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5 DIY egg decorations
To celebrate the coming of spring we gathered our 6 favourite egg DIYs. Using different techniques like painting, writing and dipping, you can create lovely and unique Easter decorations. Each DIY is quick and fun to make and can be modified to fit your personal preference. Maybe switch out the elegant black for a soft pink, or combine two DIYs into one? Anything goes!
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5 DIY Mother's Day gifts
Still looking for that perfect gift for Mother’s Day? Don’t worry, we have your back with these cute DIY projects that are sure to impress your mom! Whether she is into gardening, cooking, clothes or flowers, we've got you covered. We even included a quick Mother’s Day card tutorial at the very end to go with your gift. Of course, you can use these ideas for Father’s Day too, we won’t tell!
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DIY holiday sign
If you’re looking for some inspiration on what to do with your Talens Art Creation Indoor & Outdoor decoration set, you’ve come to the right place! In this easy step-by-step plan, we show you how you can create your own holiday sign using a piece of wood and the beautiful warm-toned paint and glitters that are included in the set. Perfect for the winter season! Let’s get into it!
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DIY wintery flowerpots
Wondering what to do with your Talens Art Creation Indoor & Outdoor decoration set? Look no further - we’ve got some cute garden inspiration for you! In this easy step-by-step plan, we show you how you can upcycle your garden accessories, like flowerpots, for instance, using the warm-toned paints, metallics and glitters from the set. Are your ready to add some wintery holiday vibes to your garden or balcony? We know we are! Let’s get started!
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Upcycled wintery lanterns
Are you looking for inspiration on what to do with your Talens Art Creation Indoor & Outdoor decoration set? We’ve got just the thing for you: these upcycled lanterns! In this easy step-by-step plan, we show you how to upcycle old home décor items using the beautiful warm shades, metallics and glitters of the set. Aren’t these lanterns so cosy? The best part is that you can enjoy the holiday vibes they bring inside as well as outside because of the durable paint! Let’s get right into it!
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Shells
If you enjoy the beach, you’ve probably picked up and brought home seashells before. Are you wondering what to do with them? In this step-by-step plan, we show you how to decorate shells and make them part of your home décor! Bring those beach vibes home by putting the decorated shells in a picture frame or on a tray to display them. You can use them in other DIYs or, if the shells are large enough, you could even use them as little trays to put change or jewellery in. Let’s get started!
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DIY herb garden
Recycling and upcycling are great ways to give old materials a new life. Add this colourful DIY herb garden to your backyard so you always have access to your favourite fresh herbs! In this step-by-step plan, Riek van de Bor (@RiekvandeBor on Instagram) shows you how to create your own herb garden out of an old wooden pallet! To make it durable and suitable for outside use, she painted the crate using Talens Art Creation Indoor & Outdoor paint. She also added some handy labels using Blackboard paint and chalk. Let’s get into it!
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Happy Stones
Happy Stones are colourfully decorated stones you can hide in nature for others to find. When you find a Happy Stone, you could hide it again for someone else to find, but there are people who take them home and collect them as well. In this step-by-step plan, we will show you three ways to turn ordinary stones into Happy Stones: with paint, Crackle Medium and Decoupage. We used Talens Art Creation Indoor & Outdoor paint for a long-lasting colour and then decorated the stones with various other materials, including Effect Liners and if you’re up for it: glitter! Have fun creating your own Happy Stones and organising a little stone hunt!
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Upcycle old picture frames
Give your old picture frames new life! In this video, we show you how to add a cool vintage effect to some picture frames using Talens Art Creation Vintage Chalk paint! We added a layer of Crackle Medium on top to add some cracks to the paint and increase the vintage vibes. Use your favourite colours and add these lovely frames to your home décor. Have fun trying this at home!
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Cutting board
Looking for a great gift idea or a fun addition to your own kitchen? How about this personalised cutting board? In this video, we show you how you can add a laser-printed image to a wooden cutting board using Talens Art Creation Transfer Medium. You can use any image or pattern you like! If you are using text, make sure to mirror the image before printing. Have fun trying this out!
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Memory board game
Looking for a fun game you can play inside and outside of the house? Why not create your own? In this video, Gitte Klausen from Kreativ Livsstil shows us how she created this memory game using a wooden slab for the board and some stones! She used Talens Art Creation Indoor & Outdoor paint, so this game can be played anywhere without having to worry about the paint!
