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  • As a time saving step I paint several pieces at once when I'm using the same color.
  • frames and special mix paint
  • dry brushed frames
  • rustic wood chair painted aqua blue
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I'm Feeling Aqua Blue

Aqua Blue....Turquoise....very similar colors....sometimes I think the color terms are interchangeable. I'm calling this makeover aqua blue. Sometimes I have small furniture pieces and ...»
lots of small things like frames and I plan to paint them all the same color. So I just have a fun few hours and paint all of them at once!! It's a real time saver to do it that way. I painted all these pieces in just a few hours in my carport.

Petticoat Junktion
Petticoat Junktion Clarksville, TN
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  • My budget solution to my screen porch floors ...white washed & distressed.
  • Here are the floors before. When I started my low budget porch makeover I had to have a super cheap way to brighten up the existing floors... 3
  • First I sanded and cleaned the floors. Then using semi-transparent wood stain from The Home Depot, I sprayed on the stain...but I wasn't thrilled. So I took a rag and wiped some of the stain back off... 2
  • Kinda looked like driftwood!
I know some of you won't like this, I understand it's a bit different.  :) 3
  • But I'm happy with the way it turned out and I'm almost finished with the porch makeover! 2
  • A quick look at the table! My friends at Behr Paint suggested I use a soft turquoise called Opal Silk...turned out to be my new favorite color!
Have a great day my friends xo 2
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White Washing & Distressing Porch Floor!

I'm doing a makeover on my screen porch and I'm doing it on a shoestring budget! The screen porch was built last year over a part of our existing deck and the floors were less than ...»
pretty. When pricing everything I wanted to do on the porch with almost no money, I decided to stain the floors in a semi-transparent white. When I got the stain on, I wasn't thrilled so I experimented with wiping a little of the stain off to give them a distressed look. Here's what I came up with! This isn't for everybody, some of you guys might not like it-I understand, but I'm happy and I spent only $33.00 at Home Depot for the stain!

All Things Heart and Home
All Things Heart and Home Marietta, GA
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  • That's it! Now you can hang your feeder outside. It will work best if it's placed about six inches higher than your tallest flowers. 3
  • You'll need: mason jar or baby food jar with sealable lid, kitchen sponge, hammer and nail, heavy-duty string, sponge, sugar, scissors, saucepan and flower stickers or decorative tape (optional). 2
  • 1. Prepare "butterfly food" by mixing nine parts water with one part sugar. If you are using a mason jar for your feeder, use tablespoons, and if you are using a baby food jar, use teaspoons.
  • 2. Using a nail and hammer, punch a small hole in the center of the lid. A piece of a sponge will need to fit snuggly in the hole, so keep it small – you can always make it bigger if necessary.
  • 3. Cut a 1/2 inch strip from your sponge, then pull it through the hole in the lid so about half of the sponge is sticking out from the top – you'll want the sponge to be a tight fit.
  • 4. Before you tie any string around the jar, decorate your jar with brightly colored stickers, construction paper or washi tape. Flower shapes and bright colors are great options, because they'll imitate the real deal.
  • 5. Use your string to make a hanger. Flip your jar upside down. Tie some string around the neck of the jar (slightly below the lid).  Cut two more pieces of string that are about two feet long.
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Make a DIY Butterfly Feeder in 6 Easy Steps

Don't underestimate the butterfly – it's more than just a pretty garden addition! There are 561 known butterfly species in the United States and Canada, all of which pollinate your ...»
flowers. Encourage butterflies to visit your yard and pollinate your plants by making a butterfly feeder. It's easy!

Full tutorial: https://brightnest.com/posts/attract-butterf...

Note: Some evidence suggests dyes may have negative health effects on humming birds. If you have humming birds in your region, we suggest making this sugar solon without dyes and making your jar extra colorful, instead!

BrightNest
BrightNest Denver, CO
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  • Apothecary jars made with spice jars, printable labels and Mod Podge.
  • Supplies, including having the labels printed were about $7.00. I already had the Mod Podge on hand.
  • Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to the back of the label.
  • A spoon helps to smooth out the wrinkles.
  • Another layer of Mod Podge goes on top.
  • This is perfect for storing Q-tips, cotton balls and other bathroom items.
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Decoupaged Vintage Apothecary Label Jars

I love how versatile Mod Podge is. I've used it on metal, wood and plastic, but never on glass...until now. I found some printable labels and made these vintage-looking apothecary jars ...»
out of spice jars to store bathroom items to keep by the sink. It was an easy and inexpensive way to add cute and colorful storage for our guest bathroom. The link to the printable labels and full tutorial can be found in the link below.

