If you are in the mood to make some festive red, white, and blue crafts and decor for the July 4th holiday, the week before is the best time to purchase the supplies. Most craft supply stores have their patriotic decorations marked down 50% already and you can find some great deals. In this post I have included 3 very…
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DIY Sunburst Mirror From An Old Book
Nothing adds timeless mid-century inspired glamour to a decor like a sunburst mirror, and they can be found in all styles, materials, and colors. Previously I have featured two DIY sunburst mirrors that you can read about here and here. For my third, and I’m sure my last sunburst mirror project, I decided to destroy an old book by tearing out the…
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I am the type of DIY person who just can’t stomach the idea of throwing anything away, especially if it can be repurposed in to something unique and useful for a home. I am also a homeowner who loves finding solutions within a tight budget. This project came out of a need for a guest room headboard and some leftover…
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Pure Colors, Original Elegance for Grandma’s Dresser
This month I am excited once again to participate in The Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest™ with other talented bloggers at Thirtyeighthstreet.com and Anastasiavintage. This month’s theme is Pure Colors, Original Elegance and is sponsored by Pure & Original Paint. Disclosure: Pure & Original Paint provided the paint for this project but all opinions are my own. Some or all of the participants in…
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