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Laura @ Whimsical Perspective

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  • Super easy wreath made from flower pots! 2
  • Add an assortment of small pots to a grapevine wreath. See blog for pot sizes.
  • Fill them with faux flowers and Spanish moss. 2

Got Some Leftover Flower Pots? Make a Wreath!

#Recycle #RepurposingandUpcycling Use those leftover flower pots ...»
to make an easy wreath for spring and summer! Just add them to a grapevine wreath, fill with faux flowers and Spanish moss and hang! I have a super sunny porch so real plants are out of the question...but that might work for you. Wouldn't it be pretty filled with succulents? Find a complete tutorial on my blog.

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DIY Cloche Project

Sometimes accidents turn out just right.

I came up with this cloche on the spot after my first plan didn't work out. Visit my blog ...»

for more on that story. #recycle

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Laura @ Whimsical Perspec... Sycamore, IL on Apr 16, 2013
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  • I went from this pile of nerdy mess...
  • To this lovely book display using a bit of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and some stamps.

Book Nerd Alert! Books painted with ASCP

So I combined my love for nerdy books with my need for organized and pretty shelves. Is it possible that your Harry Potter books could be photo shoot appropriate?

I think so! Check out more at my blog.

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Laura @ Whimsical Perspec... Sycamore, IL on Apr 08, 2013
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Create An Aged Mirror Out Of Clear Glass

I used the my DIY Mercury Glass process to make an aged mirror. It worked great. Start out with clear glass and use Krylon Mirror Like paint......easy.
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Petticoat Junktion Clarksville, TN
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    Looks great! I am anxious to try this to a few mirrors that I have in the basement.
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  • I finally had time to paint a piece of furniture for myself!
  • We built wood bottoms for the base of each compartment. We then hinged the drawer fronts.
  • The first one was tricky to maneuver into the right position. It was smooth sailing once we figured out a system. We also added magnetic closures to the inside of the cabinets. They matched up with the metal lock feature on the drawers

A Fix for Busted Drawers

I am a junker, picker and treasure hunters. Sometimes I find treasures that are not in the best shape. In the fall, I came across a beautiful dresser with broken drawers. They were beyond ...»
repair. I could have removed them and made a bookshelf but I needed something that closed. My husband and I came up with a great idea. Hinges! Please see my blog post for more information.

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Laura @ Whimsical Perspec... Sycamore, IL
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Antique Windows Converted to Chalkboards

I was fortunate to bring home about 75 antique windows. The challenge was coming up with projects for them, but here are a few!
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Angie @ Knick of Time Quincy, IL
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Book Page Wreath

I have pages from old books coming out my ears, so in my quest to use of some of them, I created 2 wreaths from some antique German pages. One is attached to a wire ring and the other is ...»
mounted on an junk cd, with an old clock face covering the cd. Come see the tutorial at Knick of Time!

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Angie @ Knick of Time Quincy, IL
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A Unique Centerpiece

Create a unique centerpiece using a safety deposit box and your favorite jars.
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Laura @ Whimsical Perspec... Sycamore, IL on Mar 31, 2013
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    Karen - The Graphics Fairy on Mar 31, 2013
    Lovely!!
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More Color

I have been working on getting out of my comfort zone with color. Here is a beautiful red dresser that I am taking to the shop. Check out my link for the full story. :)
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Laura @ Whimsical Perspec... Sycamore, IL on Mar 28, 2013
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