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Mary Y

Shambaugh, IA
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About Me:

I love to read,bake,& work in my yard, when I'm not at work.

Favorite area of home improvement:

We would like to put an addition on our house, to make our bathroom bigger,&maybe our kitchen.


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Becky Sharon @ mrs. hines class Eclectically Vintage - Kelly FunkyJunk Interiors - Donna Leah Donna Dixson Karen - The Graphics Fairy + 1 more
  • Mary Y
    Followed 8 people on Feb 17, 2013
  • This is the crib I started with. This style of crib is not real sturdy, that's why it took me a while to figure out what to do with it. 1
  • I cut one of the pieces shorter, and then in half. (note:I used two scrap pieces of wood to support the slats until I got them secure later in this project)
  • I built a box out of 1x10's using pocket hole screws. I used a piece of plywood for the bottom.  (I dry fit it all together with clamps) 1
  • I used screws through each of the side slats and the back of the bottom brace to attach the box to the new bench.
  • I embellished the front of the box with the bottom of the crib piece I cut off. I think this is what makes this bench come together. It ties it all in. 2
  • I added hinges and a safety hinge (not shown) I painted it a very light blue/green. Note: I drilled holes in the bottom for ventilation in case a child closes the lid while in the box. 1
  • Voila!   I love how this project came together.  Remember, you can see a step by step tutorial on my blog. My Repurposed Life  http://bit.ly/K9NUzG 4
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Upcycled/Repurposed Crib into Toy Box Bench

My cousin gave me a "curbed" crib she no longer wanted. I had no idea what I wanted to do with it, until I saw a similar project, and I was inspired to make this kids toy box bench. You ...»
can see a step by step tutorial on my blog, My Repurposed Life http://bit.ly/K9NUzG

Gail--My Repurposed Life
gail--My Repurposed Life Louisville, KY
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  • Mary Y
    Commented on Jun 10, 2012
    That loks cute. Handy also.
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Lego Room!

Atlanta designer Dawn Kines put together this very fun Duplo headboard for a Beazer model home in Houston, TX. The black painted border creates a great anchor color for the room and for ...»
my painted legos to play off of real ones in the headboard.

Anita Roll Murals
Anita Roll Murals Alpharetta, GA
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  • Mary Y
    Commented on Jun 10, 2012
    My Grandson will be 12 this year,& still asks for Legos for gifts. He has them at both ...»
    Grandparents houses,& at home. No better way to get a child to use their imignation than to give them a big pile of Legos! This room is EPIC!! That's his new word. :)

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