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Making Wine Label Stone Absorbent Coasters?How can I use wine labels to make stone absorbent coasters.I know how to make stamped stone absorbent coasters and I know they need to be baked, but can I do it with wine labels and also bake them to make them permanent?

 

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Making Holiday Renuzit Covers?Can I get a writtern pattern for the Christmas bear, Thanksgiving turkey, Halloween witch, and the Easter bunny?

 

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Making 3D Greeting Card Art?Does anyone one remember making pictures 3D, and framing them in shadow box frames?

 

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Making a Wooden Spool Doll?What is the finished length of the doll in the project?

 

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Homemade Lampe Berger Fuel?Can you use denatured alcohol instead of isopropyl?

 

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Decorating a Mirror With Window Markers?I want to decorate a mirror with window markers. Is there anything I can put on the mirror so the marker will not come off when cleaning it?

 

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Painting the Outside of a Metal Lamp Shade?I have a lamp shade that has a beautiful brass lining. The shade is perforated and I want to spray paint the outside a different color without disturbing the inside lining. I'm thinking I can line paper on the inside and tape it to keep spray paint from bleeding in. Do you think this will work?

 

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Putting Pictures Inside a Glass Block?How do I put pictures inside a glass block?

 

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Making a Painted Wire Flower?I can't seem to get the glue to set or drip inside the pedal.

 

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Best Backing for Decorative Ceramic Tiles?When making decor with ceramic tiles to be displayed on an easel, what should I use to finish the back of the tile?

 

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How Do I Make Pom Pom Pillows?I want to make pom pom pillows for Christmas. Can someone help me?

 

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Making a Hanger Snowflake?I made the snowflake from plastic hangers, but what can I use in the center to keep the snowflake from flopping around when you pick it up. I didn't use duct tape to join. I used zip ties to hold the hangers together.

 

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Adding Fabric to the Reverse Side of a Comforter?I have a comforter I really love, except that it is not reversible. I found a coordinating fabric that would be a perfect complement. I'd like to add 'a strip,' about 10'" wide to the reverse side of the comforter so when I make the bed I could fold it over and you'd see the complementary fabric.

 

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Creating Calendar Page Wall Art?Can I transfer thick, textured calendar pictures onto canvas? If so, do I do a magazine picture transfer with gel medium or modge podge?

 

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Making Throw Pillows?I will be remodeling my home from top to bottom in the spring. In preparation, I'm going through a lot of stuff that has been packed away for years. I ran across a lot of material marked 'for throw pillows'. Something I had planned to do, but never got around to it.

 

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Making Cafe Curtains?I am making cafe curtains for my dining area and plan to use the clip-on rings to hang them. The rods I am using are the tension type, so they fit inside the window casings. Should I still make a pocket for the rod at the top although it will not be necessary for actually hanging the curtain?

 

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Wrapping a Vase with Jute String?I want to wind jute string round a glass vase. Do I put glue on the vase first?

 

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Lining Cotton Curtains?I'm making curtains for my kitchen, using 100% cotton fabric, the same weight you would find in a quilt shop. I'd like to line them to help prevent fading (even though there will be Venetian blinds behind them). If I use a light drapery lining, will that be too heavy? Or would I be better off using muslin?

 

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Covering a Glass Vase With Wallpaper?I have left over wallpaper and would like to cover a glass vase using the wallpaper. Can I use modge podge to apply it to the glass, or soak the wallpaper then apply. It is pre pasted vinyl.

 

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Using Oakmoss Essential Oil in a Lampe Berger?Can anybody tell me how make oakmoss essential oil thin enough to make drop by drop. Also I would like to know if oakmoss will clog up my lampe berger stone. Does anyone have any recipe ideas for my lampe berger.

 

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No Sew King Blanket from Two Twin Size Blankets?I don't have a sewing machine and I have carpal tunnel in both wrists. I have a king size bed and I cannot find a blanket that is reasonably priced that will fit the bed. How can I attach two blankets together with a ribbon or blanket edging over the seam where they connect? Will an adhesive work or a tacky glue?

 

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Keeping Cinnamon Broom Scent Fresh?I want to make a cinnamon scented decorative broom. I tried several times, but didn't get the right aroma. Some people say "dip them" in cinnamon oil, but I don't want a barrel of oil (lol), just enough to keep the broom full of scent all of the time.

 

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Alcohol for Making Diffusers?When making diffusers, I would like to know if I can use surgical spirit B.P. instead of rubbing alcohol? Both are 99% alcohol. Please let me know.

