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Antique Gold/Angels and Cherubs Turned French Vintage
These needed a fresh look..so I used lavender theme and put some photos I had and aged them. (The photos are freebies) I layered colored of paint with a very fine glitter that just gives
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Any ideas on how to re-purpose the top part only of this hutch?
I just got a fantastic deal on this hutch for a $100.00. I bought it really for the bottom part only. I plan on using the bottom part in our family room as a TV stand. But now I have the
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I think it would look adorable in a little girls bedroom as a dress up closet. I'd paint the ...»
Transformations
This was one of those antique gold jewelry boxes, complete with a red velvet lining and a photo frame on top. I wanted to see it be a useful and decorative piece for any room in the
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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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Vintage items have an appeal like no other. I like them all...But I really like the Bunny and ...»
A Vintage Takeover for a Tired Old Lamp, With My Glue Gun!
This poor tired thriftstore 3.99 lamp got a new lease on lighting. With the help of some paint and my trusty glue gun technique. For complete details visit me at http://mrsblackstone.blogspot.com Sweet Tea N' Salty Air
Revamped Bookcase Hutch
A practical storage solution - converted hutch makes for a sleek & stylish bookcase.
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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You go, carry on! What a delight you and your junk are!
Crazy For Chalkboards
I have been busy lately making chalkboards. Some from frames, a few from leftover cabinet doors and one just painted on a wall. Easy Projects that anyone can do!
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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.
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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