• Measure your poster. Using tape measure and pencil, draw a rectangle on the wall at least 150mm larger all around the poster and mask with painter’s tape.
• Apply paint (blue) using a 100mm roller and leave to dry.
• Draw another rectangle 50mm inside the painted rectangle and mark corner squares. Mask with painter’s tape. Apply paint (red) using 6mm and 12mm paintbrushes and leave to dry.
• When completely dry, carefully remove painter’s tape. Attach p...
Keep pretty petals in place in a recycled jar vase with this delightful clay creation – a great DIY Mother’s Day gift.
Convert an old jar into a sweet vase by crafting this florist’s friend. Re-roll clay offcuts to make more flower frogs or other creations.
Tools & Materials:
• Safety equipment (disposable gloves)
• Drop sheet
• Cutting board
• Rolling pin
• Artist’s brush
• Air-dry clay kit
• Mod Podge
• Glas...
Give a classic – but very well weathered – wrought iron and timber garden seat a new lease of life with a paint-and-stain job.
Tools & Materials:
• Safety equipment (gloves, mask, eye and ear protection)
• Drop sheet
• Wire brush
• Random orbital sander with 80- and 120-grit sanding discs
• Lint-free cloth
• Painter’s tape
• Paintbrush
• Garden bench
• Sugar soap wipes
• Spray paint
• Exterior stain...
For a glam glow in your outdoor areas, transform a pair of old-fashioned wire-frame lampshades with twinkly micro lights.
Tools & Materials:
• Safety equipment (gloves)
• Drop sheet
• Utility knife
• Scissors
• Preloved lampshades with wire frames
• LED wire lights
• Fishing wire...
Step back in time with a childhood classic. Fun and affordable, this old-school craft project will take kids off screens and into the fresh air.
Tools & Materials:
• Safety equipment (gloves, mask and eye protection)
• Drop sheet
• Tape measure
• Pencil
• Utility knife
• Scissors
• Artist’s brushes
• Hot-glue gun and glue sticks
• Two 915mm x 5mm hobby dowel
• Brown kraft paper
• Acrylic paint in several colours
&b...
Bring a joyful new look to a child’s bedroom using leftover paint, quality painter’s tape and kitchen sponges! Practise your polka-dot stamping technique on scrap card before starting this lowcost, big-impact project.
Tools & Materials:
• Safety equipment (mask, disposable gloves, eye and ear protection)
• Drop sheet
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Measuring tape
• Spirit level
• Three mini paint trays
• 25mm paintbrush
• Sponges
...
This planter is designed to both stimulate the senses and offer a spot to relax outdoors with a cuppa. For a family friendly experience, plant spike-free succulents, plus pebbles to run your fingers through, aromatic herbs to smell, and even pet grass for your furry pal to enjoy!
•Timbers vary by state and territory; contact your local store for further information.
Tools & Materials:
• Safety equipment (gloves, mask, eye and ear protection)
• Drop sheet
• Ta...