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lowes pantone emerald frame project

Have you heard about the color of the year - Emerald?? Pantone picks a color the year every year. I am always am excited to see what they choose. And my friend Lara at Less Cake More Frosting actually picked this one before it was announced - she's so ahead of the trend. So this month Lowes asked their Creative Ideas Team to make a project using Pantone's Emerald. I wanted to create a … [Read more...]

Introducing My 2013 Project: Remodeling a 1905 Cottage!

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Have you ever fallen in love with a ... house? I have to confess, this happened to me. I fell in love with a little cottage just around the corner from my home. It was built in 1905 -- and even though it's been remodeled over the years, its charm shines through. I was afraid someone would buy it, tear it down, and build something else on it. That is what has happened with all of the other old … [Read more...]

Make DIY Wood Shim Flowers! #LowesCreator

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I have a slight obsession with making Wood Shim Flowers - they are so cute! For the #LowesCreator challenge this month, Lowe's challenged us to bring the outdoors IN. And I thought these Wood Shim Flowers were perfect!! Here are the ones we made for my Spring Mantel:    We even figured out a way to make three different sizes of Wood Shim Flowers!   Here's how to … [Read more...]

Navy and Yellow Spring Kitchen Nook Update!

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When we redid our kitchen about a year ago, we decided to leave a couple of the cabinet doors off by the kitchen sink for open shelves.   I took a $6 piece of beadboard and painted it an aqua color and then put it behind the open shelves. It has become one of my favorite places to displace seasonal and holiday dishes and decorations! And it's so easy to change the space up every few … [Read more...]

YOUR Best DIY Projects of 2012!!

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It's been SO much fun seeing all of YOUR favorite projects from 2012!! I'm still going through the links, but I just had to share these 45 amazing DIY projects that were linked up.  If you are looking for a project to spruce up your home in 2013, be sure to check out these fabulous tutorials!!   Beautiful Wall of Built-Ins @ Just a Girl Herringbone Dresser @ The Golden … [Read more...]

Spring Project – make a Washi Tape Topiary Centerpiece {tutorial}!

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I am a little obsessed with Washi Tape.  Have you ever used it? Washi Tape is Japanese decorative tape -- Washi comes from wa meaning Japanese and shi meaning paper, and the term is used to describe paper made by hand in the traditional manner.  I love all of the different patterns and colors that are available in these tapes. I have seen some great ideas in packaging and gift cars, but … [Read more...]

Great Ideas — DIY Inspiration {6}

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  Eclectic Living Room Decor @ I like it, I love it Hey all! It's Maggie from Black and White {Side by Side} again. I'm happy to bring you another post of great ideas from the Weekend Wrap Up party! DIY projects are key to styling a beautiful home on a budget! Here some of YOUR great ideas from the Weekend Wrap Up Party {I'm taking notes!!!}: Chevron Painted Bar @ … [Read more...]

Guest Project — Make a Kitchen Garden Wall!!

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Hi friends!! I'm Michelle, from Ten June. I've got a big smile on my face today. Why? Well, first of all, I'm really excited to be stopping by over here at Tatertots and Jello today- Jen is one of the most creative gals around and she features so many amazing projects! Whenever I click over to Tatertots and Jello, I leave with at least four new bookmarks in my "inspiration" folder!   I'm also … [Read more...]

Guest Project — Make a Hanging Fabric Doily Mobile!!

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I am so excited to be sharing this tutorial on Tatertots and Jello today!! My name is Erinand you can find me every Mondayover at Lemon Tree Creations sharing my latest project, and sharing everything else on the other days atChris, Erin and Jayce. Nice to meet you! This June I'll be having my first little girl. I've just learned to sew a few months ago so I have only recently entered the … [Read more...]

Guest Project — Make a Spring Subway Art CLOCK {with free printable}

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Aloooooooha! I'm Charlie, from Attempting Aloha and I'm visiting you today from the sunny island of Oahu! Wait!! Don't leave because you're jealous!! Can't we still be friends? I promise not to brag about heading to the beach weekly or about doing yardwork and getting tanlines too much... ;)  Truly, I mostly just stay inside and work on our home renovations anyway (my hubs is in residency, so … [Read more...]