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Good afternoon crafters.  We hope you are well and enjoying your weekend.  To make it a tad more exciting, we have our regular blog candy up for grabs. First, the wonderful Hayley has been in, and donated a really cute Button Bat - not sure what his name is.  For the purposes of this post, we'll call him Bert.  Here's Bert: The second giveaway we have was donated by the brilliant Paul Church.  He's been making some lovely backgrounds, and also created a lovely stamped image for one lucky winner. As usual, the process is easy.  Just comment, and there will be two lucky winners. Last weeks winners were Crafty Clare, and Heather. Congratulations ladies. Tune in to Hochanda every day 24/7 for lots of fun and crafty demonstrations! Watch our programmes live >  Hochanda.com You can also tune into Hochanda on Freeview channel 39, Sky channel 663 or Freesat  817.

When it comes to owning a classic car, maintenance and appearance is everything. There’s no better sight that glistening vintage sitting in your garage or driveway, but it can prove very challenging to shield your car from the elements and keep the shine looking good as new. She may be old, but your car doesn’t have to age like the rest of us; whether it’s a vintage Rolls or a timeless Beetle, here’s some top tips to ensure your motor survives the harsh winter. Wax to the Max To really achieve that new car shine, you’re going to require a combination of elbow grease and wax. Not only will it add a pristine final touch to your car, wax also acts to protect the bodywork from nasty airborne threats such as bugs, rain and sap. And in the god-awful event that you find a scratch on your chassis, wax can go a long way to filling in the damage and reducing unpleasing aesthetics. A carnauba-based wax would be the old fashioned option; its perfect for cars and adds...

Good morning crafters, we hope you are enjoying your Saturday.   We apologise for not posting any give-aways to the blog in a few days - it's been very busy here at Hochanda , with lots of new shows planned, and exciting times ahead. However, we didn't forget the Saturday Blog Candy!! We actually have two beautiful cards to give away:  The first one is from John. This is such a rich card, with all those wonderful metal flakes, and that subtle print in the background. I also love the way John has used the dies. So elegant. The second beautiful card we have for you, is from Dawn, and this again, is so pretty.  I love the Magnolia stamps, and this has been teamed up with subtle papers, and lovely floral embellishments. If you would love to have a chance at winning either of these cards, it's nice and easy, simply pop your comment below, and you will be picked at random. Thank you, and good luck. Tune in to Hochanda every day 24/7 for...

Thinking of giving your home a revamp to kick-start the New Year? There’s no better time than now! With the cold nights well and truly upon us, you might have found yourself snuggled up in your home only to notice the stale paint on the ceiling, or the furniture fraying at the sides. Don’t fear, nothing beats a good old session of DIY. From painting and decorating to cushion making and woodworking, let Hochanda be your one-stop-shop for home improvements this winter! Paint A Picture Touching up interior walls is surely one of the most popular DIY out there, mainly because it can be so effective at transforming your home. A straightforward coat or two of paint can work wonders and is something you can certainly undertake without calling in the expert. Preparation is of course key; don’t lunge for the walls with a roller without ensuring the walls are well plastered and everything is well covered. Once the paint dries and you’re left with nice, fresh ...