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More often than not you come across some beautiful vintage frames but the mirror inside is not the original. If you want to create an antique mirror you can easily transform any mirror to an antique mirror with this simple technique. |
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Pewter is a lovely material to work with - it's also expensive, especially if you want to clad an entire picture frame. So, as usual, I wanted to come up with an alternative... a frame that looked like pewter but cost a heck of a lot less. I am using the same principle as that for the dandelion triptych that I featured recently. |
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I found this stunning project and this is definitely one I want to try... when I find the time, as I need a couple of rugs for various rooms in my home and just can't find what I'm looking for. This painted rug is quick and easy to make and you can customise the design and colour to fit in with your decor. |
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Here's a way to make your own baskets without getting involved in the technicalities of basket weaving. This project shows how to use everyday bags and transform them into decorative baskets with rope and a hot glue gun. |
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I love crafting with air-dry clay and just wish I had more time to do more clay crafts. This project shows how to make beautiful flowers for dressing up a serviette for a special occasion. These would be lovely for an Easter table setting or a wedding table. If you want to add some colour to your clay flowers, use Rust-Oleum 2X spray paint in your choice of colour. |
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New chalkboard self-adhesive vinyl is a new, fun way to add new meaning to household appliances or dress up smooth walls. Chalkboard self-adhesive vinyl comes in rolls of 1 metre length and with a handy grid on the back of easy cutting out of designs and shapes. |
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Making a votive holder or candle holder from paper or lace doilies is super quick and easy. These delicate-looking votive holders are actually quite sturdy and would look wonderful on a special table, or for a wedding celebration. |
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Self-adhesive vinyl, or contact paper as it is also known, has been around for ages. Self-adhesive vinyl is a fun and affordable way to revamp or makeover furniture with a new, trendy look that is all the rage. |
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Pop over to West Elm and you will see these gorgeous dhurrie poufs. I think they are fantastic, but so is the price. They sell from around R2600 each - and that's without the shipping cost. Way too pricey for me. If you would like to make one of these dhurrie poufs, or find out how to make one using a rug, see below. |
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Is your home starting to feel a little drab and boring? Has it been years since you last changed the decor? Here are some weekend paint projects that will definitely boost your home with vibrant colour and a bit of fun...! |
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I have seen some stunning projects on the Internet using etching cream, and one bottle costing around R150 will do so many projects. You can etch on glasses, vases, glass container bottles and anything else of glass. Use glass etch on champagne glasses that you can present as a wedding gift. |
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A couple of years back I bought my son a pleather sofa for his bedroom. It was quite expensive. While I know that pleather doesn't last too long, I did expect it to last longer than two years. I'm not prepared to fork out for another sofa, especially if it's only going to last a couple of years so, I decided to recover the sofa in his choice of fabric. Who knew he would choose lime green and lilac...! |
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In the latest issue of Home-Dzine Online I show you how to make an ottoman in different styles: A basic square upholstered ottoman and a circular ottoman. The ottoman design featured below is the easiest ottoman to make and you can easily assemble and upholster in a day. |
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Sarah at sarah m dorsey designs has been wanting to make an ottoman table. There are varied designs for this table on the Internet, but I do love the design that she has made. My suggestion is to spray the fabric with Scotch Guard (buy at Builders Warehouse) to prevent stains and keep the fabric looking good for longer. Or add a layer of upholstery plastic. |
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A leather sofa doesn't come cheap these days, and whether you buy one new or secondhand, somewhere down the line you are going to have flat cushions. Here's how to plump up flat leather cushions for a leather sofa that looks good again. |
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I stumbled upon a post that looked at how to make rainbow flowers. At first glance I thought the flowers - the roses shown below - had been photoshopped to give them their rainbow colours, but that's not the case. In fact, anyone can create rainbow flowers. Here's how to make your own rainbow flowers. |
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Home-Dzine is excited to be the first to feature this French vintage festive table setting designed over at lovilee. Kari was given a crochet table runner by her mom and the entire table setting is built around this theme, incorporating elements of wood and lace to complete the look. |
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Many people have requested that Studio Fleurette show them how to recreate their simple organic (but still modern) tablescape design. The design is easy and looks beautiful for a table at a wedding or for a dinner party. You can easily customise the flowers and the detailing on the table runner and get a completely different design, as well! |
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Loving the new trend for wall art. These sculpted deer heads are beautiful and not as ghastly as the real thing. Everywhere you look you find reindeer heads on walls and I decided to be different and South African and make mine a Gemsbok head. |
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Even an old grubby rug can be given a new lease on life, with a little creativity and some paint. When applied properly, today's acrylic paints allow you to experiment on materials you normally wouldn't dream of painting... like an old rug for example. |
