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Crystal

Lawrenceville, GA
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  • use old newspapers (or book pages, maps or an atlas) as a creative wall covering
  • if you have an old wall or ceiling with imperfections that need hiding this could be the idea for you
  • just lay out your newspaper pages to make sure you get the look you're going for (I went all black and white with one random full color page)
  • make your own decopage for under $6 for the whole room.
  • this is the perfect two person job ... one to adhere the paper and one to transition the work station as you go
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Create a focal wall (that will hide imperfections) for less than $6!

I was in need of a relatively quick and extremely inexpensive idea to finish off the ceiling in a room that has a few old cracks in the plaster. I needed a solution that didn't require ...»
any power tools and wasn't going to take as much time as caulking and spackling and sanding and priming and painting. (That idea is just exhausting! Especially on the ceiling.) I had initially thought old book pages would work, but then I came across our bin of old newspapers ready to be recycled. With the help of my bff and a few hours we created an eclectic and unique focal wall. #recycle

3 Hours 6 Easy
The Space Between
The Space Between Key West, FL
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    I LOVE IT...your home is your castle, so make it what you want it to be. Who cares about the ...»
    next buyer....most smart people "neutral" their homes when they put them on the market anyway. So live with what you love...Great idea!

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soda bottle tower for plants

What a great way to recycle soda bottles to make a hydroponic tower for your herbs and veggies! Watch the instructional video at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uDbjZ9roEQ

Kat Tellez
Kat Tellez Torrance, CA
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  • Crystal
    Commented on Mar 28, 2013
    Yes, I will do this...and imagine how great this will be for the kids......
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Becky FunkyJunk Interiors - Donna Leah DIY Show Off Donna Dixson Karen - The Graphics Fairy Miriam I
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DIY Canned Food Organizers

With a family of 7 to feed, my canned food stash was going a bit crazy. I designed and built wood organizers that rotate the oldest dates out first. I also built 2 different sizes. This ...»
one will hold up to 12 cans... Woohoo! The others will hold up to 7 and are stackable. This is the best thing to happen to my pantry in a long time! Plus... They cost under $5 a piece to build! You can see the full set of easy plans with lots of photos and tips at http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/2012/10/pantry-...

#Bestof2012

Shanty2Chic
Shanty2Chic Colleyville, TX
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  • Crystal
    Commented on Oct 22, 2012
    Oh.....I needs these.....what a great idea, thanks for sharing!
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  • The kitchen "before".  I was in a bit of a hurry to get "before" pictures as soon as we were handed the keys to our condo.  Now I regret not taking five minutes to clear away the previous occupants' junk that they left behind. 6
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Tiny Condo Kitchen Makeover

I finally finished my kitchen makeover that I've been working on for...well...at least three years. I did all of the work myself, with my own two hands, and on a bare bones budget, which ...»
is part of the reason it took so long for such a tiny kitchen.

Kristi @ Addicted 2 Decorating
Kristi @ Addicted 2 Decor... Waco, TX
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  • Crystal
    Commented on Oct 12, 2012
    Beautiful....looks like a magazine! I hope you enjoy many wonderful meals from this lovely ...»
    kitchen. Well done!

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Outdoor Sofa made from Pallet Wood

Inspired by Donna from Funky Junk Interiors, we decided to make a version of her pallet sofa, only full size!! It cost us about $120 to make our custom outdoor sofa from pallet wood and ...»
a trash-picked futon frame. Please come and read all about it: http://www.theironstonenest.com/2011/09/tra....

We waterproofed the wood with Thompson's Water Seal and the pillows are made with outdoor canvas material. Visit the blog post to read more about all of the details!

Laura
Laura Madison, WI
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  • Crystal
    Commented on Jun 01, 2012
    Love it......looks like a much more expensive "crafty" piece. ENJOY!
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Jamie M Virtually Staging Properties, Inc
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I love this.

Someone I know posted this on facebook and I just had to share. This is a wall decal hanging in the kitchen. You can find them here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/urbanwalls
Miriam I
Miriam I New York, NY
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  • Crystal
    Commented on Apr 24, 2012
    and...we are honest, love it!
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Gardening: Does anyone know what these huge plants are? I hope I haven't been saving weeds. They are 4 feet tall.

Kim S
Kim S Charlotte, NC
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  • Crystal
    Commented on Apr 24, 2012
    Even if it is a weed, it is beautiful....unless it destroys the garden...keep it! Your yard ...»
    is lush and beautiful....

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Door updating

I got tired of all the white doors throughout the house so I did this.......
Douglas C
Douglas C Gretna, LA
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  • Crystal
    Commented on Apr 24, 2012
    I like it...what a way to say good-bye to boring!
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