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10 wedding DIY projects 10 wedding DIY projects
10 wedding DIY projects
Your wedding day is undeniably one of the most special and important days of your life. it’s a chance to start a life of love with another person and an opportunity to celebrate with family and friends. it may feel like the one day when you can splurge and go all out to help celebrate. but...
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DIY dining table decor DIY dining table decor
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DIY wall hooks DIY wall hooks
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How-to home decor projects How-to home decor projects
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How to: Make studded makeup holders How to: Make studded makeup holders
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How to: Make a daybed How to: Make a daybed
How to: Make a daybed
Before the diy. materials twin bed with mattress steel wool paintbrush paint five 1" x 5" wooden boards
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How to: Revamp a demi-lune table How to: Revamp a demi-lune table
How to: Revamp a demi-lune table
Before the diy. materials antique rattan or bamboo demi-lune table cloth spray primer spray paint
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DIY decor toolbox essentials DIY decor toolbox essentials
DIY decor toolbox essentials
Diy decor toolbox essentials there’s nothing worse than being halfway through a project only to realize that you forgot to buy an essential piece on your last trip (one of many, of course!) to the hardware store. you scour through your junk drawers and rummage through your toolbox to no...
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How to: Make a birdcage pendant light How to: Make a birdcage pendant light
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7 stylish DIY wallpaper projects 7 stylish DIY wallpaper projects
7 stylish DIY wallpaper projects
Photography by ryan brook/tc media; styling by tara ballantyne. 1 cool closet a closet backed with a bold printed wallpaper is a secret surprise just waiting to be revealed. careful, though – contrasted with crisp white walls and trim, the look is so pretty you’ll never want to...
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Holiday craft: Vintage-inspired Christmas ornaments Holiday craft: Vintage-inspired Christmas ornaments
Holiday craft: Vintage-inspired Christmas ornaments
Whether adorned with iconic festive images or personalized with names, these beautiful christmas ornaments made with simple freehand drawings offer character and charm. personalized shimmery christmas ornaments materials solid-coloured ornaments white paint pen white craft glue...
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Easy makeover: 1 dresser, 3 ways Easy makeover: 1 dresser, 3 ways
Easy makeover: 1 dresser, 3 ways
See how three style at home design editors revamp the same ikea tarva dresser with their easy diy projects , showing off their beautiful and very varied styles. the blank slate naked ambition ikea’s inexpensive wooden tarva dresser (a mere $99!) was the perfect blank slate for our...
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Cat's crafts Cat's crafts
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Debbie Travis' Christmas DIY Debbie Travis' Christmas DIY
Debbie Travis' Christmas DIY
"at the end of the year, we tend not to wrap every ornament when we put our decorations away," says designer debbie travis. no kidding. instead, we snatch them from the tree, the door, wherever, and toss them in a box destined for the basement or a closet. here's what you need to do now: "empty...
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DIY felt napkin rings DIY felt napkin rings
DIY felt napkin rings
A simple napkin ring fashioned out of a strip of felt and a decorative button brings a homespun feel to an elegant place setting. this project is easy to create – your sewing skills won’t be put to the test here – and requires the use of very little fabric . it will take you less than...
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Christmas stocking Christmas stocking
Christmas stocking
A cone-shaped stocking inspired by the victorian period is both glamorous and cozy. although this project requires a sewing machine, it’s still simple to make. a pompom fringe and a grosgrain ribbon are all that are needed to make this stocking worthy of receiving gifts . materials...
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Make a festive tabletop tree Make a festive tabletop tree
Make a festive tabletop tree
Dense enough to keep its shape yet flexible enough to manipulate, felt is ideal for this project. though the ruffle technique used to cover the sytrofoam cone looks quite complicated, it’s actually very easy to do. and despite the amount of cutting involved, the stunning result is well worth...
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9 holiday decor projects 9 holiday decor projects
9 holiday decor projects
photography by andreas trauttmansdorff; design, lynn spence. on the ball instead of creating the usual table centrepiece by placing balls in a bowl, nestle them in sprigs of greenery like boxwood.
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DIY flowery wreath DIY flowery wreath
DIY flowery wreath
A natural grapevine wreath spray-painted white takes on a sophisticated feel adorned with mini cream felt roses. display on a door, armoire or mirror with a wide cream grosgrain ribbon for a chic, cozy look. if you’re feeling extra-crafty, cover the entire wreath with mini-roses....
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DIY pumpkin decorations DIY pumpkin decorations
DIY pumpkin decorations
Dressing up your home seasonally for holidays is a great way to better appreciate what each season has to offer, as well as give your space a quick makeover. for thanksgiving and halloween , using mini pumpkins is the perfect choice: they are inexpensive, can be found at most markets and are a...
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How to: Paint outdoor furniture How to: Paint outdoor furniture
How to: Paint outdoor furniture
When undertaking a diy project, there are usually a few things to consider. add tempermental weather to the list and suddenly that little list has multiplied. how do you prepare your furniture for painting? what type of paint do you use? how does it differ for different types of material?...
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Gift wrapping ideas for store-bought treats Gift wrapping ideas for store-bought treats
Gift wrapping ideas for store-bought treats
The holidays tend to be a hectic moment of the year: between choosing gifts, entertaining friends and family and planning a holiday meal, time can be hard to find! although most of us would love to be able to make homemade baked goods for our nearest and dearest, it's not always feasible to do...
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Fabric dyeing Fabric dyeing
Fabric dyeing
The do's of dyeing 1 prewash fabrics before dyeing, especially if the fabric is new. don't use fabric softeners, as they leave residue that can result in an uneven absorption of dye. 2 avoid synthetics like polyester and rayon. dyes are most effective on natural textiles, like linen and...
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7 stylish DIY bloggers 7 stylish DIY bloggers
7 stylish DIY bloggers
When it comes to design and decorating, nothing saves money like doing-it-yourself. you can spend hours scouring the web for diy bloggers, but we've done the hard work for you -- here are 7 of our favourite diy blogs that you'll want to bookmark and return to again and again. 1 made by girl...
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Create a stylish Halloween home Create a stylish Halloween home
Create a stylish Halloween home
Conjure up some fun on halloween with these gothic and glamourous decorating ideas, easy and clever creepy crafts and wickedly delicious goodies . whether you're aiming to involve your kids in a cute project or want to give friends and neighbours a sophisticated and spooky welcome, these...
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When I look at a room, it's the personal touches like artwork and travel memetoes that elevate a space from generic to genuine. I'll take a house adorned with books, family photographs and decorative accessories any day over a cookie-cutter interior that's perfectly and pristinely furnished with basic pieces... I believe that a home should reflect the people who own it.
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