tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63496076405914366952024-03-18T21:11:57.485-04:00Two It YourselfA DIY Blog by two sistersSilhouette Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01172728396239147054noreply@blogger.comBlogger317125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349607640591436695.post-10596762423804343602015-09-04T13:41:00.000-04:002017-01-30T10:49:29.456-05:00REVEAL: $100 Small Bathroom Makeover!!! (Tons of ideas for inexpensive upgrades)<div style="text-align: center;">
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So I made over my bathroom...on a $100 budget!<br />
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You seriously have NO idea how excited I am to finally be able to show off my brand spankin' new powder room! I couldn't be happier with how it came out especially given all the "firsts" I faced - wallpaper, beadboard, trim, building... What makes me even happier is that I was able to come in under my $100 budget. It's hard to believe looking at the before and after pictures that this could be done for less than one hundred buckos, but I assure you it was!<br />
<a name='more'></a>I've made over a lot of spaces in our house on a budget including adding <a href="http://www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2014/05/diy-vinyl-faux-carriage-garage-doors.html" target="_blank">DIY faux garage door windows</a> to our garage doors with nothing more than my <a href="http://amzn.to/2hRETwF" target="_blank">Silhouette cutting machine</a> and some vinyl...<br />
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And updating our <a href="http://www.twoityourself.com/2014/04/45-laundry-closet-makeover-reveal.html" target="_blank">laundry room on a shoestring budget</a>.... <br />
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This time...I had my sights set on the powder room. I went into this $100 bathroom makeover with this as my canvas and this as my inspiration. <br />
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I had an entire gallon of blue paint (Woodlawn Sterling Blue) that was a screw-up color from the bedroom makeover and I knew I wanted to use it in the bathroom. (You'll start to notice how I kept my costs down by shopping my house and using what I already had on hand.) With storage and blue front and center I worked from there.</div>
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In case you need a refresher...here's what my bathroom looked like before....can you say U.G.L.Y?<br />
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I did a lot of research to find the most budget and user-friendly products - especially when it came to the bead board. At first I planned to use bead board paneling, but the price and the thought of all that exact cutting pointed me toward <a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_1003269865" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Martha Steward Living brand beadboard wallpaper</a><a href="http://amzn.to/2hRbLpt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">.</a> It got great reviews for ease of use and look. Many people who used it referred to themselves as 'beginners', which as far as wallpaper goes, I was a virgin. So, for the price - less than $25 for one 56 sq foot roll - I was sold. I have to tell you, it was very easy to put up. The biggest challenge was around the plumbing behind the toilet and sink, but with a little patience and a good exacto knife it wasn't anything this newbie couldn't handle.<br />
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The textured wallpaper does not have adhesive on it so I had to buy wallpaper paste which was another expense, but I found it at Walmart for $4.97. I also picked up a <a href="http://amzn.to/2iEGGar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wallpaper smoothing tool</a> and it was worth every penny at less than $2. It took me about two hours to put up the wallpaper from start to finish.<br />
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The wallpaper requires a coat of paint after it's hung, which actually helped to hide the seams between the sheets. <br />
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By the way - I had some of that bead board wall paper left over so I used it on a <a href="http://www.twoityourself.com/2013/10/thrifted-dresser-to-tv.html" target="_blank">thrift store dresser to tv console makeover</a>! Can you see it there behind the baskets? <br />
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Back to the budget bathroom makeover though....while I had the white paint out, I painted the baseboard trim. They look so fresh and clean I am just itching to paint all of the trim in the rest of my house. I had the wall/trim paint on hand from other painting projects so this didn't cost me a dime.<br />
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After the paint was on the walls and the bead board wall paper was up I turned to the details. With storage space in mind, I built the <a href="http://www.twoityourself.blogspot.com/2013/08/small-bathroom-strorage-diy-pallet.html">over-the-toilet hanging shelf from pallet wood</a> (tutorial <a href="http://www.twoityourself.blogspot.com/2013/08/small-bathroom-strorage-diy-pallet.html">here</a>) and stained it a dark walnut. The pallet wood cost me nothing and I already had the stain on hand.<br />
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I purchased the hook for $2 and the rope for about $8. I used it for both the shelf and to <a href="http://www.twoityourself.blogspot.com/2013/08/dollar-store-trash-can-makeover.html" target="_blank">cover an (ugly) $1 trash can from the dollar store</a>. So much cuter, right?! <br />
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To style the shelf I started by shopping my house first!<br />
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The basket that is holding the baby wipes (that used to teeter on the edge of
the sink) I had in the top of the coat closest holding <u>one</u> mitten (I
can't make this stuff up). The wipes container fit perfectly inside and it hides it completely!<br />
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I had originally used my <a href="http://www.twoityourself.com/2013/12/how-to-print-on-burlap-and-change-your.html" target="_blank">home printer to print our monogram on burlap</a> and had the frame sitting on the mantel. But I moved that onto the shelf in the bathroom instead.<br />
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The glass jar with the flowers was a small pickle jar that cleaned out and I
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I had another small picture frame that wasn't in
use, but with a quick coat of spray paint and a swatch of fabric - it added a pop of color to the shelf. <br />
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I picked up the candle for the bathroom shelf at Kohls - it was
originally $24.99 (who in their right mind would pay that I have no
idea...). As you can see it was on the clearance shelf and marked way
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Speaking of the curtains...they <i>make</i> this bathroom makeover for me!<br />
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I found this great HGTV Waverly fabric at Joann Fabrics. It was $19.99/yard on sale for $9.99. I only needed half a yard to bring it to $5 and I had a 15% off coupon which meant it cost me $4.25. I used a dowel, that I had on hand, for the curtain rod...yes, this, my friends, is how you keep a $100 <br />
