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Moss Wreath $3

by Cheri May 17, 2012

You will need A styrofoam wreath form (I already had one on hand) wire wire snips canvas (already had on hand) 1- $1 package of dry moss 2- $1 packages of mossy stones scissors Hot Glue gun 1. Wrap Fabric around the form. If you do not have a styrofoam wreath you can also use [...]

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Cassie’s Door Hanging Message Boards Featuring DecoArt and Canvas Corp

by Cassie May 16, 2012

I was so excited to try out DecoArt chalkboard coating and knew exactly what I was going to use it on!  I had purchased some of these fun shaped wooden plaques from an online craft deal shop, and they were perfect to make into little message boards.  I gathered up the plaques, paint, and medium. I [...]

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Project Pinterest: Summer Lovin’ is Happening NOW!

by Holly LL May 15, 2012

Have you been pinning? Are you ready? Project Pinterest Summer Lovin’ starts NOW! Come check out our Summer Lovin’ Board and be sure to see some of our own DIY Clubbers outdoor projects on the Project Pinterest Theme Announcement post. Here is a reminder about how we feature boards: Boards are randomnly selected to be featured. BUT you [...]

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Cassie’s Yellow Milk Paint Desk

by Cassie May 15, 2012

A few weeks ago I found this adorable desk at a yard sale.  It wasn’t bad to begin with, but I wanted to warm it up a bit. I removed the hardware, lightly sanded it, and primed it. With milk paint primer isn’t needed, but because I was painting over existing paint, I wanted to [...]

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Holly’s Sunny Sign

by Holly LL May 15, 2012

My parents spend a lot of time outdoors enjoying their backyard,front yard, and grill. The do live in “sunny So Cal” after all. Now, my Dad, when is asked how he is, always says “Seventy and Sunny.” (he is not seventy). Nonetheless, I wanted to make them a sign (it was supposed to be a Christmas [...]

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Cassie’s Vintage Sheet Wreath Featuring Styrofoam

by Cassie May 14, 2012

Hi.  My name is Cassie and I am a hoarder. I love anything vintage.  Vintage books.  Vintage linens.  Vintage owl figurines.  Vintage brass items.  Vintage furniture.  It’s becoming a problem, and it’s time to do something about it…. I recently discovered I had a large stack of vintage sheets.  I had been collecting more than [...]

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Cheri’s Chalkboard Mustaches and Chalkboard Bubbles

by Cheri May 14, 2012

Chalkboard Mustaches and Chalkboard Bubbles DecoArt has a new product out Chalkboard Coating. You paint the coating over a painted surface and instantly turn it into a chalkboard. Walls, Doors, Bubbles, Mustaches, Chalkboards in any color that you want. I knew the kids would be fun to photograph with chalkboard mustaches and fun colorful bubbles. [...]

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DecoArt Chalkboard Coating

by Cheri May 11, 2012

You can turn any surface into a chalkboard with DecoArt’s chalkboard coating. Now you have unlimited custom colors with the new coating. You can turn anything into a chalkboard. This matte varnish quickly turns anything –walls, doors, craft projects … you name it… into a chalkboard. You apply one coat VERTICALLY-let it dry for 1 [...]

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DIY Dollhouse Repairs with Gorilla Glue

by Cassie May 10, 2012

Last weekend I took Emmy out with me to yard sales. (What’s new, right?)  Anyhow, we found some treasures and she spied a neat old dollhouse.  I told her I had one like it at home in the loft that had been mine when I was a child.  My parents helped me put it together [...]

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Cassie’s Minty Dresser Featuring Rockler

by Cassie May 8, 2012

I am at it again with Rockler’s awesome Golden Oak Briwax!  LOVE this stuff!  And for those of you who have asked, there will be a post coming in the next month all about WAX.  This time I used it on a dresser I found at Goodwill.  I loved the details and hardware on this [...]

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Homemade Flowers for Mother

by Cheri May 8, 2012

Homemade Flowers for Mother. We cut Canvas Corp paper into strips and then made angled little cuts into the paper about half way into the paper. Check out Suzy’s handmade flower tutorial–she had a similar project posted. I then wrapped my strips of paper around a pencil, then fluffed and bent my cuts. You need [...]

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Project Pinterest: Summer Lovin’

by Holly LL May 8, 2012

Are you ready for it? The warmth of the sun on your face. Bare feet. Lemonade stands. The kids not in school! To get us in the mood for all that comes with summer our Project Pinterest theme for May is Summer Lovin’. Come check out our Summer Lovin’ Board We celebrate flip flops, floppy [...]

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Cheri’s Beach Table Decor with Canvas Corp

by Cheri May 7, 2012

I created a beautiful table scape with just a few items. I used pieces that I already had around the house. Grabbed my Canvas Corp rope and wrapped it around a candle…for the sake of versatility, rather than hot gluing the rope to my candle I just used straight pins and no one even knew. [...]

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Cassie’s Gray Weathered Table Featuring Rockler

by Cassie May 3, 2012

A few weeks ago my mother-in-law was visiting and I am fairly certain she brought with her some thrifting mojo, because I had really good luck that weekend!  One of the pieces I found was this round table at Goodwill.  I just loved the shape of it! Apparently Emmy thought it was a force to [...]

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Project Pinterest: Outdoor Enchantment Features

by Holly LL May 3, 2012

Thank you all for joining us for the Outdoor Enchantment Project Pinterest party! Sorry the features are a little delayed…I jetted off to NYC for an event! Your boards were fabulous and we had so much fun meeting new people and seeing what long time friends were pining! Now here are the features…. Jen from [...]

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May 2012 DIY Club Monthly Project Tutorial Contest

by Cheri May 1, 2012

DETAILS & FAQ PARTY DATES: Link up April 1 through midnight (EST) on April 21, 2012. WHAT IS THE PRIZE PACKAGE? Click here to see this month’s prize package. HOW MANY PROJECTS CAN I LINK? As many as you want as long as they have not been linked up at a previous DIY Project Party. [...]

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April 2012 DIY Club Party Winner

by Cheri April 30, 2012

Thank you to everyone who entered the challenge in April. Congratulations to our April Winner… Homeroad Contact Cheri Cheri.Peoples@live.com

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May 2012 DIY Club Gift Party Package

by Cheri April 30, 2012

Our MAY party starts tomorrow. We are listing our sponsors facebook pages so you keep up to date on specials, give-a-ways, other amazing projects… We do not require you to like their facebook page as a way of entering our monthly contest but we want to provide their links so you can stay up on [...]

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May 2012 Guest Hostess- Meridian Road

by Cheri April 29, 2012

Hi, I’m Suzanne from   I’m so excited to be a guest host for May’s DIY Club Monthly Project! I’ve had the honor of winning this contest before, and let me tell you, the prize packages are amazing! I love anything vintage, and I love to re-purpose old things. I do some cooking and crafts, [...]

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Jami’s Rustic Bumble Bee Favors featuring DecoArt & Styrofoam

by Freckled Laundry April 28, 2012

I fell in love with these b.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l. honey themed wedding photos on Pinterest not so along ago. Source Source Okay, one more because they are just too charming! Source (For more honey wedding/party themed inspiration, follow my honey love board on Pinterest!) I don’t plan on having a second wedding anytime soon so I thought [...]

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