DIY: flower hooks and shelves
These simple DIY flower hooks and shelves can be whipped up in a few hours and are a great storage solution for your little …
DIY with Resene
It’s amazing what you can do with some fresh paint and a little creativity – from getting a room ready for a precious new arrival to giving a tired piece of furniture or an old toy a second lease on life. OHbaby! has teamed up with Resene in a series of simple projects that showcase how we can brighten up our lives with paint. Take inspiration from these projects, choose your colour palette and grab your paint brush!
DIY: Parking garage
Your little ones will love this DIY parking garage to stow away their favourite vehicles in style. Art direction + Styling: Vanessa Nouwens Photography: Wendy Fenwick You will need: 1 crate (ours was 40 cm in height, 31 cm wide and 25 …
DIY: house-shaped chalkboard for your kids
Create a space for your little ones to play and show off their creative flair with this cute house-shaped chalkboard. Art direction + Styling Vanessa NouwensPhotography Melanie Jenkins YOU WILL NEED: 1 piece of 6 mm MDF (1200x900 mm) 1 …
DIY: Under-bed storage tray
Create a permanent and easy-access home for your child’s favourite puzzle, car set, or toy collection with this under-bed storage tray. Art direction + Styling: Vanessa Nouwens Photography: Melanie Jenkins YOU WILL NEED: 1 piece of 12 …
DIY: contain the softies with this great toy zoo!
Keep your little one’s soft toys at bay with this cute toy zoo You will need: 〰️ 1 piece of 3 mm MDF board 42.5 cmx45.5 cm 〰️ 8 pieces of pine 40 cm in length by 6.5 cm wide and 2 cm thick 〰️ 4 pieces of pine 80 cm long, 4.2 cm wide and 2 cm …
DIY: cute & quirky birthday party decorations
Check out these great DIY ideas for all sorts of celebrations! Throwing a celebration can be pricey once you add up all the food and decorations you need to make the day feel special. Have a bit of fun with the kids and DIY for a cute, quirky and …
Display your child's artwork with this DIY art hanger
Your little artist will feel especially proud of their creations with this DIY art hanger. You will need: ◼️ Two pieces of pine 90 cm in length, 14 cm wide and 0.9 mm thick ◼️ 7x wooden pegs ◼️ Resene testpots ◼️ Resene Blackboard …
Terracotta pots transformed into pretty planters
A LICK OF PAINT TRANSFORMS TERRACOTTA POTS INTO PRETTY PLANTERS. You will need: ◾ Resene testpots in your choice of colours, or the ones we used ◾ Resene Terracotta Sealer ◾ Terracotta pots and saucers ◾ Artist’s …
DIY: Ply & rope photo hangers
As featured in this Savannah inspired nursery these photo hangers are an inexpensive and effective way to display precious memories. Super easy to swap out the photos as often as you like too! You will need: 〰️ 7mm ply – cut into pieces that …
DIY: Painted wooden blocks - so quick and effective!
As seen in this beautiful Savannah styled nursery - these blocks are simple to make! Personalise them how you wish, pop them in a cute little crate box or use on display in the room. Your little one will love them! You will need: 〰️ Square dowel …
DIY: funky and functional kids coat stand
Keep your kids' rooms neat and tidy with this simple and effective coat stand that can be made in a day. You will need ◽ 4 pieces of 25mm x 1.5 dowel ◽ Rope (ours was cotton rope from The $2 Shop) ◽ 4 Resene testpots ◽ Paint brush ◽ …
DIY: kid's beaded shelf
This DIY kid’s beaded shelf will be the perfect place to store their treasures. You will need: ☙ Resene testpots ☙ Paint brush ☙ Drill ☙ 1 piece of pine 80cm in length, 13.5cm wide and 1cm thick ☙ 1 piece of dowel 80cm in length and …
DIY: storage fit for fun using wooden crates
Create a colourful kids' storage wall using simple wooden crates You will need 8 wooden crates (we got ours from Kmart) 5 Resene testpots of your desired colours Paint brush Step 1 Paint each crate inside and out in your …
DIY: Give an old vase a timeless ceramic look
Give your old glass vases an update with this DIY painted ceramic look and bunch together with your favourite florals. YOU WILL NEED Resene testpots in your choice of colours. We used Resene Sunbaked and Resene Crowdpleaser Resene FX Faux Rust …
From simple cube to playful vintage inspired doll's house
Create your own vintage inspired doll's house by adding patterned wallpaper to a simple white cube. You can order Resene wallpapers in sample sizes to recreate this look. A simple idea with a world of possibilities. Doll House: 4 Cube Unit in …
DIY: how to turn a toolbox into an art caddy
Cooler weather calls for creative indoor play. Here's how to turn a toolbox into an art caddy. YOU WILL NEED ⚬ Resene testpots in your choice of colours ⚬ Resene Quick Dry Primer ⚬ Paint brushes ⚬ Masking tape ⚬ Wooden toolbox – buy a …
Personalise your own store-bought stackable rainbow - here's how!
