tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53603423442453288932024-03-12T20:25:45.706-06:00My So-Called DIY BlogMy So Called DIY Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717395086712393737noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360342344245328893.post-1425167526692880752017-08-24T10:06:00.000-06:002018-01-07T11:55:52.576-07:00Entertainment Center Rabbit Hutch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been wanting to repurpose an entertainment center into a fancy, multi-level rabbit condo for our bunny, Barry. I finally found the perfect piece on craigslist for $20.<br />
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First, I removed all the divider pieces inside so I could rearrange it into three equal levels. This was probably the most time consuming part of the whole project. <br />
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Then I started sanding things down and priming while I played around with where to put jumping holes and ramps.<br />
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I decided on a non-toxic gray paint.<br />
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Then, I glued down trash bags on the floor surface and attached some peel and stick vinyl flooring.<br />
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I reattached the back, cut out tunnels and holes, and made some ramps out of scrap wood.<br />
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I made some simple door frames and stapled some chicken wire inside.<br />
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I attached a hay rack above the litter box. <br />
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The bottom doors make a ramp so he can hop in and out.<br />
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Ta-da! I was able to repurpose most of the wood and hardware from the entertainment center into this project!<br />
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<br />My So Called DIY Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717395086712393737noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360342344245328893.post-90352294639283551492016-12-24T12:42:00.002-07:002016-12-24T12:49:16.134-07:00Chevron Scrapwood Coat Rack<span style="font-size: large;">I haven't been the best blogger this year, but I wanted to share this Christmas present I made for myself using scraps from my planked ceiling. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I cut my little plank pieces at 30 degrees and then glued them onto a piece of leftover MDF. (I used pieces of wood and hand weights to press the pieces down while the glue dried). I framed it with some 1x2s.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My coat and backpack pile up is solved and the kids can get and hangup their own coats now!</span><br />
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For my birthday this year, I decided to finally dedicate time to a project that I've been wanting to do for the past four years, but kept putting off to do more practical things instead. I really wanted a tilt out laundry to hide the hamper in our hallway. I also decided to use only scrap wood that was taking up space in my garage, so I got a little creative with cutting and ripping certain pieces I had to make them work.<br />
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The sides of the box are all left over pieces of MDF. I even ripped some smaller pieces of MDF to make braces in the back.<br />
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The front door is a few pieces of 1/2" plywood that I fused together with my Kreg Jig. I hid all those seams by attaching more 3" strips of 1/4" plywood to make the false drawer fronts.<br />
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I found some cute <a href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575137863&toolid=10001&campid=5337743323&customid=&icep_item=152233177431&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" target="_blank">mini knob handles</a><img src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5575137863&toolid=10001&campid=5337743323&customid=&item=152233177431&mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]" style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-decoration: none;" /> off ebay. And these self adhesive metal label holders on Amazon <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ciframe%20style=%22width:120px;height:240px;%22%20marginwidth=%220%22%20marginheight=%220%22%20scrolling=%22no%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20src=%22//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=mysocadibl-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B002OM7TK6&asins=B002OM7TK6&linkId=399c28d8d2c2c8b1a28568eb41e1d19e&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=false&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff%22%3E%20%20%20%20%20%3C/iframe%3E" target="_blank">here</a>. I spray painted them silver to match my knobs. I ended up with seven false drawer fronts below the handle at the top, so it worked out perfectly to label each one a different continent (my kids love that part).<br />
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I wasn't sure if I could stain the MDF and have it look like a wood finish. First, I used <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ciframe%20style=%22width:120px;height:240px;%22%20marginwidth=%220%22%20marginheight=%220%22%20scrolling=%22no%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20src=%22//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=mysocadibl-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B004BPSJRG&asins=B004BPSJRG&linkId=3b2d7638253de8abf9ff3b9a6e09a808&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=false&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff%22%3E%20%20%20%20%20%3C/iframe%3E" target="_blank">M<br />inwax Pre-Stain Conditioner</a> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(affiliate link)</span> to help it absorb the stain evenly. Then I used <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ciframe%20style=%22width:120px;height:240px;%22%20marginwidth=%220%22%20marginheight=%220%22%20scrolling=%22no%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20src=%22//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=mysocadibl-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B000C016HO&asins=B000C016HO&linkId=4833051f11912aac6faaa0d3cdbbdf84&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=false&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff%22%3E%20%20%20%20%20%3C/iframe%3E" target="_blank">Minwax Gel Stain in Walnut</a> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(affiliate link), <span style="font-size: small;">which sort of goes on like paint, so a few coats of that (sanding in between) looked great</span></span>. Then to protect it and give it a nice finish, I used two coats of <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ciframe%20style=%22width:120px;height:240px;%22%20marginwidth=%220%22%20marginheight=%220%22%20scrolling=%22no%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20src=%22//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=mysocadibl-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B000C02AO2&asins=B000C02AO2&linkId=6255d64a1eb0854e29a8fae435210645&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=false&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff%22%3E%20%20%20%20%20%3C/iframe%3E" target="_blank">Minwax Polycrylic</a> (<span style="font-size: xx-small;">affiliate link</span>).<br />
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Linking to: <a href="http://thediydreamer.com/from-dream-to-reality/share-diy-projects-233/" target="_blank">DIY Dreamer Party 233</a>, <a href="http://sewcraftyangel.blogspot.com/2016/09/wake-up-wednesday-linky-party-138.html" target="_blank">Wake Up Wednesday 138</a>,<a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2016/09/wow-us-wednesdays-291.html" target="_blank">Wow Us Wednesday 291</a>,<a href="http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/talk-of-the-town-37/" target="_blank">Talk of the Town 37</a>, My So Called DIY Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717395086712393737noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360342344245328893.post-23109671288765772192016-08-28T20:19:00.000-06:002016-08-29T12:07:22.584-06:00Mood Board: Back PatioI was recently inspired by <a href="http://www.arhaus.com/" target="_blank">Arhaus</a> to come up with a mood board for my dream outdoor space based around one of their <a href="http://www.arhaus.com/furniture/living-room-furniture/sectional-sofas/" target="_blank">sectional sofas</a>. Since it's always fun to dream, here's what I came up with:<br />
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1 - I chose this beautiful sectional <a href="http://www.arhaus.com/furniture/living-room-furniture/sectional-sofas/garner-136-inch-upholstered-reverse-three-piece-sectional-in-team-mineral/" target="_blank">here</a>. It really brings a cozy living room feeling outside.<br />
2 - I long for a covered back patio for shade and to protect outdoor furniture.<span style="font-family: "times" , serif;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , serif; font-size: 15.6px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Source: <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.luxist.com/photos/retractable-roof-pergola/2009054/" style="background-color: white; font-family: Times,serif; font-size: 15.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">luxist.com</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , serif; font-size: 15.6px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>via<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/grosgrainfab/" style="background-color: white; font-family: Times,serif; font-size: 15.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" target="_blank">Kathleen</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , serif; font-size: 15.6px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>on<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="background-color: white; font-family: Times,serif; font-size: 15.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></span><br />
