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Tool Storage – Recycled/Upcycle

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58071_501256676589266_559393502_nWhat a great way to store your yard tools -and reuse something that might have just been thrown away. This is an old filing cabinet (a heavy duty one) that has been lightly sanded, primed and then painted. A Heavy coat of polyurethane has been added to protect from scratches – even those are inevitable in a garage. On each end a piece of pegboard has been attached to provide room for small tools to be hung. A piece of thick plywood has been attached to the bottom and wheels have been added. This will allow the piece to be moved around to clean and it won’t be sitting on the floor where it can easily rust.

Glamourous Easter Egg Decorating

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540096_479837485403494_838997851_nI am always amazed at how creative someone can decorate Easter eggs! These beauties were all dyes to start with of the artists favorite color ‘purple’. This gave a base color to work with. The artist used the same dye in different amounts of dye to bring out different shades of the color. Some went on even further to be painted. You can see glitter and sequins being used here. But what else could be used to decorate eggs. This would be a perfect time to bring out the little craft left overs and see just how creative you can be. If you are using solvents on these it would be best not to eat them if you are making on hard boiled eggs for health safety.

Paint Sample Easter Garland

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625430_340437909390575_924655536_nThis is such a creative idea for a use of paint samples. You will need a string or ribbon the length you wish your garland to be. You will also need to get paint samples from a paint department. Hole punch or cut egg shapes in these paint samples. Punch two small holes to the top of each “egg” and pull a string through. You can also add letters amongst these that say Happy Easter. You could also do this same project but using or  mixing in wrapping paper, eggs decorated by your children, construction paper or other flat left-over craft supplies you might have.

Garage Door Opener Wall Cover

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What a great way to cover up an eyesore on the wall like the garage door opener. Frame with insert that is made big enough to cover the eyesore is made. Paint and then distressed it makes a great accent piece to a wall and takes away the ugliness these things can cause in your home decorating.

Halloween Pumpkin Creations

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These are some great inspirations for pumpkin designs. Goes to show with creativity and not always a carved pumpkin, pumpkins can make a great display with a few props. The painted design is also really nice and can show off your artistic talents as well. To paint a pumpkin: dry and paint with primer (all areas where you want to paint) and then paint with acrylics. Don’t forget to take a picture and send our way!