 

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Making Fusion Lamp Oil?When making your own fusion lamp fuel, can you mix essential oils and fragrance oils together? I have some fragrance oils that I like to mix together to get my own scent, but have run out of vanilla, and the only oil I can buy local is essential oil.

 

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Glass Block Crafts?I have about 70 old glass boxes. I want to make gifts from them. Does anyone have ideas on what to do with them without using lights?

 

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Making Beaded Grape Clusters?I am looking for instructions on how to make grape clusters, without jump rings. I need to find written instructions with pictures. I don't do well with video tutorials. If anyone could help me I would be greatful.

 

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Artificial Water for a Decorative Fishbowl?What can I use in a glass fish bowl to put a couple fake fish in that would turn solid and clear to look like water with fish in it?

 

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Making Scented Oil for Lamp Berger?I have made my own 'oil' for my lamp, but it takes forever to get it to light and then it doesn't stay hot enough to bring the scent into the room. Have I done something wrong? I used 91% alcohol and 10 drops scent.

 

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Making Lamp Oil?I use isopropyl alcohol, 99.5, but the smell is too alcoholic! How much is the right amount of essential oil in 500ml of alcohol?

 

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Making a Clothes Pin Candle Holder?I am looking for directions for making a candle holder out of clothes pins.

 

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Making Photo Placemats?I would like to have placemats made from our school pictures. How or where can I have this done?

 

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Making a Coffee Filter Wreath?How much material is needed to make one of these wreaths?

 

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Making Plastic Spoon Flowers?I tried making the flower using plastic spoons and a candle. When I tried, though, the spoon started melting, but dark smoke remained on the spoon as black color. How do I avoid that discoloration?

 

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Making a Pom Pom Pillow Frame?I need to know how to make the frame and directions on how to wrap the yarn around and how to tie off and remove the pillow top. Can someone give me info or directions on the size of frame?

 

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Making a Ginger Air Freshener?We recently took a cruise on Halong Bay in Vietnam. Our cabin smelled of fresh grated ginger every time we walked in. I'd like to be able to duplicate that wonderful fresh smell at home. Any ideas?

 

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Crafts Using Pheasant Feathers?I am looking for directions to decorate Russian thistles with pheasant feathers. Thanks.

 

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Gluing Twigs to a Mirror?I have a mountain condo where I recently decorated the edge if a large mirror with twigs and sticks gathered from the area. It fits perfectly in the dining with its rustic decor. The problem is they keep falling off.

 

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Painting the Inside of a Glass Block?Will the paint stick to the inside of the block? If so what kind of paint?

 

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Ideas for Making Palm Tree Leaves?Does anyone have any ideas on how to make palm tree leaves? Fabric is too limp and cardboard is a bit too stiff.

 

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Decorating a Wooden Letter?I have an 18 inch wooden letter C that I want to decorate to hang on a front door. This will be a shower gift for my granddaughter. I have seen letters decorated with flowers, but I'm looking for other suggestions.

 

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Lengthening Draperies 9 Inches?How can I add 9 inches length to my drapery? Bullion fringe is my first choice, but priced too high or 100 yds minimum order. Any ideas? I only need three yards. Thanks!

 

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Frame and Instructions for Making Pom Pom Pillows?I use to have a frame and instructions for making pom pom pillows, but have lost both. Could someone please send me the instructions for the making of the frame? Thanks for the help.

 

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Painting Hard Cover Books for a Decoration?Is there any way I can connect three hard cover books together at different angles? Then I would like to spray paint them a bronze color and put a coating of something on them to preserve them for staying outside on my small table for the summer?

 

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Making a Pom Pom Pillow Top?I have finished wrapping the yarn onto the square board with the nails, I can't remember how to cut the four corners. Please help.

 

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Making Curtains for an Open Bookcase?I have bookcase from ceiling to floor. I want to make a curtain that covers this using two panels. The problem is my 3 year old gets up in middle of night and plays with the toys that are on these shelves.

 

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Ideas for Thrifty Any Occasion Wreaths or Centerpieces?Does anyone have any thrifty ideas for making an any occasion wreath or centerpiece?

 

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Kitchen Witch Pattern?I am looking for a pattern for a kitchen witch 5 or 6 inches high made with nylon stockings. Any suggestions?

 

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Making Blanket Stitched Pillow Corners?I am using a vintage quilt square to make a pillow. I plan to attach backing fabric with a blanket stitch. What is the best way to do the corners?

 

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Reusing Grommets?Can l remove and reuse plastic grommets from one curtain to another curtain?

