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Solving a Gilt Complex

It's simple ...just fake it ! TRUDY CLIFF shows you how to mock gild an old picture.

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The Ivy League

Even if you're not "arty" you'll be able to master this fun and easy way to
decorate accessories. This stick on applique method requires little or no artistic skill, yet produces polished and tasteful results.

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candy stripe

before
The owner's young daughter was keen to have a special space for her and her friends and the Wendy house seemed like the perfect place for them.



after
Different hues of pink, along with white, transformed the interior and the exterior of the Wendy house, while a few clever makes turned it into the all-time perfect den for girls. We painted the outside stripes with Plascon Velvaglo Apple Cheeks (A3-5) and White. The day bed and the do-it-yourself shelf was painted with Plascon Velvaglo Bubblegum (A3-4). For the interior walls, we used Plascon Velvaglo

Value tip
Buy basic, do-it-yourself shelving and secure the shelves high up on the walls to display treasured items and decorative trinkets.

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3 ideas for a cupboard

Give a plain cupboard a new look with our three easy ideas

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ring the changes with ribbon

Make these fun napkin holders for your next party by using up oddments of ribbon and leftover buttons

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step-by-step video: photo transfers

Video: how to transfer photos

We show you how to transfer photos onto fabric.

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stencil style

Paint an intricate design with a stencil on plain white fabric and add some glitz with shimmery beads to make stylish cushion covers

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Stained glass made easy

Here is a crafty way to create a picture in stained glass that's much easier than the real thing ! By Trudy Cliff and Anita Davis

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bags of style

Mix florals, stripes and polka dots to make a fun set of bags. We've designed three in different shapes and sizes so you'll have a complete set of luggage for the holidays, or for everyday use

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Templates September 2010

Templates (September 2010)

Click on the pdf button to download this months stencils:

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Make a headboard cover

Liven up a plain or dull headboard with our fun cover which even has a  pocket on the front for storing teddy and other favourite toys.

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Modern mosaic

Create beautiful mosaic crafts with Genkem
to make one cross

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full of fun

These bright, sweet-filled piñatas are bound to be the highlight of any party

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Labels for spice bottles

Dowload labels for spice bottles

Get your spice rack organised by labelling the bottles with these custom-designed labels.

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Craft & Décor blogs

Guest blogger Sarah Barnhoorn of Babazeka writes about handmade, local fabric.

by Sarah Barnhoorn

Guest blogger Sarah Barnhoorn of Babazeka writes about a business that creates jewellery from handmade beads.

by Sarah Barnhoorn

Guest blogger Sarah Barnhoorn of Babazeka writes about beautiful hand-embroidered products.

by Sarah Barnhoorn

Guest blogger Sarah Barnhoorn of Babazeka writes about a Cape crafter.

by Sarah Barnhoorn

Guest blogger Sarah Barnhoorn of Babazeka writes about this business known for its crocheted copper wire products.

by Sarah Barnhoorn

Guest blogger Sarah Barnhoorn of Babazeka writes about one of South Africa's most well known fabric designers.

by Sarah Barnhoorn

Guest blogger Sarah Barnhoorn of Babazeka writes about Wren's handmade bags and purses.

by Sarah Barnhoorn

Guest blogger Sarah Barnhoorn of Babazeka writes about Papercake.

by Sarah Barnhoorn

Guest blogger Sarah Barnhoorn of Babazeka writes about Mielie's handmade products.

by Sarah Barnhoorn

Guest blogger Sarah Barnhoorn of Babazeka writes about Tin City.

by Sarah Barnhoorn

Guest blogger Sarah Barnhoorn of Babazeka writes about a Cape crafter.

by Sarah Barnhoorn

Guest blogger Sarah Barnhoorn of Babazeka talks about one of the Swaziland projects her organisation supports.

by Sarah Barnhoorn

This week I've decided to take a break from telling you about all the wonderful craft upliftment projects that Babazeka supports, and thought I'd rather show you some of the beautiful Christmas decorations that these projects make.

by Sarah Barnhoorn

Cape Town is filled with so many talented, creative people who are doing wonderful things for their local communities.

by Sarah Barnhoorn

There is a wonderful craft project, called Flock - Ladies of the Karoo, based in the small town of Petrusville in the Great Karoo.

by Sarah Barnhoorn

Paper Prayers is a countrywide craft project that involves rural and urban communities in all South Africa's nine provinces.

by Sarah Barnhoorn

One of the most innovative job creation craft projects in South Africa is Ollymolly. It's run by two Scottish women who have training in textiles.

by Sarah Barnhoorn

I wonder if you've heard about the fashion and décor community project known as Mongoose?

by Sarah Barnhoorn

Today I'd like to tell you about Gone Rural. They're the first project that Babazeka took on from Swaziland, and they produce the most beautiful handwoven products.

by Sarah Barnhoorn

I came across this headboard idea - plus it comes with a tutorial.

by Leanne Feris

This pretty flower arrangement inspired me. It's so simple, yet so stunning.

by Leanne Feris

The smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning, the sound of music that reminds me of a magical island holiday, the warmth of a flickering fire...these are only a few of my most favourite things.

by Marlize Lotz

Now that two of my friends have found love and are talking weddings, I can't help but be drawn to wedding decorations and beautiful wedding cakes

by Erla-Mari Diedericks

When I was a little girl I sometimes dreamt of being a seamstress, probably because my grandmother was one.

by Shamilah Petersen

I love all things crafty, geeky and just plain cute.

by Leanne Feris

I have been looking for more than a year for the perfect container for firewood, and have finally found it.

by Erla-Mari Diedericks

Our creative team decided that it would be a great idea to go and explore the lesser-known Free State region

by Marlize Lotz

I love this wedding favour idea by Snippet and Ink

by Erla-Mari Diedericks

Three years ago I started a gratitude journal.

by Shamilah Petersen

Pincushions are like little hedgehogs, pinned down under multi-coloured pins and needles.

by Erla-Mari Diedericks

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