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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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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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Here are a selection of planters that you can make using regular plastics for the outer mould and the plastic container that houses the plant from the nursery. |
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I love stuff that is worn and weathered. I think antique mirrors are so fun. But they can be hard to find and pretty expensive. Here's how to make a wall mirror with an antique twist. |
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Use self-adhesive vinyl to create a faux sandblasted effect on glass doors. |
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Wine bottles make lovely table lamps and won't cost you an arm and a leg. All you need is a decorative shade and a few accessories to finish it off. |
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'Here's a way to use all those leftover buttons and trinkets and put them on display in your home. |
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You don't need any sewing skills or power tools to make this quick and easy pelmet. It's made from corrugated carboard! |
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Inexpensive glasses are transformed into vases with a simple wrap of handmade paper or crepe wrapping paper. |
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If you want a quick and easy way to frost glass or plastic, here's how to use self-adhesive (contact) paper instead. |
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Sometimes a 'bright' idea can happen when you look at the price tag of a designer lamp that costs over R1000, and you think to yourself "Wow, I could easily make that!" |
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Wallpaper is experiencing a radical resurgence - and its application is not limited to walls alone; give tired pieces of furniture new life with a contemporary facelift. |
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There are so many ways to make a sunburst mirror, but this has to be the easiest and most affordable way. |
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Furniture is so expensive these days, and we are all trying to do our bit for the environment, so here are some great, fun ways to revamp old furniture. |
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This is a great beginner’s project and is a quick and affordable way of getting beautiful artwork on the walls in no time! The French handwritten background adds a unique charm to this fun project. |
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If you use unfinished pine for shelving and want an attractive finish, use hessian or rough canvas sheets to wrap around the shelves and apply a stain and sealer in your choice of wood tint. |
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Watch this step-by-step video and see just how easy it is! |
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Gold or copper leaf is surprisingly affordable and when used with double-sided adhesive film or tape, it's really easy to use. |
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Potpourri is a blend of aromatic dried flowers gathered in season to fill the house with pleasant summer fragrances year-round. |
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Very often it can be difficult to dress a small window with shades or blinds. Here's an easy way to add privacy to a small window, without blocking out natural light. Use Rust-Oleum Frosted Glass spray. |
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A neighbour asked for advice on her wrought iron panels on the outside walls of her home. After two years outdoors they were starting to rust and leave messy streaks on the walls. |
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Topiaries have a special appeal, whether large or small, an impact a sophisticated element in an decorating scheme. |
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Create your own instant lampshades with an old ball and some string. These string lights are perfect for a kids bedroom or teen room. |
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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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If you're lucky enough to have a separate craft room you've probably got plenty of space to get yourself and your supplies organised. But for a craft room that shares its space, you need to cleverly arrange everything for easy access, quick tidying and stylish looks. |
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There are so many uses for Xanita X-Board - an eco friendly alternative to conventional board products. |
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Summer or winter, dried flowers add just as much colour to the home as fresh flowers. Follow these steps for perfect dried flowers. |
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Learn how easy it is to decorate your furniture with decoupage. |
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If you have some experience of working with a router or Dremel Trio, this daisy CD holder can be done in a jiffy. |
