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contentstake a break from tradition 3 It’s out with red and in with colour this Christmas.

quick and easy 5

simply elegant 6Glasses make elegant candleholders.

Christmas rainbow 7Not sure how to decorate your Christmas tree?

made with love 9Start a family tradition with homemade decorations.

festive wreath 10Create a wreath with materials from the garden.

deck the walls 11Quick makeover for a guest bedroom.

wish upon a star 13Create a magical nursery for a Christmas baby.

make our dollhouse bookcase 16

romantic nights 19Install soffit lighting.

outdoor beautiful 21Refresh your outdoor spaces.

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Please don’t forget that this month there will only be one issue of Home-Dzine Online. Even workaholics like me need some time off! Next year Home-Dzine Online will once again become a once monthly issue so that we have more time available to tackle projects and issues for our readers. We Divas want to make and create more easy projects that you can tackle at home.

For all our DIY Guys - we have launched our www.DIY-Guys.co.za website. Now you too can book for Power Tool and Basic Woodworking courses!

Everyone at Home-Dzine wishes all our readers a safe and happy holiday!

Until the new year!

Janice

a word or two

With my two children almost grown up and getting ready to leave the nest, I’ve decided that this year is going to be different.

It’s out with red and in with the colours of summer. This Christmas my table is going to be green and silver!

take a break from tradition

have a colourful ChristmasEvery year I have

gone with the traditional colours of red, green and white for my Christmas table and decorations, but this year I felt like doing something different. It could be that I walked into Home Comforts and was blown away by the colours of their window display, or the fact that this could be the last Christmas that the family will be together before the kids fly off to unknowndestinations.

Having done some research on having an un-traditional table setting, I am amazed at how many people choose to be different for the holidays.

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A well decorated Christmas table sets the mood for celebration, whether you are dining with family or entertaining friends.

Home Decor shops, such as Home Comforts, are displaying accessories in a rainbow of shiny colours. Chargers, plates, glasses, and linen in almost any colour you can think of. Dress up a plain table with colourful tablecloths - or make your own (see next page) and then add metallic beaded mats, shiny chargers - all topped off with a white dinner service and plenty of colourful Christmas

baubles. Or be more elegant with copper, silver or gold candleholders and flickeringcandlelight.

And don’t forget the centrepiece - the most important

part of any Christmas table!

So, if you’re feeling like a change this year, pop into your local Home Comforts and take a look at their collection of glittering accessories for your Christmas table.

For those who prefer to remain traditional over the festive season, Home Comforts has a dazzling display of your favourite decorative ornaments and table accessories.

quick and easyUse paint, glitter glue and leafing pens to transforma plain white tablecloth or napkins for holiday entertaining - no matter what the occasion!.

Krylon Paint and Leafing Pensare perfect for freehand drawing on fabric. You can easily copy or trace any design you like and use your paint or leafing pen to applya permanent design to a tablecloth of napkins.

Your design will never wash out!

Bostik Glitter Glue offers a fun way to dress up party accessories. Create fun designs on napkins, paper plates, plasticware, and even to refresh your tree ornaments. Right: Use tree baubles as name tags for the Christmas table.

The Glitter Glue is designed like a pen and is easy to squeeze and apply.

Perfect for temporary glitzing and glittering for entertaining and kiddies parties!

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Transform plain champagne glasses into an elegant candleholder arrangement that is perfect for the holiday table, or any occasion.

All you need to create this arrangement is a can of Krylon Looking Glass spray and three tall glasses of different heights.

Follow the instructions on the can to apply the reflective finish to yourglasses, turn upside down and affix the candles with a blob ofPrestik.

Add sparkle to your glasses for the holiday table, or use them as candle holders.

Use a craft knife to cut out your shapes on clear, self-adhesive paper. Peel off the backing and stick the self-adhesive paper onto your glass.

Lightly spray Krylon Brushed Metallic over the cut out. Spray in a well-ventilated room and follow the instructions on the can. You may need to apply a second coat once the firstcoat is dry.

Once the paint is completely dry, gently lift acorner to peel off the self-adhesive paper.