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I actually had more left over fabric which I used to make a DIY soap pump dispenser from a glass food jar. I just cut a hole in the top of the jar lid and use a soap dispenser for a bottle of soap that was long empty. If the straw's too long..just snip it! By the way that fabric on the front of the soap dispenser...I<a href="http://www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2015/03/how-to-cut-drop-cloth-with-silhouette.html" target="_blank"> cut that fabric with my Silhouette cutting machine</a>. Interested in 800+ Silhouette tutorials? Be sure to check out my flagship blog<a href="http://www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/" target="_blank"> Silhouette School</a>! <br />
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I had originally gone all DIY on the light switch turning it into a <a href="http://www.twoityourself.blogspot.com/2013/08/diy-light-switch-covers-update-and.html">paper covered light switch covers</a>...but I changed courses before I was even done the bathroom makeover. I just wasn't feeling it for this room. For the kids' rooms, yes...but this powder room - eh.<br />
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I think my favorite upgrade in the bathroom is the light fixture. I hated the brown globes that were on there - they were so dated and dark. I swapped them out for three mason jars which cost me a total of $3.87 for my newly improved <a href="http://www.twoityourself.com/2013/08/diy-mason-jar-light-fixture-on-cheap.html" target="_blank">DIY mason jar light fixture</a>. They make a huge difference and for very little cost. Even my two year old son pointed them out as he peed all over my freshly wallpapered walls.<br />
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Here's a closer look at how the mason jar bathroom light was made. Of course you can find a full <a href="http://www.twoityourself.com/2013/08/diy-mason-jar-light-fixture-on-cheap.html" target="_blank">tutorial on making your own mason jar light</a> here.<br />
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One of the last things I did in the bathroom was the trim. I have never put up or cut chair rail -- or any type of trim -- so this was definitely the biggest challenge I faced. In fact, at one point I nearly gave up - even telling my husband this was too advanced for me and I would need to hire a contractor to fix my screw ups. <br />
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I had cut all the trim the proper angles, but the corners weren't meeting up. Caulk can save a project, but this was too far gone. After stepping away for a few hours I searched YouTube for how to cut chair rail using a miter box saw and realized while I was cutting the angles correctly, I was positioning the wood improperly on the saw.<br />
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Once I fixed this I re cut every piece and it worked perfectly. The trim cost me $26.47 for 3 6-7' pieces. Having to re-buy all of it - or even part of it - would blow my budget. I decided I would scrap together what I could which meant each wall has a spot where two pieces come together in the middle of the wall. No, it's not ideal, but I am happy enough with the way it came out for my first trim project that I don't feel the need to have a pro fix my mistake.<br />
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Perhaps my biggest design challenge in the bathroom was the mirror. Okay, so it has a beveled edge...eh...it's still builders grade and it still isn't really what I want. I purchased a dark wood framed mirror from the craft store for about $24, but being right next to the dark shelf I just kept thinking it was too much wood. Once I had the bathroom all together I realized that the oval mirror isn't all that bad. So for now I have decided to keep it until I find something that I absolutely love. And I still have room in my budget to get it....<br />
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<td height="13">Martha Stewart Beadboard wallpaper </td>
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<td align="right" class="xl26">8.81</td>
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The entryway is usually the basis of your guests’ first impression regarding the interiors of your home. It also serves as an area to stash personal items and belongings that family members have as they come and go. These are reasons in themselves that warrant attention to decor for this functional room.
Below are some tips to finding the perfect furniture for your abode’s entryway.<br />
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<b>Consider the size of the entryway </b><br />
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Before you go and decide to place that well-loved antique furniture in your entryway, it’s best to know the size of the room that you’re working with. It helps to plan out placements that can either make the room feel cozier than it already is or give off an impression of being larger than its actual size. This is equally important in selecting furniture. Smaller entryways should opt for less furniture and more multipurpose pieces.<br />
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<b>Think Organization</b><br />
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The entryway isn’t just a gateway to the living room and the rest of the rooms beyond, it is also where the family passes by daily to get in and out of the house. For this reason, consider organization as an ongoing mantra. Have closed and open storage spaces. Closed storage works for seasonal items, such as winter boots and raincoats; while open storage spaces (like fishbowls, a coat rack, or umbrella stasher) are for items that are used daily and can be reached rather quickly without having to rummage through piles of stuff.<br />
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<b>Mix things up</b><br />
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Similar to the rest of the house, select large pieces first and then work around it by adding in smaller items for traffic and balance. If you opt for a large antique table as the focal point for your entryway, then mix it up with smaller pieces to complement it, as well as for extra storage and functionality. If space is tight to begin with, a great idea would be to have a bookshelf that spans from floor to ceiling and fill it with smaller bowls or baskets for storage.<br />
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<b>Use rugs</b><br />
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Sometimes all you need is the right kind of furniture. In some cases a rug suffices just fine. When you’re out of ideas and all the furniture you’ve placed in your entryway hasn’t quite given you that result that you’re aiming for, consider adding a large and interesting rug. If it grabs your attention, then it would most likely grab others as well – just be sure it fits well into the room and doesn’t stick out like a sore thumb.<br />
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<b>Keep It Practical</b><br />
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A large vase may very well look nice to look at, but isn’t practical to be put in a small entryway. A multi-purpose bench for both sitting (while putting on shoes) and stashing items is a better idea.
