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We Dig It – October 2014
We wanted to take the time to share with you some our favorite bloggers and their awesome projects. Each of these bloggers are wicked talented and it’s worth heading over to their sites and perusing. You will discover oodles of inspiration!
– – – – – – – – – – Restless Arrow – – – – – – – – – – – With all of the dreamy white decor over at Restless Arrow, it’s hard not to fall in love. Amber recently shared how they remodeled their kitchen for only $5,000. She has incredible style, a positive attitude, and her budget friendly DIY projects are perfect for anyone to try.
– – – – – – – – – – – – Fynes Designs – – – – – – – – – – – Looking for a great place to find creative and original ideas? Then you must check out Fynes Designs. Virginia has easy step by step tutorials for decor, crafts, and parties anyone can follow. Her DIY Rolling Pin Wall Art is absolutely stunning!
– – – – – – – – – – – Cherished Bliss – – – – – – – – – – The ladies from Cherished Bliss have an abundance of talent. Audra’s yummy recipes always have our mouths watering and Ashley has an exceptional skill when it comes to turning trash to treasure. Their attention to detail is impeccable. From the delicious looking Pesto Pasta Salad to the simple sharpie Tea Towels there is always something inspiring to see.
– – – – – – – – – – Hawthorn & Main – – – – – – – – – – Shonee at Hawthorn & Main throws herself into each and every project she takes on and it always pays off. Her DIY Styrofoam Ampersand is one of our favs.
– – – – – – – – – – So Much Better with Age – – – – – – – – – – Jamie at So Much Better with Age has a passion for taking anything old and making it new again. And boy does it show! Her vintage, french style comes out beautifully in all of her projects. Her Grain Sack Table Cloth would make a fantastic addition to any farmhouse kitchen.
Thanks for stopping by today! If you get a chance, check out these wonderful blogs!
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Horseshoe Plate Holder
Anthropologie is so inspiring. Every time I am in the mall, I have to stop in and get a peak of their amazing home items. During my last visit, something sort of caught me by surprise. I came across some really beautiful plates, but the dishes were not what caught my eye. It was the horseshoe plate stand that really had me drooling. It was a shock to me that my biggest inspiration stemmed from their display and not their product. But I was in love. I had to make one.
This project was super simple. If you would like one of your own, just follow along with me through these easy steps.
Supplies
– Horseshoe
– Block of wood- 2″ high x 4″ deep x 6″ wide
– Scrap wood- 10″ high x 1/4″ deep x 3″ wide
– 3 Nails
– Hammer
– Your favorite wood stain. – I used Minwax Special Walnut.
– 2 Brushes
– Minwax Polycrylic – or other choice of finish.
– Hand Saw – (not pictured)
– Drill (optional/not pictured)
– 120 Sand paper (not pictured)
1. I cut my scrap wood to measure 10″ high x 1/4″ deep x 3″ wide. This piece was used as the back support for the plates.
2. Using the 120 grit sandpaper, I smoothed out the edges of the wood. This step helped make the final product splinter free.
3. Next, it was time to stain and finish. I applied Mixwax Special Walnut with a natural brush to both the block of wood and the support piece. Once dry, I used a synthetic brush to give the wood two coats of Minwax Polycrylic.
4. I assembled the plate holder by placing the horseshoe front and center on the block and hammered 2 nails into it to hold it together.
5. Finally, I drilled a hole through the support piece and block to avoid splitting the wood. This is optional. Then I hammered a nail through the pre-drilled spot.
I love this as an accessory in our kitchen. It turned out just as I had hoped. Since I had everything already on hand, the cost to me was $0. I call that a win!
Good luck to you if you try this and let us know if you do. We’d love to see pictures!
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Upcycled Tripod Table
I had been searching everywhere for the perfect table to use as a nightstand in my son’s room. (And by everywhere, I really mean the side of the road and garage sales.) I was looking for something narrow, tall, and with an interesting shape when I came across a basic tripod table. The asking price was a whopping $1 at a yard-sale. I decided it was a fair price, skipped the negotiation step, and went straight for the purchase. I was so excited to have found something so cheap.
When I got home, the first thing I did was check to make sure it fit in it’s previously picked out place. Yay, it did! It was time to get to work! But then life got in the way. Honestly, the table just sat in his room looking kinda sad for a couple of months. We all know how that goes, right?
Once things in my personal life mellowed out a bit, or as much as they could, my vision for this table was pretty clear. I really wanted to give it a plank top.
To achieve the round shape I wanted, I removed the legs from the table. Next, I layed the table face down on the wood planks and traced it with a pencil.
Lucky for me, my sis had been visiting and accidentally left her jigsaw here. I used this fun power tool to cut each piece of wood. You are probably wondering who travels with a jigsaw? Answer: Someone with a DIY blog, that’s who. Or a power tool salesman.
Then, I sanded each plank and stained them with my favorite wood stain, Minwax Special Walnut. Love the color! I applied a couple coats of Minwax Polycrylic to give the table top a little extra durability.
While the planks were drying, the three legs were sprayed with Rust-Oleum’s Oil Rubbed Bronze Paint and Primer in One to give them a slight metallic look. At this point in the process, I was already lovin’ the look and excited to see it finished.
For the final step, I used adhesive to adhere the planks to the top. The processes was pretty quick and I left the table over night to dry. In the morning I reattached the legs and the table was ready for use.
I am in love with how this basic tripod table turned out. Much better than how it started.
What do you think?
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15 Furniture Transformations
Don’t you just love a good makeover? There is something completely satisfying to us about taking furniture that’s old, unwanted, or just in bad shape and creating a beautiful piece from it that can be enjoyed again. That’s why we wanted to re-share some of our favorite furniture transformations from the blog.
Vanity Makeover
Wow, all of these photos really have me motivated to work on something. Catch ya later! I’m off to grab my paint brush.