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Party lighting is expensive to buy - or hire - and this simple project shows how easy it is to make your own decorative twine or rope lighting for a wedding, party of special occasions using twine and balloons. The finished result is stunning and would look gorgeous at any event. |
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We have more than our fair share of windy weather and windy days can cause havoc if you are entertaining outdoors. One easy solution is to hang weights along the edge of a tablecloth to keep it in place. Here is how to use ordinary pebbles to make decorative weights for a tablecloth. |
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Every since I bought a few rolls of rope I have been looking for creative ways to use it up. There are quite a few projects posted in the Craft and Decor - Lighting sections, and here's an easy project that uses can lids and rope to make coasters. |
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We have often looked at how to give a home curb appeal, but what about give your house 'home' appeal. Transform your entrance to welcome guests to your home. Two simple projects that you can do in a day and won't cost much, are easy ways to transform your entrance. |
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I stumbled across this on Instructables, and while a lot of the ideas are pretty cooky, this one is definitely great. The project uses a PVC pipe to create an unusual wall-mounted container for cut flowers and foliage, and you can make it as large as you want to dress up a plain wall. |
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Gisela sent through images of her very first scroll saw project for entry into the Craft Challenge. After attending a DIY Divas Dremel Workshop, Gisela immediately started putting her Dremel tools to use. |
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I have a wonderful, creative husband, Schalk, who can really do / build anything! He assists the kids (ours, friends’, actually anybody who wants something designed and created that you don’t find in the shops) with all their ideas. |
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I have just started a small decor business in Alberton. I’m looking to join or be listed by interior decorators /designers as a supplier of unusual decor items. |
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I first came across Tokreen in my local arts and crafts shop where I saw items that were made from basic items. After attending a class I was hooked. I use any item I can get my hands on. |
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One affordable storage accessory that comes in very handy in the home is a shoe storage organizer. These handy plastic or cotton shoe storage organizers are perfect for storage and organizing accessories in so many ways... |
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The year before last my hubby bought me an exercise ball for Christmas. A subtle hint perhaps? It didn't work! The exercise ball has been stuck in the corner of the bedroom since then. Now I have a use for this ball... I am going to use it to make a hanging rope pendant lamp for the bedroom! |
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After completing my coastal decor project I decided to look at other ways to add coastal style to plastic and glass bottles. Adding netting around bottles and jars is a simple way to give any item a touch of coastal style, and it's so easy to do. |
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Bird cages and birdies are still popping up everywhere on the Internet. With such cute and adorable creations, how could you not have at least one birdie in your home! From wire bird cages, card bird cages, to bird cage toppers and cardboard creations - we have so many bird cages |
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Feeling crafty this weekend and feeling inspired by our feature on bird cages? We have a tutorial that shows you how to make your own wire bird cage. Decorative bird cages have been around for ages as a decorative accessories and making your own wire cage is a fun weekend project. |
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You can buy a sheet of pegboard at your local Builders Warehouse for around R200 per sheet. Plan ahead so that you can make full use of a whole sheet and have pieces cut to size for various projects in and around your home. |
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Crafts and hobbies have always been big business, and the advent of Internet has made them even bigger business. Stay-at-home moms around the world are crafting for profit and looking at ways where small DIY projects can attract additional income for cash-strapped families. |
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I have found so many uses for twigs and branches from the garden. Instead of throwing these away, I have created quite a few decor projects that put these to good use. |
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When undertaking a home plumbing project, or building a home, you're always left with offcuts of PVC pipes in varying diameters. Adventures in Creating uses PVC pipe offcuts to create a wine rack that is so simple yet looks stunning. |
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Roline refurbished two bedside cabinets to give them a more trendy, modern look for her new home.Simply by painting over them with a white enamel paint, she let the paint dry overnight and then pasted wallpaper of choice over the drawers and replaced the knobs. |
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I have made so many upholstered screens and each one is different. You can add thin or thick padding, fasten the edges with upholstery pins or staples, or leave out the padding completely for a more modern feel. |
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This project uses two different types of carpet; one a short pile and the other a long pile. Both types can be purchased fairly cheap as rugs, but even cheaper if you have some carpets lying around that you can use. |
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A well dried out branch makes the perfect jewellery hanger for necklaces. We're calling this our jewel-tree, and all you need is a well dried out branch. |
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I love this rope bowl, it's so stylish and great and totally fits into my décor!
