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Kate Chidester

Tiffin, OH
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$500 little cottage bathroom makeover

We created a fresh cottage bathroom for $500 by using vintage, shopping Lowes and doing the work ourselves. More at my blog http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/201...
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Courtney Walnut Creek, CA
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Sign made from old wood

I saw this sign on Pinterest several months ago and pinned because of the simplicity of the sign and the phrase. I have wanted to make this for our small fireplace and finally had enough ...»
time to do so. I used old wood boards and vinyl cut from my silhouette machine( I am not an artist like so many talented people on here so I have to use technology to help me out some). I placed my vinyl down and then painted the sign with artist canvas white. I then removed the vinyl and sealed the sign. This is my take on the sign. Basic white and four simple words say it all! #recycle

Tina @ Repurposed Life
Tina @ Repurposed Life Roff, OK
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CHAMPAGNE CRATE INSPIRED RESCUED TABLE http://arttisbeauty.b...

I got this broken table as it was getting ready to be thrown in a dumpster. It had a broken side but I knew it could be saved. I painted it to look like and old crate and then Made up a ...»
Vintage Champagne Crate Graphic and painted it on.

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Art is beauty
Art is beauty Jenison, MI
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  • Old Litho drawer - displaying our secret geeky side! - I'll be making a few of these albums. Ideas to fab and old junk you likely have laying around your own house! Of course - this is another example of what you'll see spewing from ou
  • one old garden tool head - holds my oven mitts - I'll be making a few of these albums. Ideas to fab and old junk you likely have laying around your own house! Of course - this is another example of what you'll see spewing from our face
  • another old garden head with curled tips holds the whisks I never use! - I'll be making a few of these albums. Ideas to fab and old junk you likely have laying around your own house! Of course - this is another example of what you'll s
  • An old antique hay rake - displaying my nice burnt pans...... I dont cook - I burn hahaah - or shall I say - order takeout! - I'll be making a few of these albums. Ideas to fab and old junk you likely have laying around your own house!
  • bent forks - as photo displays, recipe holders and business card displays - they are all over my house! - I'll be making a few of these albums. Ideas to fab and old junk you likely have laying around your own house! Of course - this is
  • Old ice tongs - now paper towel dispenser in my shop! - I'll be making a few of these albums. Ideas to fab and old junk you likely have laying around your own house! Of course - this is another example of what you'll see spewing from o
  • an old crate - used to hide my computer tower - now hides toiletries! - I'll be making a few of these albums. Ideas to fab and old junk you likely have laying around your own house! Of course - this is another example of what you'll se
  • the little spindle legs on the old crate - I'll be making a few of these albums. Ideas to fab and old junk you likely have laying around your own house! Of course - this is another example of what you'll see spewing from our facebook p
  • I do love shoes - and all the ways to display them - old ladder - yes please! - I'll be making a few of these albums. Ideas to fab and old junk you likely have laying around your own house! Of course - this is another example of what y
  • another shot of the shoe ladder - I'll be making a few of these albums. Ideas to fab and old junk you likely have laying around your own house! Of course - this is another example of what you'll see spewing from our facebook page! Come
  • top view of the old shoe ladder - I'll be making a few of these albums. Ideas to fab and old junk you likely have laying around your own house! Of course - this is another example of what you'll see spewing from our facebook page! Come
  • Old veggie shipping crate - housing the towels in the bathroom now! - I'll be making a few of these albums. Ideas to fab and old junk you likely have laying around your own house! Of course - this is another example of what you'll see
  • the third hammer head I broke - grrrrr - now the knob on my chalkboard grocery list door in our kitchen! - I'll be making a few of these albums. Ideas to fab and old junk you likely have laying around your own house! Of course - this i
  • A shot of the grocery list door - before the knob was added - I'll be making a few of these albums. Ideas to fab and old junk you likely have laying around your own house! Of course - this is another example of what you'll see spewing
  • wine glasses handy! A must have around here! - I'll be making a few of these albums. Ideas to fab and old junk you likely have laying around your own house! Of course - this is another example of what you'll see spewing from our facebo
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Junkin Around the House - Take 1

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Gypsy Barn
Gypsy Barn Canada
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  • Simple Jar+Snow+Bottle Brush Tree= Charming Decor
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Christmas Ideas, Decor and Crafts

A collection of Christmas all in one place. Thrifty decor, simple crafts and Holiday decor.
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cot... North Bend, OR
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DIY Shabby Chic Foyer Table {Distressing Tutorial}

As part of my Shabby Chic Foyer makeover I decided to distress my current foyer table instead of buying a new one. I will say it isn't perfect but overall I am pleased with how it turned ...»
and am thrilled to have been able to cut costs by doing it myself. Over the past few months I've shared several distressing techniques and this one is very similar to the others only I did a few things different, so I wanted to share a tutorial that shows you how to distress a piece of furniture since most of my distressing has been with smaller decorative items such as picture frames, step stools and wooden signs.

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Jessica Charlotte, NC
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  • Barn tin dragonflies made from re-purposed materials 2
  • Barn tin dragonflies made from re-purposed materials
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Dragonflies made using re-purposed materials. Just about anything can be -reborn!

My latest dragonflies made using radio flyer wagon,barn tin,license plates,old signs and vintage ceiling tile tin. For the bodies I used chair legs and hammer handles! #Bestof2012 ...»
#Love2Repurpose #SpringFever #recycle

Tina @ Repurposed Life
Tina @ Repurposed Life Roff, OK
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How to make new wood look old and weathered

This is an easy 4 step process from taking freshly purchased wood from the home store to look like weathered old wood thats been around for ages. All you need is some paint, stain, and ...»
sandpaper. Go here to look at the tutorial: http://www.thriftyandchic.com/2012/10/how-to...

Thrifty and Chic
Thrifty and Chic Seattle, WA
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Favorite Projects of 2012

2012 was the first full year in our family's new house after moving across the country. We've been slowly transforming it into a home with some creativity, elbow grease, and lots of ...»
personal touches. It's also been a busy year transforming cast-off furniture for antique shows and for resale at a local shop. #Bestof2012

Sophia's - Live Beautifully
Sophia's - Live Beautiful... Clayton, NC
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  • Hide the thermostat on even the most prominent wall space.
  • Make an old window useful and beautiful.
  • Stars and Stripes from a discarded pallet.
  • Save money and drying time by making your own wool dryer balls.
  • Make a raised bed garden from pallet crates.
  • Repurpose an old crib by making it into a drying rack.
  • Make your own chalk paint -any color - from latex paint and plaster of Paris.
  • Make a curtain with inexpensive burlap, trim, and hot glue!
  • Save money by making your own laundry detergent.
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Most Popular Posts of 2012 at Always Something

These are the most popular posts of the year. Thank you to all who visited in 2012. To those who haven't, please come on over to AlwaysSomethingHome.com and visit soon! #bestof2012
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Patty @ Always Something
Patty @ Always Something Greensboro, NC
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