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From habitat highlights - issue 40, kids and pets

Colourful, yet simple projects to treat the ones you love, including those with four legs as well as two.

Creative station

Let the creative juices flow while still keeping things tidy with this simple organiser. Budding artists will thank you.

Creative station - make this handy organiser

Wall painted in Resene Pale Leaf, desk in Resene Black White, holder in Resene Colorwood Bask, circles in Resene Get Reddy, Resene Princess, Resene Hi Jinx, Resene Fizz, Resene Tutti Frutti, Resene Snap, Resene Dancing Girl, Resene Cotton Wool, Resene Gull Grey, Resene Twizel and Resene Jaguar.

You’ll need:

3x 90mm x 90mm pieces of timber, cut to 370mm in length
Drill
Spade drill bit, 30mm
Sandpaper
Pencil and ruler
Resene Colorwood Bask
Resene testpots in the colours of your choice for the rainbow. We used Resene Get Reddy, Resene Princess, Resene Hi Jinx, Resene Fizz, Resene Tutti Frutti, Resene Snap, Resene Dancing Girl, Resene Cotton Wool, Resene Gull Grey, Resene Twizel and Resene Jaguar
Resene testpot brushes
Artist’s brushes
Wood glue

Instructions:

For a step-by-step guide to making this project, visit www.habitatbyresene.co.nz/tips/rainbow-creative-station

Counting in colour: DIY rainbow abacus

This rainbow-inspired abacus is sure to inspire and make maths magical for young learners.

Create this rainbow inspired abacus for young learners

Wall painted in Resene Tuft Bush, desk in Resene Travertine, abacus base in Resene Colorwood Whitewash and beads in Resene Kermit, Resene Bright Spark, Resene Hopskotch and Resene Yabbadabbadoo.

You’ll need:

4 gold craft hoops – 6, 8, 10 and 12 inch, sawn in half (we cut ours with a handsaw)
Wood beads, 20mm. If the holes aren’t big enough to string onto the loops, use a drill to widen them
90mm x 45mm board, cut to 410mm in length
Resene testpots in the colours of your choice. We used Resene Kermit, Resene Bright Spark, Resene Hopskotch and Resene Yabbadabbadoo
Resene testpot brushes
Sanding paper
Pencil and ruler

Instructions:

For a step-by-step guide to making this project, visit www.habitatbyresene.co.nz/tips/rainbow-abacus.

Jar of joy

Transform a basic jar into a stylish DIY pet treat container personalised to your pet.

Create some pet treat containers

Wall in Resene Coconut Cream, shelf in Resene Colorwood Bask and jars in Resene Duck Egg Blue with Resene Indian Ink (left) and Resene FX Blackboard Paint.

You’ll need:

Glass jar
Washi tape
Resene Waterborne Sureseal
Resene FX Blackboard Paint and/or Resene testpots
Resene testpot brushes
Chalk

Instructions:

For a step-by-step guide to making this project, visit www.habitatbyresene.co.nz/tips/pet-treat-jar

Wag-worthy

Keep your pup’s walking accessories in order with this nifty leash holder. Get creative with other shapes such as a paw print, doghouse or dog silhouette.

Create a wag-worthy leash holder

Wall painted in Resene Coconut Cream, leash holder in Resene Soft Apple and dog bone in Resene FX Blackboard Paint.

You’ll need:

Piece of pine, measuring 400mm x 130mm
Timber box – ours is a pencil holder, 120mm x 90mm x 90mm depth
Drill, drill bits and screw
2 cup hooks
Resene testpot brush
Resene testpot in Resene Soft Apple
Resene FX Blackboard Paint
Artist’s brush
Chalk
Pencil
Dog bone template (optional)

Instructions:

For a step-by-step guide to making this project, visit www.habitatbyresene.co.nz/tips/wag-worthy

Catnap heaven

Home decor meets kitty comfort in this purr-fect wall-mounted cat bed.

Make a wall-mounted cat bed

Wall painted in Resene Coconut Cream, floor in Resene Black White, basket in Resene Cashmere and Resene Mocha, picture frame in Resene Half Fossil and line painting in Resene Gumboot. Basket from Briscoes.

You'll need:

Sturdy basket that will hold your cat's weight (we used size D34 x H32cm)
Drill and drill bits
2 mudguard washers, 1/4 inch size, plus screws to fit
Resene testpot brushes
Resene testpots in Resene Cashmere and Resene Mocha
Pencil, ruler and level

Instructions:

For a step-by-step guide to making this project, visit www.habitatbyresene.co.nz/tips/catnap-heaven

› For more fun project ideas, visit www.habitatbyresene.co.nz/tips

Colours mentioned in this project

Resene Cotton Wool

Resene Black White

Resene Tuft Bush

Resene Travertine

Resene Coconut Cream

Resene Half Fossil

Resene Princess

Resene Colorwood Whitewash

Resene Duck Egg Blue

Resene Soft Apple

Resene Pale Leaf

Resene Gull Grey

Resene Fizz

Resene Bright Spark

Resene Cashmere

Resene Bask

Resene Hopskotch

Resene Dancing Girl

Resene Tutti Frutti

Resene Snap

Resene Yabbadabbadoo

Resene Kermit

Resene Hi Jinx

Resene Get Reddy

Resene Twizel

Resene Mocha

Resene Jaguar

Resene Indian Ink

Resene Gumboot

Products mentioned in this article

Resene Colorwood

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Resene Colorwood Whitewash

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Resene FX Blackboard Paint

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Resene Waterborne Sureseal

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autumn/winter 2024, issue 40

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