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How to Distress a Dresser

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Cindy over at Cottage Instincts shares not only a play by play in words and photos, but also a video on how she distressed this gorgeous dresser.

Mouse Motel Pumpkin

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Inspired by Martha Stewart, Stephanie Lynn made this adorable pumpkin for Halloween. See the mice? Don’t they look like they are climbing in and out of the pumpkin? Love it! 🙂

Amazing Cardboard Tube Art

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I just stumbled across this today. The website is not in English, but the pictures speak for themselves. Some absolutely amazing cardboard tube art, like little looking glasses or shadow boxes, are featured in this artist’s portfolio.

Halloween Yarn Wreath

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I’m loving this yarn ball wreath that Kristin put together over at Write it Down. Get some inspiration and find out what book carried this cute tutorial that would work for any time of the year!

Float Frame

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This cool frame is made from vinyl die cuts and two layers of glass. This makes it look like it’s floating in the air. This is an easy project that anyone can do and Carloyn, over at The Crafty Penguin, … Read More...

DIY Weathered Baskets

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I never thought of doing this, but what a great idea. Baskets are abundant at the thrift store and so inexpensive. Spray painting is a great way to give them new life, but distressing them is an even better idea!… Read More...

Door Knob Pumpkin Patch

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Stephanie Lynn from Under the Table and Dreaming was guest posting over at How Does She and shared this adorably ingenious pumpkin patch made from repurposed door knobs. Fun!

Halloween Hoop Art

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Have a little fun with embroidery hoops and some fabric, Kristi over at The Speckled Dog is happy to provide some inspiration with some fun Halloween ideas.

Dryer Duct Pumpkin

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Really? How smart is Allison over at House of Hepworths?? Don’t you just adore this pumpkin made from some dryer duct? This is fabulous! She’ll give you a step by step tute also, so be sure to check it out.

Coffee Table to Bench

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I love how Allison took this old coffee table, added some elbow grease and a bit of charm to come up with this adorable bench. Looks like the kitty really likes it too! She gives complete step by step photos … Read More...

Hand Painted Silk Pillow

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Just look at that pretty little bird. Lindy, from Cottage Hill, used a piece of clip art she printed off, traced it to create a pattern, then placed it underneath her silk fabric. From there she her painting talent took … Read More...

Tips for Using Spray Paint

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Brooke over at All Things Thrifty uses spray paint quite a bit. As a result, she has received numerous questions from readers on anything from why she uses it to what brand she buys. She’s received some great questions and … Read More...

Rooster Silhouette

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Laura at Just for Love made this cute country rooster silhouette frame for a whopping $0.00. That’s right! Everything she used she already had on hand. Gotta love roosters!

Decoupage Pumpkins: A Redo

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Last year Connie from Shady Creek Lane hopped on the black and white pumpkin band wagon. They were quite the craze last year, but turns out she didn’t like the results after all. This year she did a “do over” … Read More...

Birch Cake Stand

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I have to admit, I never would have thought to use birch wood to make a cake stand! Leave t to Martha. 🙂 Wouldn’t this be a perfect additional to a cabin dining table?

See the instructions for making a … Read More...