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What NOT To Do with Old Jeans

Shari Hiller — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 01:48:47 +0000

When I saw this table in a restaurant on a recent vacation, I knew I had to at least comment on it. And my comment is, “Never do this to a pair of old jeans!” There are countless other things to do with old jeans….recycle them into insulation, cut them off to make shorts, Make...

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Make a Stylish Burlap Lamp Shade

Shari Hiller — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:20:44 +0000

Burlap is a forgotten fabric that has it’s place in the home in all sorts of creative projects from table runners to lamp shades. Perhaps you have a tired lamp that could use a breath of new life. The shade may be soiled or faded and it’s making the entire lamp look like it needs...

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How to Make a Kitchen Menu Board

Matt Fox — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:49:59 +0000

You can use a menu board to jot down your menu for the evening but it can also just be a great place to communicate between family members! Create a chalkboard to match your decor by adding a thin plywood panel to the back of a pre-made picture frame that matches or coordinates with your...

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Customize Bathroom Waste Cans and Tissue Boxes

Matt Fox — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:46:38 +0000

Matt takes on this craft project and proves that anyone can create beautiful accessories for their bathroom! Ok, Shari always thinks she’s so smart with the craft items so this time I’m leading the craft – basically because it is so easy, anyone can do it – even me! I usually shine in the shop,...

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Easy Personalized Pillows and Lamp Shades

Shari Hiller — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:38:04 +0000

Who doesn’t want to have their pillows and lamps shades reflect their own personalities? Well, with these projects you can do just that. As you all know by now, the accessories are the final addition to any room design and I have a couple projects to show you here that allow you to customize some...

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Coffee Cup Candles for Home or as Gifts

Shari Hiller — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:58:38 +0000

Coffee cup candles are a unique way to make that collection of pretty tea or coffee cups useful. For a long time I collected pretty cups and saucers and then found that I lost my interest because they just sat there taking up space. Well, by turning them into candles, I can bring one out...

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Use Frayed Flowers to Embellish Everything

Shari Hiller — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:13:38 +0000

Making frayed flowers uses up scrap fabrics, is a fun past time, and makes everything you pin or glue them too look better! Frayed flowers are a nice way to use up leftover fabric pieces. Once you have your flowers made you can add them to sweaters, coats, aprons, bags, pillows, draperies, and more! Well I...

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Create Colorful Ribbon Tassels with Beaded Tops

Shari Hiller — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:06:30 +0000

Tassels are a fun accessory to add to lamps, dresser drawer knobs, armoires, etc., but they can be so expensive. Solve that by making them yourself! Many years ago, when we were just getting started in television, Matt and I did a segment called Coffee Break Crafts. Basically, the segment was about me teaching Matt how to...

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Make a Pocketed Ribbon Message Board

Shari Hiller — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:55:38 +0000

Message boards are all the rage with the busy lives we lead, so make yours pretty with ribbons that accent your decor and colors that make you happy! I think we can all agree that for something to function properly, it has to be organized. I know I have to clean up my office between projects...

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Try These No-Sew Fabric Flowers on Pillows and More

Shari Hiller — Fri, 14 May 2010 15:13:15 +0000

There is a time for embellishment and a time for plain, well now is the time for embellishments, especially if you like them – then it’s always time! This craft article is from our good friend, Shelley from Single Stone Studios. Shelley is a fabulous designer of wall decals and she has several articles on...

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