The furniture that you choose for your home has the ability to convert ordinary rooms and spaces to extraordinary ones. As the gateway to your home, decorate your entryway to give off the right kind of impression that you’d like guests to have. Just be sure to maintain its functionality for your family by following these simple tips.<br />
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So there's good news and bad news. The good news is the laundry room/closet makeover is complete. The bad news is the washer decided to conk out completely about 3.2 seconds after I added the final touch and now we are shopping for a new washer. I really wasn't planning to take the laundry room makeover that far - after all I was on a $100 budget here - but when life gives you <strike>lemons you make lemonade </strike>a broken washer the laundry piles up <i>fast</i>!<br />
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That being said....I could not wait a minute longer to finally reveal my new laundry room.<br />
<a name='more'></a>When I say "room" I am being extremely generous, this is a closet in every sense of the word. From the hall way you can can get a sense of just how small this space really is...basically it's just the width and depth of the washer and dryer.<br />
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Let's start with a little reminder of what my laundry closet used to look like. Yikes is right!!<br />
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And here's how it looks now.<br />
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Can you believe I spent only $45? Even I'm kinda shocked. My biggest expense was the two baskets at the top - one of which is still empty! Even the cabinet cost less and I only splurged on the baskets because I was so under budget I figured 'why not?'<br />
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Here's how I did it. I started by taking down the single - and pretty much useless - shelf. It was way too high for me to even reach and therefore I had to keep the laundry detergent on top of the dryer which just left a mess. So I took down the shelf and painted the entire closet. I used leftover paint from the master bathroom so my cost for paint was $0.<br />
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My initial plan was to center the cabinet which is why I left a big unpainted area, but because of where the studs were and how far out the drying rack extended when open, we had to move the cabinet to the right side.<br />
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The cabinet I picked up for $15 at the thrift store. I
turned some white paint we had on hand into DIY chalk paint and used it
to paint the entire cabinet. The inside was lined with a combination of
burlap and beadboard wallpaper. And a quick coat of black spray paint
on the hardware was all the pulls needed. <a href="http://www.twoityourself.com/2014/04/turn-thrifted-cabinet-into-laundry-room.html" target="_blank">You can see the full cabinet transformation in detail and tips for hanging a cabinet here. </a><br />
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Once the cabinet was hung, I
could then re-use the shelf to extend across the top for even more
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The baskets I grabbed at Michaels during a 50% off sale - they cost me $7.99 each. One holds extra toilet paper for the upstairs bathrooms and the other is still empty! (Suggestions??)<br />
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The 15" clothes pin was a steal and a definite impulse buy, but I couldn't pass it up for $2.50!<br />
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I used my Silhouette to create the 3D WASH letters and then decorated them with washi tape (which I got on a huge discount on <a href="http://tracking.pickyourplum.com/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=2976" target="_blank">Pick Your Plum</a>). <br />
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On the left wall I have a drying rack. It was once a floor standing drying rack that I converted to be a wall mounted laundry rack. The full <a href="http://www.twoityourself.com/2014/03/diy-laundry-drying-rack-wall-mount-from.html" target="_blank">tutorial for the floor to wall mount drying rack is here. </a><br />
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I love that it collapses to the wall when it's not in use. Even more - I love that keeps bathing suits and unmentionables from hanging all over the door knobs on the second floor. Everything's now behind the laundry room doors! <br />
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I even updated the ugly exposed light bulb. For just $2 I used a pair of Dollar Store garden baskets to create a <a href="http://www.twoityourself.com/2014/03/diy-dollar-store-industrial-light.html" target="_blank">DIY industrial-style light fixture</a>. <br />
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So if you're keeping track I spent less than $50 to redo the entire laundry room and went from low efficiency to high efficiency and organization! I couldn't be happier with the end result...except, of course, if I didn't have to bust my budget on a new washer!<br />
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I just jumped on the pool noodle wreath bandwagon and whipped myself up a new front door July 4th wreath. This is a fun project and pretty inexpensive, too.<br />
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Now she's ready to be embellished. I picked up the seven unfinished wood stars - four large and three small - at the craft store. <br />
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They were wayyyyy too boring for my taste so I painted them with <a href="https://decoart.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Session_ID=5a532c8d9a4d3f9f566529b98879e9e2&Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=D&Category_Code=0010" target="_blank">DecoArt Glamor Dust Glitter Paint</a> in sapphire blue, sizzling red and silver bling.<br />
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You can see, the glitter is subtle and not too over the top. For a more intense color, paint a base coat first and then add the twinkle glitter paint on top. <br />
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I love that little twinkle the glitter provides.<br />
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The stars were adhered to the burlap with a hot glue gun.<br />
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Finally, I cut the mini bunting on my<a href="http://www.silhouetteschool.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Silhouette</a> die cut machine and used red and white twine to attach it to the wreath!<br />
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This pool noodle wreath with glitter stars is the perfect addition to our front door for the 4th of July.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>How awesome and clever is this Pop Art by July at <a href="http://itsalwaysruetten.blogspot.com/2014/06/diy-oversized-pop-art.html" target="_blank">It's Always Ruetten</a> blog. Just another reason ton love the Silhouette! </div>
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The lovely Courtney over at <a href="http://www.craftsbycourtney.com/how-to-crafts/beach-theme-baby-food-jar-decor/" target="_blank">Crafts by Courtney</a> shared these adorable Beachy Baby Food Jars with us this week. I can think of so many ways to use these! Adorable. <br />
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Another amazing project by Holly at <a href="http://www.mccallmanor.com/silhouette/pretty-patriotic-pillow/" target="_blank">McCall Manor</a>. I just love this pretty patriotic pillow. It's subtle enough that it's the perfect addition to your decor all year long.</div>
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<b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Amy from <a href="http://www.delineateyourdwelling.com/" target="_blank">Delineate Your Dwelling</a></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sonnet from <a href="http://www.sohosonnet.com/" target="_blank">SoHo Sonnet</a> </span></span></b></div>
