Craft projects you can do at home over the weekend
Resene has joined forces with local designers and magazines to provide a large variety of crafts to try. New projects are being added in every month showcasing the latest colours, trends and decorating ideas. Each project has illustrated step by step instructions to follow.
Noticeboards
Organise your home with these clever and colourful ideas...
Mother's Day
Make mum’s Mother’s Day blooming marvellous with these cute ideas...
Easter excitement
Have some frivolous fun this Easter with these charming ideas...
Dinner dazzle
Dust some magic over your dinner party with these fun ideas...
Take a testpot
Cusomise some coasters with your favourite colours...
Be a wallflower
These blossoms made from Resene wallpaper will be blooming...
Finding balance
This mindful craft project is a way to find peace...
Get organised
Get the family life in order with these handy home ideas...
Dining table
Bring some colour to the table with these fun setting ideas...
Making Mother's Day
Add a burst of joy to Mum’s special day with these playful ideas...
Easter fiesta
Dust some colour over your Easter with these charming ideas...
Family games
Get the family playing together this summer with these fun games...
Fun & festive
Add some style to your Christmas with these great ideas...
Whitewash memo board
It’s easy to recycle some old tongue-and-groove timber...
Colourful corkboard
Give a corkboard a new lease of life and transform it into a colourful...
Frame worthy
Revive old frames and display those family snaps in style...
Urli bowl for Diwali
Urli bowls are decorative bowls used to float flowers...
DIY jack-o'-lantern door mat
Create a Halloween inspired door mat to welcome trick or treaters...
Diya lamps
Create your own colourful diya lamps to add colour and light to your home...
Chinese New Year envelopes
Try creating your own red envelopes, like these ones celebrating...
Starry night
Add colour to your home this Matariki with these bright ideas...
For mothers day
Add that personal touch to Mum’s gift with these clever ideas...
Holiday craft
Get the kids’ creativity flowing these holidays with some fun ideas...
DIY painted vases
Brighten up your shelving with rainbow painted vases and jugs...
DIY origami pendant light
Try your hand at origami and create a pendant light...
Lego-inspired DIY clock
Make waking up time more enjoyable for your child with this alarm clock...
DIY terracotta candlesticks
Add a little light and colour to your dining table, indoor or outdoor...
Sandtex plant pots
Learn how to make Sandtex plant pots with these step-by-step instructions...
Sandtex footed bowls
Turn old mismatched bowls into new footed bowls...
Mother’s Day goody crate
Make and paint your own crate and fill it with your mum’s favourite treats...
Mother’s Day hand bouquet
Make Mother’s Day extra special by making this handprint bouquet...
Easter treats
Add some colour to your Easter with these easy paint ideas...
Colour craft
Create that sunshine vibe with these happy craft ideas...
St Patricks Day cards
Get creative making your own cards to celebrate St Patricks Day...
Irish Garland
Celebrate St Patricks Day with this good luck horseshoe garland...
Paint pour light
Jazz up an old lampshade with this easy paint pouring technique...
Winter craft
Keep the family busy this season with these fun ideas...
Flower power
Create a colourful bouquet that won’t need watering...
Bowled over
Make stunning sets of trinket trays simply using baking clay...
Light up your life
The Karen Walker Paints collection will see you sprucing up your home in style...
Just dough it
With three ingredients and a bit of creativity, you can give old containers...
Paint your own Irish Stones
Leave a trail of clover stones for your young lucky gold hunters to follow...
Holiday craft
Keep busy these holidays with some cool Kiwi ideas...
Picnic basket
Paint a bright picnic basket for a special occasion...
Valentine's Day wrapping paper
How to make your own heart inspired wrapping paper...
Valentine's Day wreath
Upcycle an old jigsaw puzzle with your favourite pink testpots...
Valentine's Day mailbox
Recycle a tissue box and turn it into your own kid friendly mailbox...
Wooden bead garland
Make a colourful wooden bead garland for your home...
Halloween ideas
Have fun with family with these colourful halloween ideas...
Set the tone
You can’t go wrong with black and white, and this bold table setting...
Light the way
Give your decor a twist with some two-toned clay candle holders...
Tray chic
Repurpose an old picture frame and serve up a message of love...
Make it yours
Pompoms and paint turn inexpensive woven bags into one-of-a kind holdalls...
