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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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Love this!
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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Thank you Sue Weiker you should post some photos if you have not already I would love to see ...»
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.
Adding Old Lamps to Your Outdoor Spaces
creating a ornament from a lamp and how to turn a old lamp into a flip flop planter for more on how this is done come by and visit http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2013/06/add...
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Thank you Tammy!
Using Common Household Items as Garden Planters
It seems that almost everything that is found around the house can be turned into a creative planter. Why not re-purpose some of your items.
This cute cowboy boot planter is one that I found recently at a garden center nearby. I love the use of succulents in it. It gives the whole planter a dessert like effect.
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Flip Flop Wreath Tutorial
Have you been on Pinterest lately? Flip flop wreaths are all the rage. I couldn’t find a tutorial so I thought I would make a wreath and write one up. Here is what you will need: 6 pairs of flip flops in various colors, decorative jewels from the craft isle, hot glue gun, any other decorations you want (I used something I already had).
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DIY Project ~ Hose Guards From Curtain Rods!
Have you seen the price of decorative hose guards lately? Well, I have and it made my blood pressure rise! Since early spring I have been on the hunt for pretty hose guards to prepare for
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Thanks, I have a few of those curtain rods hanging around here too! I will give it a try.
Back Porch Headboard Swing
I couldn't wait to have a swing of my own on our back porch. When I told my husband we needed to use one of the three headboards stored in the garage, he looked at me a little funny.
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Thanks! Sherry... $900!!! That's crazy! I was thinking to sell for $350-400... maybe...