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I have been trying to get my soon-to-be first grader to do her summer school work for weeks...but she keeps insisting "It's not summer until June 21." That means starting tomorrow she'll be on board, right? I think we'll push it off until Monday since this year the first day of summer is a Saturday and I want to get everyone outdoors for a fun family day!<br />
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June 21st is the first day of summer this year. Since it is on a Saturday this year, it is the perfect day to fit in all sorts of outdoor activities! The first day of summer is actually the longest day of the year (from sunrise to sunset), so that means you will have plenty of time to fit everything in. <br />
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<b>Enjoy a picnic! </b><br />
Pack a homemade lunch and head off on a picnic with your family or friends. Sandwiches, watermelon, strawberries, and cookies are just some of the snacks that you could bring along. Don’t forget to pack a blanket to lay everything out on. <a href="http://www.hefty.com/products/disposable-tableware/plates-and-bowls/hefty-everyday/" target="_blank">Foam bowls</a> would be helpful, too, since watermelon can be really messy!<br />
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<b>Explore a state park</b><br />
Summer is all about spending time outdoors because it is finally warm enough outside to do so! Bring some bug spray and sunscreen and walk around your nearest park for the day. It won’t be too expensive so you can enjoy sightseeing without breaking the bank.<br />
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<b>Go swimming </b><br />
Swimming is one of the most summery activities that exist, so how can you not consider swimming on the very first day of summer? Whether you find a lake, ocean, or pool, just jump in and cool off! (Make sure it’s safe for swimming, though, first.)<br />
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Ice cream is another one of those icons of summer, so you could make some of your own ice cream for the first day of summer to celebrate. Throwing some fresh fruit into the mix would add a nice, fresh flavor to your ice cream.<br />
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<b>Mix homemade lemonade </b><br />
What’s summer without lemonade? First, heat sugar and water together; then add lemon juice from fresh lemons and additional cold water. Everyone likes different levels of sugar, water, and lemon juice in lemonade, so this can be changed to suit you and your family’s tastes.<br />
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<b>Host a block party </b><br />
Hold a neighborhood party outside, since the sun will be out for longer on this day and everyone can enjoy the warm weather. You could make a cute bunting and signs to decorate the refreshments tables, too!<br />
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<b>Eat s’mores at sunset</b><br />
Once the sun finally does go down, you can fit in one more summer activity in your day. Whether you have a fire pit, a grill, or a mini s’mores maker, any of these would work to create the perfect summer dessert. Have graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate all prepared in <a href="http://www.hefty.com/products/food-storage/hefty-slider-jumbo-bags/" target="_blank">large plastic bags</a> so that everyone can easily make s’mores.<br />
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I'm a Dollar Store craft kinda girl so when I spotted this awesome $1 clipboard makeover...it was love at first sight. Great job by Tanya at <a href="http://www.twelveoeightblog.com/2014/06/upcycle-a-dollar-store-clipboard.html" target="_blank">Twelve O Eight</a> blog.</div>
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The mini makeover on my pack patio took another step forward this week. I painted a rug. Yes, I painted a rug. With the help of <a href="http://frogtape.com/products/frogtape-shape-tape" target="_blank">FrogTape® Shape Tape™</a> I took a plain ol' gray rug and added a little interest.<br />
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This project has been on my to do list for months. I wanted an outdoor rug for the sitting area in front of our patio fireplace. I didn't want to spend much money on a rug that would get rained on and be subject to hours of direct sunlight. I spent less than $18 on this 8x10' indoor/outdoor rug. To 'fancy' it up I added a white chevron border to the edges.<br />
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I can tell you that from the time I unrolled the rug to the time it was on the patio, it was about 30 minutes! Seriously.<br />
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The secrets in the shape tape. The chevron FrogTape® Shape Tape™ took all the work out of this project. This stuff is seriously awesome. I had heard great things about how it produces crisp lines with no paint bleed, but had never used it myself. I had no doubt it would work awesome on a flat hard surface like a wall...but what about a rug. Yikes, I was sure this would be a challenge.<br />
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Honestly, it was far easier than I thought. I simply laid my first strip of tape down peeling half the backing off at a time and measuring 2 inches up from the bottom all the way across so my tape would be straight. The tape is designed with a slit liner on the back of the tape for easy
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I added a second piece about an inch above that. Once both pieces of FrogTape® Shape Tape™were in position, I went back and pressed them down really firmly with my hand. The problem was trying to get a tight seal on a rug with fibers that weren't cooperating. I was sure paint would bleed under.<br />
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After taping off both ends of the rug, I used a sponge brush to blot on the white latex paint all the way across. I paid special attention to the edges of the FrogTape® Shape Tape™
which are treated with special PaintBlock technology. It's a super absorbent polymer that reacts with the water in latex paint and
instantly gels to form a micro-barrier that seals the edges of the tape,
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As soon as I was done painting, I peeled up the tape.<br />
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Wow! I literally was stunned that no paint bled through under the FrogTape® Shape Tape™...not that I doubted the tape, but the rug didn't exactly hug the tape tightly. Not only did the paint not bleed, but the lines are so crisp and sharp.<br />
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And because I'm super impatient like that I moved the rug right into place to let the paint dry on the patio. I think it adds a nice touch to the sitting area and definitely pulls the area together nicely.<br />
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Now I'm thinking the two short sides were so easy to paint, thanks to the FrogTape® Shape Tape™, I
may go back and add the chevron border all the way around. What do you
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Oh my adorable!!! Can you believe that dress was once a pillow case. Really, it was...and the very talented Cami at <a href="http://www.titicrafty.com/2014/05/easy-pillowcase-dress-pattern/" target="_blank">TitiCrafty</a> (she's amazing, I tell you) turned it into something so darn cute I'm literally gonna go rummage through my linen closet to see what I can find! </div>
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And finally...I'm all about cruising around our favorite beach town on the cruisers during the summer so I couldn't pass this cutesy bike seat repair job go. I just love what Katie at <a href="http://thecraftyblogstalker.com/bike-seat-repair-duck-tape/" target="_blank">The Crafty Blog Stalker </a>did to her bike seat with tape...yes, tape! Simply genius. <br />
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The first thing I did was disassemble a wood pallet. This takes some elbow grease..and a crowbar or at least the back end of a hammer. The planks from this pallet were only 3.5" wide so I used six of them for this sign. If you have the wider pallet wood (like the wide piece still attached to the pallet here), you probably only need four. They each measured about 39.5" long...so you can see this is a big ol' sign.<br />
