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"Polatems" (pots, plates, totems) birdbaths, bird feede...

I had so much fun putting my "Polatems" together. I collected beautiful pots and plates from Goodwill a...

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Coat Rack from an Old Door and Yard Sale Shelves

I bought this antique door at a salvage yard. Turned it on its side, routed out the panels, added mirrors, then hung it o...

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Old Door Turned Message Center

When I came across a few old doors, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with them! I kept one for myself and turned it...

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Nantucket Inspired Porch Swing made from Reclaime...

Using some standard porch swing plans, I altered them to reflect the shape of one of my favorite swings. So f...

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Make Your Own Lavender Soap

Clipped on Mar 31, 2013

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Thistle Bird Feeder

I saw a bird feeder made from a soda bottle and I wanted to make one also. I already have a bird feeder for sunflower...

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How to grow JUNK in your garden

I have a litte garden trick I play. When the plants are still fairly young, I'll place selected junk pieces among the young bl...

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Arbor from junk parts

Make this beautiful arbor from old posts and table legs. I am always picking up odds and ends of posts and table chair l...

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Spring Projects (upcycled finds)

I have put together a roundup of some of my favorite Spring projects to cheer you up. Are YOU ready for Spring? I am!...

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Inexpensive Garden Globe Holder from IKEA waste bas...

For a few years, I've been using these $1.99 'FNISS' wastepaper baskets from IKEA as planters on my patio (after drillin...

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Flower Rearranging

Many florist creations are works of art that require nothing but a vase of water and a prominent location in the house. H...

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How To Dry Flowers, Leaves, Stems, and Seed P...

Collecting flowers, leaves, stems, and pods from the garden now, will give you a treasure trove of beautiful dried plants...

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Pegboard Craft Organization

This is not your grandfather's pegboard... remember when he outlined ever tool? This is an organization system...

Clipped on Mar 30, 2013

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10 DIY Storage and Organization Ideas

If your #NewYearsResolution is to get organized around the house, I have 10 DIY ideas for you. Organize spaces from...

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How to Recycle, Re-purpose and Reuse Everything!

Clipped on Mar 25, 2013

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My glass tower vision has been fulfilled! I built it!

I saw one of these in a magazine years ago and I've wanted one ever since. It took me several years to collect affordab...

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Check out this coat hanger I made out of old cabinet door...

I needed something that would hold up while looking great and not putting two million holes in my walls... this is what I c...

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Preserving Gourds

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A Valentine's Day Vintage Kitchen Vignette

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Faux Tin Tiles

These colorful faux tin tiles are made out of a disposable aluminum cookie sheet! Tutorial and free patterns are on...

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A Heart Wall Pocket Re-Do for our Valentine Decor

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How to Utilize 3 inches of Space

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Top Ten Vintage Thrifty Finds of 2012

When decorating my home or flower gardens, I like to find great vintage pieces at great prices. Nine of the ten ite...

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Top Vintage Thrifting Finds for 2012

I put together a list of my top thrifting finds this year. Almost all of them were extremely useful. The fire extinguisher sc...

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Keeping It Cozy Coffee Themed Vignette

Christmas is over, but it's still winter for a while here in Minnesota. I just put together a coffee themed vignette in a c...

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20 Crafty Recycling Projects You Can Make With...

It seems so sad to just throw your fresh Christmas tree out with the trash. Always one for creative recycling, I've co...

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Vintage Button Snowflake

I have a jar of vintage buttons and just like snowflakes, no two are alike. I made a snowflake to display some of the butto...

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Front Porch Bench Makeover...

What do you get when you add a rusted wrought iron bench with a can of spray paint? A pretty new spot to sit and enjo...

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For the Birds

Old rusty tool box is now a Bird Feeder, check out one of my "Bird Stations" Check out more pictures at: http://finding...

Clipped on Mar 23, 2013

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Reclaimed wood gift crates

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