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YouAreTalkingTooMuch.com

Blogger | Conway, SC http://www.youaretalkingtoomuch.com
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  • Lovely and worn look. Easy way to transform and used a can of spray paint.
  • So similar to the Duck Egg that I have used on several projects but a FRACTION of the cost!
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$4.00 Spray Paint in a POPULAR Chalk Paint Color!

Love the Annie Sloan chalk paints and fabulous colors but cannot afford a can of paint for every project? I feel your pain and found a great solution in a $4.00 can of spray paint.
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YouAreTalkingTooMuch.com Conway, SC on May 21, 2013
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    Mary I. on May 25, 2013
    The Shabby Chic Man I prefer ...»
    using plaster of paris for my homemade chalk paint. have you every tried that recipe? I'm going on vacation tomorrow so I won't be seeing your response until at least Saturday. Mix up a batch and tell us what you think.

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  • My favorite bones to work with! These are the easiest pieces to transform! Don't believe me? Check out my photos and posts!
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  • You pass these by on the side of the road, thrift stores and yard sales. But they can be the most beautiful transformations. PLUS..they are super cheap!
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  • Bless her heart! I wouldn't want anyone showing my spanx but you must see what a pretty painters drop cloth can do for a BU-GLY outdated fabric. Cheap and easy!
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Think you can't afford cottage style? I say you can! How about under $40.00.

Have you passed by these beauties at thrift or yard sales?
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YouAreTalkingTooMuch.com Conway, SC on Oct 20, 2012
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    Liz @ Aqua Elephant on Jun 07, 2013
    I have never sewn with piping. Isn't it pretty difficult?
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  • Goodwill vase + Walmart shade+ lamp kit = high dollar copycat glass lamp!
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  • Score a thrifted vase or one you have and use a lamp kit and shade and you can have you own thrifty version of high dollar glass lamps. http://youaretalkingtoomuch.com/2011/10/the-glass-lamp/

DIY Glass Lamp from Goodwill Vase

Have you wanted some of the pricey lamps that you see in high dollar magazines. I share on this post how to take a Goodwill vase, lamp kit and make your own copycat elegant glass lamp! http://youaretalkingtoomuch.com/2011/10/the-...

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YouAreTalkingTooMuch.com Conway, SC on Jan 05, 2013
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    YouAreTalkingTooMuch.com on May 01, 2013
    Thank you Two It Yourself ! I ...»
    can't stand the cord hanging out either! Can't wait to hear how yours turn out. XOXO!

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  • Bless it's BEFORE and BU-GLY heart! 1
  • Breathe new life into an old piece! 70's vintage rocker turned cottage chic! 2
  • The quality and details of the old pieces are hard to find in the new.
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70's vintage furniture to pretty cottage style!

I know we pass these by at yard sales and thrift stores but did you know that you can give them new life?

http://youaretalkingtoomuch.blogspot.com/201...

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YouAreTalkingTooMuch.com Conway, SC on May 27, 2012
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    YouAreTalkingTooMuch.com on May 27, 2012
    It is so heavy Tammy T. I can imagine breaking toes. : ) I wish you would have stored it too! ...»
    Thank you Miriam. Sheila...not too late to pick one up next time you see it. Thank you Susan!

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  • What to do with a cheap thrift store mirror? Cafe chalkboard sound good?
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Chalkboard on mirror or glass? Heck yes!

One of my most pinned tutorials? How to transform a mirror or old painting into a chalkboard!

You can follow the easy tutorial here:

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YouAreTalkingTooMuch.com Conway, SC on May 27, 2012
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  • Jamala W
    Jamala W on May 13, 2013
    that looks fantastic
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Always wanted the "perfect red" paint? I was lucky enough to find MY perfect red.

I share it here: http://youaretalkingtoomuch.blogspot.com/201...
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YouAreTalkingTooMuch.com Conway, SC on May 27, 2012
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    YouAreTalkingTooMuch.com on May 30, 2012
    Thank you Melissa. You are right! So perfect I painted my front door the same red. : )
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  • If one drops off....it will usually re-root if you place right back on the soil.

The Secrets of Succulents!

I was literally shocked this spring when I gathered my used flower pots, leftover from a harsh winter. To my surprise many of my "succulents" planted last year survived. With ZERO care. ...»
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YouAreTalkingTooMuch.com Conway, SC on Jun 06, 2013
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  • I share a few tips on how to use regular pants or slacks hangers to store your craft ribbon or wrapping ribbon. Storage and organization solution! http://youaretalkingtoomuch.com/2012/11/ribbon-organizers/ 1
  • a rubber band keeps the rolls from slipping off of the hangers
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  • Takes this unorganized mess to a neat and tidy and organized way to store my craft ribbon!
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Do you look for more ways to organize your home and craft clutter?

I just recently had my own "slap my forehead" moment and found a "free and easy" way to organize my craft and wrapping ribbons. Now I can tuck them away in a closet and get to them ...»
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YouAreTalkingTooMuch.com Conway, SC on Nov 14, 2012
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    Carol G on Mar 20, 2013
    I used shelf brackets and small round curtain rods for my ribbon...the shelf brackets I used ...»
    have hook like ends and I just slide my round curtain rods on it under my shelves...takes up very little space between my shelves.

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  • I love creating little "sitting areas".
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My pool and front yard outdoor living areas were all done on tight and real budgets.

This is a collection of photos of my front yard "fireplace" sitting area and our backyard pool and cabana. They were all done a real life "little" budget. Some of it even "bartered". I ...»
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YouAreTalkingTooMuch.com Conway, SC on Jul 16, 2012
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  • Nicole Phillips
    Nicole Phillips on May 22, 2013
    thanks :)
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  • I have always used Windex for a quick "sparkle" and always get compliments.
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  • Put a sparkle back in your tile!
Don't have time for a deep clean or don't have the sparkle after cleaning? Windex!
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  • Hardwood floors looking dull?
Yes, I even use it for a quick sparkle on my floors! They are 17 years old and still sparkle!
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Do you want a quick and easy way to make your ceramic tile and hardwood sparkle?

I share with you on this post how this "secret" has worked for me! Want a quick way to give your ceramic tile and hardwood floors a sparkle? It's as easy as grabbing your bottle of Windex ...»
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YouAreTalkingTooMuch.com Conway, SC on Oct 24, 2012
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  • Tracy Gilmore
    Tracy Gilmore on Nov 05, 2012
    thanks i have tried the various windowlenes, glass/mirror cleaners mr muscles and such ...»
    available, most leave a film on my mirrors, so guess they will on my worktops too, most are very smelly too thereby tainting your food. thanks for looking though.

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