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Cell phone holder to hang out of puppies reach.
Posted on January 31, 2010 | No CommentsI had to find a way to secure my cell phone as it charges while keeping it out of the reach of my puppy so I made a pouch that [...] -
Easy to make decorative wine glasses
Posted on November 19, 2009 | 4 CommentsThese wine glasses are so easy to make and can be personalized with initials, holiday symbols, or anything you like. You just need a stencil, spray glass frosting, and [...] -
Tennessee Vol decorations
Posted on November 12, 2009 | No CommentsI really love college football so I decided to put my tree up for thanksgiving and decorate it with big orange T ornaments for the rest of the season. [...] -
Decorative bathroom towels with ribbon border
Posted on September 11, 2009 | No CommentsI was shopping recently and loved the decorative bathroom towels but the price was more than I’m willing to spend. I headed over to the craft section of Wal [...] -
Decorative pillow made to coordinate with bedset.
Posted on June 9, 2009 | 1 CommentI recently bought a new bed set for my bedroom and I wanted to make some decorative pillows because I was too cheap to buy the ready made ones. This [...] -
Chinese character wall decor
Posted on June 5, 2009 | No CommentsI made these from some alphabet squares that my daughter was getting rid of. ( See pictures below) You can make your own by cutting some pieces from a 2×4 [...] -
Candlesticks made from table legs.
Posted on April 9, 2009 | 1 CommentMaterials: two table legs package of candle cups ( these can be purchased at almost any hobby or craft store) paint and aging varnish wood glue small squares of wood ( I purchased [...] -
Tray made from picture frame and vintage drawer handles.
Posted on March 29, 2009 | 4 CommentsMaterials: one deep picture frame two drawer pills paint (base color, crackle glaze, lighter color for topcoat) wallpaper or scrapbook paper This tray is made from a picture frame and some old drawer pulls. I [...] -
Cardboard letters hung with ribbon for childs room.
Posted on March 9, 2009 | No CommentsMaterials: Cardboard letters paint ribbon I bought these letters at Hobby Lobby and they were 50 % off so only cost a dollar apiece. This is a really quick project that adds a nice [...] -
Rubber gloves with decorative cuff and ribbon trim.
Posted on March 3, 2009 | 1 CommentI love these rubber gloves but the ones I’ve found are either too expensive or are not well made so I decided to make my own. These are so easy [...]
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These wine glasses are so easy to make and can be personalized with initials, holiday symbols, or anything you like. You just need a stencil, spray glass frosting, and [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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I really love college football so I decided to put my tree up for thanksgiving and decorate it with big orange T ornaments for the rest of the season. [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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I was shopping recently and loved the decorative bathroom towels but the price was more than I’m willing to spend. I headed over to the craft section of Wal [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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I recently bought a new bed set for my bedroom and I wanted to make some decorative pillows because I was too cheap to buy the ready made ones. This [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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I made these from some alphabet squares that my daughter was getting rid of. ( See pictures below) You can make your own by cutting some pieces from a 2×4 [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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Materials:
two table legs
package of candle cups ( these can be purchased at almost any hobby or craft store)
paint and aging varnish
wood glue
small squares of wood ( I purchased [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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![Tray made from picture frame and vintage drawer handles. <!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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Materials:
one deep picture frame
two drawer pills
paint (base color, crackle glaze, lighter color for topcoat)
wallpaper or scrapbook paper
This tray is made from a picture frame and some old drawer pulls. I [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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Materials:
Cardboard letters
paint
ribbon
I bought these letters at Hobby Lobby and they were 50 % off so only cost a dollar apiece. This is a really quick project that adds a nice [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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I love these rubber gloves but the ones I’ve found are either too expensive or are not well made so I decided to make my own. These are so easy [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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