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Once I had my six pieces I arranged them so the edges were staggered..then rearranged them...then again and again...until I finally came up with the perfect stack. I flipped them all over so the backs were facing up. TIP: Any nails that didn't come out when you were pulling the wood pieces off the pallet, just bang them down flat <i>into</i> the wood. <br />
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This next step is what usually takes me the longest and that is attaching to pieces of cross wood along the back to keep the wood sign together. I just so happen to have two extra long wood paint stirrers that I had snagged from the hardware store a few months back and wouldn't you know they were exactly the right length! I love when stuff like that works out oh so perfectly. It honestly was a bright spot in what otherwise was a pretty rough day...but that's another story.<br />
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I positioned the connector pieces of wood and then I got my twelve screws ready: one for each piece of wood times two sides. I decided this project was the perfect one to try out my new <a href="http://ooh.li/ea72a04" target="_blank">BLACK+DECKER AutoSense Cordless Drill.</a> So I got her out of the box...ugh, but I never charged the battery. There goes 24 hours wasted...but wait! <br />
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Wouldn't you know I was shocked that this <a href="http://ooh.li/ea72a04" target="_blank">drill</a> comes fully charged and ready to roll right out of the box! I literally just popped the 20V lithium battery on and went to town. Ohhhh emmmmm gee.<br />
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This <a href="http://ooh.li/ea72a04" target="_blank">BLACK+DECKER drill</a> is super smart and super easy to use. Okay so not only is it lightweight (love) and cordless (love even more), it senses when the screw is perfectly tight and automatically stops so the drill doesn't clutch out preventing damage to the wood and the screw. No more stripped screws, no more split wood from over-torquing, no more hand tightening. I literally put all twelve screws into the back of this wood sign in less than two minutes - and that was with the "help" of my little assistant.<br />
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Once the screws were all in and the sign was held together, it was just a matter of sanding down the front of the sign to remove any splinters. (Yup, I'm a <a href="http://ooh.li/ea72a04" target="_blank">BLACK+DECKER</a> girl!) <br />
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I put two coats of stain on...and once that was dry, laid down the large USA stencil I cut on my Silhouette. <br />
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To get the super crisp lines along the border, I painted a coat of mod podge along the edge to seal the stencil down.<br />
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Then I used the white craft paint to fill in the entire stencil. I was going for the rustic look so I put on a relatively thin coat of paint and let then stained wood peek through. Obviously, if you don't like this look you can add another coat of paint before peeling off the stencil.<br />
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Once the paint was dry, I just gave the entire piece a light sand by hand and then she was ready to hang!<br />
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I didn't pay a cent for this sign, since I had everything I needed on hand. But even if you had to buy a few supplies like paint and screws, the cost would be minimal. Certainly no where near the $350 price tag of the original Pottery Barn version.<br />
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A few weeks back I shared my ideas for a <a href="http://www.twoityourself.com/2014/04/patio-tour-and-plans-for-mini-makeover.html" target="_blank">backyard patio mini makeover</a>. Well, I'm happy to say they're finally coming along. I'll be sharing more on the full progress in another post, but today I want to talk about pillows and pops of color.<br />
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All of the furniture on the patio is a neutral color...so are the pavers...so are the two fireplaces. Do you see where I'm going with this? We need color, people! So the other day I was walking through Christmas Tree Shop and I spotted a basket full of fun outdoor tablecloths. They were all different sizes - but all the same price $9.99. I weeded through until I found the largest one. The bigger the table cloth = the more pillows (I am sure I can get at least five out of this one tablecloth..you do the math). That's right this would not be tablecloth for long, it would soon be a bunch of outdoor pillows for my patio.<br />
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Outdoor pillows take a beating from the weather and the sun so I really didn't want to spend a lot of money on them knowing they may only last a season or two. I also didn't want to spend much time and I'm thrilled they each only took me about 15 minutes to make. Alright here's what you'e gonna do. Lay out your table cloth nice and flat.<br />
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Now for a 16x16" envelope pillow you want to cut a piece that's 17.5" wide by about 35" long. If you can use two finished edges for at least some of your pillows covers you'll really save some time because the hemming is already done for you.<br />
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Once I cut my pieces I ironed them so they were really flat. Along the unfinished short end you want to double fold it over about half an inch to make a nice finished edge. Sew a straight line across to make the edge. I didn't even bother finishing off the long edge, but you can zig zag stitch it if you're worried about fraying.<br />
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Now flip the piece of fabric over so the wrong side is up. Fold the top and bottom in toward the middle so you form a square. You want the square to measure about 16" so adjust how much is folded as you measure....when you have it at 16" press the folds down with the iron to make a nice straight crease.<br />
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Pin the sides if you'd like and then sew a straight stitch down each side to create the envelope pillow case. Turn it right side out. <br />
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We can't stuff this baby with a regular pillow insert - not with the rain and dew that will get on it. Which brings me to what I like to call beg, borrow, and steal. You need to go knock on all your neighbor's doors or putout an APB on Facebook (that's what I did...seriously!) for plastic shopping bags. Take one of the bigger shopping bags and put all the rest of the bags inside of it. <br />
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Shape your bag of bags into a square-ish shape and then stuff that into the envelope pillow cover. <br />
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These aren't supposed to be comfy-lay-your-head-down-and-take-an-afternoon-nap pillows. They are supposed to be pops of color and outdoor patio decor so no need to point out they won't be comfy....haha. Just thought I'd point that out since I get lots of feedback about my burlap pillows not being comfy...same concept here. <br />
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In case you haven't noticed I've been happily doing outdoor projects recently - ahem, my <a href="http://www.silhouetteschool.blogspot.com/2014/05/diy-vinyl-faux-carriage-garage-doors.html" target="_blank">vinyl window garage door makeover</a><i> and my patio makeover is coming together...finally. </i>Today I'm going to share another outdoor project, this one not nearly as involved...or as much of a commitment.<i> </i>I
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Usually when I want a design on burlap, I just <a href="http://www.twoityourself.com/2013/12/how-to-print-on-burlap-and-change-your.html" target="_blank">print it onto the burlap</a>...but since I plan to keep this outside I wanted to make sure the ink wouldn't run so I used paint instead of ink. I did, however, use my printer for the first part of the process. I started by designing my flag in PicMonkey. It's a free photo and editing site that is just full of awesomeness. It's easy to use, free and has tons of font and designs to pick from.<br />
