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Blah to Ta Dah!

DownHomeDIY, member | May 4th, 20095 comments

Here are a few projects that I just did from my recent rummage sale treasure hunt! I found some really good junk. A little spray paint goes a long way in transforming somethingnbsp...

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Transitional Treatments

Marybeth Barrett, contributor | January 24th, 20094 comments

I am very nostalgic, especially when it has anything to do with my two beautiful boys. I just couldn't part with my first born's crib bumper that we had so carefully picked out. So, I...

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Just coasting along...

Marybeth Barrett, contributor | January 20th, 200914 comments

I was given a whole box of ceramic tiles and decided to make a variety of colorful and creative coasters. You know the saying..."It's 5 o'clock somewhere". So, I feel that every...

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Ski Tip Table

Marybeth Barrett, contributor | January 14th, 200917 comments

Here is a table I created for a local charity event silent auction. I found the skis for $3 a pair at a rummage sale. The auction bid went for $125. I was thrilled since this...

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Snow What?!?

Marybeth Barrett, contributor | January 10th, 200910 comments

Just go with the "faux"! Here is my second project for my New Year, New Challenge: No Craft Stores for 60 days. This was inspired by my 5 year old. I told him it was cold enough to...

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Art for under $3

Marybeth Barrett, contributor | January 9th, 20097 comments

Just another fun use for old cabinet doors...more to come. This is simply an old cabinet door front, spray adhesive and scrapbook paper. A quick, easy and inexpensive way to create wall...

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Upcycle your cabinet doors: Part 1

Marybeth Barrett, contributor | January 5th, 200912 comments

I have found a ton of uses for recycled cabinet door fronts. One of my favorites projects is to repurpose them as memo boards. You get a sturdy piece with a built in frame that...

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Merry Christmas to Me

Marybeth Barrett, contributor | January 3rd, 200911 comments

A recent score from a local rescue mission a week before Christmas...I thought it was the perfect gift for me. I bought it b/c I loved the detail and thought it had nice legs aahhh...

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Found objects with a new found purpose

Marybeth Barrett, contributor | January 2nd, 20093 comments

As you will soon find out, one of my favorite haunts is the Habitat for Humanity Restore. You can find some serious treasures there for a great deal. And, the cherry on top is that all...

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60 Days of No Craft Stores Challenge: 1st Project

Marybeth Barrett, contributor | January 1st, 20097 comments

OK, so I was supposed to be cleaning my workshop, not crafting. Oops! Anyway, as I was putting away some holiday decor/supplies, I came across two unused styrofoam christmas tree...

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New Year...New Challenge Project

Marybeth Barrett, contributor | January 1st, 200911 comments

Happy New Year! I decided to start my new year off with a bang and really challenge myself. The challenge is to see if I can stay out of craft stores for 60 days. I am addicted to...

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