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Karen - The Graphics Fairy

Blogger | Frederick, MD http://www.graphicsfairy-diy.com/
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  • The end result. Three coordinating books to be tied together with twine, plus old keys.
  • The beginning. Used books and leftover paint.
  • The stenciling. I didn't even worry about the words fitting perfectly.

Upcycling Old Hardcover Books Using Chalk Paint® Decorative Paint!

Gorgeous books are featured everywhere these days - in magazines, on blogs, in showcase homes. I decided to embrace this design trend and use a free pile of like-sized books, a bit of ...»
left-over Chalk Paint® and small-scale stencils from previous projects. After the first grouping, I could not stop. It's addictive! These make perfect gifts and decorative accents.

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Annie Sloan Unfolded
Annie Sloan Unfolded Kenner, LA
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  • The perfect addition to your summer 4th of July decor!  http://www.craftsunleashed.com/seasonal/summer-projects-seasonal/4th-of-july-crafts-candle-wraps/
  • The perfect addition to your summer 4th of July decor!  http://www.craftsunleashed.com/seasonal/summer-projects-seasonal/4th-of-july-crafts-candle-wraps/
  • The perfect addition to your summer 4th of July decor!  http://www.craftsunleashed.com/seasonal/summer-projects-seasonal/4th-of-july-crafts-candle-wraps/

Burlap Yo-yo Patriotic Candle Wraps

Learn how to make fabric yo-yos quickly and easily. Plus a super simple way to wrap your candles in burlap (with no fraying!!). Come see how to craft these super simple candle wraps and add them to your patriotic decor today.

Angie CountryChicCottage
Angie CountryChicCottage Nashville, TN
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  • Black eyed susan vine.
  • Clip your seeds a little with nail clippers.
  • Soak in water overnight.
  • 3 days later, your have seedlings!
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How To Start Seeds In Just 3 Days!

Life got busy around here this spring, and I forgot to plant my seeds inside. I was just going to forget it and move on until I read about clipping and soaking your seeds to help them ...»
germinate faster. Well, I tried it out, and it worked perfectly!

Mom4Real
Mom4Real Lexington, KY
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Why Oh Why Won't My House Sell?

Lamentations from a homeowner whose house has languished on the market for over a year....
House Crazy Sarah
House Crazy Sarah Canon City, CO
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  • finished french chocolat table 1
  • just a plane ole table waiting for some fun
  • "chocolat Lombart Paris" table
  • using my transfer paper to transfer the graphic to the table
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French CHOCOLAT Quick and Easy Side Table Makeover

I have had this table for about a month sitting in my garage..It needed some UMPH and I was finally able to DIY it thanks to Karen - The Graphics Fairy ...»
. I gave it a nice FRENCH CHOCOLAT graphic by transferring the image with carbon paper and Hand Painting on the graphic. I then distressed it and sealed it with Poly to protect it.

Head on over to see the full makeover.

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Art is beauty Jenison, MI
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  • Kitchen Board & Batten (baskets are two fold to get clutter off the counters and hide the wall phone jack)
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Board & Batten Tutorial

I have done two slightly different styles of Board & Batten one if my first floor bathroom and the other in my kitchen, if you need more information then the diagrams show feel free to go to my site for more details

Dria @ Dio
Dria @ Dio Marlborough, MA
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  • You can find the tutorial on my blog:
http://dreamsfactory1.blogspot.ro/2013/05/diy-placemats-vintage-labels-suporturi.html#.UYluD1eJSSp
  • You can download the labels from my blog:
http://dreamsfactory1.blogspot.ro/2013/05/diy-placemats-vintage-labels-suporturi.html#.UYluD1eJSSp
  • You can find the tutorial on my blog:
http://dreamsfactory1.blogspot.ro/2013/05/diy-placemats-vintage-labels-suporturi.html#.UYluD1eJSSp
  • The 'before' 
You can find the tutorial on my blog:
http://dreamsfactory1.blogspot.ro/2013/05/diy-placemats-vintage-labels-suporturi.html#.UYluD1eJSSp
  • The 'after'
You can find the tutorial on my blog:
http://dreamsfactory1.blogspot.ro/2013/05/diy-placemats-vintage-labels-suporturi.html#.UYluD1eJSSp
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DIY - Placemats & vintage labels

Another easy to make project for the home - transform simple placemats into vintage beauties by painting them with acrylics, distressing them and adding waterslide decals labels. ...»

I made the labels using the Coventry Garden font and a beautiful vintage frame from Karen - The Graphics Fairy - you can download and use the vintage labels - if you like them :)

You can find the tutorial on my blog, please make sure to use the translate button:

http://dreamsfactory1.blogspot.ro/2013/05/di...

Diana Dreams Factory
Diana Dreams Factory Romania
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  • This was my grandparent's vintage chair.  The fabric was outdated, so I decided to reupholster it.
  • This chair now has a story to tell. 1
  • With a distressed finish and flat welting.
  • Sharing history underneath the upholstery is exciting and hopefully someone will see it in the future and treasure it.
  • What's underneath your upholstered seat?
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An Upholstered Chair That Has a Story To Tell

I reupholstered my grandparent's chair. I was hoping to find a treasure under the original upholstery, but didn't find a thing. That's when I decided to write my grandparent's story ...»
underneath the upholstery. This will give the next person who reupholsters the chair some history about who owned it and a glimpse into their lives. It won't just be an ordinary chair, it will be a chair with a story to tell.

#MayProjects

See more at http://www.slipcoveredgrey.com/2013/04/whats...

Angie@Slipcovered Grey
Angie@Slipcovered Grey Atlanta, GA
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Scrap Wood Vase... Easy and FREE!

I am calling this a vase, but it's actually a sleeve! I wanted to keep the bottom open so that I could decorate easily with real flowers by putting them in a glass jar and covering it ...»
with the wood sleeve. This took me around an hour start to finish and I love it! If you don't have scrap wood laying around, the cost of wood is still under $8. You can see the full tutorial at http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/2013/04/scrap-w...

Shanty2Chic
Shanty2Chic Colleyville, TX
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  • DIY Curtain Rod for under $20
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  • DIY Curtain Rod for under $20 1
  • Vintage drawer pulls for decorative curtain rod
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DIY Curtain Rod for Oversize Windows

Window treatments for oversize windows can be very expensive. When I was looking to outfit the 10 foot window in our dining room, I was shocked at how expensive longer curtain rods were, ...»
so I made my own using electrical conduit, spray paint, and some vintage drawer knobs.

Check out the tutorial!

30 Minutes 20 Easy
Amanda - Cupcakes and Corndogs
Amanda - Cupcakes and Cor... Harvest, AL
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