 

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Making a Beaded Doorway Curtain?I'd like to make a beaded door curtain like they have in shops in Europe. It could be made from plastic or bamboo. Does anyone have a pattern, instruction, tips?

 

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Shabby Chic'ing Furniture?I would like to learn how to "shabby chic" some wood furniture. Does anyone have any information on this? I would also like to use some country colors like barnyard red and black, also. Thanks.

 

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Creating Wall Murals and Furniture Designs With a Sharpie?Could you use Sharpies to make murals on furniture or walls? How would you seal it so it would hold up to washing? I was wondering if you could use Sharpies to paint on a child's size table.

 

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Adding Glitter to Lighted Glass Blocks?I spray the inside of the block with glitter-it and then add the glitter. However when I put in the lights, the glue and glitter is scraped off in some areas. Help.

 

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Burlap Door Hanger?Does anyone know how to make a burlap door hanger? I saw one in a store I liked, but I don't know how it was made. It was stiff, filled/slightly puffy, and painted. The edges were glued not sewn.

 

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Altering Curtains?Is there a way to cover the pinholes made in the thermal backing when altering draperies?

 

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Making the Frame for Pom Pom Pillows?How do I make the frame to make vintage pom pom pillows? I need directions. Thank you.

 

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Clothes Pattern for a Cement Lawn Goose?Does anyone know where I can find the pattern for clothes for a cement goose? I have looked everywhere.

 

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Making Photo Tile Coasters?Where do you find the instructions for putting photos on tile and for making the 4X4 coasters? What type of glue and top coat and so forth? This sounds like something I would enjoy.

 

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Making Pillows Out of a Down Comforter?What is the easiest way to turn a down comforter into pillows, either bed-size or toss pillows?

 

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Making a Votive Candle Holder?I am looking for ideas to make a votive candle holder out of a small Mason jar and a candlestick.

 

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Free Valance Pattern Ideas?I would like to get free pattern ideas for a valance which I will be attaching to the rod with Velcro. Any thoughts?

 

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How Do I Cover Throw Pillows With Knit Sweaters? My friend gave me 2 gently used cable knit sweaters. I wanted to cover 2 throw pillows and lost the directions/site. Can someone help, please?

 

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Pecan Resin Statues?I have a lot of crushed pecan resin statues, mostly Civil War era people. I would like to sell them. Some are very well painted, some are original wood.Anyone know where I can sell them?

 

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How Do I Make a Slipcover for a Wingback Rocker?How can you make a slipcover for a chair? I have a overstuffed wingback rocker from my son's nursery I'd like to use in the living room.

 

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How Do I Make Kitchen Curtains from Coffee Bean Sacks?I am attempting to make kitchen curtains from coffee bean sacks. Should I cut the back of the bags off so as to make the curtains lighter to work with or leave as is? I am also pondering how to reuse some old beads (they actually resemble coffee beans) on the sacks.

 

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Making Curtains from a Duvet Cover?I love the tips on making curtains from bed sheets, etc., but I have a beautiful, unused king size duvet cover which I would like to use to make curtains/drapes for my bedroom window. The colour is perfect and matches my lamp shade. Any ideas anyone? Thanks.

 

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Can I Refresh the Color on Faded Silk Plants? I have some really nice silk plants that I've used to decorate my patio balcony rails in rectangular pots for almost four years. They still look new and fresh on the side that faces in to my apartment, but the side that faces out to the courtyard has faded really, really badly from the sun.

 

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Crafts and Decorative Pictures Using Paper Towels and Napkins?I remember reading somewhere that you can make beautiful pictures or something with pretty paper towels and paper napkins. I bought some paper towels that have seashells on them and I want to do something with them. Any ideas? Thank you.

 

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Making Pillows from Woven Blankets?We have three of these woven blankets that we had been using as couch covers. We just got a new (not white) cover that is actually made for our couch. I would like to make pillows out of one of these blankets, but I'm not sure how.

 

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Adding Additional Decorations to a Tinsel Wreath?I have a silver tinsel wreath hanging from my door left over from Christmas. I was thinking about adding some decoration to it to make it a little more artsy or chic. Any ideas? Thanks. :)

 

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Ideas for Winter Wreaths?What kind of wreath would you do now until spring?

 

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Making a Slipcover for a Barrel Chair?I'm wanting to make a slipcover for a barrel chair (like the ones popular in 60s and 70s). Does anyone have a pattern they would share or info on where I could find one?

 

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Ideas for Decorating Straw Hats?I would like to know where I can buy books or get instruction ideas for decorating large women's straw hats for home decor.

