This Sunday is DIY Day at Hochanda.

This Sunday is DIY Day at Hochanda. Why not start a project or finish one that you have been meaning to complete? Here are a series of possible ideas to get you started!

Upcycle That

Are you the type of person who hates to throw anything away? If so, why not turn your unwanted items into gorgeous DIY projects. You could customise and upcycle a piece of your furniture using our fantastic chalk paints that come in a wide variety of colours. Upcycling will not only revamp your decor but you will also be helping the environment by reducing our footprint. Two birds with one stone!

Woodworking

Why not create a woodwork masterpiece this Sunday. With just a piece of wood you could transform your living space. The possibilities for what you can craft are endless from cabinets and chests to chairs and benches to a new desk. To get you started why not take a look at our Oak Workbench. Whatever your abilities, this bench will give you the perfect anchorage point for your craft providing an excellent work area and away from the dining table. Happy woodworking!

Painting

Give your home a little TLC with a fresh coat of paint. Painting a room is an easy, inexpensive DIY project and anyone can do it. With just a lick of paint you could totally transform your kitchen, dining room or even bedroom. Don’t have the tools? We’re here to help, why not take a look at our 5 piece paint runner toughie kit, ideal to get you started. One top tip - if you need to stop and take a break for a little while, put your brush in a sandwich bag and stick it in the freezer to slow the drying process! This works for rollers too.

Fix It!

Why not fix that one thing you have been meaning to for the last year. Use this Sunday as a day to repair absolutely anything using our Bondic liquid plastic. It’s not a glue but with Bondic you can do almost anything from repairing a pair of broken glasses, fixing a loose cable of your phone charger to repairing a cracked mug handle. Gone are the problems of superglue!

So here’s just a few ideas to get you started. Happy Hochanda DIY Day!

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Meet the Presenter - Matt MacNamara

1. How did you first get introduced to crafts? I’ve always loved craft and had such great respect for anyone who makes and creates crafty items. At craft fairs it is always me that holds up everyone else in the group while I chat to the people on the stalls about what they have made. My wife Karen, or Mrs M, is very crafty too. She’s into the classic decoupage, upcycling old boxes and furniture. She also makes her own jewellery and I sometimes help her run the stalls at craft fairs.. 2. What have been your highlights so far on Hochanda? We have a very talented pool of guests, so there is always something so creative going on in the studio, so honestly, every day is highlight. I’ve also had the good fortune to have tried several crafts for the first time ever. It’s pleasantly surprising to discover that to be a good crafter you don’t necessarily have to be artistic, you just need to be imaginative and creative. We all have our own...

Card GIVEAWAY - One Day Special - Dies by Sue Wilson

The wonderful John Lockwood launches beautiful dies from Sue Wilson, as the One Day Special this evening. I managed to grab John on his way in (he didn't even manage to get in the studio) and get one of his lovely cards as our give away. It's extra special as it's got Johns signature on it :) If you would like to be in with a chance of winning this lovely card, then add your comment to this post. 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.

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