3 - I love outdoor string globe lights like the ones I found on Amazon <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ciframe%20style=%22width:120px;height:240px;%22%20marginwidth=%220%22%20marginheight=%220%22%20scrolling=%22no%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20src=%22//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=mysocadibl-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00RQHBZVS&asins=B00RQHBZVS&linkId=2a6a826021590fcc6950cec2d2d219cb&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=false&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff%22%3E%20%20%20%20%20%3C/iframe%3E" target="_blank">here</a>. (affiliate link)<br />
4 - I think an industrial coffee table would be a nice place to rest drinks and magazines. I love the DIY version like this one, replacing the glass in an old coffee table with reclaimed wood from Beneath My Heart <a href="http://www.beneathmyheart.net/2014/04/coffee-table-makeover-industrial/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
5 - It'd be great to have some fresh herbs and plants with a freestanding pallet herb garden like the one at <a href="http://diyshowoff.com/2013/05/15/free-standing-pallet-herb-garden/2/" target="_blank">DIY Showoff</a>.<br />
6 - I love these cute <a href="http://www.arhaus.com/furniture/outdoor/outdoor-accents/garden-decor/calypso-5-inch-lantern/" target="_blank">Calypso 5" Lanterns</a> from Arhaus.<br />
7 - To add some whimsical color, I found these Bird Print Outdoor Pillows on Amazon <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ciframe%20style=%22width:120px;height:240px;%22%20marginwidth=%220%22%20marginheight=%220%22%20scrolling=%22no%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20src=%22//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=mysocadibl-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B013B6U8Y2&asins=B013B6U8Y2&linkId=4726aa36d2e74b99d899744b5ae714f2&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=false&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff%22%3E%20%20%20%20%20%3C/iframe%3E" target="_blank">here</a> (affiliate link)<br />
8 - An Industrial Rolling Bar Cart like <a href="http://addicted2diy.com/2014/10/05/diy-rustic-industrial-bar-cart/" target="_blank">this DIY one</a> from Addicted 2 DIY, can function as a side table or food and drink cart.<br />
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And there you have it! My So Called DIY Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717395086712393737noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360342344245328893.post-2683025608138345432016-07-20T11:15:00.000-06:002016-07-26T18:05:02.728-06:00Gossip Bench Makeover<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A friend gave me this awesome gossip bench that needed fixing up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love the detail on the back. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I started sanding it and gave it a little repair. I was able to get the top shelf off to help with sanding. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After two coats of primer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After two coats of blue. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I decided to stain the desk/shelf parts. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wanted to use this awesome <a href="http://knickoftime.net/2015/03/antique-telephone-ad.html" target="_blank">telephone company advertisement graphic from Knick of Time</a>. I turned it into a stencil using my silhouette machine. I thought it would go well with a gossip bench where people talked on their "old timey" phones :) It reminds me of my grandmother, who was a telephone operator in the 1940s, and the stories she told.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I added new foam to the bench. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I reupholstered it with quilting batting and upholstery fabric like a present.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love decorating for the 4th of July! This year I wanted to add a little something to recognize Canada Day and my husband's Canadian roots. Inspired by some star wooden cut outs, I decided to make a maple leaf cut out instead.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used 4 1x4s and cut them to 14" to make a square. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used my silhouette machine to cut out a maple leaf. Since my machine would only cut out 9" wide, I could only cut out half of my design. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I traced the first half, then I flipped it over and finished tracing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since the design was kind of intricate, I cut each board separately with my jigsaw instead of attaching the boards together first and cutting continuously. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After sanding all the pieces, I flipped it over</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">and nailed some thin scraps to hold it together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I used 1x2 on their sides to create a frame.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I nailed them in with my nail gun and then filled the holes with stainable wood filler.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To stain it, I put a plastic bag on my hand and then used an old sock to rub the stain on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I attached it to the house using <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ciframe%20style=%22width:120px;height:240px;%22%20marginwidth=%220%22%20marginheight=%220%22%20scrolling=%22no%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20src=%22//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=mysocadibl-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00M9KC7R8&asins=B00M9KC7R8&linkId=405edf390a3a5e8504227b53d538f8ea&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=false&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff%22%3E%20%20%20%20%20%3C/iframe%3E" target="_blank">vinyl siding hooks</a> <span style="font-size: small;">(affiliate link)</span> similar to how I hung up my <a href="http://www.mysocalleddiyblog.com/2016/06/diy-shutters-on-vinyl-siding.html" target="_blank">DIY shutters</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now I have a little bit of Canada mixed in with my American decor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There's one little window on our house without shutters on it. It always seemed a little bare to me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There isn't a lot of room on either side of the window. I used some scrap/repurposed 1x4s for the long pieces and 1x3s for the short pieces to go on the top and bottom. I used paint sticks to separate the two pieces on each side.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After I gave each piece a good sanding, I decided to prime and paint everything before screwing it together, so the painting process would go a lot faster and I could better control drips in between the two boards.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once I screwed the top and bottom pieces on, I did some paint touch up over the top of the screws.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I decided to attach them temporarily with hooks, so I could make sure I liked how they looked before doing any drilling into the vinyl. I got these <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ciframe%20style=%22width:120px;height:240px;%22%20marginwidth=%220%22%20marginheight=%220%22%20scrolling=%22no%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20src=%22//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=mysocadibl-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00M9KC7R8&asins=B00M9KC7R8&linkId=12e5bb80a38c754eefac942d49d5903c&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=false&price_color=333333&title_color=0066C0&bg_color=FFFFFF%22%3E%20%20%20%20%20%3C/iframe%3E" target="_blank">hooks vinyl siding hooks</a> <span style="font-size: small;">(affiliate link)</span> on Amazon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">They are actually really strong and don't come off without some finagling. The bottom of the hook juts forward a bit, so I smashed it with my hand to make it more flat with the wall.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I measured how far down the hook was and added some wire wrapped around some little screws on the back.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I just slid the wire on the hook. I'm not sure how long they'll hold up in the wind without some more permanent attachment, but for now, they feel really secure. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's a small difference, but I love the result. Next, I think this window needs a window planter to go with the new shutters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been seeing Magnolia Wreaths grow in popularity lately, probably thanks to Joanna on <i>Fixer Upper. </i>I had a magnolia leaf garland that I was thinking about turning into a wreath, but the leaves were a little large and I didn't feel inspired quite yet</span>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I saw this gold leaf magnolia wreath made by <a href="http://sarahmdorseydesigns.blogspot.com/2012/10/fall-decor-gold-magnolia-leaf-wreath.html" target="_blank">Sarah M. Dorsey</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">She made her wreath using real magnolia leaves, but I decided maybe I could make the garland leaves that I have look a little more appealing if I spray painted them gold, as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I got a 12" wreath form and sliced it down the middle, so it would lay flat against the door and have less surface to have to hide with leaves.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I pushed holes with a pen (a screwdriver also works great), filled them with glue and then pushed the leaf in. I ended up with about three leaves across.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I moved around until it was full.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I spray painted using <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ciframe%20style=%22width:120px;height:240px;%22%20marginwidth=%220%22%20marginheight=%220%22%20scrolling=%22no%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20src=%22//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=mysocadibl-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B000BZX3H6&asins=B000BZX3H6&linkId=Q5VMI72CTKJHJQCE&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true%22%3E%20%3C/iframe%3E" target="_blank">Krylon Premium Metallic Gold Spray Paint</a> <span style="font-size: small;">(affiliate link) <span style="font-size: large;">which I bought a while ago to use on a project, but never ended up using.