Bleach. It's not just for laundry anymore.
Bleached wood chair makeover
Making a miniature advertising mural
How do you make a big statement on a small barn? Paint a miniature advertising mural on it. This one is a replica of a mural on a barn in Dodge County.
Makeover | Giving a dark, dated curio cabinet a new look
I had some leftover milk paint after last week's jewelry box redo, so I decided to use it on a sad little curio cabinet I had stored away in my basement waiting for inspiration to strike. The cabinet was a thrift store find -- although calling it a "find" might be a bit of a …
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Makeover | Painting a penny farthing
When we visited Mackinac Island, bikes were everywhere -- and I'm not just talking about on the streets (where no cars are allowed). A lot of the shops sell bicycle art and crafts and T-shirts. This old-timey penny farthing decoration was in the front window of Ryba's Fudge Shop. All the bike art reminded me …
Makeover | Twine-wrapped dog and cat
Meet my two new pets. They're much less trouble than my two old pets. I found them at the St. Vincent de Paul Dig 'n' Save. (The new pets, that is. The old ones were also someone else's discards, but that's another story.) The Dig 'n' Save is pretty much The Island of Misfit Toys …
Makeover | A new grain-sack-style striped cushion for an old stool
In between a parade and a picnic and some fun with friends and family over the weekend, I did a quick makeover on World's Ugliest Stool. This is what the sad little stool looked like when I bought it at a thrift store a couple weeks ago. Yes, I actually paid money for it …
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