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Lino stamp
In this step-by-step tutorial we’re showing you all you need to know for creating your own lino art! In our example, we’re cutting out the shape of fish and using a beautiful blue shade of our Lino Colour, but any shape or drawing is possible. Learn your way with the Lino cutter, try out one of the 11 different shades and have fun with it!
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Personalised book cover
Personalise any book, notebook or sketchbook with paper and your own design! In this video, we show you how to design your own paper book cover using stamps and Talens Art Creation Lino Colour. Have fun creating your own covers!
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Lino stamping techniques
Did you know you can use lino printing in more ways than just transferring a stamp to paper? In this video, Gitte Klausen from Kreativlivsstil Magazine shows us some different stamping techniques using Talens Art Creation water colours and lino colour. Have fun experimenting!
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Kubb game
Kubb is a fun outdoor game where the objective is to knock over your opponent’s wooden blocks by throwing wooden batons at them. In this video, Gitte Klausen from Kreativ Livsstil shows us how she personalised her Kubb game using Talens Art Creation Indoor & Outdoor paint in various colours and patterns. This makes the game even more fun!
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Tic Tac Toe game
Looking for a fun boardgame this summer? How about Tic Tac Toe? In this video, Gitte Klausen from Kreativ Livsstil shows us how to create your own Tic Tac Toe game using a cork coaster, some stones and Talens Art Creation Indoor & Outdoor paint. Due to the durable paint, this game can be used both inside and outside, so it is great to play in the garden or take with you on a picknick! Have fun creating your own game!
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Create a 3D house
In this video, we show you how you can create your own little house using Talens Art Creation canvasses, Beton Paste and Indoor & Outdoor paint and some cardboard. We used a stencil to create a brick texture and added various colours to make the design come to life. Be as creative as you want with the design and have fun trying this craft at home!
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Japanese-inspired lino print
The making of this lino print was inspired by ukiyo-e portraits, a Japanese style of woodblock prints from the Edo period. Ukiyo-e are colourful prints made by carefully carving designs out of plaques of wood and then using different colours of ink to print them on paper. In this step-by-step plan, we will work with linoleum instead of wood, as linoleum is much softer and easier to work with. To transfer the design to the final paper, we used Talens Blockprint paint. This water-based paint was especially formulated to use for lino prints. Its high viscosity makes sure the edge does not slip when you press it onto the paper and its slow drying time allows you to make multiple prints with one coat of paint.
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3D design on a lantern
Add an extra dimension to your home décor items with some 3D pearls! In this video we show you how to add an elegant touch to a lantern with Talens Art Creation Effect Liners. We used the Effect Liner in the colour Pearl White to add a personal touch. Alternate sizes and colours to create a more dynamic effect. Have fun trying this technique at home!
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Flower design on wooden panel
Add a vintage touch to your home décor with this beautiful flower design on wood! In this video we show you how you can create this look using Talens Art Creation Vintage Chalk paint and a stencil. The Vintage Chalk paint works on various surfaces, including wood! We used a sponge and a stencil to create this flower design, but you can of course use a brush to freehand your own design as well. Have fun designing a personalised item to add to your home décor!
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Industrial pumpkin
Do you like autumn, but not a fan of the standard fall colours like oranges, yellows and reds? With this industrial looking pumpkin, you can still invite fall into your home without clashing with your modern home décor! In this video we show you how to use Talens Art Creation Beton Paste to create this rough, industrial pumpkin with concrete look! Have fun trying this at home!
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Vintage tray
Vintage Chalk is a trendy chalk paint with a matt finish, highly suitable for wooden grounds and intended for interior use. The paint is very opaque and ideal for giving interiors a vintage look. Upcycle old furniture and (home) accessories and give them a second life. The paint should be applied with a soft brush or smooth roller. Once dry you can create an old look by sanding lightly. Or you can use Crackle Medium for a craquelé effect (cracks) in the paint layer.
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Flowerpots
Spruce up your garden, balcony or kitchen table with these hand-painted flowerpots! These lovely pots were painted with Talens Art Creation Indoor & Outdoor paint, so they can be used inside as well as outside of your home. Add a pop of colour to your interior design or match them with your existing décor for a stylish monochrome look. These colourful flowerpots would also make great gifts! Have fun creating your own!
