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Making a LampShade
Cute lampshade fabric cover for a girls bedroom. This DIY was super easy, inexpensive and looks adorable in my little girls room. Visit the site for step by step instructions.
Crown Creations!
We love adorning our statues with crowns, but find it difficult to always find them in the right size. And some of them can be pretty pricey, even the new ones! We created our own from
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I used to - the only catch is the air flow can disturb the gas stove burners - so we simply ...»
Outdoor Light Transformation
Ahhh, the magic of spray paint! A can of Oil Rubbed Bronze saved these brass outdoor lights from the landfill. And now I love something I didn't think was lovable.
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Much better!
Renters Solution to Outdoor Lighting
If you are a renter and want to hang some outdoor lights you can do it with no nails or staples in your landlords property.
Updated an Old Light Fixture With an Edison Light Bulb
Give your outdated light fixture a new lease on life. With a coat of paint and an Edison bulb you can create a vintage industrial look.
Easy DIY Outdoor Light!
I'm doing a screen porch makeover at the moment and wanted to add a bit of light over the drop-leaf table. Using some grapevine balls and white lights with brown wires I put together an little porch chandy in no time!
DIY Tutorial : Jar Pendant Swag Light
I know we've all seen these before, but I've included some great supply links if you, like me, live in the uk. Also includes a link on how to suspend your swag light....
30 Minutes 25 Easy
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Hi M Gail.....I'm in the UK, and unfortunately we don't have Mason jars over here....we have ...»
An Alternative to Expensive Lampshades
I love to buy items from thrift stores and update them, but lamps are difficult because they usually don't have a shade with them, or the shade is in rough shape. Buying new shades at $20
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Love the "after" !
DIY Rope Lamp
I had this idea to make this nautical Rope Lamp for my son's big boy room with an old existing lamp I already had, but I wanted the lamp to be a bit chunkier. So of course I stole my kids
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20 Minutes 10 Easy
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Thanks Gracie!