I have really been needing a sideboard for my dining room for awhile now, and when I found this dresser for 15 dollars on Craigslist I knew it was perfect. It came to me in really rough shape, and smelled like it had been in someone’s basement for the past ten years. I threw some baking soda in all the drawers and let it sit for a week or so before I started its’ makeover.    This piece really needed a lot of work. Veneer was...

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Decorating a kids room is an adult’s chance to be whimsical again. You can throw out all the mainstream rules and just follow your imagination. Here are 10 DIY projects to consider when decorating your child’s room. 1. DIY Growth Chart by Cozy Cottage Cute Remember the days we use to chart our growth progress with marks on the wall? This is such a cute twist on that old school tradition. Only a few supplies are needed. Make sure you...

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I never really realized how expensive a wedding is until I started planning my own. There are so many costs I never imagined in every small detail. With this in mind, I am hoping to do as many DIY projects for my wedding as possible. Your wedding favors are an easy way to cut costs by going DIY. Here are 10 DIY wedding favors you could use for a wedding or even a special event: Style Me Pretty Give away recipes to your wedding guests. Print out...

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I have been playing around with the dry brush painting technique on some smaller objects before I implement them on any of my furniture pieces. I had some old, beat up cutting boards I bought for a dollar a few months ago that were perfect for practicing. I love dry brushed pieces of furniture, because they make any piece look old and rustic. You don’t have to pay as much attention to dings and scratches while prepping if you are planning...

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I am a big fan of DIY headboards. I have been looking for inspiration for both my master bedroom and my guest bedroom. I prefer a “do it yourself” headboard versus purchasing one, because it will save you a lot of money and will also create a bigger statement. Need inspiration for your DIY Headboard? I found some really great projects below: BHG A feed sack has been stapled to a piece of plywood along with some batting and foam. For...

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Today I am going to show you how to make your own hurricane vases, like the ones below, sold at Pottery Barn: These glasses cost anywhere from $39 to $54 a piece! Mine cost $2.16. Materials: Glass candlesticks Glass vases Gorilla Glue Toothpick I bought both my vase and candlestick at the dollar store for $1 a piece! You can choose any kind of vase for a different look. Experiment with different shapes and sizes. You can also find these at...

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