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Seashells
Ever wondered what to do with those seashells and rocks you took home from your last vacation? Make them into interesting décor pieces with Talens Art Creation Effect Liners! In the video below, we used the liners in neon colours, but you can use any colour you like! These liners can be used on various materials and provide a fun 3D effect. What will you decorate next?
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Message board
Add a message board to your home to help you remember appointments, create a weekly menu, or leave notes to your family. In this video, we show you how to create your own message board using Talens Art Creation metallic paint and Beton Paste on a cork background. The Beton Paste gives your message board an industrial concrete look, while the metallic paint adds a fun accent. Use tape to make clean lines, or freehand it to create your own unique design. You do not have to use cork; you can also use wood or another sturdy surface to serve as your message board. Have fun and be creative!
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Decorating birdhouses
Give your bird buddies a more stylish hangout and spruce up your garden at the same time! In this video we show you how you can design your own birdhouse using Talens Art Creation Indoor & Outdoor paint. As its name suggests, this paint can be used both inside and outside of your home, which makes it perfect for birdhouses, flowerpots and other things you might want to add to your garden or balcony. Add your favourite colours, some fun designs and patterns to your birdhouse to make your garden a colourful haven for birds! Have fun and be creative!
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Blackboard
Create your own wooden blackboard using Talens Art Creation Blackboard paint! Use this personalised blackboard to write to do lists, weekly menus, appointments, messages to your family, anything you want! We used wood for a rustic look, but you can use any other porous material, like stone for instance, to create your own design. Blackboard paint is easy to use and once it dries, it makes a very durable blackboard to write on with chalk! With 8 different colours, you can customise your blackboard even more! Great for a personal, hand-made gift or as a décor piece in your own home.
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Picture frame
Personalised picture frames add a special touch to any photo or image! In this video we show you how you can use a patterned napkin and Talens Art Creation Decoupage to add a lovely design to an old picture frame. These custom picture frames are great as gifts or to add to your own home décor. Match them to a photo, image or quote to create a whole new look! Have fun designing these personalised picture frames yourself!
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Lampshade
Looking for a new lampshade? Why not design it yourself? In this video we show you how to create your own unique design on a white lampshade using some patterned napkins and Talens Art Creation Decoupage. Have fun revamping your home décor!
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Candle holder
Need some extra cosiness in your home? This tealight holder has an industrial look on the outside and a chic metallic finish on the inside. In this video we show you how to design a cosy tealight holder using Talens Art Creation Beton Paste and Metallic paint. The copper metallic paint gives off a lovely warm glow when you drop a tealight into the holder. You can use the Beton Paste with either a palette knife or a brush, depending on how rough of a finish you prefer. Have fun designing your very own home décor!
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3D journal cover
Journals or sketchbooks are the perfect blank canvas to express yourself on. In this video we show you how you can apply Talens Art Creation Effect Liner to add a wonderful 3D design to any cover. Have fun and be creative with it!
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Lino colour stamp
In this video, we show you how to use Talens Art Creation Lino Colour on your lino carvings! Use a set of carving tools to carve out your stamp and use Lino Colour to print it onto paper. Available in 11 bold colours, this paint was made especially formulated to make your lino print bright and colourful! Try it out yourself!
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Upcycle a tray
Add a vintage look to your home décor with this upcycled tray! Upcycling old items with a fresh coat of paint is a great way to reduce waste and add some colour to your home, but what if you aren’t into that freshly painted look? In this video we show you how you can use Talens Art Creation Vintage Chalk paint and Crackle Medium to add a fun, vintage vibe to your home décor items. Apply the Vintage Chalk paint with a soft brush or paint roller, add the crackle medium, then add a contrasting colour on top and watch the magic happen! Have fun trying this out at home!
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Papier-mâché letters
Add a little shine to your home décor with these pretty letters! In this video we show you how we decorated these letters made of papier-mâché using Talens Art Creation Effect Liners and Metallic paint. The Effect Liners can be used under a coat of paint for a 3D effect. Create perfect pearls or lines under a layer of shiny Metallic paint to add extra dimension to your craft! Have fun trying this out at home!
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Valentine's day card
Surprise your Valentine with a hand-made card this year! In this video, we show you how you can create your own lino stamp to decorate cards with! We used a stencil for this lovely heart design, but you can create your own design as well! Talens Art Creation Lino Colour in red is the perfect colour for this card, don’t you think? Have fun creating your own cards!
