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Ellen H

Cullman, AL
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Gardening, butterflies, hummingbirds


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  • Before shot of our kitchen. It is on the small side and was very dark. 1
  • We tore out our existing backsplash and created a custom hood above the cooktop. I opted to use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint to help me achieve the french country feel I was looking for. Working on finishing up the rest of the cabinet doors 4
  • Old Ochre paint and new knobs. 3
  • I use a moist sanding block to sand with. It keeps the dust at bay and makes a buttery smooth finish.
  • Dark wax applied to help age the cabinets.
  • It is a long process to achieve this look but to us well worth it. 1
  • I stil am working on finishing up the remainder of the cabinets but am just thrilled with how far our kitchen has come from where we first started. 1
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Creating a French Country Kitchen Cabinet Finish Using Chalk Paint

We are in the midst of a mini kitchen DIY reno. Hubby finally caved and agreed to let me paint our wood cabinets and I created a french country rustic feel for them using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.

From My Front Porch To Yours
From My Front Porch To Yo... Humble, TX
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Dishfunctional Designs: The Upcycled Garden Spring 2013

http://dishfunctionaldesigns.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-upcycled-garden-spring-2013.html?showComment=1362153276369
SOURCE: http://dishfunctionaldesigns.blogspot.com
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  • Ellen H
    Clipped on Mar 17, 2013 to Garden / outdoor living
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  • Old keys my husband is hoarding
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  • The wind chime hanging near the courtyard.

Old Keys and Wind Chimes

You don't have to wait for warm weather to make your own wind chimes. Do it now and come the spring, you will have a unique garden feature. I am lucky my husband is a hoarder, his stash ...»
of old keys gave me the idea for these chimes that I made last fall.

#itching4spring

Debbie Borthwick
Debbie Borthwick Canada
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    Clipped on Feb 23, 2013 to repurposing
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  • I love my "new" mirror! Made with Mod Podge and Target napkins!
http://www.myclevernest.com/2013/02/decoupaged-mirror-with-napkins-winner.html
  • What do you think?
http://www.myclevernest.com/2013/02/decoupaged-mirror-with-napkins-winner.html
  • The supplies!
http://www.myclevernest.com/2013/02/decoupaged-mirror-with-napkins-winner.html 1
  • Adhering the napkin, a few wrinkles, but overall, success!
http://www.myclevernest.com/2013/02/decoupaged-mirror-with-napkins-winner.html
  • $3 for a pack, what a great pattern.
http://www.myclevernest.com/2013/02/decoupaged-mirror-with-napkins-winner.html
  • Before: not much going on in my sad little entry
http://www.myclevernest.com/2013/02/decoupaged-mirror-with-napkins-winner.html
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Unusual Mirror Makeover!

I needed some fun and energy in my living room, and found it in this mirror redo made with NAPKINS! Super easy to do, check out the tutorial and more photos at:

http://www.myclevernest.com/2013/02/decoupag...

Alyssa @ Clever Nest
Alyssa @ Clever Nest Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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    Clipped on Feb 23, 2013 to Furniture finishes
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  • This almost shows the whole of both towers. 7
  • I disassembled all of my collected lamps and laid out the globes to see approximately how much rebar I needed for the tower. 2
  • I used 3/8 inch rebar threaded through all of the pieces. I didn't end up using this base though. The actual construction was quite a bit of trial and error in 100+ temperatures! ARGH!!
  • I used the biggest globe and lamp base for the bottom of the tower. 2
  • I primed and painted all of the lamp pieces I was going to use between the globes. 1
  • I alternated the globe pieces with a lamp parts.  Initially I tried to use only the globes but didn't like
the way the glass rubbed and was afraid they would break. 2
  • After figuring out that the globes were too heavy for one tower, I made a second tower. 5
  • They are beautiful with the sun shinning through 12
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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 affordable pieces but after that it was pretty easy. Here is some of how I ...»
did it. For more specifics and lessons learned in the tutorial on my blog. #Itching4Spring

5 Hours 100.00 Easy
Somewhat Quirky
Somewhat Quirky Grosse Pointe, MI
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    Clipped on Feb 16, 2013 to Garden / outdoor living
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Home Maintenance & Repairs: my computer keys......

Any ideas of how to put letters back on my computer keyboard keys? Some are totally worn off. I have only had this 1 1/2 years. My other keyboard I had for years and the letters did not ...»
wear off. And I need them, that's the kind of typist I am! Bad habit of looking at the keys. Thank yew!

Bernice H
Bernice H Yakima, WA
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    Commented on Feb 05, 2013
    Who doesn't use hand lotion? I can't live without my lip gloss and my hand lotion.
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  • See through glass window shelves allow light in and give you a spot to set your plants.
  • Measure a piece of quarter round. 1
  • Attach quarter round and slide in shelves. For more details on the installation process view my tutorial at the URL listed above.
  • A little sunny spot in the kitchen. 1
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DIY Glass Shelves in Front of Kitchen Window

Adding glass shelves between two sets of cabinets in front of the kitchen window is an ideal location for some plants. A little quarter round moulding, finish nails and pre-cut tempered glass is all you'll need!

Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl
Brittany aka Pretty Handy... Raleigh, NC
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    Clipped on Jan 24, 2013 to Ellen H's Clipboard
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Recycled Sweater Vase

This was one of my favorite sweaters. I had it for years but it started to unravel and couldn't be fixed. The yarn is too pretty to throw away so I used one of the sleeves to make this ...»
sweater vase just in time for Valentine's Day. #ValentinesDay

Carolyn ~ homework
Carolyn ~ homework Los Angeles, CA
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  • Ellen H
    Commented on Jan 24, 2013
    Very pretty. I love textured neutrals.
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Quick Christmas Makeover

I painted this little dresser from black to white and then painted over a mirror with chalkboard paint. I love the effect this gives my house for Christmas! I also included other pictures of my Christmas decor.

Honeybear Lane
Honeybear Lane Lehi, UT
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    Commented on Dec 25, 2012
    It is all very beautiful.
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