Crafts and Projects

Create three-dimensional artwork by mounting your favourite mementos inside standard frames - and skip the glass. To make the mat, simply paint the wall defined by the frame. Choose a frame style and a "mat" colour ...

Let's face it... we're not all perfect. Some of us really do like to be surrounded by clutter and, hey, so what! Plantation-Style Shutters These designer screens make wonderful hiding places ...

Turn everyday outdoor objects into a trio of tasteful household tables. At Your Service For years, this hardy cart weathered the elements on a patio serving the hungry hordes. After a primer-and-paint facelift, it moved ...

 Start with single components, multiply them, and factor in a sense of fun to equal fresh ideas. Readymade pine shelves Painted a crisp, brilliant white they make a storage headboard. You will ...

 Bare metal buckets are ideal for applying raised punched metal patterns. You can practise your technique on any tin you can find. You will need: - Metal bucket - Felt-tipped marker pen (permanent) ...

Unique ideas for creating a central communication areas in your home from flea-market finds and second-hand discoveries. Chalk Talk Placed by the phone, this blackboard message centre is sure to keep ...

Decorative candles like these shown can be expensive. Save money by making your own using plain candles and fern leaves. You can even use extra candles you have around the house. The leaves will make any ...

Turn an old bookcase into a miniature world for dolls. Add a roof and doors to a book case and you've created a delightful doll's house. Decorate with left over wallpaper, scraps of fabric and furniture ...

 Create flair for your home accessories by using trims such as ribbons, appliques, beads, fringes, and buttons. Whether stitched by hand or fused using fabric glue or an iron, trims such as ribbons, ...

With a pink beaded necklace, this vintage milk bottle becomes a charming vase. To embellish the bottle, select a variety of beads from a craft store. Mix colours, or use different shades of one colour. ...