
‘We’ve recently completed our entrance hallway and seeing a huge, blank space on the stairs got me thinking about what I could do with it!
Becky Sack, 27, from Kettering, decided to use the time in lockdown to create a time capsule staircase with her partner Craig and their daughter Charlotte, six (pictured together)
After getting creative, the stairs read: When Covid-19 Took Over We Stayed Home And Enjoyed Time Together Lock Down (23/3/20)’ (pictured, after)
Becky, a self-employed nail technician, went on to say she and her daughter Charlotte came up with the idea together after being inspired by all of those families who have been decorating their windows with rainbows.
‘Our idea was to create a time capsule staircase: a permanent marking of what is happening right now, a piece of living history,’ she said.
‘The stairs read: When Covid-19 Took Over We Stayed Home And Enjoyed Time Together Lock Down (23/3/20).
‘We decorated the stairs using children’s paint, glitter and PVA to seal. Some of the pictures include Clap for our Carers hands showing 8pm, a blue NHS heart, handprints, clock face and rainbows.
The creative homeowner decorated the stairs using children’s paint, glitter and PVA to seal. Pictured, the stairs before
Speaking of the time capsule (pictured), Becky added: ‘Hopefully one day in the future, residents will uncover the lockdown staircase and remember these unprecedented times!’
‘We will continue to add statement images through this lockdown. It was free to make, as we only used what we had available in the house.’
‘The design will remain but will be covered with carpet in the next few months when lockdown is over.’
Becky says that the project helps bring positivity in these uncertain times – and she hopes it will delight future owners of the house.
‘We really hope to inspire lots of people to do the same or similar, showing positivity in times like this,’ she added. ‘Especially for our children, this is paramount.
‘Charlotte has taken great pride in showing her family and friends this project!
‘Hopefully one day in the future, residents will uncover the lockdown staircase and remember these unprecedented times!’
Tom Church, co-founder of LatestDeals.co.uk, commented: ‘Many of us under lockdown have taken up DIY in an attempt to combat boredom, get long-awaited projects done and be creative, but Becky’s project is extra meaningful.
‘I love this idea of creating a time capsule to this moment of history. It is beautiful in that is a message of joy, but one spoken at a time of sadness. And, without wanting to sound like an art snob, the staircase truly represents the ups and downs.’