Outdoor games
Take the fun outside with these great lawn game ideas...
Fathers day gifts
Make your own gifts for Dad’s special day with these playful ideas...
Welcome home
Make your house a home this winter with these welcoming ideas...
Painterly pillows
Upcycle old pillowcases to create a set of colourful on-trend cushion covers...
Home sweet home books
Upcycle unused books and create an interesting object...
Wallpaper floral wall medallions
Dress up a full and boring wall space with these wallpaper medallions...
Wallpaper bunting
Get ready for your next party with bunting made to suit...
Decorative wallpaper birdhouse
Decorate your walls with mini birdhouses finished in Resene wallpapers...
Matariki stars
Add sparkle to your home this Matariki with these magical ideas...
Expanding foam mirror
Use expanding foam to create an unique frame for your favourite mirror...
Bird canvas
Combine foraged nature finds with Resene colour to create a bird canvas...
Paper plate fish
Create a school of colourful fish out of paper plates and paint...
Paper plate dinos
Turn humble paper plates into a land of dinosaurs with a little paint...
Mother's Day wall tiles
Get creative with your craft supplies and make family inspired wall tiles...
Mother's Day candle jar
Create a colourful candle jar for mum this Mother’s Day...
Making mother’s day
Add a burst of joy to Mum’s special day with these playful ideas...
Easter treasures
Dust some magic over your Easter with these charming ideas...
Scrabble art
Get creative and stencil "Shine bright little one" on cork tiles...
Matariki peg stars
Use your favourite testpots to make Matariki peg stars...
ANZAC poppies decor
Make magnetic seashell ANZAC poppies to decorate your home...
ANZAC poppies
Make large ANZAC poppies to decorate your garden this ANZAC day...
ANZAC wreath
Celebrate ANZAC day by making a decorative wreath...
School holiday craft
How to splash some colour around our homes these holidays...
Springtime craft
Brighten up your life and home with these fun craft ideas...
Wood dowel wall hanging
Use wooden dowels to create a decorative wall hanging...
Handcrafted mobile
Paint wooden rounds in your favourite testpot colours...
Fabric with Scandi print
Make a scandi animal inspired wallhanger in your favourite colour...
Picture this
These versatile holders can be used to display favourite photos...
Summer socialising
Add a splash of style to your parties this summer with these fun ideas...
Colourful craft
Throw some summer colour into your homes with these cool ideas...
It’s in the bag
Transform a plain bag into a summery tote with this pretty motif...
Blackboard message tray
A fun message board to share messages of the days plans...
Drippy vases
Upcycle some old vases with an on–trend dripped effect...
DIY pinnable mood board
Stylish and practical, this pinnable mood board is exactly what you need...
DIY pinnable mood board
Brighten up a dull wall space by making your own wall hanger...
Painted breakfast tray
Give someone breakfast in bed, served on this painted tray...
Painted old mirror
Upcycle vintage mirror to reflect your colour personality...
Easter treats
Get creative with these egg-cellent craft ideas...
For Waitangi Day
Simple stripes create stunning results with these great craft ideas...
Home sweet home bookends
Keep your books in order and add colour to your home...
Make paper flag bunting
Learn how to make painted paper flag bunting...
Twig bowl
A stylish nod to nature and the perfect place to keep knick knacks...
Striped vases
Bring the best of the 70s to your vase collection with this colour scheme...
Raindrop vase
Update a vase with this gorgeous raindrop pattern...
Make a statement
Add a fun statement to your home or use this project to paint...
Mandala–dot bowls
Give old bowls a lift of colour with this mandala-dot style effect...
Colour dipped bowls
Add spice to your kitchen/dining room decor with these bowls...
Hex noticeboard
Turn a piece of cork into a handy and colourful noticeboard...
Glass bottle vases
Upcycle old bottles into quirky vases and give them a new lease of life...
Crumpled vases
Use your recycling and turn old cans into handy and colourful vases...
Paint your own square vase
Add colour to a tall square vase so it looks colourful...
Makeover your fruit bowl
Is your fruit bowl looking a bit drab? Do you love that timber look...
Duo-colour candlesticks
Painted in dusky pink and grey white and filled with gold candles...
Colourful frames
Frame your photographs with something that pops...
Geometric coasters and placemats
Geometric colour blocking is an easy technique...
