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Add hand made pom-poms to a luxurious faux fur blanket to keep warm and snuggle in the colder months. And, as we head towards autumn, this is a great project to do now.
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Today I woke up and felt a distinct chill in the air. Amazing when you think that last week was hot and sweaty.
Microwaveable rice bags stay warm and don't slip around. I thought I would make a rice bag that's a tribute to the old-fashioned hot water bottle. It's a simple project that can be done in an hour.
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How cuddly are these fleecy bunnies. Wrapped in a soft, brushed cotton with a snuggly filling. I think they would look lovely made with matching fabric and placed upon a little girl's bed or for a nursery. |
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Once you discover how easy it is to crochet you will be able to make gorgeous items for your home. This project shows how to make a baby blanket using pretty basic crochet stitches - either for your own nursery or as a gift. |
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Creative Jewish Mom has some really great ideas on her blog, but this one really caught my attention. While the project features fabric stiffener - if you can't find fabric stiffener - Mod Podge or acrylic sealer works just as well. |
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Isn't this the cutest thing you have ever seen! Pretty crochet birdies on a mobile to hang over baby's bed. |
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This week we are featuring a home made weaving loom for the kids, and I thought it would be nice to incorporate a weaving project for the grown ups as well. |
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String art designs are popping up all over the Internet. It's a fun and affordable way to get creative and make your own artwork with nothing more than emboidery thread and some pins. |
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I have recently posted quite a few articles that use doilies for various projects. Whilst never really being a crochet fan, I am going to try my hand at some of the crafts posted, or try to get my hands on some vintage doilies. |
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Using doilies and lace is one of those crafts that appeared to go out of fashion for a while - the kind of craft that only your granny did - and is now back in fashion with a new take on techniques and designs. |
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In part one we showed you how to use lace to create a lamp shade. In our second part of making your own lamp shades, we show you how to use lace doilies to make a ceiling pendant. |
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Lace lamp shades look stunning over a romantic dining room table, in a bedroom, or as table lamps and they are simple to make. |
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Slipcovered wingback chairs are practical - you can take the cover off to wash - but if your prefer your chairs to be more stylish, then you need to consider reupholstering a wingback chair. |
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If you have odds and scraps of fabric at home, we've come across so many unique and wonderful ways to use fabric scraps. |
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Feeling all soppy and romantic this year? Or perhaps you would like to do something different this year. Crafty Sisters have a wonderful red felt heart wreath that is fairly simple and only requires a few basic crafting tools. |
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They're fun and if you shop around, they're cheap, and you can use silk flowers in so many different ways, and if you're crafty - you can make your own fabric flowers to dress up and adorn so many accessories.
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There are so many ways to make your own gift cards. In this project we show you how to make a crocheted wreath to decorate plain cards to create a gift card that really says "Thank You".
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Bamboo blinds are a nice option for windows, but when you get tired of the look or want something different, instead of throwing them away, cover them with fabric and give them a new life.
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Framed fabric and prints is just one of the easy ways to add interest to a plain wall, or create an instant feature on a wall.
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Crocheting rugs from recycled sheets, comforter covers and pillow cases is simple and the results are great! The rug is heavy-weight and can be thrown into the washing machine for cleaning.
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A visit to your local fabric store will have you drooling over all the gorgeous ribbons, and there are so many ways to use ribbon to dress up fabrics, furniture and everyday home items to transform them from drab to fab!
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Crochet is making a come back into the crafting screne and I for one love the new, trendy designs that are appearing. This gorgeous rose cushion cover is just one of many crochet projects I will be featuring on Home-Dzine.
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Recently I came across a window treatment that I loved but was a bit too costly for my budget. When I looked closer, I thought it would be so easy to make myself at a fraction of the cost and without sewing a stitch.
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Reupholstering your dated dining chairs is an easy and affordable way to have new chairs done in a fabric you love - without the expense of buying new chairs.
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In this project we show how a worn and shabby Victorian loveseat is stripped down to the frame and then padded and reupholstered into a beautifully restored piece.
