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DIY Wallpaper with Paint

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My husband used to be a painter. That was in the day when wallpaper was a big deal, everyone wanted it. He hated it. It’s messy, sticky, and almost impossible to remove. So instead of using wallpaper, try your hand … Read More...

Decorating Magazine Holders

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Tammy from Not Just Paper and Glue found a great bargain on cardboard magazine holder, then prettied them up. She shows us how she spray painted, decorated and labeled them to come up with this lovely, organized way to hide … Read More...

Button Monogram Pillow

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I love projects with buttons. You can sometimes find a bag full of them at the thrift store or on a garage sale table. I always have a ton of them in all different colors just in case inspiration strikes. … Read More...

10 Fab DIY Photo Displays

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My husband asked me the last time we moved why I no longer hang up all the family photos in the hallway. You know the display. It looks like your Aunt Gertrude’s house with all the 8×10 frames filled … Read More...

PB Inspired Armillary for the Yard

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Christin at Pregnant with Power Tools recently showed us how to make an amazing armillary out of embroidery hoops to display in your home. This time, Christin went one step further, and using barrel hoops she created this fabulous piece … Read More...

Peekaboo Painted Shower Curtain

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Sometimes you see a project that just makes you smile. For me, this is one of those projects. Kim over at A Girl and a Glue Gun, took a clear shower curtain and painted it, leaving convenient portholes for you … Read More...

No-Sew Cushion Cover

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I admire those that sew, but I’m not among them. Oh sure, I can sew basic things, but a seamstress I am most definitely not. Diane at In My Own Style made a summery seat cushion for her porch swing … Read More...

Meet Illinois Artisans

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Meet Illinois Artisans & Purchase One-of-a-Kind Art Made in Illinois

AUGUST 13 – 14 at Visitor Information Center, Pearson at Michigan Ave.

WHO: Chicago Office of Tourism and the Illinois Artisans Program, which focuses
national attention on the rich heritage … Read More...

Tween Bedroom Makeover

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As mom to one teenage girl, two teen boys, and one tween boy, I have definitely been asked the question “Can we paint my room black?” Um, NO. I have to take my hat off to Kristi over at The … Read More...

Faux Marble Ceiling

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Isn’t that ceiling just marvelous? Imagine how much you would have to pay someone to do that for you. Suzy over at Suzy’s Artsy Craftsy Sitcom did it for under $50.00!

She’ll show you how to do it too in … Read More...

Organize with Labels

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I think I love labeled containers and baskets just as much as Sarah over at 2 Giggle Boxes. Sarah made her own labels, fancied them up with pretty paper and attached them to baskets to make this darling arrangement.

Get … Read More...

Fabric Covered Notebooks

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It’s almost time for kids to go back to school. Believe me, I know. With 4 kids to buy supplies for, don’t get me started! 😉 I’ve always wanted to make something similar to this, so I’m glad I happened … Read More...

City Wood Art

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Several years ago after having a deck installed on our house, we had a bunch of little wood pieces leftover, which I promptly turned into snowmen and gave away as gifts. Rebekah of Potholes and Pantyhose took some leftover pieces … Read More...