Make a store-bought stackable rainbow your own by giving it a quick paint in your choice of Resene shades. YOU WILL NEEDResene testpots in your choice of coloursMasking tape Wooden rainbow. We got ours from navybaby.co.nz METHOD1. We painted …
DIY: stylish side table for any room
A STYLISH SIDE TABLE TO ACCENTUATE YOUR ROOM you will need 🎔 Resene testpots in your choice of colour 🎔 Cardboard tube (eg from a cable drum or storage drum – search ‘cardboard drum’ on Trade Me). 🎔 Half-round finishing trim timber 🎔 …
Turn old into on-trend with a lick of paint
A LICK OF PAINT AND SOME TLC TURNS A SET OF OLD DRAWERS INTO ON-TREND FURNITURE. You will need ❧ Resene testpots in your choice of colours, or the ones we used ❧ Sandpaper and a sander (optional) ❧ Set of drawers you want to upcycle ❧ New …
Print your own bespoke work of art
Create your own bespoke artworks with simple techniques using everyday painting accessories. Have you been admiring all those beautiful prints adorning the walls of nurseries on your social feed? Well, here’s some inspiration for you to make your …
Stacks of fun with a DIY block family
Design your own block family for stacks of creative fun! You will need: ✔️ Wooden blocks. We used blocks measuring 5.8cm x 5.8cm from Kmart, but you may have blocks at home or be able to find some at a secondhand shop. ✔️ Fine grit …
Upcycled wooden pallet to cosy nook
Cuddling up with a book is good for mind, body and soul, so a dedicated reading space is a wonderful addition to any child's bedroom or family home. The humble pallet is popular for upcycling projects and this design really sets the stage for …
Recycle an old wooden French door
An old wooden French door finds a new life as a multi-use hub for family memories and everyday needs. A few dedicated hours over a couple of weekends is all it takes to create this fabulous upcycled project. Day one – trawl the wreckers’ yards …
Op Show Do-Up - Transform A Chest Of Drawers
Channel your inner modern artist for this geometrical paint scheme that adds an instant wow factor to a very ordinary set of drawers. A $10 op-shop find becomes a striking statement piece after applying a clever paint scheme using Resene …
Quick Modern Makeover - Personalise Your furniture
Give everyday items, from the junk store or shop floor, a modern, personalised makeover. You'd never recognise it now, but before we worked our magic with a little help from our local Resene ColorShop, this funky wall panel was an old retro cheese …
DIY: old school style
Little ones love their very own space to sit and create, and — with a nod to old school nostalgia — parents will love this desk set-up too. Who remembers their desk from primary or intermediate school days? Lifting the lid to stash your books or …
Modern designs
A splash of colour transforms a second-hand desk into an attractive contemporary feature. Upcycling is the new black when it comes to interior design. All it takes is an old piece of furniture and a visit to your local Resene ColorShop. When we …
DIY: barrels of fun
Practically any old bucket can serve a new purpose as storage with a dash of creativity and a lick of paint. As soon as we saw these large drums, previously used as pasta shipping containers for a food importer, we thought toy storage! A Trade Me …
Make Your Own Headboard - It's Easy!
Add the finishing touch to your child’s bedroom with this simple head board designed to complement any colour scheme. This project works for a bed base that already has screws and holes for attaching a head board. You will need:▫️ Six lengths of …
DIY - Ever-Changing Play Table
Roll the play from inside to outside with this ever-changing play table. The addition of wheels and a fab chalkboard-painted top have made these under-bed drawers a perfect movable toy box to take from inside to out. The vintage child’s metal chair …
How to: renovate your dolls house
Summer often means house painting. Start small with a project to delight the youngest of home owners. A doll's house is a great place to try out colour schemes you'd never be brave enough to paint on your actual house. What's more, with plenty of …
Refresh old toys and furniture
It’s hard to imagine that this rocking horse was ‘put out to pasture’ on the side of the road during an inorganics rubbish collection. A couple of visionaries rescued it, gave it a fresh coat of white paint and gifted it to a little girl they knew …
DIY: change table
A well-designed changing station makes light work of nappy changes. The key to efficient storage is to have what you need within easy reach and at no other time is this more important than when you have a wriggly baby in desperate need of a clean …
DIY: funky magnetic alphabet
A magnetic alphabet to complement your décor spells out fun! Introduce your child to the foundation of literacy with this magnetic alphabet project that can be created to suit any décor. Thanks to the magic of magnetic paint, little hands can …
DIY: Painted pallet stack
A pile of pallets makes perfect party furniture - for indoor or al fresco occasions. simply paint, stack and serve! Furniture need not be expensive, especially if it is for short-term use. Set the scene for summer parties with a simple stack of …
Dinner winner! Make a meal planner board
Plan your attack for dinner time and conquer the witching-hour with this functional and fun meal planner board. You will need: 🔨 1200 x 1200 x 7mm untreated plywood, cut in half to 600 x 1200, then 110mm cut off the bottom for the shelf (ask …
DIY: Drawers with a bonus
More than just a bedside table, these drawers offer a play station and treasure storage all in one. Parents love clever storage ideas and places where children can put away their own precious possessions are a must in any kid's bedroom. But drawers …
Go bold: easy room make-over
There’s no quicker or easier way to make a statement in a room than to give a wall a coat of boldly coloured paint. A feature wall will add vibrancy and personality and can help set off other key textures and tones. It allows you to be more daring …
DIY project: from bashful to bold
Restore an old set of drawers with a fresh lick of paint in a bold primary colour. YOU WILL NEED: 🔸 An old chest of drawers🔸 Medium grit sandpaper and block🔸 Masking tape🔸 Measuring tape or ruler🔸 Resene Quick Dry waterborne primer …
DIY project: kids kitchen
A HOMEMADE OVEN SERVES UP THE IMAGINARY FUN! You will need: ✔️ An old bedside table with small cupboard ✔️ Medium grit sandpaper and block ✔️ Resene Quick Dry waterborne primer undercoat ✔️ Resene Lustacryl paint in your choice of colours ✔️ …
DIY: crafty storage solution
Not too high, not too low, this crafty storage solution ensures books are always at the right level for little readers. You will need: ✔️ Wooden crates or storage boxes ✔️ A 1.2m length of 25mm thick pine dowel cut into 120mm long pieces …
