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Mosaic Paint Chip Art

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Inspired by a mosaic print she saw in the Ballard Designs catalog, Jennifer of Hope Studios created this awesome piece of art from paint chips she collected. A very impressive result from such simple supplies.

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Sock Wreath Video Tutorial

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Becca over at Blue Cricket Design makes wreaths out of socks for $3.00. if the price wasn’t awesome enough for you, wait until you see how incredibly easy these wreaths are to make. No need to be crafty, a great … Read More...

How to Make a Rag Basket

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Annabelle from Just Make It shows you how to make these cool baskets out of leftover fabric. I can think of several places I could use these in my house, starting with my laundry room shelves!

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Cage Lighting

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This is one of the most creative things I’ve seen this past week. Beth over at The Stories of A to Z, turned a Tiffany style three tier light fixture into some totally cool cage lighting using lamp shades.

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DIY Clocks: 5 Different Ways

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I have several different clocks to show you, all have a different twist, but all are fabulous.

Welcome to our DIY Clock Roundup! Time is a precious commodity, and what better way to keep track of it than with a … Read More...

Parisian Wreath

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There’s a darling blog called Le Chateau des fleurs by Frenchy that has some truly marvelous ideas. This time, Frenchy took some silk flowers, chic ribbon and lovely vintage paper to make this os so pretty Parisian themed wreath.

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Mosaic Bird Bowl

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Susie over at From My Home to Yours made this wonderful mosaic bird bowl. She was inspired by a project in a magazine from 2005 and has been wanting to make it ever since.

Stop by and see how Susie … Read More...

Beachy Solar Apothecary Jar

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Have you seen all the cool solar light adaptations around the internet? There’s some pretty crafty people out there, and Ann from Make The Best of Things is one of them.

She’ll show you how she turned a shapely jar … Read More...

Lemonade Stand from an Old Desk

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This creative lemonade stand was created by Tiff over at Making the World Cuter. She took an old desk her kids had been using and dressed it up for summer. Looks like the kids are pretty happy with mom’s handy … Read More...

Cake Plates and Cupcake Platters

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I’m a baker. I love cakes, and cupcakes rock too. I love looking for pretty and creative ways to display desserts, especially if I can save a buck or maybe even make it myself. Cake plates and cupcake platters are … Read More...

Skateboard Shelving

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Skateboarding is all the rage among boys, and even some girls! As the kids outgrow their old skateboards, or they just start looking a little worse for wear, you can turn them into cool shelving for your kids’ rooms.

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Nautical DIY Seashell Mood Lighting

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I love anything beachy. Seashells, sand, light blues and greens. They just set such a serene mood. The Martha Stewart website has this fabulous mood lighting made from seashells. There’s no electricity involved, and you’ll be amazed at how simple … Read More...

70’s End Table Redo

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I don’t think I could have imagined taking an ugly 70’s throwback end table and turning it into something gorgeous. Well Modern Vintage Interiors did, and really did a fabulous job too. I think I’ll be looking a little closer … Read More...

Vinyl Chalkboard

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Chalkboard paint is pretty popular right now. I’ve seen quite a few projects, and even have a few of my own waiting in the wings, but this is something I haven’t seen yet. Chalkboard vinyl.

Stop over to Ashley Ann … Read More...

Letter Art

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I had to do a double take when I first saw this. At first glance I didn’t realize it, and then I looked a little closer at the letter “T”. Was that a table leg maybe? And the letter “A”, … Read More...