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Bracelets made from recycled tape rolls
I love, love making bangle bracelets. They are so easy (especially for beginning decoupagers) and immediately gratifying! Honestly I don’t care if ever wear them – it’s just the making of the bracelets...
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The best way EVER to mow your lawn – and win $100 to Home Depot!
Disclosure: Post sponsored by The Home Depot, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure. I’m going to be honest – I’ve never mowed a yard before in my life. I have four...
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DIY pen holder: be awesome
If you haven’t tried the Mod Podge Sheer Colors, they are pretty amazing. Not only can you dye glass jars with them, but you can also paint with them! And that’s exactly how Lindsay made this DIY pen...
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Trip plans for 2014!
I just recently saw the movie “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” and I was completely inspired. Have you seen that movie? It’s about a guy who works for a magazine and never goes anywhere, his whole...
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Glitter Mod Mold butterfly hair clips
I love having a short hairstyle – it’s super fun! When I had long hair about 17 years ago, it made me look like Karen Carpenter. It was straight and heavy and hung in my face. It just didn’t work. One...
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Easy map craft: notebook makeover
Hi all! This is Heidi from Hands Occupied. A favorite promo item companies like to give out are notebooks with their logos on them. The thing is, you might not necessarily want to walk around rocking...
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Decorate a jewelry box with Podgeables
I moved into a new place and needed a bit of a smaller jewelry box . . . the previous one I had was a big honker. In fact, I don’t wear that much jewelry, so it was much bigger than I needed! I decided...
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Refresh your home this spring
I’m excited to share a recent shopping trip with you – and the results of that trip. I even bought something (well, two somethings) that I can’t wait to show you. But first, what was I doing? Well, I...
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Easy kids craft: decoupage treasure box
I don’t know about your kids, but mine? Mine are constantly finding and bringing home “treasures” that they just can’t seem to part with. The question is then how to store these little gems so that...
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How to make a paper ring
I’ve seen a lot of cool jewelry in my life, but this one is definitely a bit more interesting than what I’m used to seeing. You can probably guess that it’s a ring, but can you guess that it is made...
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Simple wood photo block gift
Did you remember that Father’s Day is in just a few days? You either are completely on top of it or you just pooped your pants because you need to come up with something quickly. If you forgot, it’s...
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Add pizzazz to an air plant holder
Back in the day my roommate Cody had air plants. That was in our Seattle apartment we called “Ravenna” – that was above a wine shop on 65th Ave. I have great memories of that apartment, and the air...
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What are your favorite TV shows?
As a blogger I work about 50 – 60 hours a week – sometimes more! Good thing a lot of it is fun work, though let’s face it – every job has its ups and downs. Sometimes work IS stressful, and I just...
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DIY shimmery glitter vase
As you can imagine, I’ve seen a few decoupage vases in my day . . . but this one is particularly cool! It reminds me of a combination of Kermit the frog and The Toxic Avenger. And in case you are...
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Turn a drawer into a dollhouse
Drawers can be used for a lot of things – like holding socks, and underwear. Ha! They can also be upcycled into something different completely (and unexpected), and that’s what I like about this...
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Vintage kitchen rolling pin DIY bookends
As those of you who follow me on my blog Chetlenham Road know I (fairly) recently remodeled my kitchen. My house is a true fixer upper and the kitchen needed the most fixer..ing. I started out with...
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Capturing your confidence
There are a few things you should know about me. First of all, I don’t get embarrassed. Second of all, I love outdoor activities. The only problem is that now I live in the south, and in case you...
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Add a fashionable chain to your phone case
Tonight was the first night I went out without a wallet, and I have to admit – I loved it. I just put my driver’s license and debit card in my cell phone case and I was good to go. Ladies . . . this is...
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DIY alphabet blocks
Hi there! It’s Shannon from Madigan Made again and I’m back to share another simple decoupage craft. I don’t think I’ve told you this, but my husband and I are expecting our first baby later this...
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Pick your playground fun summer giveaway!
There are a lot of things we LOVE about summer – BBQ’s, lazy days, swimming, vacations, evenings without homework . . . we especially love the quality time we are able to spend with our family, which...
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