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Since I have to cut out the design to make it a stencil, I tried to keep it pretty simple. To make the circle I first made a black circle, then made a smaller white circle, placed the white circle on top and then added the 'V'. Once the design was ready, I saved it. I like to bring my designs into PowerPoint to size them since each slide is the size of a piece of printer paper and I can get a better idea of how big my design actually is.<br />
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I printed it on cardstock and then once it was printed, laid a piece of freezer paper on top (shiny side down) and taped them both to the table. <br />
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Then I could use my x-acto knife to cut out the design on the freezer paper. <i> I don't have the steadiest of hands....clearly!</i><br />
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I have burlap scraps out to wazoo so I just grabbed a piece, cut it down to about 12"x8" and then ironed it nice and flat. Then I laid the freezer paper stencil on top with the shiny side down and quickly ironed it onto the burlap. Don't keep the iron on there too long or it could burn. It will adhere quickly and create a tight seal.<br />
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Now it's time for painting. I used craft paint and a sponge brush to blot on the paint in an up and down manner. This way the paint isn't being dragged across the burlap where it can leak under the stencil.<br />
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After the entire design is painted, peel off the stencil and let the paint dry. Fold over the top inch or so of the burlap to create a pocket for the flag stake. You can either sew across or hot glue it down. it helps to iron down the pocket to create a crease.<br />
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I made a stake from a wire hanger. I just untwisted the top hook area with some plyers and then reshaped it into a flag stake so that I could pop it into one of my potted plants.<br />
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This is actually the second burlap flag I have made this spring. The first was made with my Silhouette cutting machine which makes the job quite a bit easier and allows you to get a lot more detail. Since I know many of you may not have a Silhouette or other die cut machine, I wanted to share this method too.<br />
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Over the Memorial Day Weekend we took the kids strawberry picking for the first time. They loved it and I'm pretty sure they picked their weight in strawberries. <br />
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Since I've been busy passing out strawberry snacks for what is going on five days now...I thought I'd share a really easy and fast way I discovered to hull strawberries. <br />
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Wash all the strawberries...duh.<br />
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Get a plastic straw. I just used a bendy straw, but it's best and easiest to use on that's pretty sturdy and wide. Think: milkshake straws!<br />
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Hold the strawberry in one hand with the stem at the top. From the bottom of the berry, carefully push the end of the straw through the fruit.<br />
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Push the straw all the way through hulling the strawberry and popping off the stem.<br />
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Now you're left with just a small hole in the middle. I love that with this trick I'm not wasting any of the sweet and delicious strawberry.<br />
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Isn't that awesome? It made hulling all those strawberries so fast!<br />
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It's that time of year again...the end of the school year. Yes...already! For my son's pre-school teachers I organized a little craft to give each of them from all of the kids. It's extra special because it includes each of the children's finger prints.<br />
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Then cut out long strips for the stems in different lengths so that you have enough for each child to make a fingerprint flower. It's best to stagger the height of the stems if you have a lot of children so you can fit them all. You can also cut out some leaves. Another option is to paint these. Again, I'm not the best painter...<br />
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I printed some little tags with info about the class and used a glue stick to mount them on top of the flower pot or on the clouds. Then we had each student dip their finger in craft paint and make 5 fingerprints around to make a flower.<br />
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I just used a black pen to label the flowers so the teachers remembered what a great class they had! Once all the paint and glue was dry I picked up the white 8x10 frames at the craft store and framed them. The teachers really seemed to like them.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>How cute is this belted lamp makeover by <a href="http://www.blueistyle.blogspot.com/2014/05/DiyBeltedLampshade.html" target="_blank">Blue I Style</a>? Such a simple update, but such a big impact.<br />
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I just love this DIY industrial-style bathroom shelf. Not only is it cool and funky, it's functional. Another great DIY by <a href="http://upcycledtreasures.com/2014/05/diy-industrial-pipe-bathroom-shelf-guest-post/" target="_blank">Upcycled Treasures. </a><br />
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This back porch makeover is sooooo my style. Christine at <a href="http://littlebrags.blogspot.com/2014/05/a-lantern-make-over-and-our-back-porch.html" target="_blank">Little Brags </a>blog put together this cozy and stylish - and most important, liveable - space. I just adore the natural color scheme and the oversized items.<br />
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And finally...the <a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2014/05/guest-post-wood-triangle-art.html" target="_blank">Home Coming</a> Blog shared this amazing wood triangle art piece. I just can't get over how perfectly aligned they are! Awesome piece.<br />
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Last week my superhero-loving son had a birthday. He wanted a batman cake. After spending a month's blogging salary on his party, I wasn't about to dish out even more on a cake. I searched and searched for a way to make him a DIY batman cake.<br />
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Ohhhh emmmm gee I found the answer at <a href="http://www.brasstacksandbasics.com/" target="_blank">Brass Tacks and Basics</a>! If you have a printer or a coloring book page you can do this. I promise you - <i>you</i> can do it! If <i>I</i> can do it, you can do definitely do it and you don't have to do Batman you can pick any design you want. I may be able to make a mean burlap banner or flip a thrift store dresser, but decorating cakes isn't part of my wheelhouse, I assure you! (Just look at the white icing job...whatevs). <br />
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Are you ready to have your mind blown? Start by making a box cake. Hahha...told you! Then get out your store-bought icing to ice the cake like you normally would (told you, again!). Now you're going work on making the DIY icing decorations. In my case, I was making a big batman logo for the center of the cake. You can make these any size and any color. But first things first...<br />
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Make a batch of butter cream icing. The recipe I used was from <a href="http://www.brasstacksandbasics.com/" target="_blank">Taste of Home</a> and it froze nicely which is key.<br />
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I split my icing in half so I could use the food dye to dye each half yellow and black.<br />
Set your icing aside for a minute. (Or if you're me set it aside for like half an hour while you clean up the bomb that just went off in your kitchen!! Why do I always think it'll be a quick, easy, no-so-messy job with an almost 3 year old?)<br />
