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Dress Up Standard Door Mirror with READYFrame + Giveaway

Install a ReadyMade Mirror Frame on Door | Pretty Handy Girl

You guys, I can’t believe I have a middle schooler. I know, I know, I’ve been having a pity party for myself for two weeks. But, I’m finally coming to terms with it. This past week, I helped Handy Boy #1 de-clutter his room and carve out a space for him to do his homework (without being interrupted by his younger brother.) We moved his furniture around and actually had a lot of fun talking and working together.

I also installed a mirror on his door. Although he’s not obsessed with how he looks or dresses yet, I know that time is coming soon. Instead of putting up a cheapy plastic-framed mirror, I worked with MirrorMate to test out their new READYFrame kit. You may remember when I ordered a custom MirrorMate frame for that ugly and naked mirror in my sons’ bathroom. It still looks great today (although I painted it blue for a new look.)

MirrorMate now sells pre-made frames that fit several of the standard sized mirrors you can buy at Lowe’s, IKEA or HomeDepot. I chose the Essex Crosshatch Silver and the tall 16″ x 58″ mirror from Lowe’s.

I didn’t need to purchase any hanging hardware because MirrorMate ships it with your frame.

Want to see how easy it was to hang and dress up the mirror? I’ll give you a hint, it was easy and it looks beautiful!

Materials:

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MirrorMateREADYFrame
Screwdriver (or drill with phillips head bit)
Rubber mallet (or hammer)
Tape measure
Pencil
Level
Wet wipe
Heavy book or weight
Thumbtack or pin
Rubbing alcohol
Cotton ball or rag
A helper

Assembling the Frame:

Open up the READYFrame box and remove the frame connectors from the packaging.

Remove the top from the glue and peel off the seal. Poke a thumbtack in the glue bottle to create a hole in the nozzle. Apply glue to the edges of theREADYFrame. Read more

September 9, 2015/66 Comments/by Brittany Bailey

art, decor, Decor Adventures, Hanging Blinds, Hanging curtains, hanging jars, Hanging plates, hanging shelves, Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Decor, Home Maintenance

Which Picture Hanger to Use?

Pros and Cons of 4 Types of Picture Hangers

Hello! It’s Jessica, from Decor Adventures and I’m back this month with some very handy tips to help hang items up on the wall. Do you ever wonder which picture hanger to use? Did you know there are several ways you can hang things up? From curtains to art and mirrors to lightweight decorations — there are many options for hanging (and sometimes you don’t even have to put a hole in your walls.)

I live in a 115 year old house that has both plaster and drywall, and I’ve experimented with many types of ways to hang items on the walls. Today I’ve compiled The Pros and Cons of 4 Picture Hangers.

1. Picture Hooks and Nails:

This is probably the most common way to hang up items. Simply mark where your item will go and hammer in your nail and hanger. Brittany shows you how to hang up items when putting together a gallery wall here.

Pros:

Hooks and nails come in many lengths so they can work well in most walls and are easy to use. They are also affordable and go into a wall quickly. All you need is a hammer.

Cons:

Hooks and nails don’t always work in every wall type and can rust. They can’t be used in plaster walls. When hanging heavier art, you need to find a stud to nail into. Read more

August 21, 2015/2 Comments/by Decor Adventures

accessories, arts and craft, clock, decor, Decorating, Home Decor, living room, Trash to Treasure, Upcycling

Make Your Own Clock Sign

Making a clock is an easy project. All you need is a flat surface that you can drill a hole into and BOOM, you can make a clock. Let’s get started and I’ll show you How to Make Your Own Clock Sign.

Materials:

Chalkboard sign (I purchased this chalkboard sign at Tuesday Morning.)
Clock mechanism
Ruler
Drill
Drill bit
Chalk
Damp rag
Vinyl lettering and numbers
Plate or circle template

Instructions:

Use a ruler to mark the center of your chalkboard sign near the top. (Center from the sides and use the same measurement down from the top for a balanced look.)

Use a plate or circle template to trace a circle for the clock face.

Disassemble the clock hands and parts. Lay them out in the order you removed them.

Insert the clock mechanism through the back of the hole. Read more

July 31, 2015/3 Comments/by Brittany Bailey

DIY, Home Decor, Sewing

DIY Pouf Ottoman ~ Tutorial and Lessons Learned

Hey everyone! It’s Katie again from Addicted 2 DIY. Today, I have (1) a tutorial on how to make a fun DIY pouf ottoman and (2) a few lessons I learned while I was making mine that will help you out when making your own. I’m pretty certain it’s hard to miss the fact that pouf ottomans are everywhere right now. The problem is the price. These babies are expensive! I refuse to pay a high price for something that I can make myself. I bought some fabric and figured out how to make my own!

I’m no pro at sewing, so know that this is a tutorial for even a novice sewer! Sewing is not one of my chosen hobbies, but I do love the fact that I am able to save a ton of money when I make things myself.

Materials:

1 1/2 – 2 yards of fabric (I bought outdoor fabric on sale at JoAnn’s)
Upholstery thread in a coordinating color
5 – 6 yards of Piping trim (optional). Tutorial to Make Your Own Piping
16″ zipper in coordinating color
1 lb fiberfill
3-4 cubic feet of polystyrene beads (I purchased four cubic feet total)

Instructions:

Cut your fabric pieces. For the top and bottom of the pouf, cut two squares of fabric at 19×19″. For the sides, cut four pieces at 19×15″.

Sewing on the Zipper:

Sew two side pieces together (on the short sides) with a basting stitch. Press open the seam and place the zipper face down on the seam. Pin the zipper in place. (Note: You don’t have to use a zipper, and I didn’t on my first pouf, but it will make it difficult to sew together when it is stuffed because the polystyrene beads will try to fall out everywhere.) Read more

July 22, 2015/28 Comments/by Addicted 2 DIY

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DIY Feather Art

When I needed an extra piece of art for our living room gallery wall I created DIY Feather Art. You can create your own, but please purchase craft feathers, use fake feathers or paper feathers. (Per the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, it is illegal to collect feathers, nests and other anatomical parts of certain migratory birds.)

Materials:

Rustic 1×4″ boards (I used pallet wood)
Wood yardstick or lattice boards
Watered down white paint
Paint brush
Clamp
Scissors
Kreg Jig
Pocket hole screws (1.25″)
Nylon line
Small drill bit
Drill
Staple gun
1″ finish nails
Hammer or nailgun
Wood glue
Feathers
Pencil
D-ring picture hangers

Instructions:

Cut your 1×4″ boards to size (or select one board the size you want for your art background.) To connect the two boards, mark the location to drill pocket holes.

Use the Kreg Jig to drill pocket holes into the back of both boards.

Clamp the boards together and join them with 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws.

Flip the board over and paint it with watered down white paint for a white-washed look.

Mark the width of the white-washed board onto the yardstick. Cut two pieces the same length. Read more

July 6, 2015/2 Comments/by Brittany Bailey