January 2012

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Warm Cookies Are In The Kitchen by Cheri

by Cheri January 31, 2012

I  made a new board.  The plan was to have a hook for everyone in the family–that would be all 6 of us.  I wanted something that all of the kids could hang their hats on but I also wanted something that I could write them a note on. You can see that I don’t have [...]

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Holly’s Rolling Book Cart featuring Rockler, Gorilla Glue, and DecoArt

by Holly LL January 31, 2012

Storage is a top priority for me – good storage that has function and design and versatility is a HUGE PLUS! I love books! The more books the better for me! But, they are everywhere, including the space under my buffet (the buffet still needs its makeover…so pretend it looks nicer than it does, OK?) [...]

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Cassie’s Mid Century Dresser Featuring Rockler

by Cassie January 31, 2012

This dresser may be an all time favorite for me! I love a blend of styles, and this dresser certainly is a blend. I found it at the Salvation Army for $40. Here it is before. Sort of Sad looking with all its handles coming off, huh? I just love working with midcentury dressers- the [...]

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February 2012 DIY Club Gift Party Package

by Cheri January 31, 2012

The FEBRUARY party starts tomorrow. ~~~~~~~ Rockler They have over 15,000 products to choose from. Each month offers something like the products below. clamp with clamp Hand Sander Home Bench Cookies ~~~~~~~ Styrofoam Crafts by DOW thegenuine and only styrofoam company Is offering an assortment of shapes of genuine STYROFOAM™ Brand Foam from Dow ~~~~~~   [...]

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JANUARY DIY Club Party WINNER

by Cheri January 31, 2012

Congrats to our party winner Girl In Air Contact Cheri at cheri.peoples@live.com to claim your prizes.

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All We Need Is Love by Cheri

by Cheri January 29, 2012

I wanted something in super soft colors for Valentine’s Day. I decided on a banner in natural tones of canvas and gray with chiffon pink and cotton white. I made my banner from canvas–I folded over the top and ironed it down. I then used my DecoArt Varsity stencil and painted on the letters LOVE [...]

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Jami’s Game Day Decor featuring DecoArt

by Freckled Laundry January 28, 2012

‘Yeeeeeahhhh. How ’bout them Giants?!” That’s what I’ve heard my dear husband say every time he’s answered his cell phone for the last week. We’re a little excited here in New York so what’s a crafty girl to do? Make a “GO GIANTS” banner, peanut {favor, snack} bags, and straw pennants for my man, of [...]

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TOP 10 January 2012

by Cheri January 26, 2012

We are excitedd to see what 2012 brings. We had a lot of great projects. Here is our January TOP 10. You can each grab your Charms in the footer. Girl In Air Twigg Studio Larissa Hill The Artsy Girl Connection My Repurposed Life Larissa Hill Double D Workshop Lindsay & Lacey Tackle 101 Awesome [...]

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Cassie’s Be My Valentine Banner

by Cassie January 26, 2012

As soon as Emmy’s Winter Woodland Party was over, it was time to take down the winter decor that had been on my mantle and get into the Valentine’s Spirit.  And let me apologize now because I dove straight into this project and don’t have during pictures for you.  Sorry!!!! For my banner, I used [...]

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Silvery Snow Decals with Design Divas

by Cassie January 24, 2012

If you follow me on my blog, you know that this past weekend, I hosted my daughter’s 5th birthday party, which was a “winter woodland party“.  We had winter woodland themed games, activities, food, and favors.  I set up all of the food on my favorite sideboard.   I ordered some fabulous snowflake vinyls from Design [...]

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Jami’s Mini Linen Chandelier Wreaths featuring Styrofoam

by Freckled Laundry January 21, 2012

I was feeling a little Valentines-y this week and I made some mini wreaths to hang from my chandelier using my latest thrift shop stash… These are too easy to make and you can use whatever fabric you wish. The key is to spray starch like crazy and iron your letter & heart fabric so [...]

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Coastal Blue Vintage Dresser by Cassie

by Cassie January 17, 2012

It’s no secret that I am really loving General Finishes Milk Paint from Rockler. I have used it on several pieces of furniture already, and it continues to be a favorite paint due to its consistency, ease of use, and gorgeous finish. Recently, my husband picked up this dresser for me from Craigslist for $25. [...]

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Holly’s Half and Half Mugs featuring DecoArt

by Holly LL January 16, 2012

Last month I had the opportunity to use DecoArt’s Glass Markers and I LOVED them! I cannot stop – I need every color. Here is another project using the DecoArt Glass Markers… I call them the Half and Half Mugs! Go check out the tutorial on my blog! Have a great day! Pin It

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Amy’s DIY Burlap Flower Valentine

by Amy of WhisperWood Cottage January 16, 2012

Pin It Are you in the mood for a valentine that uses burlap, silver, and vintage dishware? SUPPLIES 3″ Styrofoam disc 2 burlap flowers from Canvas Corp fabric ribbon scissors Gorilla Glue Super Glue craft knife vintage spoon adhesive hook and loop Canvas Corp scrapbook paper: “Herbs & Spices on Ivory” (CCP2642) Canvas Corp scrapbook paper: [...]

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Polka Dot Cuteness & Sweet Woodland Creatures with DecoArt

by Cassie January 16, 2012

Last week, I went thrifting and was happy to score some fun finds!  I purchased these owls and snails for $.25-.50 each…(please ignore the dog fur…. I need to vacuum!) Seriously, how cute are those snails????  They are going to go in Emmy’s woodland bedroom. And I found this tired old cloche for $3…. For [...]

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Time for Dinner ~ Roeshel’s Canvas and Burlap Banner

by Roeshel January 15, 2012

I love banners and enjoy seeing them all over blogland but couldn’t decide what I wanted mine to look like. I knew I wanted it to be “every day” and not seasonal or special occasion. I finally decided on a Love, Eat, Pray theme.  Materials I used: Canvas Corp. Burlap Minis {4} Canvas Corp. Canvas [...]

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Cassie’s Rustic Valentine’s Door Decor

by Cassie January 11, 2012

Both of the exterior doors we use most on our new house have storm doors.  Storm doors are fabulous in helping energy efficiency, however, not so much aesthetically.  Our front door especially tends to squash wreaths a bit between it and the storm door.  But that is not going to stop me from decorating for [...]

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Emmy’s Toadstool Tea Table featuring Rockler

by Cassie January 11, 2012

I have slowly begun to work on Emmy’s room in our new house.  When we first started out dreaming of the new to us house, she and I sat down and looked up images and came up with a pink, red, and aqua scheme… it was going to be soft with pops of red.   But [...]

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A Quick and Easy Way to Update Your Cabinets by Cheri

by Cheri January 10, 2012

When I did the kitchen cabinet door handles a few months ago a couple of things were forgotten when I ordered the hardware for the cabinets. We have this extra cabinet that sits on the other side of the refrigerator. I was out of town and had my Mom count how many handle were needed [...]

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Amy’s Convex Mirror Makeover featuring Rockler & DecoArt

by Amy of WhisperWood Cottage January 9, 2012

What do you do with a dirty convex security mirror with a slightly rusty frame? You gather your supplies and get to work! Salvaged convex security mirror Bag of Rags from Rockler Small Phillips screwdriver DeWalt Impact Driver from Rockler with flathead bit wrench Super Tuff Tack Cloth from Rockler Sanding Bug from Rockler Paint [...]

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