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Refinished Flowerpot Chair

May 172013

When you have a reputation for turning piles of junk into.. less junky piles of things people save all sorts of things for you. This project starts out with an old chair destined for the dump. Lets start out by saying this chair was disgusting. It was covered in dust/dirt (I couldn’t even see the carved pattern on the back rest) and there might have been some creepy yellow fungus growing on it. You can see in the picture below where I started wiping the dirt off on the left side.

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Spring Time Tic-Tac-Toe

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Apr 172013

I feel like I’ve been hibernating and now that the sun is out I’ve got many, many pages on my to-do list. This is a project I’ve had in mind since late December. Forget the boring X’s and O’s, it’s time to add some life to the game board with some insect-inspired stones.

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3 Leaf Clover Zipper Pin Tutorial

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Mar 142013

I’m a little bit Irish (I like to joke that I’m a mix of everything that sunburns) so I wanted to make a little something to wear for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a simple folding/twisting pattern loosely based on the cloverleaf (the basic pattern used for barrel racing). You can’t do a true clover leaf or your zipper gets twisted up.

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Distressed Sign Song Art

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Feb 112013

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Barn Red Bookcase Makeover – DIY Chalk Paint

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Jan 252013

I’ve got cabin fever, it’s been FREEZING for the last few days, way past stupid cold – it was NEGATIVE 12 when I left for work Thursday. My illness has manifested in the need to paint everything. First up, the bookcases are getting a make over. I know I just painted them and I love the color but…. they blend in too much with the walls. I’ve got big plans for the wall behind the buffet so for now it’s safe with its pretty mustardy yellow paint.

DIY Chalkpaint Bookcase Makeover

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Floor Length Burlap Curtains for $7.50 a Panel

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Jan 192013

Burlap curtains might be all over the place, and maybe I’m late to the party but I’ve had these hanging in my living room for a few months and I’m finally getting around to posting a how-to! I’ve seen a lot of methods but nothing quite like mine.

It’s as basic as you can get, you only sew one seam for each panel. Of course this does leave you with 1 raw edge and 2 floor to ceiling selvedges. I love it, it’s not overly polished and it fits in a casual space. They let the light in while blocking the living room from the street. The ribbon along to top adds a subtle blush of color and some strength to the burlap where it’s clipped. Continue reading »

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Quick Stitch-n-Flip Christmas Stockings

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Dec 212012

Sooooo Christmas is in 4 days. Is your mantle looking a little glum? Got a new pet (or child) currently lacking a chocolate orange storage device? Lucky for you I have a SUPER FAST (like lightning) stocking tutorial for you. You will end up with a fully finished stocking with a cuff and hanging loop in less than 10 minutes. It will take you longer to cut out than to sew. Are you psyched? Lets do this:

Really quick Christmas stockings

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Winter Wonderland Mirror

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Dec 162012

Frosty winter windows, classic Christmas tunes and the flicker of candles in a mirror. Serene and peaceful. Something we all need in our lives around the holidays right? It can be hard to find in the weeks and days before Christmas but this project will help you find a little calmness in the crazy. It was first shared a few days ago with my Christmas hutch decorations.

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O Christmas Tree with Lauren – Chalkboard Christmas Trees

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Dec 052012

Hello all you lovely Chicken Scratch NY readers. I’m Lauren & I blog over at Tutus & Tea Parties about parenting, crafting and a few things in between. I’d love for you to stop by & say hello!

{yep, we’re crazy!}

I’m so happy to be here today to share an easy Christmas tutorial with you.

“O, Christmas Tree”

These tress are super easy to make and you can erase and “decorate” them however you want, as often as you want! How cool is that?!

Materials:

I grabbed two (one large & one medium) plaster trees from Michaels for about $1 & change each.
DecoArt Chalkboard Paint
Foam Brush
Chalk

What to do:

Brush on the chalkboard paint horizontally onto the trees. Let dry (for about an hour)
Brush on a second coat of chalkboard paint vertically onto the trees. Let dry.

Cure the chalkboard painted trees by rubbing chalk all over, then erasing it.

Now you can decorate it any way you’d like! Have fun and erase & change it when the mood strikes.

I hope you enjoy
making these chalkboard trees. I certainly did. Even my 3 year old can
decorate them! They will be a great addition to our holiday decor this
year.

Don’t miss a thing, keep up with me here:

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Deck the Halls with Dee – Wooden Candle Holder

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Dec 032012

Are you ready for more Christmas Caroling?! Today we have fun project from Dee of the CSI Project {Don’t forget to link up your projects!}:

Hi Chicken Scratch NY Readers! I am thrilled to be guest posting here today. Alecia has kindly guest posted on my blog before, so here I am on hers and it is an honor!

My name is Dee and my blog home is The CSI Project!

My mission is to encourage you to Create.Share.Inspire so every week we do just that on the blog. Each week is a new challenge from crafting, to DIY, to cooking and even photography. Come by everyday for a great tutorial and then you can link up and take part in the challenge. Who knows you may take home the top pick or be in the Top 10!

I love this time of year. From decorating my home, to baking and Christmas parties, I love it all! Mr. CSI(my husband), tells me that I should have been an elf because I live for holidays and traditions. Maybe so but I think it makes life fun and creates memories. I am all about creating memories.

So, when I heard about the Christmas carol series here, I knew I wanted to be a part of it. I chose the song, Deck the Halls with an emphasis on “Fa-la-la-la-la.”

Go ahead, sing it along with me!

One day, while in Home Depot, I came across these wood pieces. They are for chicken coops, I am guessing. Who knows? But I took one look and thought, Candle Holders. Do you see it?

The best part, they were .99 cents a piece.

So, I picked up a few because they will make great holiday gifts for friends.

Then, my favorite part-crafting!

All I used for these was paint, Martha Stewart Stencils, sand paper and flameless candles.

It is really that easy.

First, I got to painting. I chose red.

Then, I took Martha Stewart stencils to make my Fa-La-La. I love these stencils because they are self adhesive so you don’t need to tape them down. They work great on glass too. I recommend getting some. I love them!

Just click the link below to read more about them.

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I then grabbed white paint and used my stencils.

Let the paint soak in and then remove.

This was a fun font, I think.

Then, I gave my whole candle holder a sanding with my sand paper and added my candles.

I sat it down the center of my table and now I have a fun centerpiece with candles.

A very special thank you goes out to Alecia for having me at Chicken Scratch NY. You are always welcome at The CSI Project and of course, your readers too! Come link up, be inspired and more importantly inspire others!

Create.Share.Inspire!

Happy Holidays, my crafty friends!!!

From my family to yours!

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