Jazz up your salad servers
Rejuvenate old wooden salad servers with fresh colours...
Painted striped tray
Wooden serving trays can look a little old over time...
Beautify an old glass jar
Paint up a jar or two and use it to brighten up your home...
Clipboards makeover
Give your clipboard an update with stylish wallpaper...
How to jazz up your books
Take the hum drum out of office work & style up your books with wallpaper...
Keepsake photo tray
Paint an old tray to use as an unusual photo or art frame...
Summer drinks tray
Summer is for entertaining and it's nice to serve your guests...
Paint your own produce bags
Personalise your reusable produce bags by stamping...
Creative wall hangings
Everyone loves a Kmart hack, and these circular-shaped wire...
Foot fancy
Customise a fresh pair of footwear or fancy up some old favourites...
Christmas crafts
Make some festive cheer with these simple yet magical crafts...
The gift of love
There’s nothing more personal than creating a unique gift yourself...
Celebrate the season
Spring into action with these blooming lovely ideas...
School holiday craft
How to splash some colour around our homes and gardens...
Lava lamp
Go retro and turn a plain white lava lamp into a colourful feature...
School holiday craft
Give your kids’ imaginations a workout with these down-to-earth ideas...
Upcycling for winter
Repurpose common items at home with these crafty ideas...
An easter hunt
Make Easter fun with these crafty ideas from Emily Somerville-Ryan...
Golden glow
Marsha Smith shows you how to craft illuminating centrepieces...
Make a photo booth
Perfect for baby showers, hen’s parties, kid’s birthdays and more...
Blackboard clock
Turn a
simple wall clock
into a bright and
funky feature...
Picture this
Make a modern display of your favourite pics with this cute photo wall hanging...
Botanical coasters
Impress your guests and protect surfaces with these unique...
Board notes
You’ll never forget your appointments with these write-on boards...
Air plant plaques
Decorate small sunny nooks or bare walls with cute hanging plant plaques...
Candle creations
Who would have thought pine chair feet could make such an amazing...
Artistic shopping bag
What better way to help the environment than to create your own shopping bag?...
Coastal cool
Transform a simple mirror into a modern piece of art...
Pretty tidy
Jazz up the bedroom with a wall hanging and trinket trays...
Framed memo board
Turn an old framed
picture into a memo
board masterpiece...
Kitchen memo board
Create this handy kitchen memo board and spruce up your kitchen...
Brilliant boards
Transform plain serving boards into pastel-toned works of art...
Preserving your memories
Enjoy your favourite photos every day with these three crafty framing projects...
Plant pot covers
Pretty up some plant pots with your favourite wallpaper designs...
Wallpaper gift bags
Package your prezzies in some serious style with this quick craft...
Odd socks board
If mismatched socks seem to be a thing in your household, here's a clever way...
3 DIY pinecone projects
Make pinecone succulents, flowers and a wreath...
DIY cacti
How to create some super-cute and affordable cactus-themed crafts...
Summer craft
A summery lift with fun fruity homewares and paint inspiration...
This Christmas
This Christmas, add some cheer to your home with these crafty ideas...
Chalk it up
Keep the whole family on track with this chalk calendar and magnetic board...
Paint a wooden platter
Use Resene’s beautiful paint palette to create a serving tray fit for a queen...
Write on wall planner
We’re always here for making our lives easier...
Make a flower wall
Flower walls are perfect for baby showers, birthdays and hen's parties...
Make a pet rope basket
Handmade baskets hold a certain charm – make your own...
Print your own table linen
Bring style to your table with these DIY painted linens!...
Make drink coasters
Whether it’s summer or winter, throwing a cocktail party is always a good idea...
Paint a rainbow fan
Keep the home cool during the heat of summer, with this rainbow fan...
Paint a glass vase
Bring the best of the 70s to your vase collection...
Create a posie
With the fashion for flower arrangements tending towards more carefree styles...
Decorative lace clay pots
They make the prettiest planters, perfect to use indoor or outdoor use...
Colourful display for your herbs
Reuse empty cans as handy herb holders. Paint them in your...
Perk up your terracotta planters
Even if you're not a DIY connoisseur, these planter projects...
Paint a chopping board
What’s better than a chopping board that’s beautiful enough to use as...
Skater clock
Start by giving the skate deck a light sand and dust...
Painted glass bottles
Painted glass bottles make a stylish display on their own...
