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Project Pinterest: DIY Holiday Letter Wreath

December 11, 2012 By 20 Comments
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I haven't done a Project Pinterest in a long time but when I came across this cute idea from Adrienne of Our Unexpected Journey for a Holiday Letter wreath I went out and got everything I needed! Just like every good do it yourself project it starts with an overpriced item that makes you go, "I can make that." So let's get started. I did three different letters including an L that was thought to be too hard but turned out to be my favorite!  Here's what you'll need: MDF Letters - Black … [Read more...]

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Project Pinterest: Instagram Photo Display

May 26, 2012 By 21 Comments
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It's that time again! I've been trying to do this pinterest project for awhile but couldn't because there wasn't a good company to print my pictures from Android. Until Snapstagr.am hit the scene. Backed their kickstarter campaign and grabbed my free roll and another the day they launched the site. This project actually started out as a jewelry display but morphed into the picture display after I saw the amazing one that Goodwillionaire did (which is much prettier than mine but I just haven't … [Read more...]

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Project Pinterest: Blue Mason Jar Soap Dispenser

May 6, 2012 By 27 Comments
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My bathroom makeover has begun and I've started with some of the accessories that I wanted to build the room around. The inspiration for our bathroom formed from this pin on pinterest for Blue Mason Jars turned into soap dispensers. There are a few ways that I found on Pinterest that you can do them including with mod podge and food coloring or glass paint. I decided to buy the glass paint because it was so cheap and I knew that these glass jars were going to be around water. Here is what … [Read more...]

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Project Pinterest: Hanging Magnetic Chalkboard Trays

January 15, 2012 By 2 Comments
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Another fun project that I've been dying to try because it was such a simple project that would also make a great addition to our wall space.   I have a new love for Chalkboard Paint because it's so easy to use and you can put it on everything. I'm sure I will have a few Chalkboard projects to come this year. Hanging Magnetic Chalkboard Trays Here is what you'll need: Metal Serving Trays (I found mine at a Thrift Store for under $2) Make sure they are magnetic before … [Read more...]

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Secrets to Cheap Crafting

January 13, 2012 By 4 Comments

I've started to notice now that since I've started Project Pinterest the possibilities in everything I come across. Going through Pinterest you can find so many things that have been repurposed or recycled into to clever ideas. That's one of the main reasons why I've decided to do this mission of one project from Pinterest every week. It keeps me creating but it also finds a home for something that someone might have thrown away to rot in a landfill some where. The recipes help me change up … [Read more...]

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