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Win a copy of the Annie Sloan Work Book worth £16.95
When Annie Sloan developed her signature range of decorative Chalk Paint® in 1990, she revolutionised the way we see decorative painting. ...
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How to make fabulous cushions from old clothes
We all know how expensive buying new fabric can be, but we don’t always have to spend a fortune. Most of us have clothes that don’t fit or we don’t like anymore, but you don’t need to throw them away. If you still like the ...
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Adding binding to a quilt
The last stage in making a quilt is adding the binding to your quilt sandwich. Lots of people find this daunting because of the need to make neat mitred corners - but it's actually quite straightforward once you know how. Step One- ...
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Creating cushions from scraps of leftover fabrics
Here at Make it and Mend it we love anything that can help us to revamp, refurbish or refresh our homes without spending a fortune and so were delighted when we were joined by interior designer Julia Palmer to show us how to create ...
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How to do up your living room on a budget
The living room is the heart of the home. It tends to be the room the whole family congregates in - and nowadays it's often where people eat too - so many people eat their meals on laps in front of the television. When we use a room as ...
Interiors
Win a copy of the Annie Sloan Work Book worth £16.95
When Annie Sloan developed her signature range of decorative Chalk Paint® in 1990, she revolutionised the way we see decorative painting. To add to her ever expanding range she's launched this great Work Book to help you with your ...
Interiors
How to add decoupage to a lampshade
Lampshades, especially light coloured ones can become very scruffy and sad. Instead of consigning them to the rubbish, why not breathe new life and colour into them by upcycling them using decoupage? It's really easy and takes very little ...
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How to decoupage a kitchen cupboard door
Making over your kitchen cupboards is rewarding in itself, but you don't have to stick to the tried and trusted simple paint job. Decoupage - using printed paper to create effects - is a great way to add some individuality to your ...