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Decorate three small Christmas trees and sit them on top of colourful wooden gift boxes for a jack-in-the-box element of surprise. Decorate the trees with a mixture of oversized decorative balls and smaller silver ornaments to keep the room sparkling.

LEFT: Give your tree a rainbow effect by organizing bulbs in sections along the tree. Here shades of yellow, pink, and blue create the desired effect. Connect the colours by adding a tree topper and skirt that uses all the colours on the tree.

RIGHT: This tree shimmers with handmade ball ornaments covered in metallic or iridescent sequins or glitter designs, all in icy pastel colours.

Christmas rainbowNot sure how to decorate your Christmas tree this year? Here are some colourful ideas for a rainbow of colour in the home.

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LEFT: Who says presents are only meant to go under the tree? With these simple gift-box ornaments, there are plenty of presents to go around. For an extra surprise on Christmas morning, use one of the ornaments for a small gift.

Cookies spelling out your children’s name along with animal cookies are a sweet treat to add to the Christmas tree.

Use a basic gingerbread for biscuit recipe to create the shapes.

Or why not create the ultimate edible Christmas tree!

A tree decked with oversized gingerbread people and cranberry balls creates an even cheerier Christmas season.

RIGHT: Featuring richly coloured fruit and bird ornaments, this tree will stand regally in your living room.

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made with loveStart a family tradition and let the whole family get involved in making decorations for trimming the tree.

You don’t need to be an expert at sewing to create these wonderful felt ornaments, in fact you could use fabric glue if you don’t want to do any sewing! We have included patterns on the back page to make the project as easy as possible.

As a substitute for felt you can also use fleece, or any otherfabric scraps that you may have lying around.

You will need:Felt, fleece or other fabricNeedle and thread or,Fabric glueSequins, buttons and beadsThread to hang the ornamentsThin batting for padding

Here’s how:1. Use the patterns on the back

page to cut out your shapes with sharp scissors.

2. Arrange each ornament before gluing so that you know what to sew or glue first.

3. Remember to include the thread for hanging your ornaments on the tree.

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1. Collect greenery such as eucalyptus, oak, rosemary, and even fern fronds.

2. Cut greenery snippets about 30cm long, then gather them into 10 to 12 small but full bunches.

3. Wrap the stem ends of each bundle tightly with padded bag ties (used for sandwich and freezer bags).

4. In this project a clamp ring was used to hold the greenery, but you can achieve the same effect with a wire ring and cut lengths of thin wire. Secure one bunch at a time, closing the clamp (or wire) over stem ends with your hands or a pair of pliers.

5. Continue attaching greenery, one bunch at a time, to the ring, moving in one direction around the circle. Each bundle should slightly overlap the previous one.

6. Attach ribbon or raffia for hanging the wreath.

Adding colourIf you prefer to add colourful foliage to your festive wreath, complete the wreath as described above and attach wire to your choice of flowers, berries or decorations to insertinto the foliage.

More quick and easy wreath ideas...

Gingerbread Man Wreath Kumquat Wreath

festive wreathCreate a festive wreath with long-lasting materials that grow in your own garden or can be purchased from a florist.

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For the headboard you will need:Supawood moulding - available at your local Timbercity. 9mm Supawood board

Here’s how:1. Cut the moulding to

the width of the bed, plus an extra 100mm to create the corners. Cut the width for the sides of the headboard shelf. The corners are cut using a mitre box and saw, or compound mitre saw.

2. Finish off the top of the headboard shelf with 6mm Supawood cut to fitand attached with a bead of wood glue and panel pins.

3. Make a box for the main section of the headboard using 9mm Supawood. Have [1] piece cut for the front and [2] matching pieces for the sides. Join the front and sides together with brackets at the back.

4. Attach the headboard shelf to the top of the box. Screw battens to the shelf and the box to join together.

5. Apply universal undercoat and paint the entire headboard in 2 coats of Prominent Ultragloss - white.

With family staying over the holidays, perhaps now would be a good time to give the guest room a quick makeover.

This affordable project can be done in a weekend and won’t cost you a small fortune, and your guests will love the luxurious result!

For the walls and trim you will need:Prominent Ultramatt - Golden Sands -wallsProminent Ultramatt - White - ceilingProminent Ultragloss - White - trim

Here’s how:1. Paint the ceiling and top trim first.

