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DIY Mounted Pictures

5/17/2018

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DIY Mounted Pictures | Homespun Mom
I bought all 4 picture blocks which were meant to make up a flower when they were hung together in the right order.  Instead, I spread mod podge over the old flower print and printed the photos I wanted on them directly off my printer.   I enlarged the images so that they'd print at least 8.5 wide and then i trimmed off any extra so that they fit perfectly onto the blocks.  I then spread mod podge over the top (you can see the lines of it before it dries in the picture).  

The blocks are hollow so they have pre-drilled holes for hanging.  The mod podge dries clear, I used a matte finish but it also comes in glossy.   For now, they are sitting on on my palette shelves in the living room.  This is a super easy way to get your favorite photos on the wall.  I am also thinking that you could use high quality plywood, have it cut to the size you want at your hardware store, have your images printed at your local drug store with printing services in poster size and do your own larger images.

Have fun with this. Remember too that if you print them yourself, it's easy to undo or redo after a mistake.

Materials Used:
Mod Podge
Regular at home printer
White Card Stock
Paper Trimmer
Mounts
Oh, and an old palette for the display.

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Child's Farmhouse Style Rocking Chair Redo

1/21/2018

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Child's Farmhouse Style Rocking Chair Redo DIY
I just finished this chair for the kids.  It was an old rocking chair, I couldn't even guess the age.  It could be from the 70's or it could be older.  It was hideous but it had a great rocker underneath that allowed the chair to be stationary but rock on springs underneath.  I wanted it to match our bonus room which I'm in the process of redoing for our new classroom.  How awesome is this chair going to be to encourage my little ones to "read", with a red basket of books next to it, it will at least be tempting.   Here's the scary before picture and read how I made the changes.

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DIY Farmhouse Speckled Eggs

1/17/2018

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DIY Farmhouse Egg Decor Robins Egg Speckled
A few weeks ago I was struck by my friend Dawn's little glass container full of faux robins eggs.  I complimented her on it... and her newly painted buffet... and her really awesome mantle and her new paint color in her dining room and...
well, you get the picture.  She's awesome!  She has my taste!  

A few days later my friend Jenny calls me and says of course, "What are you doing?" and I say, "Painting Easter eggs."  and she says..."OOOKAAAAY."  And moved on...I think my friends may be afraid to tell me I'm crazy.


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Wicker Basket Repair

11/7/2017

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Dress up and Repair your Broken Wicker Basket Tutorial
Broken wicker baskets leave me so sad.  I use them for so many things.  I story stuffed animals in them, use them for toting toys back upstairs, and they serve a mighty purpose with laundry around our house.  Sometimes they get tired and worn out like this one...

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Handlettering Wall Art

10/27/2017

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Hand lettered Wall Art Painted not Vinyl
Oh how I love some vinyl wall lettering. I remember when I first discovered a beautiful company a couple of years ago that held parties at home. I scheduled a party and my consultant canceled and never rescheduled. BOOO! Since I only wanted some basic signs in my home I thought I would use an old skill I've used since high school.

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Farmhouse Book Shelf

10/16/2016

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Farmhouse Book Shelf
I posted a really great bookshelf for the boys room.  The instructions were SO easy that I thought I'd give it a go with barn wood I rescued to use in Jake's room.  I figured his bed would be next but I suppose I was feeling too ambitious with that thought so a simple bookshelf would have to do.

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Farmhouse Window Cornice Board

10/16/2016

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We made this simple farmhouse style cornice board for a bedroom window using reclaimed barn wood. With a few simple details it was the perfect addition to this room.  Let me show you how we made it...

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16 Beautiful Ways to Use Grandma's Doilies

8/8/2016

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We all secretly loved grandma's doilies but putting them under items to protect furniture does not allow you to see their beauty and doesn't seem practical.  
I inherited a stack of doilies, some were handmade and some were store bought but each were beautiful and I wanted to look at them. While watching Gilmore Girls I used the doilies, a large quilt hoop, fabric and a glue gun to make this piece for my  living room.

I have moved it around on a few different walls and have hung it going both directions.  I have some pieces left that I'd like to hang as well so I've found 14 more ideas that I love. Enjoy!

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