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Do you have FOUTU - Fear of Using Things Up? Let me explain what it is, and
why it’s probably the reason you have a stack of pretty notebooks that
you’ve never actually written in.
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Do you talk to many 93-year-olds during the day? My Dad is 93, and I talk with him regularly. I have to say he is full of good information and is quite witty. I've learned a lot from him over my 68 years. There are a lot of things he does that cracks me up...
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It will be time to decorate for Christmas soon and I was looking back on my decor from years past. I enhance my decor using vintage, handmade, and whimsical items. Most of my decor comes from thrift stores, junk shops, and flea markets. I do buy a few new things each year but that is...
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Repurpose aluminum cans instead of trashing them. The projects you can make with soda and beverage cans are endless. What a great way to save money and create unique, personalized home decor. Did you pick a favorite? Mine are the tin cans from The Graphics Fairy. Thanks for being here, Kathy
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A fun and easy Spring project made with pieces and parts of toys, flower stems, and drawer pulls. This Scrabble tile craft is so colorful; I just love it. Nothing says Spring like green and yellow! I was wandering around the workshop looking for project inspiration when I spotted the wood toy train piece. I...
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Upcycle aluminum cans like soda cans, and beer cans into quirky vases using spray paint. Today the Thrift Store Team is upcycling and recycling all kinds of plastic containers, coffee cans, wine bottles, and more to celebrate Earth Day. The projects are amazing. My upcycled can vases are a knock-off of popular West Elm vases,...
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Make a unique gift for your loved one this year instead of buying the same old thing for Valentine’s Day. It will mean more to them and will be a meaningful keepsake. Create love signs, wall art, jewelry hangers, you name it, from things found in your junk drawer, garage, workshop, and wood pile! You...
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Turn trash into treasure when you reuse and repurpose plastic bottles. These 13 projects are fun and unique ways to upcycle those bottles instead of tossing them in the trash bin. Which was your favorite? I really liked the faux cactus plants. Cute!
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Transform a thrift store find into a decorative jewelry box. These beautiful makeovers involve paint, fabric, decorative transfers, and even an IKEA hack surprise. Create a beautiful piece to hold your jewelry. The beautiful French design on the first piece caught my eye right away. Which makeover was your favorite? Leave a note if you...
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Bargains can always be found at thrift stores if you look closely enough. There is a lot of undesirable merchandise to sift through first before you get to the good stuff. Recently, thrifty shoppers met in an online discussion to reveal items you should never pass up on when shopping at secondhand stores. 1. Cast...
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These dining chair makeovers include new fabric-covered seats and pretty painted finishes in all colors. Painted dining chairs with fabric seats are at the top of my favorite makeovers list. You can paint wood chairs, metal chairs, and plastic chairs. The difference between the before and after is so dramatic. I can't say that about...
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Starting a home improvement project can be thrilling, but it’s important to go through the process carefully to get the results you envision. Many homeowners make mistakes that make their dream renovations go wrong. Consider these points when thinking about your next home improvement project. 1. Ignoring the Budget Forgetting to plan out how much...
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Repurpose old wood rulers and yardsticks into indoor and outdoor decor. Create cool wall art, table tops, mirrors, and more. Select one of these brilliant ideas and personalize it your way. So, did you pick a favorite or two? If you don’t have any old rulers or yardsticks, head to your local thrift store, then...
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Some people seem to believe that no matter how much time you spend singing
or playing your instrument, you should be doing more. So, in my considered
opinion, how much should a musician practice?
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Everyone needs a change once in a while. You aren't alone if you are looking around your house, thinking how drab it is and how you need an upgrade. Sprucing things up just might be easier than you think, however. These ten ideas will get you started on making your home a wam and inviting...
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The Nashville Flea Market happens the third weekend of every month except for the months of November and December. The holidays usually push the dates up to the third weekend. November is the best month to find Christmas items; in December, you can find everything! Nashville Flea Market Dates and Times for The November 2023...
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Create hot glue decor projects and crafts in minutes. The things you can make with hot glue guns are endless. I’m not sharing tips or tricks here; just projects I’ve created with hot glue guns. Wreaths Putting together a wreath using a grapevine for the base is easy when you use hot glue. Select seashells...
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Did you know you can clean a porcelain enamel table top using a battery-powered sander? I didn’t either until I tried it. The sander can also remove minor scratches. I thought I had found a new technique, but after Googling it, I found out I’m not the first to use this wet sanding method, but...
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completely change the look of a piece of furniture with paint. That's what I did here and now I'm doing the happy dance. This all-wood chest of drawers was completely masculine and now it is definitely feminine. I layered two colors of paint for a custom look and added bright hardware. I made a video...
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Paint furniture any color, including white, add new hardware, or update the old, and the results are amazing. Old furniture or new cheap furniture often needs to be updated. Grab a can of paint and make it happen. I try different paint techniques, and often, the makeovers take a turn. The results range from soft...
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