 

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Pom Pom Pillows?I was needing to know how to do the pom-pom pillow board.

 

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How Do I Make a Simple Dust Ruffle?I would like to know how to make an easy bed ruffle.

 

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Making Paper Lampshades?I need to make a lamp shade and would like to make one out of paper. I have read where rice paper is appropriate, but would rather not use that particular type.

 

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Making Fabric Roller Blinds?How do you make a roller blind from fabric?

 

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Attaching Shells to Mirrors?I need to know what type of adhesive to use for securing shells to the frame of a mirror. I am interested, especially for making large projects. I read about PVA wood glue, and even plaster of Paris and non-acidic adhesives.

 

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Making a Ceramic Tile Trivet?My son is getting married soon and I wanted to decorate a tile to use as a hot plate and also some for coasters. What would you suggest for decorating both and sealing them so the paint/decoration is not damaged?

 

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Recovering Throw Pillows Without Sewing?I am trying to take some ugly old throw pillows and redo them. I cannot sew very well, does anyone have any ideas how I can make some cool pillows out of these old ones?

 

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Making a Swan from a Folded Napkin?How do you make a swan out of a napkin?

 

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Making Curtains from Comforter?I have found a second hand, king comforter the same as the one I currently have on my bed. I have 5 windows that I have not been able to treat affordably. The material of the comforters is a gold on red, good quality material.

 

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Buying Small Craft Tiles?I am trying to locate somewhere that I can buy small tiles. I am planning to have our children make trivets with them in Vacation Bible School this summer. I have one my son made over 30 years ago that I still use. Back then you could buy them in bulk in bags.

 

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Making a Glass Ceiling Fixture?Any idea how to do this yourself? I have a new home and the budget is oh so tight, right now. Thanks in advance.

 

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Making Your Own Chandelier?Does anyone have an ideas on how to make these chandeliers for less? Any recommendations on what to use to adhere rhinestones/acrylic bubbles to lampshades and be able to withstand heat? Calling all experienced do it your selfers.

 

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Designing a Glass Top Table?What I am looking for are ideas and pictures of how to design my glass top

 

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Making Pom Pom Pillows?I'm looking for the dimensions and specs to remake a square box made of wood used to make the old yarn pom pom pillows. Please is there anyone out there that can help?

 

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Ideas for No-sew Curtains or Roman Shades?I need to make 7 sets of "no sew" roman shades. Can someone give me some help?

 

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Converting a Bamboo Blind into a Curtain?Any clever ideas on converting a raw edged bamboo blind into a "curtain"? Problem? I have 37 feet of bamboo slat and matchstick blinds the usual mounting brackets and would like to hang them like a curtain or drape. Impossible?

 

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Painting Throw Rugs?Can a throw rug be repainted? and how? I have some perfectly good throw rugs that I want to repaint. Any ideas?

 

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Latch Hook Patterns?Does anyone know of any sites that have patterns for latch hooking that are not for children? Everywhere I look, all I can seem to find are patterns for kids. I want patterns for my home that don't pertain to kids.

 

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Decoupaging Fabric On Ceiling?I am trying to find out what kind of glue to use to attach fabric to a ceiling. I want to crumple it and I was thinking about decoupage like the person that was covering the walls with newspaper.

 

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Updating an Old Lamp Table?I have a polished lamp table that I want to give a distressed cream finish. How do I do it?

 

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Craft: No Sew Fleece Blanket?Can someone tell me how to make a fleece blanket with ties?

 

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Glass Block Lights?I would like to find directions for making lighted glass block decorations.

 

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Year Round Wreath Ideas?I was looking for any advice on making a year round wreath. Any suggestions would be great. I have a wood wreath and a hot glue gun, but not ideas. Thanks.

 

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Make a Vanity Tray From a Picture Frame?I saw some place on the internet a craft using old picture frames, dollies, and lace. This made the nicest vanity tray. Can any one tell me more or where I can look?

 

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Lamp Shade Ideas?I have 2 very old lamps. They are black wrought iron and glass. I want to redo the lamp shades. The color doesn't matter much. I just want to know if anyone has any ideas on how I can redo them.

 

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Making a Necktie Lampshade?Does anyone have the instructions on how to make a necktie lampshade?

 

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Painting a Canvas Rug?Has anyone painted a canvas rug? How did you do it? I want to paint one to match my kitchen. Thanks.

 

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Betsy Ross Door Stop Pattern?Does anyone have a pattern for a Betsy Ross door stop from the 70's?

 

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Making a Lampshade?How do I make a lampshade or cover one in a clever motif?

 

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