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Now do a quick google search for an image you like. You're really looking for an outline of the image...something that looks like it could be a coloring book page. you may even try searching "Printable" along with your keywords. Once you find it, print it out. (You can also use a coloring book page!). <i> Note: If you have any lettering, you'll definitely want to mirror the image since it will be flipped when you put it onto the cake.</i><br />
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Now grab a piece of glass from an old picture frame. I used an 8x10 piece of glass. You'll also need some wax paper. Trim down your printed image so you can tape it to one side of the glass. You want the printed side touching the glass. On the other side of the glass (so you can see the image through) tape a piece of wax paper. So from the top you should have wax paper, glass, printed image.<br />
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Good to go? Okay let's go..<br />
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Whatever color icing you are using to outline your image - I used black - you will use first. So go ahead and put it in an icing bag. Carefully outline the entire image in icing.<br />
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Go in an fill in any details that are that same color. <br />
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When you're dong with the first color switch over to the second color icing.<br />
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Two things: if you're a beginner, like me, I suggest only using two or three colors of icing on your first go at this; secondly if you don't have two icing bags (I do not) put the second icing in a ziplock sandwich bag. Get all the air out, zip it up, twist one of the corners and then put it into your icing bag. Once the corner of the plastic bag is sticking out the end of the icing bag tip, snip it with the scissors before putting on the decorating tip.<br />
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This will prevent the colors from mixing. I had a heck of a time cleaning out that black icing and it kept messing up my yellow..thankfully the bag saved it!<br />
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Alright now around your design and fill in the areas using the second color. Fill in any gaps between the colors. Any little spots that are left without icing, you risk a break. Don't be afraid to really gob that icing on there, either. This is not the time to be dainty. It's also fine if the icing is a little bumpy, this is actually going to be the side of the decorating that's down on the cake. What you will actually see will be flat because right now it's against the glass.<br />
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When you're all finished filling in all the colors, pop that 'bad boy' (nod to my little guy 's favorite saying) in the freezer keeping at least the layers of wax paper and glass together. You're now done with the printed page if you want to remove it.<br />
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It shouldn't take more than 30 minutes to freeze. I left mine in there for several hours. Actually, I made it two days ahead in case I really screwed it up. But after a few hours I stuck the entire contraption in a tupperware to prevent it from getting 1) bumped and broken in the freezer and 2) freezer burn.<br />
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When you're ready to move the homemade icing decoration onto the cake (make sure it's frozen enough that it's hard to the touch) carefully remove the glass layer keeping the wax paper and icing decoration together. Then gently flip the design over onto the cake and press it down slightly so it gets stuck on the cake and icing while you gently peel off the wax paper layer. You need to work carefully, but quickly since the icing will start to defrost pretty quickly. (Apologies that I don't have a photo of that step for you...if I only I had a third arm.)<br />
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And there you have it...you're a cake decorating champion! Not claiming I am by any stretch...but at least my boy thinks I have superhero cake decorating skills!<br />
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The occasion was Easter and since I was hosting I decided it was worth the effort to peel off the stickers (yup, I'm that person), give them a rinse, set the fancy table, enjoy a good meal and then get to work hand washing and drying. Uh....my husband took the washing job and put me on drying duty. That is the worst. <br />
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As we were eating off and admiring our brand spankin' <strike>new</strike> 9 year old china, my aunt mentioned how a friend of hers lost her entire house in a fire. Following the fire, her friend posted something on Facebook that really hit home with my aunt - and in turn with me. She said she lost everything in the first including her china - china she had never taken the opportunity to eat off even after many years of marriage. Her message was - eat off your china otherwise, why have it? Even if you're just eating pizza off the plates, cereal out of the bowls, or serving takeout sushi on a platter. That really struck me. For nine years my china has been nothing, but a dust collector and to be honest the biggest reason is because I don't want to have to wash and then hand dry it. <br />
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After hearing that story, I made a vow to use my china more. But wouldn't you know as I was loading my china in the top rack of the dishwasher for a rinse (and then hand dry) following Easter dinner, I broke one of the glasses as it clanked against another. See! This is why I don't use it..that was probably like a $40 wine glass that I drank out of one time. <br />
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Regardless, I was determined to find more uses for my china and an easier way to wash and dry it. Thankfully, I found the new Rubbermaid's Deluxe Kitchen Drainer at Target (totally scored with Target Cartwheel's 15% off discount offer) and it has quickly become my new BFF. <br />
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Forget the plastic drying racks and unsturdy type - this thing is made for big jobs. In my past life I would attempt to dry glasses by putting them directly onto my drying pad which saves my counters, but doesn't dry my glasses. You can see, instead of drying, the glasses just get all fogged up.<br />
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But with my Rubbermaid Dish Rack on top of the drying pad the glasses get some real air flow and actually dry in just a few minutes without me hand drying them. <br />
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Of course, I'm not using my china everyday or even even week, but at
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While I picked up the Rubbermaid Deluxe Kitchen Drainer to encourage me to use my china more, I have found it's super useful for day to day dish drying, as well. No more leaning the heavy wood cutting board against the back splash to dry out...it fits on the drying rack and the pool of water goes on the drying mat instead of all over my counter! <br />
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It also has a lot of dividers so a full meal's worth of dishes can
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There's one more thing...yes, I'm still bragging on my dish rack. I don't know about you, but I like the look of a clean and tidy counter, and this Rubbermaid Dish Rack fits right in with the look and feel of my kitchen. It has has a sleek look to match stainless steel appliances so it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb or make my counters look too cluttered.<br />
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And with that...I'm off to do something other than dry dishes! <br />
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I am in full on Super hero birthday planning mode. My little guy turns three this week and he loves nothing more than super heroes! We are have the party at a moon bounce house so there's not much I need to do in the way of decorations or food, but I did want to add a little DIY superhero flare where I could!<br />
