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A Photo of My Junk Pile
I have lovingly called this my junkpile for several years it was the very first thing I did to start on such a huge task as my back yard. I just threw some allysum seeds in this week to see if I can get them to grown...added some more dirt... but overall it is what it is...a junkpile that I love...its right next to our bbq area and adds loads of interest to a normally ugly spot.
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I love it!! I'm a collector of junk, and I can totally see this in my backyard.
Recycle Wine Corks Into Fun Keychains
I like to save my wine corks to make into keychains to give as little gifts or stocking stuffers. I have also made one for myself to keep our boat key on. Since the wine cork floats, it makes a perfect base to hold a boat key.
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I like the cork key chaines how do U make them? Kwoodard59@yahoo.com
Upcycled Bottles Turned Into Treasures I Call Them Domes
I call these Domes, you can put a candle tea, votive or battery one under the dome, or tapered on top, I also use the larger ones to store cheese,chocolate etc under. Just put a cork on
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I tried the string thing phew didn't have any luck.
Some of the 'Characters' in My Landscape
As my profile indicates, I love the hunt for vintage finds, and that includes items for the garden. Over the last decade, these are some of the characters that have taken up residence
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Collecting Old Bottles
My husband over the years has found old bottles in the woods near our home, and so we have started making us a collection with them. So today I cleaned up these four and put a little of
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this is a really fun idea!
Easy Steps to Making a Diaper Cake
I hosted a baby shower for my sister-in-law. The first thing I needed was a centerpiece and I decided a diaper cake would be perfect. I started out with 150 size 1 diapers. I bought 3
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This is super cute with the banners! Filing this for upcoming baby shower! :)
Tin Can Sewing Caddy
I made a sewing caddy which includes a pin cushion that's pretty enough to be set on a shelf, yet comes in handy while I'm measuring and cutting out patterns. Made with used tin cans it's a quick, easy project.
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Thank you, Sherrie! I'd love to see how yours turns out!
From Trash to Treasure, Remaking a Teapot
I love transforming thrift shop finds to something useful for the garden or home. I bought this teapot for 50 cents, how could I lose?
New White Pillowcases + Cafe Curtain Clips= Curtains for My Tiny Bath!
Our home was built in the 60's and the bathrooms are really small and the bathroom windows are not a standard size. For our tiny bathroom I purchased new white crisp pillowcases and hung them with cafe curtain clips. Perfect!!
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do that, too here with pretty design printed pillowcases and kitchen towels. love frugal ideas ...»