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Making Home Base

Blogger | San Diego, CA http://www.makinghomebase.com
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Hide 5 Gallon Buckets With DIY Burlap Bags

Our container garden consists of vegetable plants in 5 gallon buckets. To dress up the buckets I made some burlap bags to slip around them. For less than $5 and a few minutes, you can make them too! More details on the blog.
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Making Home Base San Diego, CA 2 days ago
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    Marcy Yesterday
    What a smart way to dress up a plain container! Looks great!
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Vintage Wood High Chair With Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

For my daughter's first birthday party I wanted a vintage high chair. I was thrilled to find an old wooden one for only $10 at my favorite thrift shop. It was cheap but it needed some ...»
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Making Home Base San Diego, CA on May 28, 2013
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West Elm Knock Off Wall Art

When I came across this fabric scrap wall art on West Elm's website I knew it was something I could DIY to suit my taste! For a fraction of the cost I created a fun knock off version that will look great in my Master Bedroom.

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Making Home Base San Diego, CA on May 03, 2013
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    Miriam I on May 04, 2013
    Great idea!
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Decorating for Spring: Spring Vignette

Decorating for spring doesn't have to be hard or expensive. I created a small spring vignette in my living room using items I had around the house, a few new things, and some DIY ...»
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Making Home Base San Diego, CA on Apr 18, 2013
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Painted Flower Pots

Spring has sprung! Painting flower pots is an easy and fun way to dress up your front porch. Terra cotta pots are a great inexpensive canvas! I painted three flower pots for my porch ...»
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Making Home Base San Diego, CA on Apr 02, 2013
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    Sharon @ mrs. hines class on Apr 10, 2013
    cute idea!
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Spring Floral Door Hanging

I love decorating my door for the seasons. This spring I wanted something different from the typical wreath, so I created this floral door hanging from a wall planter and some beautiful ...»
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Making Home Base San Diego, CA on Mar 12, 2013
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    Lynne on Mar 12, 2013
    what a great idea. i have some metal containers that look quite like those..will use this idea ...»
    instead of a wreath..thank you...looks great

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Circle Mirror Upcycle

After retiring an old mirror I decided it was time to upcycle it into new wall art I love. Using some sisal rope and hot glue I was able to transform that old mirror into nautical inspired port hole mirrors!

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Making Home Base San Diego, CA on Mar 12, 2013
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DIY Stenciled Arrow Pillow

Have you seen the arrow trend popping up everywhere in home decor? I joined in making this easy DIY arrow stenciled pillow using a drop cloth and freezer paper stencil. Such a simple project but gives and fun and trendy look to my sofa!

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Making Home Base San Diego, CA on Mar 05, 2013
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    April Hoff on Mar 06, 2013
    I love that you used a drop cloth...genius! :)
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Spring Inspired Stamped Mini Pots

Ready for spring? I am! To bring a taste of spring into my home I made these spring inspire stamped mini pots. They are so simple but make a big statement. I love all things miniature so ...»
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Making Home Base San Diego, CA on Feb 26, 2013
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    What Meegan Makes on Feb 27, 2013
    These are just adorable and perfect for Spring.
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Glimpse of Spring: Embellished Mason Jar Vase

Over the weekend we caught a glimpse of spring. I bought fresh flowers and was inspired to dress up a mason jar using scrap burlap, jute, and a faux vintage skeleton key. #itching4spring
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Making Home Base San Diego, CA on Feb 20, 2013
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    Laura, The Shed blog by P... on Feb 21, 2013
    This is so pretty, Chelsea! Pinning this one, most definitely!
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