Upcycling | Paint A Kid’s Balance Bike
Update a balance bike with a colourful new look so that it can continue to be enjoyed for years to come with Resene upcycling for good.
Paint & Create Glow In The Dark Light Bulb Insects
Repurpose old, blown lightbulbs and create some cute decorative glow-in-the-dark critters. We asked Kidspot reader Katie and her gorgeous girls Ruby and Ella to create the project so we can follow along at home. They've provided step-by-step instructions plus a video below, on how to make your own glow-in-the-dark critters.
Saving For A Home As A Small Family
For many families, a home provides stability and security. It’s also one of the most valuable assets that can be passed on to future generations. But purchasing a home requires a substantial amount of money - perhaps the largest sum of money a family will ever have to spend.
How To Create Your Own Blackboard City
Create your city buildings using wood offcuts and Resene Blackboard Paint and let the kids design windows and doors to their mini houses and skyscrapers with chalk to create their own mini city!
How To Create Your Own Geo Fluoro Pots
Take the geo look to the next level with this paint effect using Resene testpots. Choose colours to match your decor or make a statement - it's your choice!
How To Make A Toddlers Toy Box
Keep it sweet and simple when it comes to keeping your toddler’s bedroom tidy. This toy box created out of a wooden crate is a clever idea for storing toys and books – and it looks great too.
Give Your Bedside Drawers An Ombre Update
Use your favourite Resene timber stain and paint colours to easily refresh a dated bedside drawer unit. Follow our step by step instructions to get your drawers to look good as new.
Colour Your Winter Garden With Nifty Tricks & Artisan Décor
Winter is often a time when the more colourful blooms of the garden go into hiding until spring. These outdoor garden ideas are just the thing to help you embrace your winter garden and sprinkle some joy over those dreary days.
Get Organised With A DIY Coloured Chalkboard
Upcycle an old wooden kitchen tray into a useful and colourful chalkboard for the kitchen. Use it for menu planning, grocery lists, a welcome sign, chore lists, to-do lists ... so many uses.
Paint Your Own Unicorn Plant Pots
If your kids love unicorns - and plants - this is the perfect craft for them. Use any pot or container you like, and any colours and decorations you have on hand to create your own unique unicorn pots.
Make Your Own Tic Tac Toe Game
Get the kids painting and create your own colourful tic tac toe game with this easy DIY project.
Make A Space Themed Headboard
Make a boring old headboard an exciting glow in the dark feature for a space themed kid’s room!
DIY Mountain Coat Hooks
Create your own snow-capped mountain range with these charming yet practical coat hooks in your choice of Resene shades.
How To Make A Glow In The Dark Wall
Ditch the nightlight for a glow in the dark galaxy wall – the kids will love it! Follow the simple step by step instructions to create these comforting, softly glowing, moons.
Craft A Colourful Circle Mobile
Bring some brilliant colour to your nursery with this eye-catching mobile painted in fabulous saturated Resene hues.
Playing Up With Plywood – Bright Ideas For Kids
Grab a sheet of plywood and a paint brush and let your creativity flow with these great kids room decorating ideas from Resene. Choose from fun bookends, a mobile or a motorway, and paint to match your existing decor, or start afresh, to create a special space for your child.
How To Create A Painted Headboard
Love the look of painted headboards? Create your own half-moon headboard featuring Scandi-inspired blues to achieve a modern, moody bedroom.
Seasonal Planting Calendar of Easy To Grow Edibles
Use our guide for the best time to plant veges and top tips for growing healthy plants.
Sunny Side Up – Paint Your Own Mosaic
Create your own mosaic masterpiece with this fun project using Resene testpots. A great project for all ages, you can copy these picture ideas or make your own!
Make A Sturdy Wooden Desk Organiser
Messy desk, messy life, so they say so keep your desktop clutter free with this clever DIY desk organiser.
How To Make A Flower Wall
Flower walls are perfect for baby showers, birthdays and hen's parties, and make a beautiful backdrop for special occasion photographs. Find out how to make this beautiful flower wall in an afternoon!
Desk Job – Make Your Own Desk Tidy
Create your own groovy desk tidy recycling a few cardboard containers and a couple of Resene testpots.
Make A Sensory Table
Take an old children’s table and turn it into a fun and tactile sensory board!
Golf Ball Ladybirds
Save old golf balls and create some adorable ladybirds. Suitable for children and adults, paint traditional red and black ladybirds or make your own ladybird characters with a medley of fun colours.
DIY Snowman Decoration
Recycle bottle tops to make cute snowman decorations for the Christmas Tree.
Festive Paint Brushes
Decorate some paint brushes that can then double as Christmas tree decorations, and a special homemade gift.
Upcycle Old Wooden Bowls
Turn scratched and worn wooden bowls into a home for trinkets and jewellery using jewel-coloured Resene paints.
Make A Driving Track
Make your own driving track for hours of driving fun. Add another dimension to your driving track with a few houses built from plastic building bricks.
How To Make A Kids Wall Flag
Get arty with the kids by creating this fun wall flag. For more creative fun, make a series of different flag designs and display them as bunting.
Go Potty – How To Make Colour Herb Pots
Give old pots a new lease on life with funky colour. Then fill them with herbs to add extra zest to your family’s meals!