Category Archives: DIY

Chair Repurposed

Posted on May 20, 2014 by sawdust2stitches

  I was cleaning out the garage, and was getting frustrated with all the random stuff  I had laying around.  Among all the “stuff” was a 4 old chairs.  I couldn’t bring myself to toss them,  but they were fairly … Continue reading →

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Garage Storage

Posted on April 29, 2014 by sawdust2stitches

  Do you know what  I hate about cleaning my garage?   Well, I will tell you… it is  the “junk drawer” of my house. No matter how often I clean it, it always feels cluttered.  If I pick up something … Continue reading →

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Faux Metal Vintage Sign

Posted on March 4, 2014 by sawdust2stitches

   Love these ? Me too.  Here is my semi-successful attempt.     Let me premise by saying  I would love to learn to weld.  Until then,  I   will have to stick to a faux metal finish.  I  began by … Continue reading →

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Circle Light Fixture

Posted on January 7, 2014 by sawdust2stitches

  Have  you seen these awesome light fixtures ?    I love them and started  brainstorming some ideas. As it turns out,  I am not the only one that  had the same idea.  Continue reading…

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Chalkboard Stickers

Posted on December 22, 2013 by sawdust2stitches

 Yes,  I am still here.  I  apologize, the holidays  have been a little hectic. Well  I am sure Pinterest  has already  informed you that  chalkboard  EVERYTHING is all the rage.   I admit I have fallen  under it’s spell as well. … Continue reading →

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Halloween Decor

Posted on October 19, 2013 by sawdust2stitches

 I have never really decorated for Halloween before.  My kids are now starting to really enjoy ALL holidays. Honestly, I only started decorating because I felt like a bad Mom.  So,  I started trolling pinterest for ideas, and found quite … Continue reading →

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Crib Mattress Porch Swing

Posted on October 5, 2013 by sawdust2stitches

   I happened to have an extra crib mattress laying around…  one thing led to another…        The crib mattress that was collecting dust in the garage ultimately gave my front room the “wow factor”. Do you by chance … Continue reading →

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Suspended Shelving

Posted on September 18, 2013 by sawdust2stitches

  I originally  had a frame hanging in this space in the kitchen,  but I decided I  needed the picture elsewhere.  Which left me we with a very blank wall.  No good.  So  I went into the garage, and took … Continue reading →

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PVC Pipe Shelf

Posted on September 10, 2013 by sawdust2stitches

  I am still on my PVC kick.  So naturally when I dreamed up a new idea I pulled out all my left over PVC pipe and joints and started playing with different possibilities. I found some dimensions I liked … Continue reading →

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Ikea Hack

Posted on September 1, 2013 by sawdust2stitches

How many of you have  something similar to this sitting around your house.  Pantry? Garage? Closet?      Well for about $10.00 you can turn it into a beautiful piece of functional furniture.  Here is what you need: 2 x  lattice … Continue reading →

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