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DIY Christmas Wreath Alternative | Thrifted Red Sleigh

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it's the most wonderful time of the year.</div>
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well...for me it is.</div>
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i just LOVE christmastime!</div>
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i got a surprise thanksgiving eve when the boss said head home at lunch.</div>
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so i decided to head over to my local thrifts to spend some alone time and see what i could find.</div>
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on my first stop i spotted this red two foot sleigh.</div>
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of course there was not a price tag on it.</div>
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(this particular thrift store is notorious for that...but it helps me get a better deal in most cases)</div>
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ended up bargaining for fifty cents! </div>
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among the other bits and pieces i picked out</div>
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i got out of there in under three bucks!</div>
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when i saw this piece i instantly knew what i wanted to make.</div>
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since im giving away my holiday owl wreath i made for <a href="http://www.southernholidaylife.com/" target="_blank">southern holiday life magazine</a> in their<a href="http://lwl-southernholidaylife.blogspot.com/2012/11/southern-holidaty-life-25-week-days.html" target="_blank"> 25 {week} days of christmas giveaways</a> the first week of december....i needed a new holiday wreath for my front door....especially since this is our first christmas in our new home!</div>
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all the elements along with this piece were left over from previous projects.</div>
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i used netting left over from a wedding veil i made last year.</div>
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the "evergreen" swag was leftover from <a href="http://www.southernholidaylife.com/" target="_blank">southern holiday life</a> projects as well as the berries.</div>
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the little bird was in a grab bag i got at another thrift a few weeks ago for twenty-five cents.</div>
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this wreath complete in under two bucks!</div>
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DIY Christmas Wreath Alternative | Thrifted Red Sleigh

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Summer Wreath Alternative | Garden Hose Wreath

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DIY Hypertufa Succulent Gardens

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im so glad i got the idea to try to make these...it started when i saw in Lowe's Creative Ideas magazine. the tutorial they showed looked so easy...weeeellll...it was easy but the first time was hard! and there are some flaws to their recipe!</div>
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hypertufa planters: <strong><u>prep time</u></strong> 15 minutes / 2 days to set / 2 weeks to cure  <strong>Total Project time approx. 2 1/2 weeks</strong> (also depending on the humidity in your location)</div>
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start out with your ingredients (cost around $25 to get all of this including containers if you don't have anything to use) you will need the following items:</div>
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mix equal parts of perlite/quickrete/peat moss into a large container (make sure your gloves are on!)</div>
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for the three planters that I made I used 4 quarts of each mixed together. then add your water. add water until you have the consistency of cottage cheese and when you ball up the mixture it kinda stays together. (see above photo)</div>
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next spray your containers with your pam/cooking spray. for the first attempt i followed the instructions and used a separate container to stack on the inside and press the edges together. (see photo below of containers inside the bag) this method made it difficult to remove them. it messed up my containers because even with the pam i had to break them to remove them. i waited 2 days and tried to remove from the molds and this was the result.</div>
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sadly i had to start over...so i did a little research and saw a video from a few years ago on <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/268962/hypertufa-pots" target="_blank">martha stewart's (my hero) show</a>. they did not use an interior mold instead they just packed it into the mold(see photo above)...because who cares what the inside of your planter looks like?? you are gonna have it covered with soil & plants!</div>
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 after a few days i used a rubber hammer (or in my case a rubber tip for a regular hammer) and beat lightly around the edges. slide it out of the mold and use a piece of sand paper to sand any rough edges. place them back into the plastic bag and store them in a dry place for a few weeks. it's very humid here in the south and i found i had to wait an extra week to make sure they were cured. i did not drill a hole in them like it says to...not sure if thats going to be a problem but for drainage i used rocks in the bottom layer. i was too afraid to try to drill since my first batch fell apart and this had been 6 weeks in the making since i first started the project. here is my end result.</div>
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so far they have held up nicely even in the rain. it's been 2 weeks and i havent had any problems. my next batch i will be using some of the techniques martha mentioned for adding texture and patterns...might even try some concrete dye to make colored planters for christmas gifts this year!</div>
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so in the end i estimated each planter to cost about $3 I still have a lot of materials left to make at least 20 more. pretty good deal if you can master the steps and have the patience to wait it out!</div>
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DIY Hypertufa Succulent Gardens

im so glad i got the idea to try to make these...it started when i saw in Lowe's Creative Ideas magazine. the tutorial they showed lo...

