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Whitewashed Wooden Crate

Today, I have another container project for you, a whitewashed wooden crate. Another container that would look so much better with real, live flowers. Yeah, I’m a decorator’s worst nightmare- silk flowers are my friend. I prefer to think of … [Read More...]

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How to Create a Hanging Vase

Hey, guys! Today I thought I’d show you a quick little project using a wine bottle tote as a hanging vase. I found this tote at a local thrift store and immediately thought that the vase from my beach themed vase cuff might just fit inside. … [Read More...]

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DIY Dessert Domes

One of the first projects I shared on Plum Doodles was DIY Cupcake Stands- remember those? I’ve found that people prefer to buy them with covers. The small dessert stands can be topped with a cheese dome. However, the ones made from dinner plates … [Read More...]

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Mirror Shelf Gets Beach Themed Makeover

A couple of weeks ago, I was asked if I would like to participate in a DIY Blogger Challenge, sponsored by Wayfair and their supporting sponsor Hometalk. Needless to say, I jumped at the chance. The challenge was to make over one of three Wayfair … [Read More...]

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Easy Interchangeable Beach Themed Vase Cuff

Helloooo! How are ya? I have been working on a project that I won’t be able to share with you until next week. In the meantime, I made a quick little crafty item to use in a vignette for the project that I can’t share with you yet. Whew, that was … [Read More...]

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Nanny Talk- A Marriage Proposal

Hey, everyone. I hope you had a wonderful Easter celebrating a risen Savior. Today I want to continue sharing Nanny’s memories about dating and a sweet marriage proposal. I can’t remember if I mentioned this before- Nanny is my dad’s mom. … [Read More...]

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Hydrangea and Seed Packet Wreath

Hey, are you wondering what happened to spring? Me, too! It’s 39 degrees here, with gloomy skies. I finally took the Christmas wreath down last month. (I kept telling myself that it was a winter wreath, but I couldn’t fool myself any longer.) So, … [Read More...]

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DIY Tassels Using Fabric Scraps and Bottle Caps

Howdy, doodlers! Did you have a good weekend? We had a great time with our friends Jerry and Sherry who came for the weekend. We haven’t seen them in a few years, so it was nice to catch up. Needless to say, I didn't do much in the diy department, … [Read More...]

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Dust Bunnies

Just playing around with PicMonkey. Because it’s better than actually dealing with the dust bunnies. … [Read More...]

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How to Give a Bookcase French Country Style

Hello, friends. Have you ever bought something at a thrift store that seemed a little odd, then as you were working on it, it suddenly made sense? That’s what happened with this bookcase. You know how I love to give old country décor an updated … [Read More...]