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The can was a little smaller than regular spray paint cans, but it had good coverage, so I still have about half a can left for another project. Also, if you have Amazon Prime, you might want to try <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ciframe%20style=%22width:120px;height:240px;%22%20marginwidth=%220%22%20marginheight=%220%22%20scrolling=%22no%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20src=%22//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=mysocadibl-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B000QD3GPW&asins=B000QD3GPW&linkId=FXKUTUQ33XDHECNX&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true%22%3E%20%3C/iframe%3E" target="_blank">Rustoleum Specialty Metallic Gold</a> <span style="font-size: small;">(affiliate link)</span>. This is a cheap add on right now for a regular sized can. I've tried the silver version of this spray paint and it was impressive.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once it dried, I lightly shook it to see where the leaves might move and filled in any green spots with gold.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I tied a ribbon around the top under the leaves and hung it on my door hook. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I like the way it pops on my blue door!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It got pretty worn down. Time to revive it again!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I removed the seat and back and started sanding the paint off.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The wood underneath looked pretty nice by itself, so I decided to just seal the wood and leave it with a birch look.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The sanding was getting a little tricky in the corners. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> So, I ended up dismantling the whole thing. Then I rubbed on 5 (yes, 5!) coats of polycrylic protective finish, sanding in between each coat with a fine grain sanding block. The first 2 coats seemed to soak into the wood, so I kept going with the coats until there was a nice smooth sheen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I took off the old fabric and recovered the seat and back. I sewed the front and back of the top arch part together and the used staples in my compressor powered nail/staple gun to attach the rest. Then I put the whole thing back together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love the whole new look! It should hopefully get at least another five years of being sat on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love the angel wings trend going on right now. I decided to make some large wings using cardboard.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I traced out a design, cut it out, and then flipped it over to make the match. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I cut out three different sizes of feather to layer on top.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I started at the bottom with the largest feathers and then worked my way up hot gluing them on. Then I went over the top with a dry brush with a little bit of paint.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">They make a cute backdrop for Valentine's Day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been dreaming of a plush tufted headboard for ages. I have a thrifted wooden headboard that I painted a while back and decided to give it a makeover.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wanted to make it a little taller, so I could sit up in bed and rest my head comfortably on it. I added 2 inches nailing some scrap 2x4s to the bottom of the legs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To make a flat surface to rest the foam on, I added some scrap wood where there were indents.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I figured out a pattern for the buttons and drilled holes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Foam is expensive and for a king sized headboard, it was going to be about $100 at Joanns (and this was half off on Black Friday). That wasn't happening. I found a <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Future-Foam-3-in-Thick-Multipurpose-Foam-10030BULK3/203837114" target="_blank">3" piece of multipurpose foam</a> that was almost the size I needed for $25 at Home Depot. I got two using a $5 off a $50 purchase coupon and then cut the second one to fill in where I needed it to. There is still plenty left over for me to use for a bench project I have coming up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I propped it up using some kid tables and laid my tablecloth on top. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used a tablecloth because upholstery fabric would have cost about $50 for this size project (eek). I've also heard of people using shower curtains. The tablecloth actually is nice for spot cleaning, but I ran into some problems with the polyester fabric running when I was pushing and pulling a thick needle through it with the cord for tufting. Fortunately, this spot is at the bottom and was mostly tucked under the back when I stapled the final product and it's now covered by pillows.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anyway, back to the tufting. I used extra fabric from the corners of the tablecloth to cover some <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ciframe%20style=%22width:120px;height:240px;%22%20marginwidth=%220%22%20marginheight=%220%22%20scrolling=%22no%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20src=%22//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=mysocadibl-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0051EP7AS&asins=B0051EP7AS&linkId=MM3LB3ATG2PI7LWW&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true%22%3E%20%3C/iframe%3E" target="_blank">buttons using a kit</a>. I started in the middle and worked out to the sides. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tufting complete!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here she is all propped up and ready to be moved in place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love it! Just what my room needed!</span><br />
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Linking to: <a href="http://www.insidethefoxden.com/merry-monday-link-party-86/" target="_blank">Merry Monday #86</a>, <a href="http://www.domestically-speaking.com/2016/01/inspire-me-monday-94.html" target="_blank">Inspire Me Monday 94</a>, <a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2016/01/300th-inspire-me-tuesday.html" target="_blank">300th Inspire Me Tuesday</a>, <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2016/01/show-and-share-no296.html" target="_blank">Show and Share 296</a>, <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/the-scoop-205/" target="_blank">The Scoop 205</a>, <a href="http://www.kathewithane.com/2016/01/youre-gonna-love-itparty-time.html" target="_blank">You're Gonna Love It Link Party</a>, <a href="http://thediydreamer.com/from-dream-to-reality/what-you-have-created-fdtr-200/" target="_blank">FDTR 200</a>, <a href="http://www.elizabethandcovintage.com/2016/01/be-inspired-features-and-link-party-192.html" target="_blank">Be Inspired Link Party 192</a>, <a href="http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2016/01/pj-313-features-and-an-upcycled-link-party.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FKCcu+%28Funky+Junk+Interiors%29" target="_blank">Upcycled Link Party</a>, <a href="http://www.mysalvagedtreasures.com/2016/01/talk-of-town-3.html" target="_blank">Talk of the Town 3</a>, <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just got my Christmas decor up outside and we had a light dusting of snow! I really love the traditional look of wreaths hanging from ribbon on every window. Since I don't have drop open windows (they slide open left to right not up and down) or wooden frames to nail them in place, I used some super fancy 2-1/4" <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ciframe%20style=%22width:120px;height:240px;%22%20marginwidth=%220%22%20marginheight=%220%22%20scrolling=%22no%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20src=%22//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=mysocadibl-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B008PIKB4Y&asins=B008PIKB4Y&linkId=J5FRCD36PAPYBYVF&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true%22%3E%20%3C/iframe%3E" target="_blank">bulldog clips</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Once I figure out how much velvet ribbon I need for the wreath to be centered in the window, I tuck it over the metal frame and then slip the bulldog clip over the top. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I try to leave enough ribbon at the top to hang over the front and cover the clip a bit. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I take the screens out of the upstairs window and just reach the wreath out the window and clip the ribbon in place. Once you get the hang of it, it goes really fast. This is the third year I've used these clips to hang my wreaths and they've worked perfectly. Even after a strong wind storm last night, one of the wreaths flipped over, but the clip held the ribbon in place (I just need to open the window and flip it back over). </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My poinsettia trees need a little reinforcement and fixing after pulling them out of storage, but I probably won't get to that right away. From far away, they look passable :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I saw someone stack an ornament wreath on top of an evergreen wreath is a magazine (can't remember which one) and fell in love. Since I already had an ornament wreath and an extra evergreen one, I was good to go. I used a little floral wire to hold the two together. I really love how they pop on my blue door!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love the snow on top of the giant ornaments on my blue spruce.