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Bronze Post Medal for All Time! 140 Posts
June 18, 2019

This simple idea is fun and never results in the same look twice. With rubber bands in different sizes and a Dollar store vase, and spray paint, you can create this one of a kind art piece.

Rubber Band Art Painted Vase - white vase and a smaller clear vase arrangement

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Replacement Magnetic Puzzle Piece - repaired puzzle with flaps closed
Replacement Magnetic Puzzle PieceI love getting quality toys for my granddaughter on Freecycle. I got a magnetic hide and seek puzzle that I know she will enjoy. I saw that this puzzle was missing two pieces. Unfortunately, Melissa and Doug does not sell replacement pieces. I was determined to save this puzzle from the landfill, and was pleased with the results.

 
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A post-it note strip as a pill reminder.
Pill Time ReminderI don't know about you but when I have to take a medication more than one time a day, I can't remember if I've taken it and when the next time is I'm supposed to take it. I remedied this by making a pill reminder band for the pill bottle by using a couple post-it notes.

 
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Laundry Wood Accent Hanging Sign
Hanging Wood Accent Laundry SignOur electric plan recommends using electricity before 4pm or after 9pm. From 4pm to 9pm, it is considered peak time and will cost more money. To conserve and as a reminder, I wanted a sign to place on/in our laundry room door.

 
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Upcycled Plastic Egg Mini Planter - planter on mantle with other houseplants
Upcycled Plastic Egg Mini PlanterGathering toys to donate and I came across a bunch of Easter eggs that the kids aren't using or playing with. I decided to upcycle the plastic egg into this cute mini planter. This planter fits nicely on my mantle with my other plants!

 
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DIY Wooden Raised Garden Bed - finished raised bed framework
DIY Wooden Raised Garden BedWe would love to have a garden in our backyard, but supposedly there are gophers. We decided on having a raised garden bed and after looking at the costs of already built raised garden beds and ready to purchase and install yourself garden beds, they were definitely out of our budget!

 
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Fondant Sushi Cupcake Toppers - finished toppers prior to being placed on cupcakes
Fondant Sushi Cupcake ToppersBuying handmade edible cake and cupcake toppers is incredibly expensive! My friend wanted some for a party and saw they were $40 for a small set. I jumped in and made a bunch for a fraction of the price. If you can handle making shapes with Play Doh, you can totally make these. Follow along with my sushi ideas, or try your own favourites!

 
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How to Make a Travel Tic Tac Toe Game - game stored in a Ziploc bag
How to Make a Travel Tic Tac Toe GamePlanning a road trip? Family gathering? Going to the park? Hanging out with friends or just a game night at home.

 
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Home Banner - banner hanging
Home BannerThis is a cute little banner I made for our house warming party. You can find sites on the internet that allow you to print banner letters for free. I printed the banners online with Snapfish for 9 cents each, but you can print these letters with a printer using card stock paper, or send to your local photo developing stores like CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, or Target.

 
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Making Super Easy Wooden Bookends - view of finished bookend with a pincushion in foreground
Making Super Easy Wooden BookendsWith just a few pieces of wood to complete this project, you can have lovely bookends for any room at home or your office at work. This project also makes a lovely gift, that can be personalized for a child or adult. Here is how!

 
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Using My Collection Of Wine Corks For Decorating - finished wine and cork decor on top of a black cabinet
Using My Collection Of Wine Corks For DecoratingI have a collection of wine corks that I to use as decor in my home. I have seen in various stores wine corks used as decorations, but often they are too pricey for me. With a thrift store wooden box I will recreate the look of those pricey store decor items.

 
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Making a Strawberry Planter from a Laundry Basket - planted basket sitting on stoop
Making a Strawberry Planter from a Laundry BasketEven if you purchase everything new, this is not an expensive project. I found the laundry basket at the curb, got the potting soil and burlap on sale, and traded plants with a neighbor.

 
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removing Pineapple segments
Pull-Apart PineappleThis is a fun way to tackle a pineapple that keeps you from having to peel, core and slice. This is best done with a super ripe pineapple because the flesh is easy to twist and pull at. You will need one pineapple and one sharp pairing knife.

 
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Use Spray Paint to Have a Choice in Planter Colors - closeup of pots
Use Spray Paint to Have a Choice in Planter ColorsI love pastels! The one problem I have is I cannot find planters in pastel colors. I can find white ones that sometimes work. While out looking for inexpensive planters I found the size and price that I loved. One problem, the color only came in black! Here's how I transformed them to more of a shabby chic look, just by using spray paint.

 
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Use a Colander for Dust Free Final Serving of Cheerios - bowl of Cheerios with banana slices
Use a Colander for Dust Free Final Serving of CheeriosWhen I get down to the last bit of Cheerios in the bag, there is a lot of meal that has settled to the bottom of the bag. I figured out an easier way for me to get the Cheerios separated from the meal so the last serving from the box is just as good as the 1st serving.

 
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