Re-purposed Textured Tray I re-purposed this tray by adding some texture with joint compound. Joint compound is fairly easy to use and allows you to create a multidimensional look. By letting the joint compound begin to harden, then smoothing it down with your hands, you can obtain a surface smooth enough to stand items on with out being unstable. This…
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If you are interested in making your own storage box with lid, and you want to spruce it up just a bit, here is one of the easiest ways to decorate one of these boxes, so that you can place the box on a shelf, in full view, and not be disenchanted by the look of plain cardboard . …
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These might be kinda ugly, but…. one of the most common and practical solutions for organizing and de-cluttering is using a storage box with a lid. Store bought boxes with lids can be costly, especially when you need to buy several; so, I decided to make my own. How to Make a Lidded Storage Box from Card Board Although these…
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A keepsake box can be a great gift, and even better if it’s handmade. I made this keepsake box from a few items including a storage box with lid ( I used a computer paper box), wrapping paper and decoupage. Applying decoupage and paper to the cardboard makes the box more durable and long lasting. If you can’t get your…
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Make your own gift holder for the holidays. This cute and easy to make gift envelope can be used to hold anything small you can think of that you want to package creatively. I filled mine with seeds from my garden, but you could fill it with jewelry, gift cards, movie tickets or even cash. You can make two holders…
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Nesting tables are great space savers. You can store the smaller pieces under the larger piece when not in use and pull the smaller pieces out when you need to use them. I picked up this set of nesting tables for a great deal. It was missing the top inserts, but with a little re-purposing, paper and paint, I…
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As EMBARRASSING as this is to show you just how cluttered and messy my front closet was, I think the transformation really proves worth it. Since I completed this mini mud room makeover, I can honestly say that it has been much easier to keep it in order. I live in a small townhouse and challenge myself to find new…
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This sweater has seen better days, though someone in my house doesn’t seem to think so. Cleaning out my closet, I put this sweater in the donate pile, only to find my cat, we call him Kitty, laying on top of it the very next day. Then a light bulb went on: why don’t I make a “Kitty Cozy”…
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