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Rustic Wine Bottle Centerpiece

Hey everyone! Jacque here from The DIY Village again to bring you another quick DIY tutorial! A few years ago I was given a really cool set of drinking glasses made out of old wine bottles. Recently we purchased some new glasses but I wasn’t ready to donate the old glasses quite yet and decided to come up with a way to recycle them and keep them functional in our home. After some thought, my rustic wine bottle centerpiece was born.

MATERIALS:

1/2″ x 4″ x 4′ Poplar Board – Cut into 2- 5 1/2″ wide pieces
1/2″ x 5 1/2″ x 4′ Poplar Board – Cut in half
12 – 8 Penny Nails (Truss Hanger Nails)
1/8″ Drill Bit
Drill
3 1/2″ Hole Saw
Clamp
Sandpaper
Drill Press
Straight Edge (Speed Square)
Sliding Rule Square
Walnut Gel Stain
Foam Brush
Paper Towels
Pencil

Instructions:

Start by cutting the 5 1/2″ board in half to leave you with two boards approximately 24″ long.

Measure 3.5″ out from the center line and mark a line with your speed square. Repeat on the opposite side of your center line. Measure 7″ out from the two center lines and make a mark with your speed square. These will be the center points for your four openings.

Use the wine bottle glass as a guide to help center the glass on the board. Set the sliding rule square and use as a guide so that the glasses will be straight across the rest of the board. Using a pencil to trace around the outside edge of the glass, repeat for all four holes. Read more

January 14, 2015/8 Comments/by Jacque Knowlton

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DIY Constellation Wall Art

Happy New Year! It’s Jessica from Decor Adventures, back with a fun project for your walls this month. In late November, my husband and I had a baby girl! We are enjoying every minute of her and on the side I’ve been working on decorating her nursery. This idea for constellation wall art is both a way to add art to the walls, and some personalization of her birthday. It’s easy to put together and only requires a few basic supplies.

Materials

Picture frame
Hardboard to fit inside picture frame
Primer
White and black paint
Drill and drill bits
Small nails
Embroidery floss in white
Computer, internet, printer, paper
Hammer
Glitter (optional)

Instructions

1. Paint your picture frame if desired. I used Smitten by Americana Decor chalky paint. I sealed it with 2 coats of polycrylic since chalky paint dries in a matte finish.

2. Prime and paint your hardboard with black paint. You could also use dark blue, since it will represent the night sky. I sprinkled a little bit of black glitter on the wet pant to add some sparkle (optional.)

Paint the nails white. These will be the “stars” in your constellation.

3. Find an image of the constellation you plan to use and print out an image of it. You can find this with a quick search online, but this is a good resource for pictures. Print it on paper to fit inside your frame. Read more

January 7, 2015/2 Comments/by Decor Adventures

It’s January and you know what that means! Time to clean and purge the house of all the excess stuff. Last year I was too busy with projects to purge, so this year I’m taking advantage of some warmer days to clean out our home. I hope you’ll excuse me while I’m in clutter busting ~~HELL~~ mode. In the meantime you might enjoy these 12 DIY Storage Projects to help you organize your home (and hide clutter.)

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Make a Coat Rack from an Old Door and Make a Shoe Storage Bench with Kitchen Cabinets

Laundry Room Storage using Flow Wall Read more

January 5, 2015/4 Comments/by Brittany Bailey

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20 Creative Gift Wrap Ideas

Hi there! I’m Colleen from Just Paint It and I’m excited to share some of Pretty Handy Girl’s great creative gift wrapping ideas.

We’re reaching the home stretch before the big day and I know things can get crazy. But something I really enjoy is taking a little extra time to creatively wrap Christmas presents. It not only lets the recipient know you’ve put a little extra effort into their gift, but it’s also a great way to sneak some relaxation time in for yourself!

Let’s start with some basic boxes and add some cute embellishments.

Chalkboard Gift Tag Signs

Polar Bear Gift Wrap

Frosty the Snowman Gift Wrap

3D Tree Gift Wrap

Dove Gift Wrap

Sleigh Gift Wrap Read more

December 21, 2014/3 Comments/by Colleen Jorgensen

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Hang Stockings Without a Mantel

Hello, it’s Jessica here from Decor Adventures, back this month with a simple solution for holiday decorating. These days we see all kinds of lovely homes with Christmas stockings hung beautifully from the mantel or staircase. But what if you don’t have either in your home? I’ve come up with an easy way to display stockings that you can put together in less than an hour. Here is how to hang stockings without a mantel – frame them!

Materials:

Large empty picture frame
Foam board
Fabric
Chicken wire
Wire snips or sharp scissors
Gloves
Paint (optional)
S-hooks
Glazier’s points and tool (or a wide flat head screwdriver)
S hooks
Stockings

Instructions:

1. For this project you’ll use a large empty picture frame that doesn’t have glass. You can find them at thrift stores, craft stores, or just reuse one of your own. You can paint or stain the frame to your liking, but that is optional depending on your style.

2. Cut a piece of chicken wire one inch larger on all sides than the inside of your frame where the glass would rest. Make sure to wear gloves for this part as the wire can be sharp. Most chicken wire comes with natural lines where the wire is twisted. You can use those as your edges. If you want to spray paint the wire to blend in, that would create a nice look too.

3. Place the frame front side face down on a table and insert the wire into the back of the frame. Set that aside for the moment. Read more

December 3, 2014/by Decor Adventures