Grandma’s attic hides wonderful things! I found this 100-year-old commode and decided to breathe new life into it, rather than discard it. It now makes our country cottage even cosier. electric sander or sanding paper electric paint remover gun face mask anti-woodworm treatment paint brushes linen acrylic paints wood glue An old wooden [...]
Decorate your homes for Halloween with these lanterns that children will enjoy making. You can leave them hanging from a branch in your garden, by the front door, or in a window, or take them with you to light your path when searching for candy. What you need: a glass jar paper napkins with [...]
For 3 (45x30 cm) placemats: 50x140 cm strong fabric with a pattern 50x140 cm strong white unbleached linen 25 cm lace Fabric colours, brushes - optional Cut three 46x31 cm pieces of the fabric with a pattern for the upper side. Cut three 46x31 cm pieces of the unbleached linen for the reverse side. [...]
All you need to make this merry picnic basket is beginner-level sewing skills, some effort and imagination. 1 wicker basket 1.5 m fabric 0.7 m interfacing fabric 2 plates 2 cups 2 champagne glasses 2 spoons 2 forks 2 knives Measure the sides of the basket and tailor them on the fabrics. Leave [...]
A present to decorate any kitchen and delight every chef a wooden kitchen cutting board a wood burning tool kit a pencil and an eraser Use a pencil to write (or draw) the message of your choice on the board. Use the heated burning pen to carefully burn (trace) the text. Take your [...]
Children will enjoy decorating their Easter family table with these cute bunnies. 1 cardboard tube (kitchen paper towels or toilet paper) 1 piece of designed fabric a pom-pom for the tail glitter collage paper fabric glue paper glue a pencil and scissors Cut the tube into 5 cm long rings - one for [...]
This is a nice way to breathe new life into an old toy box. Or to make a new one! What you need: 1 wooden box with a lid Sponge Thick fabric (half a meter larger than the surface of the lid) Water-based paint Acrylic paints A brush A coloring sponge Upholstery staple gun [...]
What you need: -a wooden hanger -acrylic paint -three-dimensional effect paint pens (such as PicTixx Pluster&linen pen or glitter pen) -fine sand paper -paint brush Sand the hanger with sand paper, then paint with acrylic paint of your choice. Let stand for 30 minutes. Using paint or glitter pen, write your favorite lyrics or [...]
These jars will surely help organize your pantry, add charm to your kitchen and delight your mum. What you need: a jar adhesive paper tape a brush chalkboard paint scissors Wash and dry the jar well. Using the adhesive paper tape form a rim inside of which you will apply the paint. Cut [...]
For International Women’s Day my children surprised me and their grandma with uniquely designed vases. They painted them using acrylic and ceramic paints. If you use ceramic paints, check the label and instructions, as they often need to be baked in an oven preheated to 160 °C. In that case children should always ask an [...]