DIY Yard Sale Mirror Makeover

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I have had this project finished for about 2 weeks now and am just now getting around to posting it! (Shame on me!) BUT I have been a busy lady! Mr. B's birthday was this past week and we had a week long celebration (that is still ongoing I might add)</div>
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ANYWAYS.... I found this mirror at a yard sale...it had 2 stickers on it one sai $10 and the other said $20. It has a plastic frame but the frame is in excellent shape AND the mirror is high quality....really a good piece. It is about 4 feet high too so i really really wanted it in my living room since I have no wall decor in there at all.</div>
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I ended up getting the mirror for $5!! WOW i couldnt believe it! I took it home and immediately got ready to paint it white! since i have been talked out of painting my living room white i decided that most of my wall decor will be white and i wish i could have a white couch but with an 8 year old boy in the house that is not gonna happen! plus i am so clumsy....it would probably be me that makes the first stain on it!</div>
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i set some old bpxes i was planning on recycling out in the yard and placed the mirror on top. then i went to town with my spray paint. i used about a half can.</div>
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my mother gave me a few succulents left from my grandmother's garden. in her memory i have planted them in an owl planter (she is where i got my love for owls) hopefully with tlc these succulents will flourish!<br />
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my mother gave me a few succulents left from my grandmother's garden. in her memory i have planted them in an owl planter (she is where ...

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it has been so long since i have posted anything new. i have recently purchased a new home and have been trying to get organized...it is such a chore!<br />
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new things coming soon i promise! i am dying to get some crafting done.<br />
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i will post photos of my new house soon as some of my new craft projects will be about fixing up and decorating my new house!<br />
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until then here is a photo of mr. b, daisy mae and i in front of our new home!<br />
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also hope you all had a wonderful earth day!<br />
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{St. Patrick's Day} Freebies & Printables

Click HERE to download the Shamrock Banner. There is one on the sheet so print as many as you need! Click HERE to download the S...

{DIY} St.Patrick's Day Crafts & Decor

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<span style="font-size: large;">DIY St. Patrick's Day Mantel Decor</span></div>
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This St. Patrick’s Day mantel is loaded with crafts for you to have yours decorated in no time!</div>
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To get this look here is what you will need: Mason Jars or glass containers, split peas, paper shamrock flowers, adhesive spray and various other elements to decorate your items.</div>
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The Shamrock Banner, St. Patrick’s Day Framed Expression, and Shamrock Flower template can be <a href="http://greenowlcrafts.blogspot.com/2012/02/st-patricks-day-freebies-printables.html" target="">downloaded free</a>.<br />
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The jar vases were made by using spray adhesive and rolling in a tray of split peas.<br />
 I used the same method I did with a <a href="http://greenowlcrafts.blogspot.com/2011/11/frosted-luminaries.html" target="_blank">previous project</a>.<br />
I embellished them with left over tulle from my <a href="http://greenowlcrafts.blogspot.com/2011/11/thats-wrap.html" target="_blank">Christmas wrapping paper.</a></div>
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Published in the <a href="http://issuu.com/newslwl/docs/lwl_feb_march_2012" target="_blank">Winter issue</a> of<a href="http://www.lakewedoweelife.com/" target="_blank"> Lake Wedowee Life</a>.</div>

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DIY St. Patrick's Day Mantel Decor This St. Patrick’s Day mantel is loaded with crafts for you to have yours decorated in no time...

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Each week I will feature 5 awesome things that I find floating around on <a href="http://pinterest.com/amandaLcausey" target="_blank">pinterest</a>. <br />
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Sometimes you want to try something different...so here is a great idea for your door. Instead of the traditional Christmas wreath, try this burlap sac with a live spruce sapling. After the holidays are over you can plant it in the yard. Buy your burlap sac or make your own like I did. </div>
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You’ve found the perfect gift but it is not quite complete. Looking for a way to add a little something extra to your gifts this year? Get creative with your wrapping and make each gift extra special, give it a personalized touch with unconventional wrapping techniques.</div>
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Before I throw out an incomplete game board or any type of toy sets I hang onto the small pieces to use as decoration for a later time. You never know when they will come in handy (like they did in my Creative Crafting project!). Personalizing your gift presentation helps making the present more memorable and special. Monogrammed ornaments or key chains can also double as a gift tag.</div>
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Another tip when it comes to gift packaging is wrapping in an item that can be used again at a later date. Our Magic Elf, Annabelle, happens to love peppermints. We package some for her in a plastic tumbler that will be perfect for drinking hot chocolate out of. We used scrapbook paper to print ‘Happy Holidays’ from the computer, and attached it to the cup with adhesive. We created cones from pretty Christmas papers, punched two holes for string and created an ornamental gift. Fill with your favorite holiday snack and hang on your tree until it is time to give your gift.</div>
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I have seen several different crafts using Epsom salts to embellish holiday décor. I wanted to give it a try and here is what the result was. </div>
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Color your epsom salts with 2-3 drops of food coloring.</div>
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Mix together and get all clumps out. Let mixture dry for about an hour.</div>
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