Be sure to cover the floor and anyfurniture with drop cloths to protect from paint spatters. To complete the project in record time get yourself an Addis Paintstick.

2. Paint the walls next. Take the time to prepare the walls by removing any flaking paint andlightly sanding. Wash previously painted walls with sugar soap and rinse clean. Apply at least two coats and allow sufficient drying timesbetween coats.

3. Finally, paint window frames, trim and doors. Mask off the previously painted wall with low-tack masking tape to protect whilst you are painting the trim. Remove the masking tape whilst the trim paint is still wet.

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For the storage ottoman you will need:16mm plywood* cut to the following sizes[2] 500 x 800mm - front and back[2] 400 x 500mm - sides[2] 432 x 832mm - topFoam 50mm thick 832 x 432mm25mm wood screwsWood glueTOOLS: Drill/Driver and bits, Bosch Tacker

*For quality plywood always specify PG Bison.

Here’s how:1. Screw the sides into the ends of the front and

back sections. Apply a bead of wood glue before screwing together.

2. Screw the base onto the bottom of the sides and front and back.

3. Glue the foam to the top of the lid.

4. Wrap the box and the lid with thin batting and attach with a Bosch Tacker or staple gun.

5. Wrap the fabric around the box, leaving enough fabric to turn over the top and inside to the inside, and fold under and staple to the bottom of the box. Fold and tuck the corners for a neat finish. Where the fabricjoins, fold under and staple with the Bosch Tacker and cover with a piece of matching ribbon.

6. Cover the lid with enough fabric to fold and tuck under the lid. Attach with the Bosch Tacker or staple gun.

7. Attach small blocks of wood to the underside of the lid to hold in place once the lid is popped on top of the box.

8. Cut 4 blocks of 50 x 50mm timber for the feet. Attach to the base with wood glue and long screws. (see pic right). Use a 16mm spade bit to drill down to half the depth for the screw.

For all your cutting, edging, hardware, timber and board

wish upon a starCreate a magical nursery for a Christmas baby with a little help from Krylon.

You will need:Krylon H20 Arctic White and Blue DanubeKrylon shimmering silver glitter sprayWooden star cutoutsMasking tapeAlcolin Mount It adhesive180-grit SandpaperClothPainting equipment

Here’s how:

PreparationFor unfinished wood: Lightly sand with 180-gritsandpaper and wipe clean.

For previously painted wood: Clean to remove any dirt and loose paint from the surface. Sand with 180-grit sandpaper to remove any imperfections; wipe clean.

Painting the Crib1. Spray the entire crib with several light

coats of Arctic White. Let each coat dry completely before applying another coat.

2. Once the paint is completely dry, mask of those area of the crib that are to remain white. Use masking tape and newspaper.

3. Spray the crib with several light coats of Blue Danube, allowing drying time between each coat.

4. While the crib is drying, sand the stars with 180-grit sandpaper; wipe clean and then spray with Blue Danube. Let dry. Spray with Shimmering Silver Glitter Spray.

5. Use Alcolin Mount It on the back of each star and affix to the crib.

DIY Tip:Use newspaper or a drop cloth to protect your work area, and work in a well ventilated space when using spray paints.

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4. Spray stars with several light coats of Blue Danube. Let dry completely.

6. Glue the stars onto the shelf.

Ideas to InspireCreate reflectivebaby bottles by spraying plain glass bottles with Krylon® Looking Glass® Mirror-Like Paint. Silk flowers complete theensemble.

Painting the Dresser1. Prepare the drawers as described for the

crib. Remove all the drawers. Remove knobs from drawers. Spray several light coats of Blue Danube on drawer fronts. Let dry completely.

2. Spray the entire dresser, knobs and star cutouts with several light coats of Artic White. Let dry completely.

3. Spray stars with several light coats of Shimmering Silver to add sparkle to your project. Let dry completely.

4. Put drawers back into dresser. Lay dresser down on floor with drawer frontsfacing upward. Determine placement of stars and glue in place. Let glue dry completely before moving dresser upright.

Painting the Rocking Chair1. Place the rocking chair on newspaper to

protect your work area and spray entire rocking chair with several light coats of Artic White. Let dry completely.