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Personalised holiday decorations
Add some interesting textures to holiday decorations with concrete paste! In this video, we show you how we used Talens Art Creation Beton Paste and Metallic paint to make these simple wooden holiday decorations much more exciting! We applied the Beton Paste with a palette knife for a rough effect and added some shine to the sides using the Metallic paint. Have fun creating your own version!
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Ibiza beach bag
Transform a plain beach bag into a summery Ibiza bag! In this video, we show you how you can use Talens Art Creation Indoor & Outdoor and Metallic paints to create your own personalised beach bag. The paint is long lasting so you can use this bag over and over again. We added metallic accents for even more variation. Use your favourite colours to make this bag a staple for any summer outfit!
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Halloween pumpkins
Time to get into fall-mode! Invite autumn into your home décor with these cute Halloween pumpkins. In this video, we show you how you can create your own Halloween decorations out of pumpkins using Talens Art Creation Indoor & Outdoor and Effect Liners. Because of the durable Indoor &Y Outdoor paint, these decorative pumpkins can be placed both inside and outside of the house. Have fun trying this at home!
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Leaves on glass jars
Time for some fall cosiness! Take some colourful leaves you can find outside and put them to use for these cute autumn inspired jars! In this video, we show you how you can use Talens Art Creation Decoupage to decorate glass jars. The Decoupage acts as a glue and also flattens and preserves the leaves! Use the jars as tealight holders to create a cosy atmosphere in your home. Have fun creating your own home décor!
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Advent calendar
Make your own advent calendar and surprise your family with lovely gifts. You can of course also make another decorative garland using the same techniques. The possibilities are endless.
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Reusable party flags
Are you tired of having to buy new party decorations every time because they break so easily? Why not make your own durable and most importantly, reusable garlands? In this video, we show you how to create these fun customisable party flags using Talens Art Creation Blackboard paint on wood. Use these cute flags for different occasions by writing different messages on them with chalk! Because we used Blackboard paint, you can easily erase the message and write a new one the next time you have a party!
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Chalk clipboard
Enough of all the yellow post-its and messy grocery lists on the fridge? Our Blackboard paint gives you a fun and sustainable alternative for being organised! Two days after using Blackboard, the paint will create a strong and water resistant surface so you can use the clipboard as many times as you’d like. Because of the way the paint flows, it’s very easy to create a smooth service to write on. And if you don’t like the black surface, don’t worry! We have 8 different fun colours from Bold Pink to Turquoise blue for you to try out.
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Decoupage letters
Our Decoupage is a DIY must have: it’s a 2-in-1 that works as paint as well as glue. It enables you to make collages or decorations with different materials you have lying around your house like napkins, magazines and newspapers. It also can be used on a variety of grounds: wood, cardboard, clay and more! In this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll be creating decoupage letters! To give the letter an even better look, it’s painted with our Metallic paint. The Metallic paint has a quick drying time (10 minutes!) and becomes water resistant. This allows you to easily continue with the Decoupage without having to wait for too long. You can hang these personalised letters on the wall or on your bedroom door.
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3D decorated notebook
Get creative in 3D! With our Effect liners, you can create three dimensional lines, dots and pearls on almost every surface. In this step-by-step plan we’re showing you how to use them to personalise your own notebook. Want to add more to your covers? We’ve added some Metallic paint to ours with a sponge stick for a cool effect. The Metallic paint has a drying time of only 10 minutes, so it’s the perfect paint to work with when you’re using multiple products.
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Painted stone
Our Indoor & Outdoor paint can be used on almost every surface, including stones! This universal paint had a very good coverage and can be used for both inside and outside projects. This tutorial shows you fun ways to decorate stone materials. With trying this project, you can upgrade your garden or just enjoy being creative with our 40 different colours. Want to do something different? Join the Happy Stone initiative! The idea is to decorate stones in a fun and beautiful way and leave them for other people to find. When you come across a happy stone, you can admire and leave it or take it and give it a new place. The goal is to let the stones travel to different places to make new people happy.