Tricia @ Simplicity In The South
Tricia @ Simplicity In Th... Greenville, SC
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  • Don't leave your tomatoes hanging around defenseless. Plant a few of these great companions to help your veggies fend off insects. 2
  • 1. Basil. Helps repel thrips, flies and mosquitos. Excellent companion for tomatoes and peppers.
  • 2. Sage. Repels cabbage moths and flea beetles. Flowers are great for attracting bees and other beneficial insects.
  • 2. Lemon Catnip. Brew tea from its leaves and spray on plants to drive away flea beetles.
  • 4. Lemon Balm. Citronella compounds in its leaves do a wonderful job of repelling insects. Safe to rub on your skin as an organic mosquito repellent. 1
  • 4. German Chamomile improves oil production in herbs and improves flavor of onions and cabbage. You can also brew tea from its flowers.
  • 5. Scented marigolds keep the soil free of nematodes and attract beneficial insects like ladybugs.
  • 6. Nasturtiums make a great barrier around tomato plants, deterring squash bugs and trapping aphids. Nasturtium leaves and flowers are edible, making them a great addition to salads. 1
  • 7. Geraniums repel cabbage worms and Japanese beetles.
  • 8. Petunias repel leafhoppers, aphids, tomato worms. Like catnip, tea brewed from its leaves can be sprayed on your plants as an organic insecticide.
  • 9. Rosemary repels bean beetle, cabbage fly, cabbage moth and carrot fly.
  • 10. Mints deter white cabbage moths, ants, flea beetles, fleas and aphids. Make your own mint mulch and add to beets, giving them the benefits without the danger of invasive mint roots. 3
  • Example: Two tomato plants surrounded by a beneficial herb barrier including basil, oregano and rosemary. 2
  • Example: Tomato planted with marigold and basil companions.
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10 Great Friends: Veggie Garden Companion Plants

Don't leave your tomatoes hanging around defenseless. Plant a few of these great companions right beside them to repel detrimental insects. Our top ten favorites are included below. For ...»
more information - check the veggie, herb and flower compatibility of 44 common plants: www.gardenstamp.com/guides.html

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The Garden Stamp
The Garden Stamp Frederick, MD
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  • This shows what the chair skirt looks like once all of the pieces are stitched together.
  • Chair AFTER
  • Chair BEFORE
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How to Make Drop Cloth Chair Skirts

I don't like to sew. In fact, I avoid it at all cost. But there are those times when you just simply can't find exactly what you are looking for or when you find it you don't want to ...»
shell out the big bucks! This led me recently to making these Drop Cloth Chair Skirts for my dining room and I'm really loving how they turned out. And since I used leftover drop cloths this project was absolutely FREE. My favorite kind of all! Full tutorial on my blog. ~Vanessa

At The Picket Fence
At The Picket Fence Florence, KY
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  • Finished server married to our mirror
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  • using a projector as a guide I painted the image onto the buffet...
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DIY Painted French Bee Server From a Mismatched Buffet...

I was thrilled to do a project using graphics from the Graphics Fairy and have it featured on the DIY Graphics Fairy site. ...»

We started with a buffet that had been repaired over its lifetime and was not living up to its potential.

After sanding and painting with homemade chalk paint I hand painted a bee motif using a projector as a guide then we waxed it and married it to a beautiful mirror we had to create a server for our dining room. I would love to know what you think...To see the whole guest post and learn about the process... just click on the link!

Cynthia Weber @ A Button Tufted Life...
Cynthia Weber @ A Button ... Canada
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Head on Over to See the Quick Antique Commode Makeover

I have been working like mad trying to fill my new booth, and one of the items I am putting in there is my antique commode. I gave it a quick makeover with some custom paint. I didn't ...»
want to cover up all of the wood that we had originally refinished years ago so I only painted the base of the cabinet and left the wood drawers and doors alone. Head on over to see more picutres.

Art is beauty
Art is beauty Jenison, MI
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Succulent Chandelier

How to decorate your outdoor chandelier with succulents for more on this go to http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2013/05/suc...
Tammy H
Tammy H Corona, CA
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  • Old White Chalk Paint was used on the drawers with new hardware from Hobby Lobby (that I dry-brushed with Old White paint)
  • MMS Kitchen Scale Milk Paint was used on the apron and legs of this dining table
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Wood/White Dresser and Milk Paint Dining Table Makeovers

I recently completed a couple furniture makeovers for my booth...Since some of the wood was in great shape on these pieces, I decided to enhance it and just paint the imperfect parts with ...»
both Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White (for dresser) and Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint in Kitchen Scale (for dining table)

Sophia's - Live Beautifully
Sophia's - Live Beautiful... Clayton, NC
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