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It got too cold too fast for me to put any lights up this year. (Maybe some laser lights, though). </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Linking to: <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/cool-wood-projects/" target="_blank">Remodelaholic November Link Party</a>, <a href="http://diyshowoff.com/2015/11/29/that-diy-party-69/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FpuSM+%28DIY+Show+Off%29" target="_blank">That DIY Party 69</a>, <a href="http://mypinterventures.com/blogmas-link-party-christmas-decor/" target="_blank">Blogmas Link Party</a>, <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/the-scoop-199/" target="_blank">The Scoop 199</a>, <a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2015/11/295th-inspire-me-tuesday.html" target="_blank">295 Inspire Me Tuesday</a>, <a href="http://www.domestically-speaking.com/2015/11/inspire-me-monday-88.html" target="_blank">Inspire Me Monday 88</a>, <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2015/11/show-and-share-no290.html" target="_blank">Show and Share 290</a>, <a href="http://www.kathewithane.com/2015/11/youre-gonna-love-itrushed-edition.html" target="_blank">You're Gonna Love It</a>, <a href="http://www.elizabethandcovintage.com/2015/12/be-inspired-features-and-link-party-188.html" target="_blank">Be Inspired 188</a>, <a href="http://thediydreamer.com/from-dream-to-reality/share-crafts-diy-projects-recipes-fdtr-195/" target="_blank">FDTR 195</a>, <a href="http://sewcraftyangel.blogspot.com/2015/12/wake-up-wednesday-linky-party-97.html" target="_blank">Wake Up Wednesday 97</a>,<a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2015/12/wow-us-wednesdays-250.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SavvySouthernStyle+%28Savvy+Southern+Style%29" target="_blank"> Wow Us Wednesday 250</a>, <a href="http://lehmanlane.net/dream-create-inspire-link-party-25/" target="_blank">Dream Create Inspire 25</a>, </span></span>My So Called DIY Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717395086712393737noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360342344245328893.post-28942740945402525182015-11-04T14:15:00.000-07:002016-01-04T07:03:20.581-07:00Bonus Room Reveal!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB-dUTNmYvxP1fqBvJ-1-2ZjdMX0qMKu-3ai7bAPJAzPrKsEm9iukx5YS2Y88ub00caVTsSavU3e1TSwv2b1R1tRTEEQ92cmeNgklx_pSjYjKJ0uzg60zDo9DNO4Ir-pkv8eoLey_AMtUA/s1600/Bonus+Room+BA+Collage+Words.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="532" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB-dUTNmYvxP1fqBvJ-1-2ZjdMX0qMKu-3ai7bAPJAzPrKsEm9iukx5YS2Y88ub00caVTsSavU3e1TSwv2b1R1tRTEEQ92cmeNgklx_pSjYjKJ0uzg60zDo9DNO4Ir-pkv8eoLey_AMtUA/s640/Bonus+Room+BA+Collage+Words.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Finally, I'm ready to show you my Bonus Room. A year ago, this room was a blah dumping ground. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It sort of stressed me out every time I was in this room. I wanted it to be functional, but also to be elegant, inviting, peaceful, and beautiful. (Not too much to ask, right?) So, one project at I time, I worked towards that goal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Probably the most massive undertaking was planking the ceiling and making faux beams, which you can read about <a href="http://www.mysocalleddiyblog.com/2015/06/diy-faux-beams-and-planking-on-bonus.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another time consuming project was making these built in bookshelves with cabinets at the bottom. You can read about that adventure working with the slanted ceiling <a href="http://www.mysocalleddiyblog.com/2015/03/project-bonus-room-built-in-shelves.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the opposite side of the room, I made this faux fireplace to hold and hide electronics. You can read about that <a href="http://www.mysocalleddiyblog.com/2014/12/project-bonus-room-faux-fireplace-and.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I added some doors to this IKEA cubby shelf to help hide clutter that couldn't be easily stored in a basket. See how I added a mirror- like touch <a href="http://www.mysocalleddiyblog.com/2015/08/diy-doors-for-ikea-expedit-cubby-shelf.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The chair by the window used to be a waiting room chair, which I reimagined (I have one more in my garage that I'm working on to match). See the transformation <a href="http://www.mysocalleddiyblog.com/2015/07/how-to-reimagine-waiting-room-chair.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I made this Murphy bed to keep our guest mattress at hand, but out of sight. To see how I fashioned a platform large enough to hold a double size mattress, go <a href="http://www.mysocalleddiyblog.com/2014/10/project-bonus-room-diy-murphy-bed.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love my Harry Potter map project. To see where I got the fabric, go <a href="http://www.mysocalleddiyblog.com/2015/07/diy-harry-potter-map-canvas.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The piano bench was also a makeover project that used to be a coffee table, which I blogged about <a href="http://www.mysocalleddiyblog.com/2015/04/coffee-table-into-tufted-piano-bench.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I really feel like I achieved my goal. </span><span style="font-size: large;">This room is now one of my favorites in the house. I come up here to read, but end up just staring at how pretty the room is.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Is any one else feeling a little orange overload with fall decorating? This year I just wasn't feeling all too excited about my <a href="http://www.mysocalleddiyblog.com/2015/10/fall-porch.html" target="_blank">fall porch</a>. I decided next year I would do something different, but after making an unexpected stop at Micheal's and seeing their flowers at 80% off, I decided I had another month left till Thanksgiving is over, why not change things up now?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here was my inspiration picture from <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/184084703496142523/" target="_blank">Pinterest/Better Homes and Gardens</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Obviously, theirs look better, but I'm working with what I've got.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I got some corn husks bundled together from a produce stand. I painted my fake pumpkins white. The white flowers are fake bouquets from Micheal's marked down to $3. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The hydrangas were marked down to $1 a bundle. I bought 10 and used about 7 for my wreath. The rest I put in the urns.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The wreath! I love how it turned out! I removed the leaf garland from my grapevine wreath.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I tucked a hanging wisteria bunch (marked down to $3) in the wreath and used a little bit of floral wire to hold it in place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I did the same with the hydrangeas.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Ta-da!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">No more orange!</span><br />
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About 4 years ago I made a giant hanging file folder out of cardboard and fabric. Guess, what? It's still holding together.<br />
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I needed something similar, but smaller in my living room to hold magazines and books. I took some pieces of cardboard that already had creases in them and put them to good use. <br />
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I drew a line 2" from the bottom to be the bottom of the pocket<br />
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Using a yard stick, I scored the line with a box cutter and then used the ruler to help fold on the line. <br />
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I did the same to create a crease vertically and then mark some tabs to go into the back piece.<br />
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I cut the card board with strong scissors and then taped the bottom of the sides to the bottom of the pocket.<br />
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Pocket measurements: <br />
9.75" tall, but my other is 7.75" tall - The folders are a little taller on this new version because I decided not to cut the top of the cardboard and leave it as it was. The taller version hides what's inside, which could be a pro or a con<br />
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sides are 3" at top and 2" at bottom<br />
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I used spray adhesive to attach the cardboard to the fabric on the main surface and then used hot glue to secure the fold over parts on the back.<br />
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Once I spaced where the pockets would go, I used a box cutter and scissors to make slits big enough for the tabs to go through. Then I tapes the sides down with packing tape (duct tape would probably be a better choice, though.)<br />
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I hot glued on these <a href="http://www.hobbylobby.com/Scrapbook-%26-Paper-Crafts/Embellishments/Trinkets/Antique-Gold-Label-Holders-with-Brads/p/20006" target="_blank">label holders</a> from Hobby Lobby - they're considered paper embellishments, so they are included in the 50% sale occasionally.<br />
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I attached it to the wall using nails in all four corners.<br />