2. Spray stars with several light coats of Blue Danube. Let dry completely. Spray with several light coats of Shimmering Silver to add sparkle to your project. Let dry completely.

3. Determine placement of stars and glue in place. Let glue dry completely.

Star Shelf(See next page for instructions on making the shelf)

You will also need:Krylon Leafing Pens - Silver

Here’s how:1. For an unfinished or previously painted shelf,

prepare the shelf as described for the crib. If you are making the shelf (next page), prepare as described.

2. Spray entire shelf with several light coats of Artic White and allow sufficient drying timebetween each coat. Let dry completely.

3. Using the Silver Leafing Pen to paint the shelfedges. Let dry completely.

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Use Supawood offcuts to make a star shelf.

If you haven’t previously cut curves with a jigsaw, this is a good project to get in some practice.

You will need:Supawood offcuts (12 or 18mm thickness)Circle template (a side plate will do)PencilTape measureWood screwsAlcolin wood glueTOOLS: Jigsaw, Sander, Drill/Driver with drill and screwdriver bits, countersink

Here’s how:1. Use a jigsaw to cut: [1] Top 500 x 250mm [1] Back 500 x 200mm [2] Sides 200 x 150mm

2. A circular template makes drawing matching curves easy. Use a jigsaw with a clean cut blade to cut around curves. For more instruction, attend one of our DIY Divas courses.

3. Use 180-grit sandpaper to sand all the edges smooth. When sanding Supawood, don’t sand the surface of the board - only the ends - or you will damage the finish.

4. Use Alcolin Professional Wood Glue to attach the sides and back to the underside of the shelf. Leave the glue to dry overnight.

FinishingSee the previous page for finishing.

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Just in time for Christmas!

Make this adorable dollhouse bookcase for that special little girl in your life.

From start the finish thisproject should take no more than a day and the entire project will cost in the region of R800.

You will need:9mm Supawood cut to the following sizes[3] 250 x 800mm - base and shelves[2] 250 x 890mm - sides[2] 250 x 250mm - shelf supports[1] 245 x 245mm - door[2] 50 x 800mm - front/back kickplates180-grit sandpaperPanel pins - small[8] Adjustable shelf pinsAlcolin professional wood glueAlcolin wood fillerPaint and equipment for finishingTOOLS: Jigsaw with blades for clean cutting and fretwork, hammer, drill with 5mm and 10mm wood bit, spirit level, nail punch

Here’s how:1. Measure and mark both sides to create the roof points.

Use a jigsaw to cut and lightly sand the edges.

2. To assemble the base, use panel pins and glue to attach the base to the front and back kickplates and leave to dry.

3. In the meantime, mark and measure for the windows in the side pieces. Measure 400mm and 650mm up from the bottom and mark on both sides for the windows. Each window measures 80 x 140mm.or

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4. Use a drill with a 10mm wood bit to drill a hole in each drawn window. This will allow you to insert the jigsaw blade to cut out the openings. Sand the edges smooth with 180-grit sandpaper.

5. Attach the sides to the base with wood glue and panel pins and leave to dry.

6. Position the first shelf upright and use the door todetermine the exact width. Remember to allow a 4mm gap for the hinges on the door. Apply a bead of wood glue to the bottom and top edges of the shelf upright.

7. On each side measure 250mm up from the base and 30mm in from both edges. Use a 5mm drill bit to make holes for adjustable shelf pins. Position the first shelf so that it rests on the shelfsupport.

8. Mount the next shelf in exactly the same way, measuring up 250mm from the previous shelf.

9. Glue the two sections of roof together, overlapping one piece over the other. Leave to dry.

10. Apply a bead of glue to each end of the roof and attach to the sides using panel pins. Use a nail punch to hammer the pins to just below the surface.

11. Fill any holes with wood filler; leave to dry and sandsmooth.

Finishing To prime the unit for painting, water down the base coat until slightly runny. Apply to the entire project and leave to dry.

Apply two coats of Prominent Ultragloss waterbased paint in your choice of colours, allowing sufficient drying time betweencoats.

Use acrylic craft paint to apply the decorative details and finish off the entireproject with 2 coats of waterbased varnish, again allowing sufficient drying timebetween coats.

