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Old Milk Can - Thrift Store Find - Painted with Graphic...

Remember this milk can? I had it in my post "Thrifty Finds" awhile back. Well, I finally got around to fixing it up and maki...

Clipped on May 05, 2013

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Thrift Store Suitcase Up-Cycled with Paint and...

This old suitcase was ripped and being held together with duct tape when I found it. A bit of glue, a little chalk paint...

Clipped on May 05, 2013

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Ordinary TJ Maxx Lantern Turned Shabby Treasure

A little spray paint & sandpaper turn this ordinary TJ Maxx lantern into a fun coastal, shabby treasure. Have som...

Clipped on May 03, 2013

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staining a concrete patio

My son did the work. First stained the whole thing, then with a grinder made the lines so it would look like rock. Then...

Clipped on Apr 30, 2013

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Stenciled Stone Porch

I love the look of flagstone walkways but it wasn't in my budget to rip out the existing concrete and redo the porch. Fo...

Clipped on Apr 30, 2013

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terra cotta grapevine wreath

I think I should be a little more specific on the type of wreath I am searching for. It is made using a grapevine wreath,...

Clipped on Apr 10, 2013

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Dragonflies made using re-purposed materials. Jus...

My latest dragonflies made using radio flyer wagon,barn tin,license plates,old signs and vintage ceiling tile tin. For the...

Clipped on Apr 08, 2013

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Canning Jar Ring Pumpkin

All you need is five minutes, a couple dozen canning jar rings and some twine!

Clipped on Apr 08, 2013

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How to easily distress paint and painted furniture

We get asked all the time how we achieve a 'distressed' look when we paint furniture. This method is cheap, e...

Clipped on Apr 07, 2013

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DIY Mini Step Ladder for Display

I love all the old ladders I keep seeing in home decor these days. I haven't been able to find any in my travels, so I decide...

Clipped on Mar 30, 2013

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Create an Apothecary Cabinet Look

Add faux drawer fronts to create an apothecary cabinet. A piece of 1/4 inch veneer was cut into small pieces and glu...

Clipped on Mar 29, 2013

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How To Make A Wreath

Simple and inexpensive tips on how to make a wreath for your front door that pops from the street and has a little surp...

Clipped on Mar 27, 2013

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Refinishing Old Wood with Coconut Oil

To refinish old dry wood simply sand and wash with warm soapy water. Let the wood dry out (after washing it). Now...

Clipped on Mar 19, 2013

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Make it Milk Glass

taking a large Anchor Hocking Storage Jar and making it a focal point with paint and graphics

Clipped on Mar 17, 2013

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Antique Sewing Drawer turned "Seed Box" Planter

When I saw this orphaned drawer at a thrift store I snatched it up knowing I would make use of it someday. This wee...

Clipped on Mar 10, 2013

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Revamping patio furniture cushions with Spray paint!

My outdoor cushions were looking a bit "yuck" so I used fabric spray paint to give them new life! http://www.thehappier...

Clipped on Feb 27, 2013

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Get rid of insects in your pinecones before you decor...

Bake your pinecones to kill insects and stop the sap flow.Bake at 250 ° on a foiled lined baking sheet. Let them cool...

Clipped on Feb 27, 2013

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Creating Rustic Art out of Upcycled Materials

This piece of rustic art started out as the cover to a damaged vintage hamper, with a little bit of love, a photogr...

Clipped on Feb 27, 2013

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Welcome Window Wreath?

"Decorate your home. It gives the illusion that your life is more interesting than it really is." -Charles Shultz I'm...

Clipped on Feb 27, 2013

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Think you can't afford cottage style? I say you can!...

Have you passed by these beauties at thrift or yard sales?

Clipped on Feb 21, 2013

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"April Showers bring May Flowers."

This is my version of a wreath I saw on another site. If I were to do it again, I'd use a child's umbrella.

Clipped on Feb 21, 2013

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Anthropologie Inspired Paint Drip Mason Jars

While roaming Anthropologie I was completely distracted by a display featuring paint drip mason jars. So my d...

Clipped on Feb 11, 2013

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Greet your guests with a place to hang their hat...or c...

Clipped on Feb 11, 2013

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Aging Galvanized Metal

All you need is some new galvanized metal and some toilet bowl cleaner.

Clipped on Feb 06, 2013

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From reclaimed items... Crosses, Angels and Hanger...

I pulled out a bunch of things from my junk pile the other day and made a few crafts. I'm trying to downsize my junk so I...

Clipped on Feb 05, 2013

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Clipped on Jan 28, 2013

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Building a Rustic Barn Wood Shelf with Faux Finish...

I reclaimed 100 year old barn wood to build the frame for this rustic hutch, but used new, pine, bead board for the back...

Clipped on Jan 27, 2013

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Two Antique Pieces Repurposed into One

To see more on this repurpose you can go here: http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2012...

Clipped on Jan 25, 2013

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Repurposing Antique Sewing Machine Drawers

Antiques Sewing machine Drawers repurposed to a shelf Wine Caddy to see more on this project at http://www....

Clipped on Jan 25, 2013