Pin it - Sleepy sloth
Creating a mood board or pinboard to keep household notes tidy is easy...
Tea gift boxes
A beautifully decorated box filled with aromatic tea...
Paint a vase
Turn this glass vase from plain to pretty with a lace effect...
Geo fluoro pots
Take the geo look to the next level with this paint effect...
Colourful key holder
Get organised with this DIY key holder, designed to look stylish...
Wooden bookend
Combine a piece of driftwood
with stained pine
shelves to create...
Breakfast place setting
A vibrant place
setting from a pine
picture frame, table mat...
Ways with wallpaper
A roll of wallpaper can provide a cohesive decorative theme...
Notice me
Stylish noticeboards for kitchen or home office...
Tray chic
Learn how to make a perfect breakfast in bed tray...
Painted clock
A painted slatted clock with quirky retro appeal...
Memory board
Take one special image and use it to inspire a memory board...
Taking notice
Use three clever Resene products to create this handy family noticeboard...
Personalised paper
Learn how to make this personalised wrapping paper...
Sturdy bookends
These colourful bookends will look beautiful in any home...
Note perfect
Personalise your study by painting chalkboard paint triangles...
Winter vases
Brighten up your days with these pretty vases...
Make herringbone placemats
Herringbone is a look that will never go out of trend...
Customised summer hats
Try adding on-trend colour to a simple straw sun hat...
Colour the season
Transform natural objects into decorations to dress your table...
Chalk labelling
Getting creative with Resene Blackboard Paint...
Update your old bakeware
Upcycle your old bakeware into planters and plant holders...
Print a potato stamped fabric
We love this printing idea, creating a geometric pattern...
Diy kidz - funky painted pots
Give old pots a new lease on life with funky colour...
Painted terrariums
Swirl paint in your own selection of colours to house on trend succulents...
Snap, crackle, pot!
Give some plain store-bought pots a fresh new look...
Paint a cute cane basket
Bring some ordinary storage baskets to life using a few testpots...
Update a lampshade
If you’ve got an old lampshade, don’t throw it out – upcycle it...
Potted colour
Transform a plain concrete planter into an eye-catching work of modern art...
Stand out
Keep your houseplants on trend with colourful pots and timber frames...
Wallflowers
Take on the terracotta trend and sculpt a unique floral feature...
Sweeten the pot
Show your your potted plants off in a self-decorated container...
Love letters
Make words that have meaning to you and your family...
Painted decorative books
Turn your old hardback books into decorative pieces...
Paint a doll's bed
Breathe new life into an old children’s toy with a fun new look...
Paint a suitcase
Turn an old suitcase into a glossy glam decorative piece...
Paint an easel
Transform an old wooden easel into a statement piece...
Paint a terrazzo pot
Update a boring old plant pot with an on-trend terrazzo paint effect!...
Paint a hat box
Turn a cardboard lidded hat box into a stylish piece of home décor...
Decorate with animal figurines
Create candy jars and book ends using animal figurines...
Retro wooden bowl
A pop of glossy colour can turn a retro wooden bowl into a statement...
Paint a vase
Brighten up a beige pottery vase with a bold new colour and pattern...
Paint a pin board
See how to make a plain pin board into a work of art...
Jewellery bowls
Transform bowls from drab to jewellery fab with jewel inspired colours...
Painted coasters
Give old coasters a fresh look witht the help of Resene...
Painted vases
Create statement vases with your favourite Resene colours...
Paint Plastic pot
Take two boring brown plastic tubs/pots and brighten them up...
Paint a wooden crate
Use unexpected patterns and bright colours to update retro wooden crates...
Make custom photo boards
Turn tired old frames into functional and on-trend photo boards...
Paint a cane basket with imagination
Transform an old cane basket...
Paint an old suitcase
Refresh an old suitcase with a cool new retro look...
Paint an art-deco tray
Give an old kitchen tray a glam art-deco style makeover...
Paint a jar
Paint and distress some old preserving jars, for decorative use in your home...
Paint coasters and placemats
Repainting old coasters and placemats with a fun and on-trend tropical theme!...
Paint an easel
Update a worn out old kid’s easel with some texture...
Paint a picnic basket
Renovate a picnic basket with bright Resene colours...
Jewellery tray
Update an old wooden serving tray into a beautiful home for jewellery...
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