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Ice Skates Christmas Decoration: dollar store makeover

Laura — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 22:05:54 +0000

For holiday and Winter decor, create this ice skates Christmas decoration. A sad-looking large ice skates ornament got a makeover just using paint. An easy DIY that makes ice skates look vintage! I saw these oversized ice skate ornaments at the dollar store last year. Yes, they are ugly, and it was probably the exact...

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Chalk Paint on Plastic Pots – An Amazing Makeover!

Laura — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 16:35:58 +0000

Try chalk paint on plastic pots for an easy makeover that you’ll love, especially if you match the paint to your home decor! I found my set of plastic plant pots at our local Walmart. Each one is $5 and I love the quality. They are heavy, sturdy, and the fake dirt inside is solid....

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Sea Glass Paint: how to easily create beautiful beach glass

Laura — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 13:15:48 +0000

Sea Glass Paint: how to easily create beautiful beach glass in just a few steps. Don’t buy frosted glass bottles — easily paint your own! If you love the look of sea glass like I do, then you’re going to love these new sea glass paints from Martha Stewart Crafts. I can’t get over how easy...

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You and Me Sign: Easy How To Dry Brush Tutorial

Laura — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 16:09:04 +0000

This article shows you step by step my easy how to dry brush tutorial. Using a wood laser cut You and Me sign, you will learn exactly how to get a weathered look with craft paints. Dry brushing paint onto a surface is an easy way to blend paint and get a weathered look. I’ve...

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How to make a pretty pumpkin with layered embellishments

Laura — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 14:07:54 +0000

Make a pretty pumpkin with layered embellishments! My love of Fall + vintage-style decorations + my love of chalky finish paint = this pretty blue pumpkin! You can use any size faux pumpkin available at craft or dollar stores. I used a large size, as this pumpkin is displayed by our fireplace. Personalize this tutorial by using a...

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DIY Heart Garland

Laura — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 18:30:00 +0000

Today is Wednesday, which means you can find me over at Deja Vue Designs sharing a fun craft tutorial! Click over to learn how easy it is to make this DIY Heart Garland, using paper maché heart ornaments that get a makeover with easy-to-do gilding stenciling, and a bit of bling! Gilded Heart Garland DIY...

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Paper Maché Acorn Boxes: Easy Paint DIY

Laura — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 23:15:00 +0000

Here’s a fun project: painting premade paper maché acorn boxes! It doesn’t take long at all, and you can use these boxes in so many ways, whether as favors, ornaments, or display a bunch of them in a bowl! I was lucky enough to purchase these acorn boxes last year on clearance, but they can...

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Christmas Ornament Makeover with liquid gilding and metallic glazes

Laura — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 23:50:00 +0000

One of my creative blogger friends, Erin of My Very Educated Mother, has been hosting a No Ugly Ornament Series on her blog over the past several years. Each November, several bloggers get together and share their ornament ideas, upgrades, DIYs – all easy, all inexpensive – so that you, dear readers, will never have...

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DIY Silver Gilding and Fall Decor

Laura — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 20:09:00 +0000

Many years ago, we received a sweet little bamboo plant as a housewarming gift, and it arrived in this little navy-blue glazed terracotta planter. The dish matched in color but was made from plastic. Here they are: The plant died. Yes, me the avid gardener killed the plant. I’m good with outdoor plants. Indoors? Well…just...

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How To Etch Glass: Lace Design on Glass Paperweight

Laura — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:59:00 +0000

Where have I been? Either outside gardening and getting our yard in order, or inside playing with my newest favorite product from Martha Stewart Crafts: Glass Etching Cream. I showed you how to make your own etched beer glasses last week. It’s a great Father’s Day gift idea – very easy to do with excellent...

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