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Kristin

Blogger | San Marcos, CA http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/
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  • Easily age your terra cotta pots resulting in a beautiful aged patina.
  • Grab whatever paint you have on hand, think creamy antique colors, a sponge and wax.  The wax will protect it from moisture and make the pots more durable.
  • Mix the paint with a good amount of wax till smooth.
  • Take a sponge and apply the paint mixture onto the terra-cotta pot leaving certain areas of the pot lightly exposed.
  • That's it, I swear, took about 2 minutes per pot.
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How to Easily Age Terra Cotta Pots

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Kristin San Marcos, CA 4 days ago
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    Alisha Rushing 2 days ago
    Great idea....can't wait to try it!
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  • I gave the tops of the painter tarps a pocket so I could easily slide the pipe through.I sewed a hem on the bottom of the painter tarps based on the height of the pergola.
  • I spray painted pipes purchased at home depot for a cheap alternative
  • This is how we secured them to the house.
  • We can block the direction of the sun from any direction.  On a side note, I might have added something on the bottom hem to weigh them down so they don't blow when it is windy.
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How to use painter tarps as outdoor drapes

This was one of the easiest projects and one that gets so much use!
Kristin
Kristin San Marcos, CA on Apr 20, 2013
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  • Lynn Hutchison
    Lynn Hutchison on Apr 24, 2013
    I've bought a can of water protection for fabrics and have sprayed all kinds of outdoor ...»
    fabric..its has worked quite well..and is very easy to apply.

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Spring Mantel

Lots of green and a few pops of color using fresh flowers and some glass eggs inserted with feathers for a spring mantel. #SpringDecor
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Kristin San Marcos, CA on Apr 11, 2013
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  • Have a plate of epsom salt and a plate of glue ready. (I used Elmer's)
  • Paint the glue on the egg.
  • Roll it in the salt and let them dry.
  • Doesn't get any easier!
  • Happy Easter!
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Epson Salt Easter Eggs

Create sparkly eggs using epson salt, super easy and fun!
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Kristin San Marcos, CA on Mar 18, 2013
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    Kristin on Mar 27, 2013
    They are plastic eggs :) Try ...»

    http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/epsom-s...

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  • I took a chopstick (a pencil would work fine) and poked holes.
  • I Inserted the greens into each hole.  I had a hard time keeping a few of them in place so I put a dab of hot glue on the end before inserting.
  • Keep going until you get to the top and have them stick straight up for height.
  • I placed them on top of two pots and voila, simple, spring tablescape.
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DIY Topiaries

Step by step tutorial on how to make a topiary out of faux greens and a cone, simple and pretty!
Kristin
Kristin San Marcos, CA on Feb 18, 2013
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    Kristin on Feb 21, 2013
    It's a good project to start now when it's cold outside :)
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  • Painted the back of shelves with annie sloan chalk paint
  • Second I painted on a coat of oil based primer followed by two coats of 
Swiss coffee in latex semi gloss.
  • I then Buffed out drips and added a third coat in certain areas where needed.
  • Decorated with items I had around the house.
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Giving old bookshelves a new look with paint

Step by step tutorial on how to turn an old desk with bookshelves a fresh and clean update with paint.#BeforeandAfter
Kristin
Kristin San Marcos, CA on Jan 30, 2013
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    Kristin on May 07, 2013
    Thanks so much Brandi! Gil...I would use oil based primer and paint so the paint will adhere.
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  • When you hit the crystal knob the black thing in the back pushes on the garage door opener!
  • Find a old frame
  • Built the back of the frame out with scrap wood
  • Add a hindge
  • Spraypaint
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How to hide a protruding object

Step by step directions using a old frame and hardware to conceal a protruding object on the wall. (We converted part of our garage into a office/mudroom so we decided to hide the garage door opener since we don't use it)

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Kristin San Marcos, CA on Jan 10, 2013
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    Diana Dray on Mar 20, 2013
    Looks good! Great idea!
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  • Start off by tracing a heart on some heavy weight card-stock .  If you are going to be placing the heart in a frame, make sure the paper is cut to the correct size.
  • Grab all of your corks and start hot gluing.
  • Paint the tops
  • Place in a frame and enjoy!
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DIY Wine Cork Heart

Super fun and easy project for Valentines Day
Kristin
Kristin San Marcos, CA on Jan 10, 2013
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    Miriam I on Feb 09, 2013
    I love this idea!
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  • The loft received a huge makeover.
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  • Bathroom update with painted cabinets and walls, Framed out the mirror and updated the backsplash.
  • Back patio was given a overhaul.
  • master bedroom was updated with wood floors.
  • How to take a napkin and turn it into a pillow.
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The Best of 2012

It is so fun to look back on the year to see what has been accomplished around here. In between the smaller projects and crafts, there has been a few bigger projects that have been so fun to cross off our to do list.

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Kristin San Marcos, CA on Jan 02, 2013
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    Kristin on Jan 18, 2013
    Thank you Rachel :)
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DIY Valentines Kissing Ball

DIY Kissing ball using scrapes of fabric and a wiffle ball, easy fun and free. Perfect for Valentines Day!
Kristin
Kristin San Marcos, CA on Jan 01, 2013
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