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Linking to: <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2015/10/show-and-share-no283.html" target="_blank">Show and Share 283</a>, <a href="http://ashandcrafts.com/merry-monday-74-2/" target="_blank">Merry Monday 74</a>,<a href="http://sewcraftyangel.blogspot.com/2015/10/wake-up-wednesday-linky-party-90.html" target="_blank">Wake Up Wednesday 90</a>, <a href="http://thediydreamer.com/from-dream-to-reality/diy-halloween-costumes-for-the-entire-family-fdtr-188/" target="_blank">FDTR 188</a>,<a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2015/10/wow-us-wednesdays-243.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SavvySouthernStyle+%28Savvy+Southern+Style%29" target="_blank">Wow Us Wednesday 243</a>,<a href="http://www.simplenaturedecorblog.com/dream-create-inspire-18/" target="_blank">Dream Create Inspire 18</a>, </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I'm also in love with my new wheat wreath that I found at Target!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Canadian Thanksgiving on Monday!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Linking to: <a href="http://www.mysocalleddiyblog.com/2015/10/diy-hanging-wall-file.html" target="_blank">Merry Monday 74</a>, <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2015/10/show-and-share-no283.html" target="_blank">Show and Share 283</a>, <a href="http://www.mysocalleddiyblog.com/2015/10/diy-hanging-wall-file.html" target="_blank">Wake Up Wednesday 90</a>, <a href="http://www.simplenaturedecorblog.com/dream-create-inspire-18/" target="_blank">Dream Create Inspire 18</a>, </span> </span>My So Called DIY Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717395086712393737noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360342344245328893.post-34690442763634348812015-09-24T16:04:00.001-06:002015-09-29T21:12:57.747-06:00Something Wicked FREE Halloween Printable<span style="font-size: large;">Even though I can't seem to get my Fall/Halloween decor quite right yet, I wanted to share this "Something Wicked This Way Comes" printable.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few signs of the season so far... </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can download an 8x10 version free <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2_Bmlv24coMb2tIcWNmOHpzcVE/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Linking to: <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/beautiful-room-makeovers/" target="_blank">Remodelaholic Link Party</a>, <a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/2015/09/link-party-palooza-and-25-starbucks-gift-card-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Link Party Palooza</a>, <a href="http://24cottonwoodlane.com/2015/09/25/best-of-the-weekend-link-party-and-features-september-2515/" target="_blank">Best of the Weekend 123</a>, <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2015/09/show-and-share-no-281.html" target="_blank">Show and Share 281</a>, <a href="http://ashandcrafts.com/merry-monday-73/" target="_blank">Merry Monday 73</a>, <a href="http://thecrownedgoat.com/something-to-talk-about-link-party-36/" target="_blank">Something to Talk About 36</a>, <a href="http://www.domestically-speaking.com/2015/09/inspire-me-monday-79.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FANDJ+%28Domestically+Speaking%29" target="_blank">Inspire Me Monday 79</a>, <a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2015/09/286th-inspire-me-tuesday.html" target="_blank">Inspire Me Tuesday 286</a>, <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/the-scoop-190/" target="_blank">The Scoop 190</a>, <a href="http://www.elizabethandcovintage.com/2015/09/be-inspired-features-and-link-party-179.html" target="_blank">Be Inspired 179</a>, <a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/tutorials/tutorials-tips-link-party-227.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thestoriesofa2z%2FVisw+%28Home+Stories+A+to+Z%29" target="_blank">Tutorials and Tips 227</a>, <a href="http://www.kathewithane.com/2015/09/time-for-youre-gonna-love-it-link-party.html" target="_blank">You're Gonna Love It</a>,<a href="http://thediydreamer.com/from-dream-to-reality/25-ideas-for-a-rustic-halloween-fdtr-186/" target="_blank"> FDTR 186</a>, <a href="http://sewcraftyangel.blogspot.com/2015/09/wake-up-wednesday-linky-party-88.html" target="_blank">Wow Us Wednesday 241</a>, <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2015/09/wow-us-wednesdays-241.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SavvySouthernStyle+%28Savvy+Southern+Style%29" target="_blank">Wake Up Wednesday 88</a>, <a href="http://www.simplenaturedecorblog.com/dream-create-inspire-link-17/" target="_blank">Dream Create Inspire 17</a>, </span> </span>My So Called DIY Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717395086712393737noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360342344245328893.post-51830663739150230002015-08-28T12:39:00.003-06:002016-04-02T17:29:12.303-06:00DIY Doors for IKEA Expedit Cubby Shelf<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have this wonderful IKEA Expedit Shelf Unit, which is fabulous for storage, but a bit of an eyesore with all of my junk on it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love the look of the <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20110540/" target="_blank">Knipsa</a> baskets, but there are 20 cubbys. That would really add up! And there are some things that I need stored here that just won't work in a basket. I decided to create a pattern by adding doors to every other cubby and use baskets in between.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">First, I cut 10 doors. I often peruse the "as is" section at IKEA to pick up super cheap shelves to use on other projects. A while ago I stocked up on some square shelves that were $0.50 each! They were a little larger than the openings on the shelf and I wanted the doors to be inset in the cubby squares, so I cut the bottoms and left hand sides on the table saw so they were 13" x 13".</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To attach them to the shelf, I used these:</span><br />
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were $1 a piece on eBay as opposed to the $6.50 they are at Lowes! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The only problem with buying them on eBay is they don't come with any instructions to help you measure for attachment. This info can easily be googled, though :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These hinges required me to drill holes in the door which showed through on the
front a little, but I decided to cover the marks with an overlay design. I started by marking 1/2" from the edge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I used some 1/4" poplar craft wood that's 1 1/2" wide. I was originally going to use giant paint sticks, but my store was out of them. I just kept marking, cutting, and using the wood width as a guide till I got a design I liked.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I sanded the edges and primed and painted the pieces.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I decided to use some <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00725XBGG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00725XBGG&linkCode=as2&tag=mysocadibl-20&linkId=6HUSBFFXTVLQIAMF%22%3EEarth%20Start%20Reflective%20Mylar%20Roll%2025%20Feet%20Long,%202%20Mil%20Thick%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=mysocadibl-20" target="_blank">mylar</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(affiliate link)</span> in the background to create a "mirror" look. I had some leftover from a nightstand that I re-fabed. (You can read about that <a href="http://www.mysocalleddiyblog.com/2015/01/how-to-add-drawer-to-nightstand-create.html" target="_blank">here</a>.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At this point I needed one more coat of paint, but since I was nailing the pieces on, I decided I would first attach the pieces to the door, fill the nail holes, and then add another coat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I filled the holes with some white spackling, sanded, and painted!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I decided to add these <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WAB3BG2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00WAB3BG2&linkCode=as2&tag=mysocadibl-20&linkId=SV5ZHLFXTOAINHLI%22%3EOval%20Mason%20Jar%20Wood%20Tags%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=mysocadibl-20" target="_blank">oval mason jar wooden labels</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(affiliate link)</span> to the baskets. I spray painted them white and added some vinyl words. I used long brads to fasten them to the baskets. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It really cleans up the look of the room. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One thing I find challenging in my house is how low the ceilings are. Even over the stairs it feels closed off and makes me a little claustrophobic.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To help reflect light and make things seem brighter and more open, I've been putting mirrors parallel to the handrail. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There's no natural light at the top of the stairs, so forgive these dark images.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been able to find most of the mirrors from thrift stores and on clearance at Hobby Lobby (love the 80-90% clearance sales) and spray paint them. I also got a little creative with some things I already had on hand.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been looking for something large to cover some wall space in my Bonus Room, preferably a map. Since most of our books are in this room, I thought a literary map might be fun, but those can get pricey. Then I discovered a site called <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/welcome" target="_blank">Spoonflower</a></span>. It's a company that prints fabric. You can create your own design, upload an image, or select a design from the marketplace. You even select what type of fabric it's printed on. In the marketplace, I found some <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/3006993" target="_blank">Harry Potter Map fabric</a></span>! I decided to make a wooden frame and wrap the fabric around it to look like a canvas.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One yard will give you two full maps, so I can either sell the second one or give it as a gift. I got basic cotton ultra and selected "yards (42" width)" under size and amount.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here it is once I got it in the mail. As you can see, if I cut the two maps apart, there's not a whole lot of room left for wrapping it around a frame. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I decided to make my frame 16" x 39" so the image would be centered with enough room on the bottom to fold it over. This also allowed a tiny bit of room to stretch the fabric, so I could get a nice tight look. I used two 6' 1x2s and cut them together, so my sides would be exactly the same length.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used 1/2" staples on the corners on the back of the frame.