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Karin S

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  • never lose those corn skewers again

Repurposed Plastic Crystal Light containers

I always save the plastic containers from Crystal Light drink mixes. There are so many ways you can #recycle them for convenient storage.
Micki Sellers
Micki Sellers Montgomery, AL
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    Liked on Apr 30, 2013
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  • Here bricks form a pathway down the center of her border. 1
  • Interesting metal junk is included in the brick path.
  • Bricks are also used as an edging.
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Using Salvaged Brick in the Flower Border

My sister in law is always bringing home salvaged bricks to edge and accent her flower gardens. I think the bricks add a lot of interest for very little money. #Outdoorprojects
Organized Clutter
Organized Clutter International Falls, MN
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  • Potting Sink ready for action!
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Let the Gardening Begin!

Barb Rosen
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE
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Kitchen transformation using Ce Ce Caldwells paint
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Kitchen transformation using Ce Ce Caldwells

Art is beauty
Art is beauty Jenison, MI
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    Liked on Apr 14, 2013
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  • The finished lamp.
  • The lamp base, before.
  • Supplies needed: deglosser, tape, towels, lacquer spray paint. 1
  • Painted the lamp base, taking care to protect the switch and the cord.
  • Finished lamp in the room.
  • New lamp is better than the old lamp. 2
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Thrift Store Lamp into Perfect Lamp for Reading

My son needed a bigger lamp in his room for reading at night. I didn't like any of the choices in the stores, including the big price tag. Instead, for the cost of the shade ($20 at Ikea) ...»
and an old brass lamp from the thrift store ($6.99), I made the perfect lamp for his reading adventures. #springdecor #recycle

30 Minutes 27 Easy
Karen Cooper @ Dogs Don't Eat Pizza
Karen Cooper @ Dogs Don't... Decatur, GA
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  • I found these beautiful hydrangeas at Costco for $8.00. At the checkout the lady told me to make sure I put them in ice cold water. This intrigued me because I always thought that warm water was best for flowers. 6
  • First I cut the off the ends of the stems, making sure the cut was on a slant. Hydrangea stems are quite tough, so they need to be poked with something sharp to help with the water up-take. 2
  • I did a little research to find more tips on how to care for them and was rewarded with beautiful fluffy flowers that lasted for days and days!

How to care for freshly cut hydrangeas! Come learn some surprising little tips!

When I bought these hydrangeas they were packaged up in floral cellophane so tightly that they sure didn't look very impressive. I was a bit hesitant to take them, but since they were so ...»
reasonably priced I went for it! The lady at the checkout gave me a surprising tip on how to care for them so I decided I needed to find out more and did a little research.

20 Minutes Easy
Keeping With The Times
Keeping With The Times Canada
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  • Completed Table with rusty metal and glass top.
  • Corner close up of legs.
  • View of the top with glass placed.
  • Table as I bought it. Legs were not attached. This is standing upright.
  • Vision of what it could look like with the cross pieces removed.
  • Table top with metal attached.
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Garage Sale Coffee Table Makeover

I found a ordinary brown wood coffee table at a local church sale a few weeks ago. By removing a few of the pieces it had and adding some rusty metal this table has a whole new look. #proudestDIY ...»
#recycle

4 Hours Easy
Susan @ Rustic ReDiscovered
Susan @ Rustic ReDiscover... Orlando, FL
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Old bench turned planter box! https://www.facebook....

I took this old bench that I got at a yard sale, removed the seat, planted flowers in a plastic planter, and sat the planter in the bench. I love to take old junk and make it into ...»
something new! come "like" us on facebook....Country Craft House! And visit our website www.countrycrafthouse.com

Country Craft House
Country Craft House Portersville, PA
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  • Vintage soda crate planter. 1

Vintage Soda Crate Planter

I found a vintage Coca Cola soda pop crate at a local antiques mall. I had been looking for the perfect one (for the perfect price) for the past year. I was then able to find a variety of ...»
small succulent plants from Home Depot. I also mixed in a few "faux" plants from Hobby Lobby. The soda crate has become a fun and colorful planter.

Miss Charming @ Charming Zebra
Miss Charming @ Charming ... Pflugerville, TX
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