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Roundup: 10 DIY Soup Can Craft Projects

Mason jars? Check. Tuna cans? Check. Soup cans . . . here ya go. Ten to get us started. All super easy, and, no, they’re not all pencil holders. Soup can luminary tutorials are plentiful, but Salt Tree’s free printable patterns make them some of the prettiest

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Roundup: 10 DIY Decor Projects Using String and Rope

Craft Tuts Plus I don’t know about you, but I have an awful lot of string and rope stuffed into the back of my craft closet. I use little bits here and there… but today I wanted to share some ideas in which they are the stars of the show. Turns out string and rope are pretty versatile!   

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How to: Make a DIY Poster Hanger from Scrap Wood

If you’re a DIYer, you probably have a stash of scrap wood somewhere. Various sizes and lengths of various species that you have no idea what you’re going to use them for, but you can’t bear to part with them, because you’re sure you’re going to use them someday.  In this, the first in a five […]

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Royalty-Inspired End Table Makeover

Dreaming in Color Although Deneen isn’t a huge fan of yellow, that’s the color she decided to paint this sweet little end table. She chose yellow as a tribute to the English royal family, plus she’d seen an influx of bright yellow

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The Curbly House: Our Dining Room Makeover with Emily Henderson

Last week we told you all about the magic that’s happening in our master bedroom, thanks to Ms. Emily Henderson and the lovely folks at Sherwin-Williams! This week, we’re back to give you a little preview of what’s in store for the dining room.  But, before we get into the details of our new-and-much-improved dining space, […]

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Roundup: 10 Burlap Projects That Are Awesome For Autumn

Burlap can be a tricky medium to use when crafting. If you don’t have a clear idea of what you want to do with it, you may want to pull your hair out from the mess it can leave. Here are ten projects that make great use of this rustic fabric and they’re all perfect […]

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Roundup: 10 Easy Home Decor Upgrades Using Spray Paint

Refinery 29 Lately I’ve developed a slight obsession with spray paint. There’s something about its transformative powers that I just can’t resist. Soon everything in my home will be a different color than it was when I got it. And I’m drawing lots of inspiration from the internet… here are ten of my very favorite ideas.

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Roundup: Dining Room Makeover Tips, Tricks, and DIY Ideas

When you’re finally ready to make over a room in your house, it can be difficult to really know where to start. But with the holidays coming up, there is no time to waste coming up with a plan. So today, I’m going to share some tips and tricks (and DIY ideas) for making over the most […]

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Roundup: 9 DIY Bathroom Organization and Storage Ideas

Organization and storage are a must in a smaller home, especially in the tiniest room of pretty much any house, the bathroom. So to kick off the weekend, and hopefully inspire a little weekend organization, I’m rounding up the best DIY ideas for bathroom storage and organization. It may not be glamorous, but it is sure is […]

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This Old Box: When Wood Floors Match the Kitchen Cabinets

I think I’ve been in one too many kitchens that have hardwood floors that match the cabinets. Not only have some been the same color, they’ve also been the same wood species. Sometimes I feel like I‘ve been trapped inside box (or worse yet, a coffin) when I walk into these kinds of kitchens. How about

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Eye Candy: 10 Bathrooms That Have Gone To The Dark Side

Traditionally, we’ve always been told NOT to paint small rooms a dark color. “Dark paint closes the room in and makes it smaller than it already is!” Blah, blah, blah. Well, here are ten bathrooms that are getting it right when it comes to dark and dramatic.      

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10 Clever And Insanely Easy Ways To Reuse Old Materials

Slow Mama File this under the “why didn’t I think of that?” category. With vacation mode winding down and a new school year upon us, most of us could use a few tips to help everyday life run a bit more smoothly. But the best part about these genius ideas is that you most like already have all […]

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Roundup: 18 DIY Ideas for Placemats, Napkins, and Tablecloths

Admittedly, I’m not the greatest cook. In fact, I struggle with making a single meal without setting off the fire alarm. There is, however, one thing I can definitely help with when it comes to dinner parties and alike, as things get closer to the holidays. And that is decorating. You can count on me for table top […]

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Eye Candy: 10 Colorful Kitchens

About.com The majority of modern kitchens are neutral – white, beige, and gray seem to be everywhere these days. But why not have a little fun with your space? Here’s some inspiration to get you thinking about brightly colored kitchens.   

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