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I put the fabric through the dryer to help loosed the creases from being folded in the mail. Then I ironed it.</span> Laying the image face down, I centered the frame as best as I could. I started with the bottom where I didn't have much extra fabric to wrap over. I did three staples on the bottom.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then, pulling the fabric so it was pretty taut, I did three staples on the top.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I did the same thing with three staples on both sides. It was starting to look nice and tight in the middle!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I kept working my way out to the corners. Two staples on bottom, followed by two staples on the top, followed by two staples on the right, and then two on the left. It also helped to pull the fabric looking at the design on the sides to help keep it in a straight line.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once I got to the corners, I tucked the bottom into the side and then folded the side under and over.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I trimmed some of the excess fabric along the wood.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And voila!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The detail on the map is really beautiful</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It only took me about 20-30 minutes altogether to complete. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love how it makes a large impact with the width, but it's not too tall, so it fits nicely on my short Bonus Room walls.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">With shipping, the fabric ends up being $20.50. That's only $10.25 a map. Then with the cost of 1x2s and staples, it ends up being around $15 for one map!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Linking to: <a href="http://www.blesserhouse.com/2015/07/your-turn-to-shine-41.html" target="_blank">YTTS #41</a>,<a href="http://www.artsyfartsymama.com/2015/07/artsy-fartsy-link-party-4.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Artsy-FartsyMama+%28artsy-fartsy+mama%29" target="_blank"> Artsy Fartsy Link Party</a>, <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2015/07/awesome-outdoor-projects/" target="_blank">Remodelaholic July Link Party</a>, <a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/2015/07/link-party-palooza-and-50-target-gift-card-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Link Party Palooza</a>, <a href="http://diyshowoff.com/2015/07/26/that-diy-party-53/" target="_blank">That DIY Party</a>, <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2015/07/show-and-share-no271.html" target="_blank">Show and Share 271</a>, <a href="http://mypinterventures.com/merry-monday-link-party-64/" target="_blank">Merry Monday 64</a>, <a href="http://thecrownedgoat.com/something-to-talk-about-link-party-27/" target="_blank">Something to Talk About 27</a>, <a href="http://refreshrestyle.com/inspiration-monday-726-edition/" target="_blank">Inspiration Monday 726</a>, <a href="http://www.domestically-speaking.com/2015/07/inspire-me-monday-70.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FANDJ+%28Domestically+Speaking%29" target="_blank">Inspire Me Monday 70</a>, <a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2015/07/278th-inspire-me-tuesday.html" target="_blank">278 Inspire Me Tuesday</a>,<a href="http://www.mysocalleddiyblog.com/2015/07/diy-harry-potter-map-canvas.html" target="_blank">The Scoop 181</a>, <a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/tutorials/tutorials-tips-link-party-219.html" target="_blank">Tutorials and Tips 219</a>, <a href="http://www.elizabethandcovintage.com/2015/07/be-inspired-features-and-link-party-171.html" target="_blank">Be Inspired 171</a>, <a href="http://thediydreamer.com/from-dream-to-reality/share-crafts-diy-projects-recipes-fdtr-178/" target="_blank">FDTR 178</a>, <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2015/07/wow-us-wednesdays-232.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SavvySouthernStyle+%28Savvy+Southern+Style%29" target="_blank">Wow Us Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://sewcraftyangel.blogspot.com/2015/07/wake-up-wednesday-party-79.html" target="_blank">Wake Up Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.simplenaturedecorblog.com/dream-create-inspire-link-8/" target="_blank">Dream Create Inspire</a>, </span></span>My So Called DIY Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717395086712393737noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360342344245328893.post-1885046860235617562015-07-09T10:38:00.001-06:002016-01-04T07:05:55.224-07:00How to Reimagine a Waiting Room Chair<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I got two of these chairs from the Restore a few years ago. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I painted and recovered one of them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I liked it better, but it was still giving off a "waiting room" vibe. It was also extremely difficult to strip down, so I didn't bother doing the other one right away and I just set them aside for a bit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fast forward a few years and I fell in love with this <a href="http://www.homedecorators.com/p/meloni-armchair/00/740/" target="_blank">Meloni Armchair</a> from Home Decorator's.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I was looking at the structure of it, I wondered if I could add on some wood and upholstery and use my waiting room chairs as the bones for something similar.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I sanded, primed, and painted the bottom part of the legs. I also stripped off the fabric, mostly cutting it off since it would be covered with the new fabric.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another problem with these chairs is there is no bottom support, just some stretchy material. They didn't feel sturdy at all. So, I took a scrap 1x12 and drilled it in the bottom. It feels nice and strong sitting on it now!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next, I started beefing up the bottom. I had a bunch of scraps 1x4s left over from my <a href="http://www.mysocalleddiyblog.com/2015/06/diy-faux-beams-and-planking-on-bonus.html" target="_blank">Bonus Room beams</a>, so I used those, but any width would have done the job.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the front and back, I drilled the boards in using a Kreg Jig.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I drew a line of chalk to help me even up where my side boards would go.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I drilled boards into the sides all the way up. I used a jig saw to match the curve of the chair. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One side done.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Two sides done.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I also wanted to create an inner arm piece. So, I temporarily removed the two boards on each side</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">and marked where to cut the inside pieces.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once they were cut, I drilled them into the chair from the front and back of the arms to make sure they fit. Then I took them out again to begin upholstering.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used a layer of batting under my fabric. And started with the seat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I moved up the back </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">and over the top.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I took the inside arm pieces and stapled my batting and fabric on the bottom and side (the part the touches the back of the chair), but left the top and other side open to staple to the arm once it's in place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I pulled the fabric and stapled it in place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I cut a little hole in the fabric where the screws needed to go.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once I got both of the inside arms done, I could drill the side pieces of wood back into place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now I could add some leather strips with nail head to cover my staples. I know this is going to sound weird, but I got this pleather dress on clearance for a few bucks at Target and decided to cut it up and use it for the arms.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I decided to use a strip of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0060LDT2Y/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0060LDT2Y&linkCode=as2&tag=mysocadibl-20&linkId=J4AFILFIMNLE5NI5%22%3EDritz%2044286%20Upholstery%20Nailhead%20Trim,%20Silver,%205-Yard%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=mysocadibl-20" target="_blank">nail head trim</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(affiliate link)</span> from Amazon. There's a hole to nail a tack in every fourth one. It took one roll per side.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I marked with chalk where to staple on front so the nail head trim would cover the staples.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I stapled them in place, removing the pins as I went. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The nail head went in easily on the wood that I added, but the original wood was extremely hard. I had to drill some pilot holes as I went along. Since the fabric was in place, I had to pulse the drill (much like a blender)--two short pulses counterclockwise, two short pulses clockwise as I pushed in a little. This kept the fabric from getting caught and ripped in the drill bit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Linking to: <a href="http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2015/07/catch-as-catch-can-221.html" target="_blank">Catch if Can 221</a>,<a href="http://missmustardseed.com/2015/07/furniture-feature-friday-favorites-link-party-72/" target="_blank"> Furniture Feature Friday</a>,<a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/2015/07/link-party-palooza-and-giveaway-from-my-home-made-line.html" target="_blank"> Link Party Palooza</a>, <a href="http://diyshowoff.com/2015/07/12/that-diy-party-51/" target="_blank">That DIY Party 51</a>, <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2015/07/awesome-outdoor-projects/" target="_blank">Remodelaholic July Link Party</a>, <a href="http://mypinterventures.com/merry-monday-link-party-62" target="_blank">Merry Monday 62</a>, <a href="http://www.domestically-speaking.com/2015/07/inspire-me-monday-68.