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Decorative wooden board
Do you have an old cutting board that you don’t use? Or maybe a wooden tray? You can upcycle them into beautiful home décor with our Transfer Medium! You can place a beautiful print like ours, a quote, or anything else that you can print onto the wooden surface to give it a whole new look. Try it out with this step-by-step tutorial!
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Cork coaster
Enough of all the yellow post-its and messy grocery lists on the fridge? Our Blackboard paint gives you a fun and sustainable alternative for being organized! Two days after using Blackboard, the paint will create a strong and water resistant surface so you can use the clipboard as many times as you’d like. Because of the way the paint flows, it’s very easy to create a smooth service to write on. And if you don’t like the black surface, don’t worry! We have 8 different fun colours from Bold Pink to Turquoise blue for you to try out.
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Wild flower vases
Fresh flowers can really add some beauty to your space, but don’t underestimate the power of vases either! A vase with a little colour or print always adds a pop of colour and fun to any part of your home. And they’re really easy to make! Just look for some old jars or save your empty jam or peanut butter jars. You can colour them to fit perfectly with your home décor and bring a whole room to life. Try it out with this step-by-step plan!
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DIY Melon Tray
One of the best ways to spend a sunny afternoon? With a picnic of course! A picnic needs two important things: yummy snacks and drinks, and a cute look. In this easy and fun DIY, we’re showing you how to turn a plain tree disk into this fun and functional melon tray!
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Decorate porcelain or glass coasters
Coasters can be as cute as they are useful! They keep your table clean while also serving as eye-catching and colorful decoration pieces. So if you want to impress your next dinner guests by having a beautifully dressed up table with delicious food, follow this tutorial!
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Transform flowerpots into an outdoor candle
With this DIY, you can make those cozy summer nights out in your garden even better! If you have some old flowerpots that aren’t being used, you can spend a fun afternoon in the sun transforming them into these beautiful outdoor candles. Then when the sun starts setting, light them and enjoy what you’ve crafted.
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Upcycle old coasters (fruit edition)
Want to dress up your picnics and dinner parties this summer? In this step-by-step plan, we’re showing you how to make these cute and colorful fruity coasters! Lemons, kiwis, apples… the ideas are endless. Pick your own favorite fruits and get creative!
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Thrift store finds - Kintsugi style
There is beauty in imperfection. Kintsugi carries this philosophy too. Repairing broken ceramics with gold or silver lacquer or liners shows us that traces of breakage can contribute to the beauty of an object. You can show the beauty of breakage too, by following this step-by-step plan!
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Make your own gift labels
Little personal gifts are the best and to make it even more personal we created our own gift label. In this easy step by step plan we will show you how to make the gift labels.
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Wrapping paper
It is almost the holiday season and many people send a little bit extra love during this time in the form of little presents. Gifts, big or small, need pretty wrapping of course. In this easy step by step plan we will show you three simple ways to personalize your wrapping paper and some more decoration ideas.
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Make your own potting table
If you love to spend time outside getting dirty in the garden, then you need to have this potting table. Every gardener needs a place to prepare the plants for the garden, whether that is for planters or garden beds. In this DIY we will show you how to make your own potting table.
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4 Garden DIY projects
Summer is almost here! This means the gardens are in full bloom and deserve our attention. From planting and potting to weeding and watering, it takes a lot of work, but is incredibly rewarding at the same time. Herbs and vegetables harvested from your own balcony or garden always taste better than their store-bought counterparts! On this page, you can find 4 easy DIY projects to make gardening a little more personal and fun!
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4 DIY Father’s Day gifts
Somehow, finding a gift for Father’s Day is always harder than for Mother’s Day. What gift can you give him that he will actually like and use? Although a ‘one gift fits all’ doesn’t exist, a DIY gift is always a good idea. After all, what parent would not appreciate a unique gift that you put your time and love in? That is why we collected 4 easy and practical DIY gifts for you on this page. Hopefully, this will inspire you to find the perfect gift for your father!
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DIY Advent calendar from boxes & little brown bags
This advent calendar is made from boxes and little brown bags. Each box is decorated differently which gives it a playful effect. Because of the limited colour pallet, it still looks cohesive. You can put a little chocolate or present in each box and bag and reuse this every year!
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3 DIY lino projects
In this blog we will show you three lovely linocut projects. Each project builds on the same basic lino cutting technique but ends in a wholly different result. After all, linoleum art is not limited to prints on paper, it opens a whole world of possibilities!
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