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Terri J

York, PA
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About Me:

Single homeowner who dreams of turning her 1.5 story, three bedroom, 2 bath house into one that has more of a beachy feel to it. Grew up in the south and my heart is still there even though I live in the north now. Every room in my house needs improvement, including the basement whcih gets water in it during torrential rain storms. I am learning more and more each day on what I can do with this house..

Favorite area of home improvement:

Spring, summer and fall - anything outdoors, Wintertime is for indoor projects. Actually, there are many days I wish I could just bulldoze this house over and start again (that is once I get my personal keepsakes out of it). Hoping to have a combination flower and fruit/vegetable garden this year big enough for myself, couple of neighbors and take left overs to the local soup kithcen. I am always on the hunt for bargains and sales, no matter if it is for interior or exterior use, as well as unusual and beautiufl designs. I love trying to put what is in my over creeative head into action with a body that is not so cooperative on the creative level.


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A Charming Picket Fence Project

Make pretty decor with DIY wire flowers & burlap
Denise On A Whim
Denise On A Whim Lowell, MI
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    Adorable, cute, whimsical - did I say how much I love it?
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  • I used these products to get the finish I was looking for.
  • They look brand new!
  • This finish should hold for a while.
  • Now we can enjoy these chairs on our new deck.
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How to Paint Vintage Metal Chairs

I have had these chairs for years. They were old when I got them! I have painted them several times, but the paint just chips right off. This time, I took all of the right steps to make that paint hold on tight!

DaisyMaeBelle - Melissa
DaisyMaeBelle - Melissa Murfreesboro, TN
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  • I used an oak stain and linseed oil to shine up the wood.
  • Ikea Lamplig butcher block cutting board glued to base with acrylic caulking.
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Get an Industrial Look in 2 Easy Steps

I took a large and inexpensive butcher block cutting board from Ikea plus a metal table base that I picked up for a song, glued them together and shined them up to get an industrial look ...»
table for my living room. Super easy project!

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Friday Favorite DIY Projects Roundup!

Today I posted my favorite furniture and DIY projects that I came across this week. You can check out my blog to see the full post :)
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Katie Murphy Alpharetta, GA
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Boat Decor on the Cieling

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Go Nautical Hillsborough, NJ
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    That's adorable! I love it!!!
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My Silverware Stamping Addiction

House Of Hawthornes
House Of Hawthornes Columbus, OH
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  • This is the piece of silverware that started this odd addiction.
  • First you need to find some silverware suitable for stamping. In my experience it seems like silverplated silverware is easier to stamp than stainless steel.  Vintage silverplate can be found at thrift stores, estate sales, etc.
  • I bought my 36 piece 1/8" steel stamping set at Harbor Freight.  The regular price is around $10, but is frequently on sale for around $5.  The stamps are long pieces of steel with a letter or number on the end.
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  • I drew a line down the middle of the knife so I could somewhat keep the letters lined up. BTW, I don't go for perfection, to me it's more of a handmade look.
  • I figured out the middle letter of the word I was going to stamp and stamped that letter first. Just give the stamp a good old whack with the hammer.  And then work out from there.
  • When I was done, I rubbed some marker onto the letters and then wiped the excess off with a paper towel. You don't have to do this step, but I found it made the letters pop out visually a little more.
  • Great for plant markers
  • Perfect for holding photos
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My Silverware Stamping Addiction

Stamped silverware can be used for all sorts of things. From plant markers to wedding gifts for the bride and groom to labeling cheeses for a fancy schamcy party. And it's super easy to ...»
do!

You'll need the stamps, a piece of silverware, a hammer of some kind - I prefer a larger metal mallet type hammer (better to smash your fingers with), a magic marker, something to stamp onto (I used a small brass block that I found in the garage) and for safety you should wear gloves and safety glasses.

Instructions are below the photos and a much more detailed tutorial is on my blog post.

Oh, and I've had quite a few people asking on my blog about using them for weddings (stamping Mr. and Mrs. on forks or wedding dates, etc). Avery cute idea, BTW. I would say if you are expecting people to eat with them, I would skip the steps about using a magic marker, because that could be toxic. And you certainly don't want to start the marriage off on a bad note. If you still want to do the last step where you "color" them in a little, you could use liquid food coloring and wipe it into the letters a little.

Have fun stamping. Watch out for your thumbs and please wear you safety gear!

House Of Hawthornes
House Of Hawthornes Columbus, OH
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  • My window used to be stored in an outdoor shed, so it needed a lot of cleaning!
  • Attach your photos using clear scrapbooking photo corners. Be sure you have everything arranged where you want it before attaching the photos!
  • This is definitely my favorite piece of art in the whole house. It just makes me smile :)
  • The easiest way to hang your window on the wall is by attaching D-hooks to the window and using heavy duty Monkey Hooks. This will also keep there from being a large hole if you decide to move it later.
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Using an Old Window to Display Photos

Use an old window, this one was free, to display photos in your home. I used wedding pictures for mine and hung it our bedroom!
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Ashley R Richmond, VA
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Dog Treats in a Jar

Next time you're mixing up cookies why not bake your four footed friend a fun treat of his own-This is a super easy and quick DIY perfect for Dogs and Dog lovers - recipe at http://pennywiseblog.blogspot.com/2012/12/no...

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Christina Quakertown, PA
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My Outdoor Living Space " Come In and Stay Awhile"

I love to create outdoor living spaces....A place where you can go and relax....Take in the views and nature. My guest here at Eagles View Bed & Breakfast love it.
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Deborah Propes Dunhoft Burnside, KY
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    Most Definitely - only I don't know if I could ever leave such a serene place! Reminds me of ...»
    the Eagles song "Hotel California" - you can never leave.

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