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FANDJ+%28Domestically+Speaking%29" target="_blank">Inspire Me Monday 68</a>, <a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2015/07/276th-inspire-me-tuesday.html" target="_blank">276th Inspire Me Tuesday</a>, <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/the-scoop-179/" target="_blank">The Scoop 179</a>, <a href="http://thediydreamer.com/from-dream-to-reality/share-your-crafts-diy-projects-fdtr-176/" target="_blank">FDTR 176</a>, <a href="http://sewcraftyangel.blogspot.com/2015/07/wake-up-wednesday-linky-party-77.html" target="_blank">Wake Up Wednesday 77</a>, <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2015/07/wow-us-wednesdays-230.html" target="_blank">Wow Us Wednesday 230</a>, <a href="http://www.refreshliving.us/2015/07/dream-create-inspire-link-6.html" target="_blank">Dream Create Inspire 6</a>, <a href="http://www.notjustahousewife.net/2016/01/best-diy-project-of-2015-contest.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FlUkHL+%28Not+JUST+A+Housewife%29" target="_blank">Best DIY Project of 2015 </a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I finally got my 4th of July decor put up outside the house! I love decorating outside for the month of July almost as much as I do for Halloween or Christmas. There's something so classic and Americana-y about bunting and stars.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I got these two <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013KS99K/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0013KS99K&linkCode=as2&tag=mysocadibl-20&linkId=BCPXCY2X422MSOA3%22%3EOnline%20Stores%20Printed%20Polyester%20Pleated%20Fan,%203%20by%206-Feet%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=mysocadibl-20" target="_blank">large buntings</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013KS99K/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0013KS99K&linkCode=as2&tag=mysocadibl-20&linkId=BCPXCY2X422MSOA3%22%3EOnline%20Stores%20Printed%20Polyester%20Pleated%20Fan,%203%20by%206-Feet%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=mysocadibl-20" target="_blank"> </a><span style="font-size: x-small;">(affiliate link)</span> from Amazon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since my whole exterior is vinyl and metal, I used some plastic clips meant for hanging Christmas lights, so I wouldn't need to make any holes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I folded two <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CM6ZTG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000CM6ZTG&linkCode=as2&tag=mysocadibl-20&linkId=ABPLHNLJBS5XQTR5%22%3EU.S.%20Nylon%20US%20Flag%203X5%20ft%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=mysocadibl-20" target="_blank">American flags</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(affiliate link)</span> and used safety pins and ribbon to hold them in place along the entry posts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also used Christmas light clips to hold these, as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love barn stars and used one of these <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042P2G1A/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0042P2G1A&linkCode=as2&tag=mysocadibl-20&linkId=3F5QAPCHTRJBJ754%22%3EVZ%20Hang%207%20Pack%20Vinyl%20Siding%20Hook%20-%20Inconspicuous%20Design%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=mysocadibl-20" target="_blank">Vinyl Siding Hooks</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(affiliate link)</span> off Amazon to hang this.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I made a</span> <span style="font-size: large;">hydrangea wreath</span> <span style="font-size: large;">using faux hydrangeas from Wal-mart (shhh)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My boys enjoyed helping my put these flag picks from Hobby Lobby in the flower bed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used a third American flag to hang above my garage. Last year I tried using three metal paper clips and slipping part of the clips into the siding. But, the wind kept blowing the sides off (although the middle one always stayed put). Then, I decided to use two of the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042P2G1A/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0042P2G1A&linkCode=as2&tag=mysocadibl-20&linkId=3F5QAPCHTRJBJ754%22%3EVZ%20Hang%207%20Pack%20Vinyl%20Siding%20Hook%20-%20Inconspicuous%20Design%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=mysocadibl-20" target="_blank">vinyl siding hook clips</a> like I used to hang the barn star. They stayed well in the vinyl and then I used a Christmas light clip to hold the flag onto the hook. I still used a metal paper clip in the middle to help me center it under the window.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For next year, I'm thinking about hanging some scrap wood stars from the pine tree. Also, I'd like to incorporate a maple leaf somewhere in honor of my Canadian husband and Canada Day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Linking to: <a href="http://thediydreamer.com/from-dream-to-reality/show-off-your-creations-174/" target="_blank">From Dream to Reality 174</a>, <a href="http://www.domestically-speaking.com/2015/06/inspire-me-monday-66.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FANDJ+%28Domestically+Speaking%29" target="_blank">Inspire Me Monday</a>, <a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2015/06/274th-inspire-me-tuesday.html" target="_blank">274 Inspire Me Tuesday</a>, <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/the-scoop-177/" target="_blank">The Scoop 177</a>, <a href="http://www.kathewithane.com/2015/06/youre-gonna-love-it-link-party-time_29.html" target="_blank">You're Gonna Love It</a>, <a href="http://sewcraftyangel.blogspot.com/2015/06/wake-up-wednesday-linky-party-75.html" target="_blank">Wake Up Wednesday 65</a>, <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2015/06/wow-us-wednesdays-228.html" target="_blank">Wow Us Wednesday 228</a>, <a href="http://ashandcrafts.com/merry-monday-60/" target="_blank">Merry Monday 60</a>, <a href="http://www.simplenaturedecorblog.com/dream-create-inspire-link/" target="_blank">Dream Create Inspire</a>, <a href="http://www.blesserhouse.com/2015/07/5-vintage-inspired-projects-ytts-38.html" target="_blank">YTTS 38</a>, </span> </span>My So Called DIY Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717395086712393737noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360342344245328893.post-21367459058463869722015-06-25T09:28:00.002-06:002015-07-02T08:34:41.620-06:00DIY Faux Succulent Frame<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">And by "faux," I mean artificial succulents, of course! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been drooling over some living succulent frames I saw on Pinterest. But, I don't feel like I have enough light in my living room to keep one alive. Hobby Lobby has some beautiful artificial succulents, but a worker told me they would never go on sale. So, I figured I'd just buy one with a coupon every time I was nearby until I had enough. Then I went to Target and saw this artificial succulent wreath. Someone had ripped one off, so it was 70% off. I grabbed it and decided to just use the remaining succulents from this wreath!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had this old frame I got at a thrift store, that I've been waiting to use on just the perfect project.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I sanded it a little and painted it with some coral spray paint. I cut out a piece of cardboard to fit snuggly in the opening.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I started to lay out my design, it became obvious that I'd need some sort of background, so you wouldn't just see cardboard in between the gaps. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I already had this beautiful sheet of moss still in the package, but even just using moss from the Dollar Tree would work since most of it will be covered. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I cut and hot glued it in place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I propped it up on a container so I could cut holes through the moss and cardboard.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used a steak knife to cut an opening for the stems and then put hot glue on them to hold them in place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I kept the stems short, so the frame would still be able to rest flat on the wall. (Back view).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I love the end product!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the past four months, I have been working on the ceiling in my Bonus Room. It's slanted on the sides like a vaulted ceiling, but it's flat in the middle. I've been trying to figure out the technical name for this type of ceiling, but after much googling, it looks like it actually is called "Bonus Room Ceiling." How literal. My goal was to cover the unappealing texture of the ceiling that was close to eye level and, if possible, make it look wider and higher. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's a picture of the room last year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I started the <a href="http://www.mysocalleddiyblog.com/2015/03/project-bonus-room-built-in-shelves.html" target="_blank">built-ins</a> by the window, I tried to leave a gap where my planking would go.</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Then I realized I needed to actually start the planking before I could put the face frame on the front, so the shelves would be flush with the new ceiling</span>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">First, I had to figure out where the joists were in the ceiling. Using a stud finder, I was able to mark every 24 inches and draw lines, so I would know where to nail the planks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I needed to decide where my faux beams would go. I wanted the
