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Hanging a Fabric embroidery Hoop arrangement
Back 11 months ago {yes, that would be last Christmas}, Nathan bought me these fabric hoops. Being ever so thoughtful, he remembered me saying I wanted to display some of my scrap fabrics this way....
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not all sandpaper is created equal
Bottom line? Sometimes I am a smidge too thrifty. Meaning.…even though sanding furniture is MY JOB and I use the best paints and finishes and paint brushes.…I have tended to go cheapo on the sand...
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How we did yesterday.
FROM US TO HIM: FROM HIM TO ME: MADE BY OUR TINY VALENTINE: We do not normally make a big to-do on Valentines. But I had to share our little collection of goodies this year! Next up? Our first bed...
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be still {free diy printable}
So, this is random for me…but between house plans and 508 plans and family plans and all the rest…I need to be reminded to be still. I made this print and taped this to my living room wall…didn’t even...
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No. 43 {DIY chippy paint & a new seat}
I just recently did a guest post for Bemz {its a cover up} giving a run-down on one of our painting methods– you can check them out…Bemz covers & fabrics are crazy awesome. Anyway, I thought I...
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rest my head upon a pillow…
Nathan’s grandmother had one of these calendar tea towels for every year. When she passed last year, I inherited a few. They were all used and stained, but I loved them. I decided to make this one into...
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a tiny nubbin bed…
Ella is 19 months and officially A BIG GIRL (or so she thinks/acts). A month ago we switched her to a toddler bed. I was slightly worried about the switch….and by slightly I mean, I was sure she would...
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hersheys sugar pillow…
I AM IN LOVE. I made this pillow yesterday and I REALLY REALLY REALLY like love it. I had these old pieces of canvas from Nathan’s Grandmother that used to be 100lb Hershey’s sugar sacks- that is how...
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creating a hallway closet when you don’t have one
OUR HOME is great. I mean, we like it. We do pray we won’t live here forever but it’s just fine for now. Plus its really old so we can do whatever we want to it and it will only improve. Which is nice....
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{before & after} barnwood table
Our little table is complete! It is soooo beautiful. When we first collected the wood, it looked like this: And NOW, it looks like this!! AHHHHHHHH! I love it! We don’t really have chairs- ha! {these...
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Guest Post: DIY Pinwheels by Kelly
Hey all! I am so stoked to have our FIRST DIY here at 508!! These pinwheels TOTALLY made the photo shoot for No. 11….and my lovely friend Kelly is here {from Kellan Studios} to share how to make this...
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DIY: applying fabric to furniture
As promised, I wanted to show you a little more about No. 20…here are some tips on applying the fabric. BE WARNED. I decided to do this one NIGHT in my HOUSE instead of the workshop because it was...
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DIY: Barn Wood Headboard {Part one – the construction}
Whoa my goodness. We finally have a headboard! AND, lucky for you, we actually took pics of our process this time! Wooooo hoooo. So, here it goes…. We used oak barn wood that we scored from Nathan’s...
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DIY: barn wood headboard {part two: sealing}
{See PART ONE of our DIY headboard here} PART TWO: Finishing/Sealing Ok, so here was the BIG dilemma: We really REALLY loved the gray weathered look of the barn wood. Problem is, as soon as you start...
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DIY: barn wood headboard {part three: installed}
{See PART ONE of our DIY headboard here} {See PART TWO of our DIY headboard here} PART THREE: installed in our room! Are we all as excited as I am? We FINALLY have a headboard! We love how it turned...
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Thanks to D*s and hello new friends!
Thank you Kate for sharing our DIY headboard over at Design Sponge today! We are loving it!! New friends: Welcome to our blog- feel free to ask us any questions and look around! Old friends: be sure...
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