Archives for the 'Repurposing' Category
Reader Comment: Computer Disk Christmas Tree
Published on 27 Sep 2007 at 2:25 pm.
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Filed under Christmas, Trees, Decorating, Repurposing.
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Hi,
I had made some computer disk Christmas tree decorations for people “in the business” and put them in the cute little cans for giving. I painted the cans gold and painted a red ribbon on the top. Of course the CDs fit inside perfectly. They […]
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Customizing a headboard
Published on 27 Sep 2007 at 2:12 pm.
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Filed under General Decorating, Furniture Ideas, Repurposing.
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When I married my husband I agreed to take on his bedroom set, which came with a big bulky, “maybe Swedish”, style headboard with mirrors and two both sides cabinets and drawers. It seems to me to be more on the masculine side, being […]
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Any Ideas for Repurposing a floor lamp?
Published on 27 Sep 2007 at 7:25 am.
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I have an antique floor lamp that has seen better days. The sockets for the bulbs are a hazard, but what I love about the lamp is the base is illuminated and casts an absolutely beautiful glow. Short of rewiring the whole thing to make […]
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Repurposing Lite-Brite
Published on 10 Mar 2007 at 2:49 pm.
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Nancy, First, I want to say I really enjoy your newsletters and reading about your crafting ideas. I also enjoy the pictures of your finished projects. I’m really glad I came across your site and subscribed to your newsletters.
My question is this: Do you remember […]
What uses can I come up with for a waterbed heater and the waterbed mattress?
Published on 12 Feb 2007 at 5:52 pm.
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I have a king size waterbed with heater that I am replacing. It is too difficult for me to get in and out of the bed. I intend on replacing the mattress and want to somehow modify the “box” it sits in to a platform […]
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What have you recycled/created lately?
Published on 9 Jan 2007 at 11:16 am.
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Filed under Repurposing, General Tips.
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I took a large Tide box and covered it with contact paper………(beautiful grapes and leaves) I am using it in my laundry room to collect the lint and used bounce sheets from the dryer………the box has a lid and doesn’t take up much room….and when […]
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I need ideas on displaying snow globes on a coffee table.
Published on 12 Dec 2006 at 11:00 am.
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Hi, I have 6 snow globes that I want to display on my square wood coffee table. Just placing them on it doesn’t look good. Any suggestions what I can do to make them look nicer?
My answer:
One of the challenges many people face with a […]
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I am in need of “different” ideas for coffee tables.
Published on 24 Nov 2006 at 7:00 pm.
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My livingroom is done in cottage style. I am needing some “different” ideas for coffee tables.
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You may like this one done with a six-pane window, a bench seat, a piece of plexiglass, plus paint and accents of your choice:
Window Coffee Table
Your Frugal Decorating Diva,
Nancy
P.S. […]
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How do I store unused closet doors?
Published on 24 Nov 2006 at 5:07 pm.
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I am considering putting an office inside the closet of a spare bedroom I have. I want to remove the closet doors if I do. What do you do with the doors? If we store them in the attic and need them again, will they […]
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My first apartment -its a studio!
Published on 14 Nov 2006 at 7:26 pm.
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Filed under Bathrooms, Kitchens, Repurposing, Apartments, Storage.
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So I’m 21 and I am moving into my first apartment. It’s a studio and I’m lost. So any ideas would help.
My answer:
Ahhh….a studio apartment… That brings back memories! I loved mine when I had it. The thing I found in that place was a […]