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Customise your curtains with a decorative band of fabric for a custom look and the perfect curtains for any room in your home. |
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Roman blinds are perfect for both small and large window treatments. You can make your own Roman blinds in any colour or fabric pattern, to match your existing room decor. Here's how to make a Roman blind... |
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It's easy to makeover a set of plain curtains (or cotton flat sheets) with fabric paint and stencil. There are no fancy techniques involved; simply find a design that you like, cut out the stencil and stencil the design onto the fabric. |
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When pruning bushes and trees, look for nice branches that you can turn into your own wood buttons. |
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Set the table with this matching serviette and napkin ring holder - in pretty blue and yellow. The rhinestone flowers will add a touch of glitz to any table.
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Crochet is a fun and relaxing hobby that is easy to learn and you can easily create your own beautiful fashion and home décor projects.
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Make a dramatic statement with the floor to ceiling upholstered headboard.
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These little ric-rac flowers are adorable - you just want to put them everywhere! Some assorted ric-rac, scraps and felt and a few other tools are all you need to make these gorgeous buds.
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Fabric roses are everywhere I look these days, and they are so cute and adorable that I decided to make up a few to put onto the lamp project that I am working on.
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Here's how to make a storage pouch for an iPod or cellphone using coloured macramé cord.
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A few pieces of cord are all that is needed to make these knotted serviette rings for a special occasion.
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Start off with our easy macrame bracelet and then move onto more difficult projects.
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If you're feeling more confident with macrame, try making this macrame shoulder bag. |
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Use up all your fabric scraps to make these beautiful fabric flowers. |
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Here's a clever storage ideas for the nursery or children's bedroom. They're not only cute and handy, they're also a secret recycling project. |
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I know of several people that create wonderful rugs from fabric scraps and plastic bags, and they look great in a cottage bedroom or bathroom and are perfect for outdoors on the patio. |
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Non-fraying felt makes this project a cinch, and the zebra motif will have your family and friends demanding where you found it. It's so simple you can adjust the technique to make a rug in just about any size or style. |
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Use felt to create eye-catching cushions. |
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Learn how to make beautiful and simple ribbon flowers! Make a bunch and have lovely flowers that bloom on and on! This is a perfect project for Valentine's Day or a wedding in need of some handmade touches. |
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Adding new cushions to your home is a quick and easy way to warm up your home decor for the winter months. I recently stumbled across this project and thought it was a nice one to share with you, plus the fact that you don't need any sewing skills for it! |
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Create contemporary kitchen island lighting with easy-to-make custom fabric-covered drum shades on pendant fixtures. |
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Does your little guy like to get handy around the house? Here's a way that he can help you with everyday DIY - with his very own toolbox! |
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This project shows you how you can cover your own buttons - without a kit - to decorate cushions, upholstery or a headboard. |
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I have always wanted to make some colourful applique cushions for the floor, but I find the time consuming process rather daunting! Recently I started thinking about a way to simplify the process and felt popped into my mind. |
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I had been toying with the idea of a mobile project and our adorable bird pattern seemed the perfect fit. I knew it would be gorgeous! |
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I have been coveting a coffee-table ottoman, but the R3000 price tag is a bit out of my price range. Then I found this secondhand ottoman for R250. |
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This alternative to reupholstering or slipcovering is fast and simple to make, easy to launder, and, if you choose to make a wardrobe of wraps, can be changed frequently for the occasion or season. |
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Tired of losing your garden tools? Keep them together in one stylish package. |
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Make a beautiful bolster cushion for your sofa or bed. For an afforable project use remnants to make the bolster cover. |
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Brighten up your window with a colourful cafe curtain. |
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I am sure that many of us have an old chair hidden away somewhere with a death sentence waiting to be passed. Here's how to make a simple slipcover. |
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A braai apron is something that every dad will appreciate, especially when you add your own unique message! |
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Use basic upholstery techniques to give an old, outdated chair a new life. |
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Add a touch of colour to your table with these handy tablemats. Make up a set or two in bright primary colours to dress up your table for family gatherings or fun entertaining.
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The only things sweeter than itty-bitty baby feet may be those itty-bitty baby socks - always outgrown or missing their match long before they're worn out. Give them new life as an easy-to-make mobile that you can hang over a crib, a changing table, or even a new big-kid bed.
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