Tag: diy project

• DIY Chalk Paint

  Did you know that you can make your own chalk paint from latex paint!? Our grandbaby has a plastic log cabin at our house. I read that chalk paint would work to cover plastic. I had almost a full can of green latex and decided to mix my own chalk paint rather than buying some!…

  Laurel Dane Designs, LLC

  October 3, 2023

  365 Posts

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• Brown Bag Leaf Garland

  I wanted to tone down a faux maple leaf garland and thought mixing in some brown bag leaves would do the trick. With the addition of a natural branch and brown leaves this looks more realistic. If you are looking for a mindless and free craft here’s one to try. I had a stack of…

  Laurel Dane Designs, LLC

  September 21, 2023

  365 Posts

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• Oven Cleaner as Furniture Stripper

  I purchased 2 tables on Marketplace and wanted to strip the stain off. I’ve heard that Easy Off acts as a furniture stripper so I thought I’d give it a try. I purchased 2 fume free bottles to give it a whirl. I removed the drawer pulls except for the one that is stuck. I…

  Laurel Dane Designs, LLC

  September 14, 2023

  365 Posts

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• DIY LEATHER WRAPPED VASES

  Made my own {faux} leather wapped vases for fall after seeing one at Pottery Barn. . I did a search and they are offered from many home decor stores. I made mine for pennies using glassware from Good Will and left over vinyl leather fabric. If you want to make some go raid your kitchen…

  Laurel Dane Designs, LLC

  August 31, 2023

  365 Posts

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• How To Force Pinecones Open

  Pinecones indoors equate to cooler weather. I love to use them as fillers in bowls or to make garlands. In this crazy economy who couldn’t use some FREE decor? Your first step is to gather some pinecones. Take a walk and collect more than you think you want. See how tightly closed they are?? Pull…

  Laurel Dane Designs, LLC

  August 31, 2023

  365 Posts

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