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Ideas For DIY

Lemonade Sign

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Lemonade screams summer and this sign is so well done you are definitely going to want one for yourself! Jaime from That’s My Letter will show you how she made hers so maybe you can pull some inspiration from it. … Read the rest

Giant Paper Flower Bouquet

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Isn’t this bouquet pretty? I spotted it on Sara’s blog, Creative Jewish Mom. I’m there just about every Sunday adding my kid’s craft links to her Craft Schooling Sunday link party. That’s when I was browsing around and saw this … Read the rest

Rolling Galvanized Tub

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If you have ever had to move your outdoor container plants from one end of your deck or patio to the other to take advantage of the shifting sunlight, then surely you will appreciate this project. Stephanie Lynn from under … Read the rest

Lampshade from Vintage Lace

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Lovely lace on a lamp. And vintage lace to boot. Emily had been wanting to create this pretty piece for quite a while, but didn’t have enough lace to cover the entire lamp skeleton. On a recent trip to an … Read the rest

French Bee Lamp

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Heading to the thrift store? Or maybe you have an old lamp sitting in your craft room just waiting for a makeover? Becca over at From Gardners to Bergers will show you how she transformed this plain lamp into a … Read the rest

Backyard Beach

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This is such a fun idea for your kids. Create a sandbox with a beach feel. Add a canopy and a kiddie pool and your child will have his/her own little beach haven. See how they did at at  Wray … Read the rest

Swimming Pool Hooks

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This is a fun idea. A simple design that keeps with the swimming pool theme, hang this outside the door or in your mudroom. maybe out by the pool, all depends where you want the kids to hang their wet … Read the rest

Vintage Glass Insulator Lighting

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This is one of the coolest projects I’ve seen in a while. I didn’t even know you could get your hands on these telephone pole insulators, let alone make backyard lighting out of them! These look awesome day or night … Read the rest

Alphabet Wall Art

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Adorable. This is such a simple idea, but I never would have thought of it. A great gift for someone having a baby, or a fabulous addition to your own child’s nursery. These are cute enough for a baby’s room … Read the rest

Easy Patriotic Hurricanes

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The 4th of July is almost here, but these days Americans don’t need a holiday to show their patriotism. Since 9/11 the residents of the U.S.A. have a reclaimed sense of pride living in America and are happy to show … Read the rest

DIY Sputnik Chandelier

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This is awesome isn’t it? I love the unique look of this chandelier. Jenny from Little Green Notebook was inspired by the ever expensive Sputnik chandelier and made it her own. She modified and altered an Ikea chandelier giving it … Read the rest

Mod Podged Canvas Art

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Using canvas isn’t just for oil painters anymore. Canvas is becoming a popular vehicle for many different craft projects. Here’s an example of how to creatively use a blank canvas to create a lovely piece of art for your home, … Read the rest