Celebrate Spring! Make a Mid-Mod Girard-esque Sun.

Spring is almost here, and to celebrate, I thought I'd whip up a little Girard-esque sun using one of our old standbys: Mod Podge. Here's what you'll need to make one too.

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March 18, 2010
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Make Your Own Ironing Board Cover

Have you looked at your ironing board cover lately? Their rattiness always sneaks up on you. Probably because it's one of those things you can hide away. But, really, a nice, pretty ironing board cover can make the tedious job of ironing so much more pleasant. Instead of opting for » READ MORE

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March 17, 2010
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Design Your Own Own Upholstery Fabric

Photo Images: Spoonflower

If you're like me, and I've only heard of one other person who does this, you've imagined a fabric design in your head and you go out and try to track it down. Impossible, as well as a huge time waster. However, if you have some graphic art designing ability,  you can design, create and even sell your very own fabrics on etsy, or design and make your own curtains, bedding and even upholster with it. » READ MORE

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March 16, 2010
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Make a Flock of Chicken Eggs

I don't know if this chicken family finally solves the 'what came first, the chicken or the egg' conundrum or if it makes if more tricky. What I do know is they're darling! Made of hard boiled eggs, Mrs. Hen and her chicks would be popular guests at your springtime get-togethers. If you'd like to make a flock » READ MORE

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March 16, 2010
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How to Eat a Pomegranate

The first time I was faced with a pomegranate, I was like, 'WTF???'. Of course, this happens to a lot of people, as they are confounding fruit. So the buggers never get the best of any of us ever again, check out this entertaining little how-to, complements of emptyage, which begins like this: Find yourself a Pomegranate. Follow this link to get started.

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March 12, 2010
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Teach Yourself to Sew

Last week Threads Magazine launched a fabulous new learn-to-sew video series. They discuss everything you need to help you become the seamstress--or seamster?--that you've always wanted to be. Here's the video lineup:

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March 11, 2010
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How to make photo blocks.

Yummy Mommy made these delightful photo blocks as Christmas gifts this year. An easy and inexpensive way to lend interest to any shelf or mantel. Here's what » READ MORE

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March 10, 2010
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Make a Pottery Barn Inspired Paper Mosaic

Cassity from Remodelaholic spotted the picture above in her Pottery Barn catalog and was inspired. What sparked her interest was the mosaic leaning against the wall. Below was Cassity's interpretation. 

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March 09, 2010
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How to Upgrade Your Kitchen with Small Changes

Point Click Home gives us eight great ways to give our kitchens a boost without breaking the bank. Here they are in no particular order. 

1. Have a dated faucet? Change it.
2. Instead of replacing all the countertops, consider just fitting the island with new marble or granite » READ MORE

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March 08, 2010
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How to Paint Vinyl Flooring

Yeah, I didn't believe it either when I first read the title, but, apparently, you can actually paint vinyl flooring. At least that's what Gregory Han did. Not only did he paint his dodgy bathroom vinyl floor, he stenciled it too. If you're completely inspired by his before and after pics and want to give it a go yourself, here's what Gregory says you'll need: » READ MORE

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March 08, 2010
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