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Carpet Tile Runner

By Laura

Duct tape and carpet squares. I'm sure you've seen this idea before, but here's how my runner turned out.

Carpet tile runner: finished project.Carpet Runner, detail shotCarpet Runner, detail shot

Also used: a lot of sharp blades, a metal straight-edge, a cutting mat, a good stiff drink, and the support of a friend.


January 08, 2009
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Leather/Vinyl Alternative

By Laura

In a search to find a more environmentally friendly alternative to vinyl which in turn was a more affordable/more vegetarian friendly alternative to leather, I've come across Pointe International Inc. They have eco-friendly faux leathers in some nice colors, textures and patterns. Their eco-friendly goods are PVC free, breathable (which vinyl really isn't), highly durable (many tested at 100,000 double rubs before they show wear!) and there's a f » READ MORE


December 19, 2006
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Graffitti Artists Work = Contributers to My Home's Art

By Laura

I'm on a budget. My home is important to me. Art is important to me. When you throw these things together, walk into my apartment, and check out whats hanging on the walls, you see the results of artwork on a budget. Most of the pieces are my own work. I wish I didn't have to resort to my hanging so much of my own work, but dang it's easy on the budget.

One day I realized that I could use someone else's graffitti as sweet color-infused art in m » READ MORE


November 22, 2006
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