seams where the planks met to go under the nailer board. I also couldn't have
the beams be too close to the fans on either side, but didn't want them
too close to my bookcases or tv on either end. I decided to only have
three beams. I put one in the middle and then tried to space the other
two evenly on either side.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used these EverTrue Pine tongue and groove planks from Lowes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My planks were 8' long, so it helped to have them go from beam to beam in the middle and then cut them shorter on the outsides. I used <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000S7ZSTS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000S7ZSTS&linkCode=as2&tag=mysocadibl-20&linkId=4S64PYOEUQ2RBLS6%22%3ELiquid%20Nails%20LN903%2010-Ounce%20Heavy-Duty%20Liquid%20Nails%20Construction%20Adhesive%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=mysocadibl-20" target="_blank">Liquid Nails</a> on the back and then used 1 1/4" finish nails in my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005O658DE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B005O658DE&linkCode=as2&tag=mysocadibl-20&linkId=WOYUV4HRP6VR43OC%22%3ECampbell%20Hausfeld%20SB504099AV%202-Inch%202-in-1%20Nailer/Stapler%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=mysocadibl-20" target="_blank">nail gun</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(affiliate link)</span>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thus began my "Season of Plank Painting." I started out strong with these shorter ones, but eventually discovered I really only had space and time to paint 6 long planks a day (two coats of primer, two coats of paint, sanding in between each coat). The next day I would nail in place the planks I had painted the previous day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are some longer planks next to the shorter one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I started planking up the other side of the ceiling to the top of the slant.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once I got to the top of the slant, I needed to go
straight across the flat part of the ceiling. This was tricky because
the line of the ceiling was not even at all!</span> <span style="font-size: large;">I had to rip and put some filler pieces in some places. I started left to right and met up with the other side of planking.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also decided to trade out the fans for some more <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00067YO7M/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00067YO7M&linkCode=as2&tag=mysocadibl-20&linkId=PDHJKZHHK7AD4IYM%22%3EWestinghouse%20%207850800%20Contempra%20Trio%20Three-Light%2042-Inch%20Reversible%20Five-Blade%20Indoor%20Ceiling%20Fan,%20White%20with%20Frosted%20Glass%20Shades%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=mysocadibl-20" target="_blank">flushmount fans</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(affiliate link)</span> to help make the ceiling appear higher. The blades are smaller, but it doesn't seem to impact the efficiency of the fans in doing their job.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Using a scrap 1x4 and a level, I marked where to put my nailer piece for the beam to fit on top.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I screwed my 1x4s into the ceiling joists using long deck screws.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next, I needed to figure out those tricky angles and make some beams. I measured it to be 41 degrees where the slope begins, but I knew it would fit better if I just traced it by hand. I held a scrap piece of paper up to the wall and traced a piece of wood that was flush with the slope of the ceiling.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I used a straight edge to extend the line to where it would meet the wall.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I cut this angle on two 1x4s with a jigsaw. Then I cut the end of a third piece on the table saw</span> <span style="font-size: large;">with the blade turned to a 41 degree. I chose to use 1x4s for all sides (rather than 1x6s on the sides that would make it more square) to keep them smaller and not add to the low ceiling problem.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I nailed the two outside pieces to the middle one using my finishing nail gun. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I sanded and painted the beam in the garage before attaching it to the nailer piece on the ceiling. I put a screw into both sides to hold it in place temporarily, so I could figure out the angle to cut for the ends on the middle beam.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then, I held up a piece of wood the length of the flat part of the ceiling. I drew a line where the two beams would meet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I removed the beams from both sides and trimmed these angles off with the help of a jig saw. Then I put them back up. Because of the way the angle is on the middle beam, you can't fully assemble the beam and attach it altogether (I learned this the hard way). So, I attached the front and bottom, screwed that into the ceiling piece, and then attached the back piece to the top and bottom.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once it was all in place, I added finishing nails to the top of the beam going into the nailer piece all along.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The corners didn't meet up too bad. Some filler and caulking could fix them up. But once I got all my beams up, I decided some faux brackets might be a better solution.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found this thin metal at Lowes that I could bend with a rubber mallet. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">They fit pretty snuggly without using any adhesive.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I took them down and painted them white too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I had to address the problem of the uneven ceiling line. This made some interesting pile up in certain area. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It wouldn't be a problem if it didn't make it impossible for the top beam to be flush against the ceiling all the way across. See the gap in the middle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My dad recommended using some cove molding to cover the gap. I used a piece I cut off from the beam to trace the angle on the cove molding.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Looks pretty good! I've been filling the nail holes with drywall filler (since it's already white) and been filling some irregularities with caulking. Once that's all finished, I'll probably go over the whole thing one more time with paint. But, for now, I'm happy.</span></div>
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Linking to: <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2015/06/awesome-room-makeovers/" target="_blank">Remodelaholic June Link Party</a>, <a href="http://www.blesserhouse.com/2015/06/6-diy-storage-ideas-ytts-36.html" target="_blank">YTTS #36</a>, <a href="http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2015/06/catch-as-catch-can-218.html" target="_blank">Catch As Can #218</a>, <a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/2015/06/link-party-palooza-and-50-target-giveaway-7.html" target="_blank">Link Party Palooza</a>,<a href="http://mypinterventures.com/merry-monday-link-party-59-new-guest-host/" target="_blank">Merry Monday #59</a>,<a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/the-scoop-176/" target="_blank">The Scoop 176</a>, <a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2015/06/273rd-inspire-me-tuesday.html" target="_blank">273 Inspire Me Tuesday</a>, <a href="http://www.domestically-speaking.com/2015/06/inspire-me-monday-65.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FANDJ+%28Domestically+Speaking%29" target="_blank">Inspire Me Monday 65</a>,<a href="http://www.kathewithane.com/2015/06/youre-gonna-love-it-partyhello-to-summer.html" target="_blank">You're Gonna Love it Party</a>, <a href="http://thediydreamer.com/from-dream-to-reality/show-off-your-creations-173/" target="_blank">From Dream to Reality 173</a>, <a href="http://sewcraftyangel.blogspot.com/2015/06/wake-up-wednesday-linky-party-74_22.html" target="_blank">Wake Up Wednesday 74</a>, <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2015/06/wow-us-wednesdays-227.html" target="_blank">Wow Us Wednesday 227</a>, <a href="http://www.simplenaturedecorblog.com/fabulous-friday-party32/" target="_blank">Fabulous Friday 32</a>, My So Called DIY Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717395086712393737noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360342344245328893.post-86899313256369627702015-05-25T14:52:00.000-06:002015-05-28T18:01:43.581-06:00Summer House Tour + FREE Printable<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love summer decor! Between general beachiness and the 4th of July, there are a lot of different directions you can go</span>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A few years ago I found this perfect piece of driftwood around Bridal Veil Falls. I drilled a hole in it for a stick and cut pieces of an old sheet for the sail. I just used white thread to hold the sail in place. It's probably one of my most favorite things!</span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another free project I love, is this faux starfish and old fence picket American flag. It's held together with wood glue. I made a flour and salt <a href="http://thedesperatecraftwives.blogspot.com/2011/11/salt-dough-starfish-garland.html" target="_blank">dough</a> to make the starfish. Then I painted them white and hot glued them in place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had a hard time picking a patriotic song to display. I finally decided on "My Country 'Tis of Thee."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can download an 8x10 print <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxr3G6GYI66wR0FVeS1OZmZkVDg/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I created the Abraham Lincoln art with my silhouette machine. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'll be happy to leave all this up until fall.</span><br />
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