fun times
From habitat highlights - issue 41, bright ideas
Easy DIY for the whole family.
Play time
Forget the classic tyre swing. Instead try upcycling an old tyre into a fun and unique mini-seesaw that will keep the kids entertained for hours. Using both halves of the tyre you could even make two! With some rope, a piece of wood and Resene paint you can create and paint to suit any colour theme or design you like. We’ve opted for tiger stripes, but maybe your kids might prefer dinosaur greens, cheetah spots or just a mix of random shapes and colours.
› For a step-by-step guide on how to make this seesaw visit www.habitatbyresene.co.nz/tips/diy-tyre-seesaw.
Play time: Seesaw painted in Resene Ecstasy, Resene Alert Tan and Resene Black Magic. Deck finished in Resene Woodsman Decking Oil Stain in Resene Nutmeg.
Me time: Outside of book stand in Resene Colour Enhance White mixed with Resene Aquaclear semi-gloss. Inside in Resene Hippie Blue, tabletop in Resene Charred Black and wall in Resene Eighth Tana.
Me time
Never lose your place again with this easy book holder. Not only is it super simple to make and super practical for your book, the inside of this smart design is a great place to store reading glasses, your phone or even a small bowl of tasty snacks. A great tip for projects like this that will be used a lot is to finish with Resene Aquaclear to give them a durable, wipe-able finish. It'll help keep them looking good for longer.
top tip Mix Resene Colour Enhance with Resene clear finishes such as Resene Aquaclear or Resene Qristal ClearFloor 1K and apply onto interior timber surfaces without having to strip back to bare timber. Or add to Resene Concrete Clear to colour concrete.
› For a step-by-step guide on how to make this project visit www.habitatbyresene.co.nz/tips/book-glasses-stand.
Pet time
Build your kitty its own comfy, mid-century style hidey-hole. There are all kinds of cat beds and hidey-holes out there to buy, but how many of them will fit right in with your interior design? This simple stylish box bed is the perfect solution. Resene Colour Enhance is a great option if you’re using upcycled wood or want the look of older timber as it adds colour while allowing the wood grain to show through.
› For a step-by-step guide on how to make this pet project visit www.habitatbyresene.co.nz/tips/catnap-table.
Family time
Family snacks are smart, simple and tidy with our DIY chip holders – just choose your favourite dipping sauce! These chip holders are an excellent way to use up wood offcuts from bigger projects, as well as any leftover paint and stain. Just measure your dipping containers carefully so you drill the right size hole for a perfect fit.
› For a step-by-step guide on how to make these chip holders visit www.habitatbyresene.co.nz/tips/snack-blocks.
› For more fun project ideas, visit www.habitatbyresene.co.nz/tips.
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