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Debbi W

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  • The stove is my favorite part. 1959 GE stove FREE from Craigslist. The chandelier was $2 at a yard sale. The mirror is an unconventional "pop" of contrast above the stove. 5
  • The cabinets are a little wonky as they tend to be in old farmhouses so we covered it with a painters drop cloth.
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  • The flooring was bought on sale at Lowes. Peel and stick tiles that we did ourselves.
  • Glass knobs from Hobby Lobby on sale for $1 each
  • I added an old broken top from a mirror above the window.
  • My kitchen island was a cabinet pulled out from curbside, given a fresh coat of paint, glass knobs and a marble top {Also a great score on Craigslist}.
  • Cake plate collection lines the upper cabinets.
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Budget Friendly Kitchen Makeover

Our kitchen needed a lot of help when we moved into our 100 year old farmhouse. Previous people who lived here had ripped up the floors and left nothing but cheap particle board down, the ...»
glass in the built in cabinet was broken out. We had to fix it up on a budget of $200 and that including new flooring.

5 Days 200 Easy
Nicki Morrow-Winkles
Nicki Morrow-Winkles Zionsville, IN
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  • Debbi W
    Commented on Apr 24, 2013
    just beautiful, love the mirror over the stove way to think out of the box. Good job!
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  • The Beginning. Clean the concrete floor very well.  Then paint the floor with 2 coats of Kilz water based sealer. Let it dry overnite.  Next day streak entire floor with acrylic paint wood colors in one direction. I used bamboo tones. 1
  • Finished Floor. When paint streaks are dry, create the lines with a black permanent Sharpie pen that represent the boards. I did 6"x3' boards. stagger the boards approx 12" like wood floors. Darken a few boards for natural variation. 13
  • My Studio.  When boards are to your liking and paint is dry, apply at least 4 coats of polyurethane over the entire floor. Let dry 3 days before putting furniture on it and 2 weeks before dragging across floor. Voila!  You did it.

painting concrete floors

I had to pull the carpet up in one of my bedrooms and I didnt know what to put down on the bare concrete floor, so it stayed concrete for a while. I eventually decided to use the room as ...»
an art studio and wanted to have a wood floor in there. I decided to put my trompe l'oiel knowledge to work and paint the concrete floor in a bamboo style similar to my bamboo floor in my living room and I love the way it turned out. People have to look twice or be told its painted. a true trompe l'oiel effect.

3 Days Moderate
Linda Fraine
Linda Fraine Naples, FL
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  • Debbi W
    Commented on Apr 23, 2013
    Looks awesome, I'm a concrete contractor and you did a fab job. We do staining but I think the ...»
    wood boards are so cool. if you want, look on here under concrete and find the pictures of my husband staining a floor. Good job!

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  • This is a simple, easy craft for kids and adults.
  • Any used food jars will work. Keep the lids! 1
  • Cover the jar with flat-bottom marbles using silicone sealant as an adhesive.
  • Attach the jar lid to a post or dowel using a wood screw. 1
  • But first hide a wish and tiny toys inside for a surprise later.
  • Check the jars every now and then. You never know when you might find a treasure!
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How To Make Garden Treasure Jars

I started making these treasure jars when my kids were little and they wanted to make some garden art of their own. Because the jars remain functional, you can hide little notes and toys ...»
inside. Use them like little time capsules or part of a treasure hunt. And, of course, the covered jars look like pretty jewels in the garden.

1. Cover any used jar (keep the lid) with flat-bottom marbles (also sold as 'florist stones' or 'glass gems'). I use GE Silicone II sealant (clear, waterproof) as an adhesive.

2. Mount the lid on a post or dowel.

3. Attach the jar.

Notes and tiny treasures can be added at any time.

Full instructions, material list, and sources are listed on my blog here: http://www.empressofdirt.net/gardentreasurej...

Empress of Dirt - Melissa
Empress of Dirt - Melissa Canada
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  • Debbi W
    Commented on Apr 23, 2013
    love the idea! I will so be doing this for my BLUE shade garden. Thanks again for the inspiration!
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Which do you prefer: A) Unique or B) Traditional?

Wahoo Decks
Wahoo Decks Gainesville, GA
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    Commented on Mar 25, 2013
    AAAAA and A
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Easy & Inexpensive Planked Wall

Using underlayment and trim paint we created this gorgeous planked accent wall for less than $15.
Angela @ Number Fifty-Three
Angela @ Number Fifty-Thr... Chicopee, MA
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    Commented on Mar 01, 2013
    AWESOME!
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Get out of your comfort zone with color!

I am not the kind of decorator that gravitates towards white. I see lovely white rooms then I remember that I have 3 dogs and 2 cats. I can only envision animal hair covering everything. ...»
However, I don't really gravitate towards color either. I live in a sea of Mason Jar Blue and Neutrals and I am very happy there. That said, I have been wanting to get out of my painted furniture shell. Here is my version of masculine and eclectic. Done in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Napoleonic Blue with Coco accents.

Laura @ Whimsical Perspective
Laura @ Whimsical Perspec... Sycamore, IL
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  • Debbi W
    Commented on Mar 01, 2013
    totally agree love blue good job
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  • French style dresser painted blue and white and heavily distressed, Petticoat Junktion
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Blue and White Mademoiselle

#ProudestDiy This little dresser was beat to heck but I loved all the details and wanted to do something a little different. I ...»
painted the body one color and the drawers another. Then I did my favorite thing and distressed the heck out of it.

Petticoat Junktion
Petticoat Junktion Clarksville, TN
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  • Debbi W
    Commented on Feb 27, 2013
    just awesome! I love your talent!
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  • Cracked and smashed China, pieces of mirror and stained glass, hide an ugly air conditioning unit.

Mosaic Screen to hide Air Conditioner

When we built a new side yard patio, the location of our air conditioner was less than ideal. So I smashed old plates, cut up old mirror and pieces of stained glass, to make a two sided mosaic screen that picks up the colors of the surrounding hostas.

The cream colored grout is sealed, old fence posts were used as the ends and the whole thing is movable in case we have to get at the air conditioner. It's much nicer to look at than the grey turbine.

Bliss R
Bliss R Minneapolis, MN
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  • Debbi W
    Commented on Feb 18, 2013
    THANKS FOR THIS POST i'M SO DOING THIS! ...»

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Fall Potting bench makeover

http://backwoodscottage.blogspot.com/2012/10...

I had fun redoing my Potting Bench for Fall. The gray milk paint turned out better than I anticipated.

Pamela G
Pamela G Arnold, CA
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  • Debbi W
    Commented on Feb 15, 2013
    love this one, I just got and old kitchen sink with the built in drain board cast iron. I'm ...»
    going to make one only use my sink I have the fencing boards left over and the post for the legs thanks for this great design.

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  • See through glass window shelves allow light in and give you a spot to set your plants.
  • Measure a piece of quarter round. 1
  • Attach quarter round and slide in shelves. For more details on the installation process view my tutorial at the URL listed above.
  • A little sunny spot in the kitchen. 1
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DIY Glass Shelves in Front of Kitchen Window

Adding glass shelves between two sets of cabinets in front of the kitchen window is an ideal location for some plants. A little quarter round moulding, finish nails and pre-cut tempered glass is all you'll need!

Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl
Brittany aka Pretty Handy... Raleigh, NC
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  • Debbi W
    Commented on Feb 15, 2013
    thank you! so doing this!
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