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Karen - The Graphics Fairy

Blogger | Frederick, MD http://www.graphicsfairy-diy.com/
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  • My blog office! Which was once the dining room. I knew the dining room needed to go when I ended up dusting it weekly rather than using it. Now I use the space 'too much!' :)
  • The build couldn't have been easier. Sawhorses for the legs and an old ladder for the frame was a great start.
  • For the top, I painted out the pallet boards with some signage so the top would look like it was randomly pieced together even moreso.
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Fav room in my house? My JUNKY blog office!

Being that I blog about decorating with 'junk', I knew I wanted a blog office to reflect that. But I wanted it to be an 'easy' build. So I started hunting for components that would be a ...»
FunkyJunk Interiors - Donna
FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada
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    It looks great Donna!! Love the sawhorses!
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Adding Old Lamps to Your Outdoor Spaces

creating a ornament from a lamp and how to turn a old lamp into a flip flop planter for more on how this is done come by and visit http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2013/06/add...
Tammy H
Tammy H Corona, CA
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    I love this!! What a great reuse of that lamp!
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DIY Monogrammed Art That Cleverly Hides the Doorbell

I've been on the look-out for artwork to fill the empty space along one wall in our hallway but also wanted to find a way to conceal the doorbell that was sticking out like a sore thumb. ...»
Tricia @ Simplicity In The South
Tricia @ Simplicity In Th... Greenville, SC
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    This looks great!! I love that it has a dual function too!
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Make a Painted Monogrammed Mug, inspired by Anthropologie

Use Martha Stewart Glass Paint products to make this custom mug. Tutorial here: http://www.morenascorner.com/2012/09/anthro...
Morena Hockley
Morena Hockley San Antonio, TX
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    These are so pretty!! I love that Martha Stewart Glass paint line, I'm going to have to make ...»
    some of these!

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Monogrammed Jewelry Box (last minute gift idea)

This project is not only budget friendly but is custom and they look beautiful when you are done!
1.00 Easy
Jacque & Matt @ theDIYvillage.com
Jacque & Matt @ theDIYvil... Knoxville, TN
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    So pretty!! That really is a perfect gift idea!!
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  • Bi fold doors ---&gt; "shutters"
  • $5 bi fold doors from the thrift store
  • I used a 2 part process to create the weathered look I was after.
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Bi Fold Doors Re-purposed to "Shutters" {Annie Sloan Chalk Paint}

I picked up a couple large bi fold doors awhile back at the thrift store and plans for them to be a partition in my shop. That didn't work out so I decided to paint them and use them as ...»
Nancy @ ArtsyChicksRule
Nancy @ ArtsyChicksRule Virginia Beach, VA
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    They look great Nancy!! I love that Duck Egg color, I just got some of that, can't wait to try ...»
    it on a project!

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  • After 3 hours (about 1/2 through I started using a jack hammer drill.  I think that is what it's called.
  • The second, bigger log will just be used as a plant stand  for colorful seasonal pots
  • The Hosta and Vinca are planted in my 2 small holes.  I am not sure how well they will winter over.
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Log Planter

This summer I attempted to make a planter out of a log leftover from a neighbors tree removal. My original idea was to cut / drill the inside of the log out and plant something in the ...»
Nancy T
Nancy T Redmond, WA
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    Great idea!! I love how this looks!
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  • Up close view of the wood and jars 1
  • The completed barn wood and mason jar project out on the table at the farm.
  • Using just a few pieces of old barn wood and some mason jars, you can create this centerpiece to hold flowers, candles and more. 1
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Creating A Mason Jar Centerpiece From Old Barn Wood Or Pallets

With the garden all planted and growing, and a little bit of extra time before the heavy picking and canning season begins - we thought today would be a great time to focus on an easy DIY ...»
Old World Garden Farms
Old World Garden Farms Newark, OH
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    These look great!!
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Room Reveal: DIY Filled Home Office

We finally finished our home office! Our workspace is now filled with our favorite DIYs, and it's set up to inspire many more to come!
Meredith K
Meredith K New York, NY
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  • Karen - The Graphics Fairy
    Commented 7 days ago
    It's lovely!! What a great space!
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  • I purchased a stencil at Hobby Lobby for this makeover 1
  • $30 at the Nashvlle Flea Market
  • Surprised at the inside. I wanted a pop of color!!!
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Stenciled Turquoise Wardrobe Fit For A Princess

I paid $30 for this wardrobe and I enjoyed doing something a little different to it. You have to see the inside!! :-) The additional cost information includes the cost of the wardrobe,stencil, and paint.

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Petticoat Junktion
Petticoat Junktion Clarksville, TN
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    Commented 7 days ago
    So pretty! I love the pattern and the colors that you used!
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