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Bench Redo

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Karly over at Jellybean Junkyard (love that blog name!) took this old outdated little bench and gave it a makeover. She and her sister discovered this little gem at a thrift store and gave it a brand new life.

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.

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...

Music Sheet Dresser

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This beautiful piece of furniture started out as one of those ugly Salvation Army or Goodwill dressers. You know the ones. The kind you bought for your first apartment when you were 20, or the kind that you pass by … Read More...

Sports Number Art

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One of my boys plays baseball and football, another one of them plays football and does track, and my daughter plays soccer. So sports numbers are big around here. I love the look of this numbered artwork, especially displayed with … Read More...

Wire Wrapped Stars

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Maggie from Generally Creative made these cute stars while on a long car trip. She has a fabulous step by step photo tutorial for making these cute little guys. You could leave them plain, spray paint them, cover them in … Read More...

Fruity Decoupage Art

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Oh the possibilities! I just love how Kate from the blog “oh write!” put together this adorable fruity art. She used scrapbook paper that looks like a dictionary page, but you could use any pattern that you like, or even … Read More...

Wall Mural: Tree Branches

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I will be moving in a couple of months and this inspired me. I love the tree branch and the little love birds are the perfect topper. Nicholette over at Craft Envy got her inspiration from a wall sticker that … Read More...

Pretty Fabric Flowers

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Snowy Bliss has a great tutorial for making these stunning fabric flowers. I just want a huge bouquet on my kitchen table right now! If you change the fabric colors, they’d be perfect for fall too, a great Thanksgiving bouquet … Read More...

Driftwood City

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Summer is almost over, so this is a great time to collect those crafting supplies that nature is done with. Time to collect acorns, discarded bark, and yes, some driftwood. The other day I featured the amazing life sized Driftwood … Read More...

Vintage Window Transformation

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I recently discovered a blog called Brambleberry Cottage. The photos in the blog header alone captured my attention. When I saw the transformation this 100-year old window took I knew I had to share it with you all.

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Polka Dot Pom Poms

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Cute cute cute! I’ve seen these decorative pom poms all over the internet, in fact I even made some for my daughter’s room last year. I love how Julie over at Less Than Perfect Live of Bliss took these pom … Read More...

Surfer Boy Bedroom Makeover

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Ellie’s son outgrew his childhood character room and needed a change. So she went to work and transformed this little boy room into a room that he can grow into for years to come. Totally cool Ellie.

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Decoupage Night Stands

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I think decoupage is one of my all time favorite mediums. You’re probably thinking “um YEAH we know, you feature it enough!” 😉 it’s really amazing what you can do with some pretty paper or fabric and a little decoupage.… Read More...

Mirrored Vase

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Heidi Smith over at Budget Wise Home took a thrift store vase and a few packs of mirrors from the craft store and created this stylish mirrored vase.

See how Heidi made this mirrored vase at Budget Wise Home.