It is just so neutral but adds so much – and I know it will add to any room in your house too, and only costs as much as a roll of twine or rope.
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I keep coming across these unique mirrors in my searches throughout the Internet, longingly wondering if they would ever reach our shores. But then I realised, "Why Wait?" So I decided to tackle this as a project for everyone to do... enjoy!
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This fun clock is full of possibilities. Leave it as it is for fun or glue on wood pieces, apply chalkboard paint, affix buttons, leave it natural - or add decoration (see below).
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Self-adhesive vinyl is a fun way to add detail to a plain coffee or side table. And when you want a change you can simply peel it off and stick on another design. |
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You don't need to be a do-it-yourself expert to tackle this project. All you need are a few mirror tiles, some timber and board, and a few basic tools and accessories to make this stunning framed mirror for your home.
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A fun and easy project with a beautiful payoff. Learn how to make these votive candles with water-filled balloons.
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You can use so many materials for mosaic projects, and in this one, Crafts by Amanda uses coloured eggshells to turn an empty plastic container into a colourful vase. Who knew that you could recycle eggshells in such a creative way.
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Make this orb llight shade using bambo strips - taken from a bamboo blind that you can find at most home stores.
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I recently came across a post where a rug was painted with a stencil design. Having used my Rust-Oleum spray paints on fabric and furniture, there's no reason why you can't use it on rugs and mats as well.
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I love making over an old piece. It gives it new life, new potential and in doing so, can totally change the look of a space.
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Recycling an old stepladder is a great storage idea for a bathroom towel hanging rack, or for having a few decor accessories on display, or even a decorative shelf for your lounge or bedroom. Now all you have to do is find an old stepladder! |
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If you enjoyed a wonderful Christmas and don't want to put away the decorations just yet, here's a stunning ceiling light made from transparent tree baubles. When switched on the light illuminates the baubles and casts a wonderful glow around the room. |
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Use colourful plates and a few supplies to make this colourful biscuit or cup cake display stand. You can get lovely plates at Mr Price Home, and at a very affordable price too! |
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A secondhand cabinet gets a new life with paint and nail head finish, and becomes a practical drinks cabinet. |
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Use this rack to present your spices in style – they look as if they’re floating. And, of course, everything you need to cook is quickly within reach. |
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Use wrapping paper or wallpaper and paint to dress up a boring dresser or chest of drawers. |
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We've used self-adhesive vinyl for quite a few crafty projects on Home-Dzine - see below - and this is one more project that you can try. |
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Mercury glass is popping up everywhere. Elegant and beautiful, the technique is easy to do and is an affordable way to dress up a variety of glass pieces. Use it on empty glass bottles, add it to vases and votives. |
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There are many unique ways to repurpose old ladders. If you have an old ladder at the bottom of the garden, tacking up space in a garage, or tucked out of sight at the back of hut, here are some ways to turn this part-time helper into a full-time organizer. |
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Recycle empty glass jars and add pizzazz to a summer patio with hanging candle lights. Suspended from hooks or branches, these easy, solar-powered candle lights will add sparkle to the garden by day and illuminate a pathway by night. |
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I have been a little obsessed with mirrors lately, especially round mirrors. I love them! You can expect to pay a small fortune for ready-made designs, but here's how to make your own on the cheap! |
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Here's a way to use cardboard boxes to make chandeliers for your home - affordable too! |
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No room in the garden? Grow your herbs indoors on a sunny windowsill or countertop. |
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These photo frames are cheap and don't require mats. The pictures were printed off and glue sticked them onto chipboard. I don't have to worry about ruining a nice photo without any glass.
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I feel that more people can benefit by being able to DIY home improvement and home repairs. And we're not talking about major DIY home repairs, but those that anyone with a bit of DIY savvy can do themselves."
