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Elizabeth McElmurray

Professional | Nisswa, MN
Services: Design
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Design, Interior Design

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Design work online Zazzle products

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(218) 656-0010

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  • I started by removing the covers and washing them.
  • I labeled the "fluff" taken from the back cushions so I wouldn't get confused when it was time to re-stuff.
  • I used this quilt batting ($9.99 at Walmart) to beef up the cushions.
  • I simply trimmed the batting and wrapped it around the bottom cushions to boost their fluff-ability. Yep. That's the technical term. ;)
  • I put the covers back on the new beefed-up cushions and now my couch looks as good as new.
  • Like new again ... 1
  • Like new again ...
  • Now if I can just keep this guy off the couch. 4
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How to Make an Old Couch New Again for $10

I may have mentioned a few - or a million - times how much I love my living room couch. Well, after two years of lovin', my beloved couch was starting to show some wear. The notorious ...»
mystery spots were starting to appear and some wrinkles and sags were forming in the cushions. Time to start Mission: Couch Rejuvenation ...

Living Rich on Less - Susan
Living Rich on Less - Sus... Huntingdon, PA
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  • Every Spring, I buy Boston ferns in hanging baskets at Lowe's or Home Depot. 2
  • My first secret is to remove the plastic pot they come in and replant them using a good-quality potting mix.
  • I prefer to use coir-lined wire baskets. 3
  • My BEST secret is to install a Rainbird slow-drip automatic watering system.  It's a DIY project.  Really.  See the black tubes hanging down from the porch ceiling?  When the ferns are hung, the tubes are placed above them. 2
  • The tubing is connected to a timer and then to a standard faucet. (Mine's in the basement, but yours can be anywhere.) In the heat of Summer, the timer is set to water twice a day for 10 minutes.
  • This pic was taken in October last year -- after a hot Summer.  Ferns as large and lush as ever.  Yours can be, too!  Check out my blog link for more step-by-step pics. 2
  • How about doing the same thing for your flower beds?  You can!  http://www.hometalk.com/1455316/how-to-have-beautiful-plants-all-summer-long-even-when-you-re-away
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How to have HANGING FERNS that are the ENVY of the Neighborhood

Want to know the secret to having gorgeous, lush ferns all through the hot Summer? I'll tell you. Psssst ... It's a DIY project!
Susan @ My Place to Yours
Susan @ My Place to Yours Jefferson City, TN
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  • Basic Supplies needed: glass flat backed scatter gems & a glass container
  • Optional Supplies to add glitter to the rim: clear glue & some glitter of your choice
  • Finished Scatter Candle in daylight.  By changing up the container & colors, the decorating possibilities are endless.
  • This is the Scatter Candle at night.  I love the way the spaces between the gems make 'dancing' designs on your table & walls.
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Scatter Candle - tutorial

This is an easy way to make a decorative candle using materials from the Dollar Tree! I've wanted to make one of these for years, and when I finally did make it, I was extremely happy ...»
about the outcome. The possibilities are endless when you use different shaped glass containers & colors!

This project costs under $10.00 to make. Most of the supplies I had on hand. The only things purchased were a glass container & some flat backed, frosted glass scatter gems.

All you need is a glass container that will hold a candle, some hot glue & glue gun, some clear glue (I used Aleene's Clear Gel Tacky Glue) and some glitter!

It took me under an hour to make this, mostly because I took my time so I wouldn't get burned from the hot glue.

1. use hot glue to glue the gems to the glass container, one row at a time, starting at the bottom & working your way to the top.

2. use clear glue to the top & rim of the glass container

3. sprinkle glitter to the clear glue

4. add a votive candle & enjoy!

1 Hour 2.00 Easy
Sam Schaefer
Sam Schaefer Harmony, PA
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  • My dream!  I'd love to be able to fit a pool and spa in my small backyard. 2
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Sharon @ mrs. hines class Spring, TX
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Birdhouse Makeover

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TopThisTopThat Pendergrass, GA
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Making a Pendant Light from a Trash Can

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Domestically Speaking San Jacinto, CA
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Making a Pendant Light from a Trash Can

I found this gorgeous trash can at #HomeGoods and thought it was just too pretty to use, but would be perfect as a shade for a ...»
pendant lamp.

I traced around the lighting fixture with a sharpie to see what I needed to cut out.

With a wire cutter I chopped through & then it was just attaching the light fixture.

I love the shadow that is cast through the trash can.

Nothing better than turning trash into treasure!

Domestically Speaking
Domestically Speaking San Jacinto, CA
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  • I used Pansies for this flower tower!
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Flower Tower

Create your own Flower Tower to decorate your front or back patio!
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SimplyDesigning Phoenix, AZ
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