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PST680E Jigsaw with built-in laser light. PKS54 Circular Saw

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If you’re bored by a plain boxy room, take heart. You don’t have to rip apart walls and ceilings to make the space more inviting, better lit and more dramatic. The simple soffit project we show here will do all that. A soffitis a dropped section of ceiling that’s usually positioned along the walls. It creates a multi-height ceiling, which in itself adds a visual feature. But even better, it offers a perfect home for lighting - general lighting for the room as a whole and recessed lights for practical uses like illuminating closets and reading, as well as for highlighting artwork and display shelves.

If you’ve successfully tackled any simple carpentry project, such as building a deck or installing shelves, you’re more than qualifiedto handle this project. Most of the project is just a matter of cutting planks and plywood to length and screwing them into place.

Here’s how:1. The first step is to draw up a wiring plan and have an electrician

put everything into position so that you can simply attach the lights. Ask the electrician to leave an extra 50cm of cable spare.

2. Use a Bosch PDO Detector to find any ceiling framing. Ontwo sides of the room, ceiling framing will run perpendicular to the walls, and on the opposite sides it will run parallel. Mark the framing locations with chalk lines and pencil marks as shown in Photo 1. Lay out the soffit framing by snappinga chalk line around the perimeter of the room 600mm away from the wall where the joists are perpendicular and 570mm away where the joists are parallel.

3. Screw 50 x 50mm timber along the line that is perpendicular to the joists, and 560mm blocking at a right angle to the line that is parallel to the joists. Use 75mm screws.

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4. Nail 50 x 50mm timber to ends of 50 x 100mm blocks. Then snap a chalk line on the wall 200mm down from the ceiling and nail 50 x 100mm timber ledgers into the wall with steel brads.

5. Cut 200mm facing strips from 16mm plywood (one from each sheet). Level the bottoms even with the ledger and screw them to the 50 x 50mm timber with 50mm screws.

6. Clamp 50 x 50mm timber flush with the bottom of the facingand fasten the plywood to them with screws. Span plywood joints to make them solid.

7. Position wiring. Cut holes for switch boxes, feed in cable and run it to all the light locations. Leave extra cable at each light.

8. String a line along the bottom inside edge of the 50 x 50mm timber and cut 50 x 100mm “lookouts” spaced every 600mm Keep them at least 150mm away from light locations. Mount a duplex box just above the 50 x 50mm timber in the soffit facing.

9. Cut 200mm strips of 12mm drywall and screw to the soffit facingwith tapered edges facing down. Trim off overhanging edges.

10. Cut 16mm plywood to 720mm wide and screw it to the framing. Orient the plywood with the factory edge facing the room.

11. Centre 180mm square holes at each recessed light with outer edge even with the 50 x 50mm timber. Drill 12mm starter holes and cut out each hole with a jigsaw.

12. Clamp and screw a 25 x 50mm nailer flush with plywood lip.Make sure to overlap plywood seams by at least 300mm.

13. Screw 12mm drywall to the underside of the soffit, leaving a5mm gap against the wall. Trim outer edge flush with plywood.

14. Mark the exact centre of each recessed light 450mm from the wall. Position the light template and trace the fixture opening.Cut the opening with a saw.

15. Slip the fixed flange of tear-away edging behind the drywalland staple it into place. Fill the edging with taping compound. Tape the butt joints and fill over screwheads. Peel the tear-awayflanges free, then sand and paint.

16. Wire each recessed light following the manufacturer’s instructions. Slip them into the openings and anchor them with locking flanges.

17. Cut the ceiling trim and nail it into place. Then nail a 25 x 100mm board flush with the top of the 25 x 50mm. Finally, add the trimon the back of the 25 x 100mm boards.

18. Install the switch boxes and hook up the light switches. Then install the bulbs and recessed light trim rings.

19. Install the switched receptacle for the rope lights. Assemble enough rope light length to fill the soffit perimeter. Then plug it inand lay it into the trough.

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In this age of longer work weeks and information overload, we all need a place that we can claim as our own private sanctuary. Any outdoor deck, patio or lawn can be the perfect place to create a personal refuge from the world.

