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Tutorial Trial: Dyed Mason Jars
I've been loving all the gorgeous vintage Ball jars in green and blue, but I figured that there must be a way to DIY it, and there is! There are lots of methods and tutorials all over the place and I...
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A Vintage Treat for the Kitchen
I found this adorable vintage owl planter (so weird that people used to like tiny plants so much...) online at Out'A Space, a great Florida based vintage shop. It's so perfect to hold my scrub brushes,...
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Thrift Store Find
Here's a little before photo of my latest project. I'm still trying to decide on a color, but I can't wait to see what it looks like once it's revived! The great thing about it is that it isn't real...
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Cool Christmas Gift: Vintage Typewriter
]One of my favorite Christmas gifts for Daniel this year. I have been looking for an old typewriter for quite a while and was very happy when my dad told me that he found one. When Daniel opened it he...
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Redecorating Time!
It's been a while since I've posted! I've been completely consumed with family stuff and trying to redo my house. 7 years of living the student lifestyle and our home is desperate for an update! I've...
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Using Small Spaces- Kids Corner on the Stairs
My house is pretty little, and I'm starting to learn how to make the most of my nooks and crannies! Here's a little spot on the stairs that I created in less than 30 minutes with chalkboard stickers...
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Easy Custom DIY Decor- Yarn and Twine Wrapped Ball Tutorial
Here's a super easy project that you can customize for your color scheme; yarn wrapped balls.Materials:Glue Gun or Glue DotsYarn/Twine/String/RopeStyrofoam balls in desired sizesInstructions:1.) Glue...
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Before and After: Updated Vintage Dresser Project
Now that my handsome handyman has installed the new handles, I have a before and after photo to show off. My $10 thrift store find had a face lift, and it looks 20 years younger! The hardest part of...
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DIY Curtains for our New Kura Loft Bed
Daniel's room is very tiny and so we just just got a new Kura reversible/loft bed to try and open up some play space. I immediately knew that I wanted to make the space underneath into a fun little...
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Tutorial: DIY Forward Facing Bookselves
I love forward facing bookshelves and have been wanting to buy some for quite a while. I'd been putting off making a purchase and snooping for tutorials for a while when I finally found a great...
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Making Cheese (and other delicious things)
A few months ago I bought a very cool cheese making kit from the lovely Ella at Make Cheese. It made the perfect family night activity!With 4L of milk you can make mozzarella, mysost and ricotta. Our...
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First I Spy Quilt for Sale
I finally got the nerve to list my 'Cotton Candy'I Spy quilt. I'm not sure why I was worried about posting. I think pricing quilts is just challenging! I'm hoping to have the boy quilt finished...
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No More Ugly Ketchup Bottles
I was looking for a way to spruce up the look of condiments on burger night and decided on plain old mason jars- my favorite! Such a simple, classy and appealing way to serve condiments. no more ugly...
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Picnic Perfect Lemonade by the Jar
This lemonade is the best I've ever made and it only takes 3 steps, 2 ingredients and I made 4 jars in less than 5 minutes. I'm thinking I could even add a shot of vodka for hard lemonade for a grown...
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Cutest Soccer Snacks
Cucumbers and cheese biscuits aren't usually the most exciting snack, but packed up this cute they sure are! I used cellophane bags, blank business cards and stamps to package the biscuits and...
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DIY Mother's Day Flower Pots
Here's a pretty, handmade gift for the mom in your life this Mother's Day. It cost us under $15 and can be finished in a lazy afternoon.Supplies:Clay Pot; big enough to hold your herbs or...
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Rainy Day Entertainment
The easiest and cheapest way to keep a child entertained while you do the dishes (or drink some coffee while procrastinating):Use a plastic grocery bag as a parachute.He lasted almost an hour by...
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Tutoria Upgrade- Making Your Own Labels the Smarter, Faster Way!
I had a very small amount of time to make a very large batch of labels and needed to make the process more efficient. I cannot believe I didn't think of doing it this way before.Instead of cutting my...
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Vintage Chair Make Over
  I bought this great/ugly vintage chair for $10 and couldn't wait to spruce it up. Just a couple coats of yellow spray paint and some new faux bois fabric on the seat. Voila! An updated chair for $20...
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Easy Homemade Lip Balm Recipe
This lip balm is the best. I've tried all sorts of expensive natural chapstick and been disappointed every time. When I started using my homemade stuff, I was able to go from constant, all day...
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Wands, Pop-Tops and Blackboards: Oh My!
Here's a little sneak peek of a few of the new items I'll be bringing along to my only Holiday craft sale of 2012 on December 1st. There will be at least one more new item debuting at the sale. I'll...
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A Simple, Practical Dinner Gift Basket
Some friends of ours are in the middle of a stressful move, and to add a little support, we made a simple dinner basket up for them. I think this would be a great gift for a new mom, if someone has...
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Back to Work and Baby Bibs
Mat leave sure has some grey areas when you work from home! I've been slowly getting back to crafting after the arrival of little Asher. He's a pretty drooly guy, which has inspired me to whip up a big...
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Instant Embellished Onesies For Summer
Summer with a baby under 6 months is tricky because they're too little for sunscreen. After a bit of research, I decided on long sleeve white onsesies with UV babylegs and a sunhat to keep babe covered...
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Bad Blogger, Bad!
I've been a terribly negligent blogger since little Asher was born! Here are just a few things I've been creating since my last post:Crinkle ToysCustom I Spy PillowCustom Change PadsCrinkly Teething...
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