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Recover A Cube Seat Using Thrifted Denim/NO SEWING
My daughter and I enjoy sewing and have been using this cube as our seat over the last few years. It’s lightweight, has a padded seat and fits into the opening under the sewing machine nicely. The problem is the fabric covering it… The pattern isn’t something I would ever use in my home. It has also gotten quite a bit of damage on the corners from one of our feline friends. This cube isn’t a storage container either. It was bought for my daughters bedroom as an extra little seat that just happens to fit perfectly under the sewing machine table. I decided to cover it with a durable…
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Easy Staircase Refresh With Gel Stain (Goodbye Nasty Carpet!)
The carpet on these stairs that leads down to our family room finally got under my skin enough to do something about. The damage our cats have done over the years was now impossible to overlook and I felt no matter how good the rest of the room looked the stairs dragged everything else down. We hired the carpet company that installed the carpet to remove it. They said they had special tools to minimize the damage that would be caused by pulling out the staples. After the job was finished, we came to the realization that we, could have done better. Everything looked like it had been just ripped…
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Lamp Makeover With Rice Paper, Paint and Silk Flowers.
A plain white lamp and shade. In my opinion, the best way to start a project! This lamp is clean ad needs no repairs. It was an inexpensive purchase I made a few years ago for our extra bedroom. I had been in the process of painting and throwing the room together quickly and wasn’t sure in what direction I wanted to go. So I figured buying a plain lamp and shade would enable me to change it into exactly what I wanted when the time came. Fast forward to the present…I found a different lamp for our spare room (one that definitely needs to be made over). So this…
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I Made Over Our Loveseat Using RIT Dye, Paint And Decorative Glaze.
This little road side find was not only free but the perfect size for my sunroom. The man putting it on the curb was nice enough to hide it behind his truck until I could come back with my husband and get it home:) At first glance it appeared to be in great shape and in fact the cushions and the body were. It was the fabric that was in need of work and reupholstering this piece wasn’t an option at this time. The fabric was intact though a bit worn in some spots. Otherwise the biggest problem was the amount of fading in some areas. There were also some…
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My Daughters Bedroom Goes From Little Girl Room To A Young Teen Space
We reached the point in time when my daughter, who was just turning 14, was wanting to update her bedroom to reflect her current likes and interests. This makes the task of changing the room much easier when there is an end product in mind. When she started talking about the changes she wanted to make, I directed her right to Pintrest. We sat down and established what color she wanted the walls, after which we pinned about a dozen bedrooms that caught her eye. Doing this helps soooooo much when trying to stay on track and not get distracted with all the other decorating ideas available out there. Truth…
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Antique Store Find/Table Make Over Using Gel Stain
You find the best items when your not looking! This came from a huge antique store we had stopped in on our way to a winery. It was actually being used to display other items the store was selling. It always pays to ask if you find something of interest. Fortunately it was for sale! The tag was hidden underneath. I loved the detail and this piece was $30 reduced. Score… Before I began cleaning I added a couple L brackets to the underside of the top to two of the legs. I first cleaned with a mixture of warm water, white vinegar and a pump of Dawn dish liquid.…
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Holly Leaf Coasters/Decoupaged Using Napkins
I found these unfinished wooden coasters in Hobby Lobby. They were 30 percent off of the original price of $4.99 so I couldn’t pass them up! I began by applying 2 thick coats of white craft paint. I covered the tops and the four sides. I left the bottom portion with the feet bare. I pulled some festive napkins from my stash and found the design on them fit the coasters nicely. I fit the images on to the blocks and cut a square portion of the napkin out that was a bit bigger then the size of the square. I removed the back layer of the napkin ad using…
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Serving Board/Wood From Hobby Lobby/Food Safe Bees Wax Finish
I made a server out of one of these pieces purchased from Hobby Lobby last year. It was such a great gift I decided to make another. They are affordable, easy and fast to put together. This piece was 30 percent off and the hardware was on sale for $1.00 a piece. The rest of the materials I needed I already had. To start I did give this piece a light sand using my mouse and 220 grit sandpaper. I cleaned the majority of it off with a tack cloth and used a chip brush to clean out the nooks and crannies of the bark. Once the piece was cleaned…
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Dry Orange Slices In the Oven/Rustic Addition For Autumn And Winter Home Decor
I love home decor that includes natural elements. In the past I’ve strung popcorn, used acorns, leaves, twigs, birch bark and cinnamon sticks. Dried orange slices are also very popular and super easy! I started by slicing two oranges 1/4″ thick. Try to make them as even as possible and placed them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. I had a couple that I knew were cut to thin but I left them on the tray anyway. I warmed my oven to 325 degrees and put the oranges in for one hour. After the hour was I flipped the slices over and put the tray back in the…
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Butterfly Vase/Painted and Decoupaged With Napkins
I love my napkin stash! I have quite a few of these and whenever I open my craft container they inspire me. I know I know they are just napkins but the picture makes me feel good:) To begin I washed this glass vase and wiped any excess oil from the outside with alcohol on a cotton ball. I painted the outside of my vase with two coats of chalk craft paint using a small foam brush. I mixed colors to try and closer match the background color of the napkins. It ended up being an earthy yellow after adding a small amount of a sandy beige. To prepare the…