Armed with your creativity, inexpensive accessories and a few cans of Krylon spray paint, you can customise your space to match your dreams.

This plain patio was transformed into an outdoorspace that invites you to pull up a chair and relax.

The key to any paint project is surface preparation. If you start with a smooth, cleansurface, you will get very good results. Don’t try to cut corners and save time by not sanding wood or removing dirt. To remove dirt, ordinary household detergent or mineral spirits usually do the job. Make sure surface is thoroughly dry before starting to paint or prime. Always use a basecoat or primer on bare wood, or when dramatically changing colour.

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Spray Painting Tips

When working with woodSand smooth with 120- to 180-grit sandpaper. Wipe clean with a cloth to remove dust. Spray with any Krylon® primer or a basecoat of Satin Cloud to hide wood grain if desired.

When working with metalRemove loose rust with a wire brush, sandpaper or chemical rust remover. Remove oil with a degreaser or denatured alcohol. With Outdoor Space paints a primer is not necessary on metal because the paint provides maximum protection against rust and corrosion.

When working with glass or ceramicLightly sand with fine grain sandpaper so thatsurface will not be slick - this allows paint to adhere better. Wipe clean. Shake the can for two full minutes once you hear the mixing ball begin to rattle. Repeat for 10 seconds after each minute of use.

For solid coverage, spray across your project in a sweeping motion. Repeat, overlapping the paint by approximately one third. Keep a constant distance from the item being painted. Always begin and finish spraying offof your project, releasing the spray button at the end of each pass.

DIY Tip:It’s a good idea to test your spraying techniques on a piece of scrap material before beginning a project. Test a small area for compatibility by spraying the paint on an inconspicuous part of the project to evaluate the finish.

Take your time. Use several (2-3) light coats instead of one thick coat, which may result in runs and drips. Check directions and be aware of recoat windows, which indicate when additional coats can be applied.

Outdoor SpacesTM Satin Finish dries quickly to a smooth, contemporary finish. The coordinatedcolour palette of classic and accent colours makes it easy to choose colours to suit any decorating style. The Comfort TouchTM spray tip provides easy application.

Krylon products are available countrywide through Builders Warehouse, Builders Express, Mica, Jacks Paint, Kings Paint, DIY Depot, and

Arts & Crafts and Scrapbooking Stores.

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Q zoneSend your Q & A for decor, decorating and DIY dilemmas to home-dzine@iburst.co.za.

Q. SamanthaThank you for the choice of paint, it is perfect.

What I need to do now is to add cornice the top of the room, but I do not need the wooden one but the décor ones (You just spray with the paint and remove).

Any ideas…

A. JaniceI think that you are referring to a stencilled effect that you want to add around the top of the room. You can buy ready-made stencils for this purpose, or you can make your own with a sheet of plastic and a craft knife. Get some Bostik Sprayable Adhesive to hold the stencil against the wall whilst you apply the spray paint. Only apply a very light spraying as you don’t want the stencil to stand out too much. Alternatively, use polyfilla mixed with a littlecoloured paint to the consistency of thick cream and apply with a paintbrush. In this way the stencilled effect will stand out more.

Q. AmandaREALLY hoping you might be able to help me or point me in the right direction.

About 2 years ago we did fairly extensive renovations to our house. I was 7 months pregnant at the time and decided that we HAD to have carpets. So pulled up all the tiling and laid carpets. I chose stainproof ones, so not too bad....BUT I was adamant the only colour that would be suitable is a very light beige....yes you read right! I blame the raging pregnancy hormones.

Now with a very active toddler 2 large dogs you can just imagine the state of the carpets. It cost us a fortune laying them so pulling them up is not an option. Is it possible to dye carpets?

Thanks so much for your great newsletter and website and I look forward to your response.

A. JaniceOooops! Believe it or not I have tried dyeing a carpet AND spray painting a carpet - both of which were a total disaster! We don’t yet have any products in SA that can be used to spray fabric or synthetics on a permanent basis, and I have been informed that even the products that are available overseas leave a lot to be desired. The carpet becomes stiff. I tried to use a dye but the problem was getting it to fix and notwash out. I hate to say it... but I think you need to start saving for new carpets or a new flooringoption!

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