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I had a bunch of old bottles that I wanted to put labels on but wasn’t sure if I wanted to use them for Halloween or to put the [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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This string of hearts is so easy to make and one your kids could help you with. They would love peeling the cardboard and painting the hearts because it [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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I got bored with the stenciling I had done on my stairs and decided I could permanently solve that problem by using chalkboard paint. This will enable me to [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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I’ve been wanting to make one of these ever since I saw the first Hunger Game movie. This one is made from a Pringles can that is covered with faux [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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burlap fabric which is sold by the yard at fabric stores, craft stores, and Wal Mart. The amount you need depends on how long you want your banner to be.
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I found these cute little felt hearts at Hobby Lobby and strung them on some silver thread. It only took a few minutes and I like how airy they [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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I made these strings of hearts using o rings (in the jewelry section of craft stores) and the glittery hearts were from Wal Mart and only cost .97 cents [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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This fleece scarf is very easy to make and would be a great gift. You can make a fleece scarf from a small remnant because fleece is 60 [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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These cookies are made from fabric and ribbon that is gathered to look like frosting. These are faster to make than real cookies !
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I made this apron using a basic apron pattern but made some changes and added pockets made from vintage post cards and fabric paper. I found a website that [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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This project is made from four pieces of balsa wood and some string. It’s a simple project that is fun to make and very inexpensive. This would be a fun [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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This is a fun project to do with your kids for St Patrick’s Day that they will remember for a long time. The directions are detailed and easy to do [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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This leprechaun shoe garland is fun to make and can be used year after year. I hand sewed mine but you can make it using hot glue or fabric [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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This is a very quick and easy project for St Patrick’s day fun. I bought 2 packs of coins and strung them together with split rings. This is a [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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Catch a leprechaun kit for St Patricks day fun with your kids
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This leprechaun shoe garland is fun to make and can be used year after year. I hand sewed mine but you can make it using hot glue or fabric […]
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This table was made from old stairway baluster posts and some scrap wood from an old fence. I found the stairway parts in the basement of my parents old Victorian [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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Posted on May 16, 2014 | No CommentsThis table was made from old stairway baluster posts and some scrap wood from an old fence. I found the stairway parts in the basement of my parents old Victorian [...] -
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I spray painted all my matte frames with chalkboard paint so I can personalize them and change the message whenever I want. The glass keeps the chalk message in [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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Paint your matte frames with chalkboard paint
Posted on February 18, 2014 | No CommentsI spray painted all my matte frames with chalkboard paint so I can personalize them and change the message whenever I want. The glass keeps the chalk message in [...] -
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These chalkboards are so easy to make and can be used for so many things. You can use them to count down to holidays, for birthdays, showers, or just to [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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Countdown to Christmas chalkboard made from scrap wood
Posted on December 2, 2013 | No CommentsThese chalkboards are so easy to make and can be used for so many things. You can use them to count down to holidays, for birthdays, showers, or just to [...]
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