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Joellen Dunkle

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  • This quirky, double wide sized pallet wood chair is all decked out, ready for a great summer read.
  • Two pallets, 4 legs and two armrest boards are really all it took. So easy! The trick is to ensure you find two pallets that are similar in size.
  • Let's add more quirk to make it totally yours! This signboard was used as an armrest. Note how wide the board is... perfect for my coffee cup. Priorities here...
  • This leg has an antique level attached. This project is a little like 'Where's Waldo's Wild Additions?'
  • Pallet markings were celebrated by placing them in prominent places. Coffee bean sacks acting like large pillow cases were just tucked in place. No sewing required. 2
  • For the legs, a little bracing was required inside the pallet so the leg had something to stabilize against.
  • Tell me that isn't one big cool chair to curl up in! But let's add some comfort...
  • 5" foam cut to size (new from a foam shop) was key for the ultimate comfort.
  • This is a pallet SOFA I made last year, decked out in total bohemian style craziness. The build is much more size customized: http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2011/08/how-i-built-pallet-sofa-part-2.html
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A two pallet chair ANYONE can build in a jiffy!

There's nothing like a need to bring on a new project!

Desiring a 2nd seating area for my patio, this oversized chair was created out of two ...»

pallets and little more. I kid you not! This is the easiest build in the world and you'll wonder why you didn't think of it first!

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FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada
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  • I started with a foam mannequin head, Magikote Foam Primer and Stone Metallic Spray Paint by Krylon. I named my head Betty.
  • Betty got two thin coats of primer. The primer seals the foam and creates a smooth surface to paint on.
  • I set Betty on top of an empty wine bottle filled with pebbles for drying.
  • Betty also got several coats of Metallic Stone paint. It was easy to paint her while she was sitting on the bottle. I liked her on the bottle so much I decided to keep her there.
  • When she was dry, I used a compass to draw a 6" circle on the top of her head. I hollowed out the planting cavity with a kitchen knife and made a hole for drainage. Then I planted her with a trailing succulent I found at Home Depot.
  • I added Betty's "Bling" with some old necklaces, glasses and even some rhinestone earrings (they were easy to stick into the side of her head). Betty was born! She sits on top of the buffet in my dining room. Thanks for reading! 3
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DIY Garden Head Project

I used a foam mannequin head from the craft store and planted in it. I named her Betty Bling!
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Jessica Cramer Mc Farland, WI
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My Top Five Cottage Junk Garden Containers

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Organized Clutter International Falls, MN
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Upcycle an Old Dresser

Dresser drawers can hold more than t-shirts and tube socks. Instead of tossing an old, worn-out dresser or passing on a shabby thrift-store find, transform it! With a little creativity, your dresser can easily become a baby-changing table, a kitchen island and even a flower garden. Plus, dressers offer storage solutions for small spaces. Here are five great dresser-transformation ideas.

1) Bench. If you remove the top of the dresser ...»

and all of the drawers, you're left with a perfectly sized seat. Add plywood and some cushions, and you're ready to sit!

More ideas: https://brightnest.com/todos/upcycle-your-dr...

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BrightNest Denver, CO
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Julee S Bangor, MI
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  • Don't they make a handsome couple? 3
  • It's a good, deep wheelbarrow with an everlasting wheel, but the 1970s orange colour was not working for me.
  • I made just one stencil, fitting the side of the wheelbarrow and used it for everything including the lawnmower.
  • I got so excited when I did the wheelbarrow that I forgot to take a before photo of the lawnmower-it was the same orange colour. 2
  • Flowermobile.
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Stencil Your Garden Gear

I purchased this used wheelbarrow and lawnmower when we moved to our new home. They were in good working condition but I wasn't loving the orange colour or rust spots. Since I was going ...»
to paint them anyways, I figured I might as well make them pretty.

I used spray paint suitable for metal items and made my own stencil. There are full instructions on my blog here: http://www.empressofdirt.net/stencil-your-la...

TIP: If you tend to lose sight of your hand tools while working in the garden, consiider spray painting the wooden handle ends to make them easier to find.

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Empress of Dirt - Melissa Canada
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  • Select container(s) made of clear glass. An open container is ideal for succulents. A closed container is better suited for humidity loving plants. 1
  • Next, choose plants keeping in mind the size & shape of your container. Also choose plants that enjoy the same living environments for humidity & light. Slow growers are your best bet for low- maintenance.
  • Clean & dry your container well prior to planting.
  • Add 1-2" of pea gravel for drainage. A good rule of thumb when layering is that the sum of your layers should equal 1/3 the depth of your pot.
  • Next is a layer of charcoal to reduce odors and algea growth. Charcoal can be found at your local nursery or anywhere pet supplies are sold.
  • Add a piece of mesh screen or weed barrier material cut to size on top of the charcoal. The barrier will prevent your soil from seeping down.
  • Your last layer is potting soil.
  • Once the layers are complete, genlty remove your plant from its container & tease away any excess dirt. Add plants starting with the largest, then work smaller ones around it.
  • Lastly, water just enough to moisten the soil well. Your water content should not exceed the depth of the gravel.
  • And here's your end result. So easy and so impressive!
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Indoor Gardening

Making a terrarium using vintage glass storage containers creates a stunning display and is so easy to make - this how-to gives you simple step-by-step instructions. Follow the link for even more details on maintenance and care.

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Sarah Krouse Murrayville, GA
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