leopard print shoes
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leopard print shoes

Much like the best movie makeovers, this DIY from My Poppet takes its subject – a boring old pair of brogues – from zero to hero, just like…

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look what we made – phil ferguson aka chiliphilly
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look what we made – phil ferguson aka chiliphilly

The following chinwag comes from a little coffee table book called Look What We Made. It’s a compilation of inspiring chats we had with local makers of all…

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diy chair cushion
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diy chair cushion

You only get one tush in this life, so why not treat it well? Buy nice undies. Tell it how cute it looks each morning. And definitely give…

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turn a tea towel into an apron
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turn a tea towel into an apron

Never again will we question the versatility of a tea towel. Aside from drying dishes and helping keep our cakes moist, they can also be transformed into an…

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frankie exclusive diy: canvas duffle bag
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frankie exclusive diy: canvas duffle bag

Whether you need a big carryall for overnight trips or something roomy to cart your clothes to the gym in, this sturdy duffle will have you covered (no…

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i can see a rainbow
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i can see a rainbow

Two things that never fail to bring us great joy: rainbows and handmade goods. It’s no surprise then that Mandi Smethell’s colourful woven decorations make us giddy as…

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diy flower jacket
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diy flower jacket

Hold the front page! Studio DIY has thunk up a rad-as-heck floral jacket that’s prettier than an Anne Geddes portrait. Folks with pollen allergies need not worry –…

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DIY storage block lockers
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DIY storage block lockers

Remember the excitement of being assigned your first school locker? This DIY project, thought up by the folks at Sugar and Cloth, might inspire you to make a…

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the creative couple running a shop and fun workshops
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the creative couple running a shop and fun workshops

Some couples have brunch together; others start businesses. Maggie May and Josh Kelly do both. In 2016, when Maggie’s macramé workshops outgrew their living room, the couple…

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frankie exclusive diy: puff paint vase
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frankie exclusive diy: puff paint vase

In frankie issue 90, we gave five local makers a once-loved craft and tasked them with updating it for the modern day. Below is the results of designer…

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