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Marty's Musings

Blogger | Greensboro, NC http://www.martysmusings.net/
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Fourth of July Tablescape

#SummerStyle

Easy patriotic table for entertaining with thrifted blue bottles and a fence post box and ...»

dressed up with white lace and crystal. For more details check out the post!

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Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC 5 days ago
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  • Old window frame and fence boards turned into Family Photo Display
  • old windows my husband asked for at a job site
  • old fence boards painted and distressed
  • large photo print and cardstock
  • vinyl letters made from the Cricut diecutting machine
  • boards made into the farmhouse shutter look
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Want to know what to do with an old window and some fence boards?

#BeforeandAfter

First, you take some old discarded windows from a job site and distress, paint and ...»

distress some more to achieve the desired look. Then you get a family photo enlarged as an engineering print to fit the chosen window. Use cardstock and the Cricut to produce a long held family motto. Take some old fence boards and make a farmhouse looking shutter and put it all together! "Family is forever" is front and center in our kitchen to remind us everyday of what is truly important!

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Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC on May 07, 2013
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    Marty's Musings on May 08, 2013
    DAWN DAVIS I'm sure your picture is beautiful. What a sweet friend to do that for you!
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The ABC's of Painting Kitchen Cabinets

My husband, a professional painter, gives tips on how to prepare, clean and choose paint products, Questions such as whether to prime, paint hinges or not, oil based vs. water based and ...»
care of wood are discussed. These are great tips you won't want to miss!

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Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC on Apr 22, 2013
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  • Cleaning the old window.
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  • Window Table in its' New Home
  • My husband took a salvaged window and made it into a table for me! Room inside for storage or decorative items. He did an amazing job. No plans just from his head! 3
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Salvaged Window Table

#Bestof2012 #Recycle ...»

My husband took a salvaged window and made it into a table for me! Room inside for storage or decorative items. He did an amazing job. No plans, just from his head!

Photos and story at http://www.martysmusings.net/2012/05/unbelie...

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Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC on Jul 08, 2012
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    Jeanette S on Mar 12, 2013
    I love this idea....but I too would be concerned with safety. I think It would look stunning ...»
    made as a shadow box with shelves but not as a table unless the glass was swapped out or plexiglass was tacked on top.

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  • Dollar store plate painted with glass chalkboard paint and decorated by my son.
  • From cheap to adorable in a few easy coats of paint.
  • Use this idea to celebrate the everyday moments and people in your life.

An easy and inexpensive Mother's Day craft for all ages

Celebrate mom (and the rest of your family) on special days during the year with these easy glass chalkboard and paint pen ideas. Hurry before it's too late!
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Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC on May 01, 2013
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    Marty's Musings on May 05, 2013
    Thanks so much Ann @ On Sutton Place!
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  • Don't want a messy paint can? Try our tip!
  • All you'll need is a hammer and a standard sized slotted screwdriver.
  • Now for the holes.

Avoid a Paint Can Mess!

My DIY/Painter husband answers a reader question on how to keep the paint can from making a mess everywhere. Read the post to see his ingenious idea!
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Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC 5 days ago
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  • Stack of old fence boards.
  • Old peel and stick tile backsplash. 3
  • Love these whimsical canisters! 2
  • Add a pop of color to bring out the texture of the wood.
  • What's next? Hopefully the countertops!
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Fence Board Backsplash

#BeforeandAfter

#Love2Repurpose #Recycle ...»

What can you do with an old stack of wood? With my creative DIY hubby in charge you won't be able to believe the transformation from old fence boards to beach cottage feel with a totally unique backsplash.

For more details on the process come on over to the blog and check it out!

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Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC on Feb 27, 2013
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    Marty's Musings on Mar 14, 2013
    Blue Kelly I love that: "grease splashes just make the wood better!"
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  • The finished product. Love the blue accents against the yellow wall color. 2
  • Love the intricate patterns created by the mason jars.
  • Throw away 10-light brass chandelier with cloth shades.
  • Hot gluing the rings upside down onto the platform.
  • Spray painting an aerosol primer first, followed by a gloss white top coat.
  • Applying caulking was the next step.
  • Painting the accent color in Annie Sloan chalk paint.
  • The dimmer switch allows great mood lighting!
  • Day or night, I love this project!
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Mason Jar Chandelier

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#Recycle ...»

My DIY hubby did a great job of taking a throw away 10-light brass chandelier with shades and turning it into a beautiful mason jar chandelier and anchor piece for our kitchen redo.

The little platforms around the fake candles were the perfect size to accommodate the rings for the mason jars (clear quart size). He began by hot gluing the rings upside down onto the platforms. Painter's caulk was used to smooth out the transition between ring and platform and a 40-watt chandelier bulb was chosen to eliminate any heating concerns.

He applied an aerosol primer over everything (minus jars) first and then top-coated with a gloss white aerosol. Next, and probably messiest part, was caulking around the rings. The accent color (Annie Sloan chalk paint leftover from our china hutch project) was 2 coats of paint applied to the rings and arms. The perfect last touch was adding a dimmer switch for lighting variations. Score one for my hubby Tim!

Stop by my blog to see a precise tutorial on my new favorite project!

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Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC on Feb 05, 2013
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    Debby Boyle on Mar 24, 2013
    I bet. I'm going to have my husband Dennis make one for the cazebo.
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  • Laying out picture frames on floor to decide on arrangement.
  • Hanging frames on wall.
  • Temporarily attaching vinyl words
  • My new wall at night, all cozy and warm.
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Gallery Wall

Come visit me at http://www.martysmusings.net/2012/03/gallery... for a complete tutorial on how to make a gallery wall using a die cutting machine and vinyl. I used the saying "family ...»
is..." and then cut vinyl words out to express who we are as a family. I used black and white photos in white frames and mats.

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Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC on Jul 30, 2012
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    Lori J on Jul 30, 2012
    Wow, now that IS a family room! Love it.
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  • Closet transformed into storage for books, embellishments
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Craft Room Organization

Love my craft room and all the different ways I found for thrifty storage. Everything was bought either at yard sales, the dollar store, with coupons or repurposed from around the house.
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Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC on Nov 20, 2012
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    Marty's Musings on Nov 21, 2012
    Douglas Hunt, thanks, I think! At least it's organized stuff!
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