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Personally, I prefer to give party favors other than candy and treats. Is that just me? This year I bought water bottles at the dollar store for a buck each. I quickly personalized them with each child's initial in the Super Man logo style and then added the super hero cape tags.<br />
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I found a whole group of <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/217017275768612209/" target="_blank">Super Hero cape tags on Pinterest</a> originally posted on Cuor Home, although unfortunately I can't find the direct link to them now. This made the project super easy although I did want to personalize them a little and <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=460974&U=362111&M=46133&urllink=" target="_blank">PicMonkey</a> made doing that super easy!<br />
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I saved the jpeg image of all the capes to my desk top and then opened them up in <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=460974&U=362111&M=46133&urllink=" target="_blank">PicMonkey</a>.<br />
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In case you're not familiar, PicMonkey is a free photo editing site that is basically the best.thing.ever! I brought them into PicMonkey so I could add the little 'Thank You' note. To do that go to <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=460974&U=362111&M=46133&urllink=">www.PicMonkey.com</a> > Click 'Edit > Navigate to the Capes file on your computer. <br />
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Once the file is open click on on the text tool on the left menu bar and type out your message. You can size it and change the color. I used a few different color texts depending on the color of the actual cape. To make it easy on yourself just duplicate the text (right click > duplicate text) over and over so you can just drag it and drop on all the capes.<br />
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Now in case you're wondering how I made the Superhero-style logos that I referred to at the beginning of the post, the answer is my handy dandy <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007R83VKE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B007R83VKE&linkCode=as2&tag=nemasco-20&linkId=ZZDYNJQ55HMME7RX" target="_blank">Silhouette</a>. I'll be sharing that tutorial on our sister site <a href="http://www.silhouetteschool.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Silhouette School</a> very soon! <br />
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Welcome to the 3<span style="font-family: inherit;">8th</span> Link It or Lump It Link Party! We had some amazing projects linked up again this week. You just have me so inspired my To Do list is getting a little outta hand!<br />
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But before we get to this week's features I wanted to point out something really cool that I shared this week on 2IY! In case you missed it, there's now a way to make DIY Decals...without any special type of machine like a Silhouette or a Cricut! If you have an inkjet printer and scissors you can make vinyl-like decals for wood signs, home decor, and walls! The sheets - which are <b>now on sale for just $1/sheet</b> - are called <a href="http://shop.square1masterpiece.com/?Click=834" target="_blank">Square1 Printables</a>! So cool...so be sure to <a href="http://www.twoityourself.com/2014/05/how-to-make-diy-vinyl-decals-without.html#more" target="_blank">check it out! </a><br />
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<a name='more'></a>The very talented Lauren at <a href="http://www.thinkingcloset.com/2014/05/05/rustic-vintage-spring-mantel-balsam-hill-giveaway/" target="_blank">The Thinking Closet</a> shared her beautiful rustic mantel with us. this girl has series talent and style to boot! (If you haven't seen her nautical master bedroom, it's worth a look, too!) <br />
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Krista at <a href="http://thehappyhousie.com/pink-gold-chalk-painted-mason-jars/" target="_blank">The Happy Housie</a> made these adorable pink and gold mason jar vases. I love the twist on the traditional chalk paint mason jars! <br />
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I'm drinking the Kool-Aid on this one! Who would think that Melanie at <a href="http://artzycreations.com/kool-aid-tissue-paper-flowers/" target="_blank">Artzy Creations</a> made these beautiful paper flowers with kool aid?! Mind blown.<br />
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And finally...the talented sisters over at <a href="http://elizabethjoandesigns.com/2014/05/ikea-apa-storage-makeover/" target="_blank"> Elizabeth Joan Designs</a> totally made over this Ikea Storage Box with shelf liner with some amazing results! What the what? LOVE!<br />
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Just when you thought there was no way to make DIY vinyl-like decals without a Silhouette, Cricut or other die cut machine. Well, I'm here to tell you there is and it's sooo stinkin' easy! The secret is this printable, cuttable, removable, repositionable vinyl-like material (but not vinyl) by <a href="http://shop.square1masterpiece.com/?Click=834" target="_blank">Square1 Masterpieces</a>. <b>Be sure to read all the way to the end of the post because I have an exclusive Square1 discount code for Two It Yourself readers! </b><br />
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I was looking for a way to make a new crock for my kitchen utensils. So done with the apples....<br />
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I knew I had this old pot that an iris came in - killed that thing years ago - and haven't used the pot since. But it just so happens it was perfect for my cooking utensils, although a little plain. That was super easy to fix.<br />
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You can print from PicMonkey, but I always have a hard time "seeing" how big my design really is so I always reopen my design in Powerpoint before I print.<br />
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Once I had my label cut out I peeled off the backing and stuck the label onto my new utensil crock.<br />
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The awesome thing about SQ1Printables is, while they act like vinyl in some ways, they actually aren't. The decals can be peeled off with no damage to the surface and repositioned, moved or removed. So if in a year I want to give my crock a new look, I'll just peel off the label and I'll never be able to tell it was there.<br />
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The PRINTABLES adhere to a bunch of surfaces including glass, dry wall, I even made some wall decals for my little guy's room using images I found in a google search.<br />
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A few months back I made this wood box using some scrap wood I had lying around. It was similar to pallet wood. Just a few even cuts, wood glue, some screws and paint and I had myself a long narrow wood box.<a href="http://www.twoityourself.com/2013/11/diy-wood-box-centerpiece-with-mini.html" target="_blank"> (Read the full tutorial to make the wood box here). </a><br />
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This is super simple...and such an impact piece. I got two different sizes of mason jars: 3 large jars and two small jars. If you don't have mason jars, you can also use glass food jars from pickles, spaghetti sauce or whatever. <br />
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You could also do fill the jars with fake flowers, but for special occasions like a party or outdoor gathering, nothing beats fresh flowers. The grocery store bunches are usually inexpensive so even if they only last week they sure do add a lot of cheer. <br />
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All I can really say about this totally-awesome-amazingly-unique-beautiful-cozy-out of the box backyard seating by <a href="http://onekriegerchick.com/2014/04/28/cast-iron-bathtub-outdoor-sofa-part-1/" target="_blank">One Krieger Chick</a> is SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!! You will NOT believe the 'before'! You will not! <br />
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