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Barbie Hopgood

Ocala, FL
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  • This is a simple, easy craft for kids and adults.
  • Any used food jars will work. Keep the lids! 1
  • Cover the jar with flat-bottom marbles using silicone sealant as an adhesive.
  • Attach the jar lid to a post or dowel using a wood screw. 1
  • But first hide a wish and tiny toys inside for a surprise later.
  • Check the jars every now and then. You never know when you might find a treasure!
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How To Make Garden Treasure Jars

I started making these treasure jars when my kids were little and they wanted to make some garden art of their own. Because the jars remain functional, you can hide little notes and toys ...»
inside. Use them like little time capsules or part of a treasure hunt. And, of course, the covered jars look like pretty jewels in the garden.

1. Cover any used jar (keep the lid) with flat-bottom marbles (also sold as 'florist stones' or 'glass gems'). I use GE Silicone II sealant (clear, waterproof) as an adhesive.

2. Mount the lid on a post or dowel.

3. Attach the jar.

Notes and tiny treasures can be added at any time.

Full instructions, material list, and sources are listed on my blog here: http://www.empressofdirt.net/gardentreasurej...

Empress of Dirt - Melissa
Empress of Dirt - Melissa Canada
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End Table

I made an end table out of an old wood log. Click the link to see step by step tutorial!
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Erica D Roswell, GA
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  • The finished book page tree.
  • First, I cut out square cardboard templates to more easily tear the book pages into various sizes.
  • I tore my book pages along the cardboard template. (You could cut them for a more even look)  Each template was 1/2" smaller than the one below it.  Tear sheets in each size until you reach your desired tree height.
  • I placed a "mug plug" styrofoam shape in a terra cotta pot from my garden.
  • i cut sheet moss to cover the top of the pot.
  • I pushed a yard twig into the styrofoam piece inside the pot.
  • I whittled a point on the twig to slide the book pages on more easily.  Start with the largest page sheets and stagger the edges.
  • When finished I cut the sharp point off of the top of my twig and tied a metal star to the top with jute.
  • This is my rustic look book page tree with torn pages.
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Book Page Christmas Tree

Inspired by Better Homes and Gardens Christmas Ideas magazine, and Anthropologie, here is my book page tree.
Organized Clutter
Organized Clutter International Falls, MN
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  • Collage of my 10 favorite painted dressers from around the web
  • Dresser I bought off Craigslist that is going to get a paint job this weekend. 3

10 Favorite Painted Dressers: Looks to Inspire

I'm painting my dresser this weekend and need to pick a color. Help me decide! What's your favorite? Can you guess which one (or two) I'm leaning toward? ...»

Here's the full post link: http://www.lilikoijoy.com/2013/03/10-favorit...

source for each dresser image is located in the post.

Sharon @ Lilikoi Joy
Sharon @ Lilikoi Joy Mukilteo, WA
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Easy on the Wallet Easter Decor

I didn't want to spend a lot of money decorating for the Easter holiday, so I was able to shop our home and use some items we had in storage. #itching4spring #anniesloanchalkpaint
Tricia @ Simplicity In The South
Tricia @ Simplicity In Th... Greenville, SC
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Tiered Stand from Salvage

An old rusty sifter, an old pie pan, and the salvaged leg from an antique chair - add a few screws and glue and you've got a tiered stand! I screw a little wooden plaque at the bottom for ...»
stabilization.

The next one was made from the other chair leg and 2 old enamelware bowls.

Angie @ Knick of Time
Angie @ Knick of Time Quincy, IL
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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, easy and foolproof. Plus, it softens your hands at the same time :-) You can ...»
see the full tutorial at http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/2012/03/distres...

Shanty2Chic
Shanty2Chic Colleyville, TX
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