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Ideas For DIY

Make a Stenciled Rug

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Runners and throw rugs can be really pricey. Even WalMart’s price tags can give you sticker shock when looking for floor coverings. Well here’s an ingenious idea for making your own runner using a drop cloth, cabinet liner, some acrylic … Read the rest

Coffee Table from Pallets

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Inspired by a table she found on Pinterest, Jessica asked her husband to put together this charming coffee table using some old pallets he had collected in his stash. After a little white washing and the addition of a white … Read the rest

Spring Vases in a Frame

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Isn’t this rustic and beautiful? I love the look of the chicken wire, the distressed frames and the soft beauty of the flowers all mingled together. This arrangement would look lovely inside your home or in an outdoor seating area. … Read the rest

Jenga Framed Mirror

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I’m impressed! Talk about a thrifty way to decorate. Kori from Moms of All Trades saw a unique mirror made with wood planks, but the price tag of $120.00 was a bit more than she wanted to spend. So she … Read the rest

Clam Basket Candle Chandelier

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I stumbled across a blog by Karin Lidbeck. She’s a stylist, lifestyle editor, designer and scout for several different home and lifestyle type magazines. She created this stunningly simple hanging chandelier for Country Living Magazine, along with several other ideas … Read the rest

Stones: Sketches and Quotes

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I wish I could tell you who created these. In fact, if you know please tell me. I found them while browsing around Pinterest. These are so awesome, and if you have a stead hand, I’m sure you could make … Read the rest

6 Pretty Springtime Wreaths

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Easter weekend is just about here, so now is a great time to spruce up your front door with a springtime wreath. There are quite a few pretty designs out there, I’ve gathered a few that caught my eye recently. … Read the rest

Make Your Own Bangles

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Decoupaging is a great way to dress up just about anything, including bracelets! Hit the dollar store or thrift store and find some plain Jane bangles, then dress them up using Mod Podge and different types of embellishments and you’ll … Read the rest

Faux Stone Planter

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Using a combination of sponge painting, black washing and splattering, find out how to turn a boring plastic planter into one that looks like concrete or stone, but without the hefty price tag (not to mention the He-Man weight!). Get … Read the rest

Make Some Burlap Napkin Rings

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It’s almost Easter, time to dress up the table before company arrives. My friend Jen over at Tatertots and Jello has a fabulous tutorial for dressing up dollar store napkin rings with burlap and jewelry embellishments. I found some napkin … Read the rest

Wired Button Decorative Accents

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Back in January I came across this post from Corey at Life with Little Ones. She shows you several different ways to use some wire and several buttons to create pretty and whimsical decorations on old cans, door knobs, and … Read the rest

PB Inspired Airplane Art

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I’m honestly rather surprised at myself. I thought I had featured this piece of art before, but apparently I haven’t. I just happened across it today and had to share it with you, just in case you haven’t seen it … Read the rest