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Bless the Blooms
Using my Shabby Chic crosses (http://www.hometalk.com/1144579/repurposed-shabby-chic-crosses) that I made at Easter time and an old barn door, I put together a serene, neutral outdoor
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Coat Hanger: Re-purposing an Old Door
Re-purposing is such a fun way to turn trash into something functional and beautiful. I used what was an old door and turned it into a coat hanger using some scrapbook paper, sand paper,
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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 saw one that hung on the wall with chicken wire instead of glass. They had repurposed the ...»
Use Mason Jars to Make Simple Outdoor Hanging Lanterns!
All you need is some wire and some jars, and you are minutes away from pretty outdoor lanterns! #repurposing #upcycling #MasonJars
15 Minutes
Easy
A Trunk That is Tough as Nails but Also Soft on the Heels...
Add a pad to your favorite trunk to make it the perfect put-your-feet-up coffee table. For further instructions, check out http://nesthomeinteriors.com/blog/2013/6/17/...
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Great idea. It looks like a great place to \put up your feet like pictured here.
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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I love these diaper cakes! Simply adorable and useful!
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?
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So sweet! Adorable little project.
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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Cute idea!
A Vintage Takeover for a Tired Old Lamp , Using My Hot Glue Technique!
This poor tired thriftstore 3.99 lamp got a new lease on lighting. With the help of some paint and my trusty hot glue gun technique on the base. For complete details visit me at http://mrsblackstone.blogspot.com Sweet Tea N' Salty Air
2 Hours
3.99
Moderate
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.
