Getting Children Involved in Home Decor

Get Children Involved in Home Décor “Hello everyone. This is Eva Stephen, today’s guest on Jojo and Eliose. Thanks Angelina for having me. Like me you probably have also observed that children are so creative souls. Sometimes they do so such a creative thing that may even surprise you. Let’s explore their artistic skills and see how you can beautify your home look with these little people. I am looking forward to share your experiences and ideas in the comments section. You can see me on … [Read more...]

My IMac Dust Cover

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Our computer was in SERIOUS need of a new cover. So I wanted to make something Cute and Girly. Sorry for such Terrible pictures. The weather hasn't been very cooperative. I am still quite happy with how it came out. If you would be interested in a tutorial on how I made it, let me know and I would be happy to put one together for you. Sharing with the36thave Somewhat Simple Happy Hour It's Overflowing Tuesday's Treasures Wow us Wednesday Show and Tell Wednesday Craftomaniac Diy … [Read more...]

Diy Winter Ribbon Sash

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I recently made a Fall Ribbon Sash and had plans on making a Winter one that I would share here on my blog. You will want a variety of Ribbons and some felt in the color that is most dominant. Draw and cut out your shape that is to your liking, I typically do something that resembles a peanut. Use embellishments that fit the season or occasion you are making your sash for. Make several different types of flowers out of your ribbons (here are some examples of flowers I made for the fall … [Read more...]

DIY Vinyl Table Cloth

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 For the ruffle I cut, And, there you have it. Your very own... Blessings, Angelina sharing at The 36th Ave Somewhat Simple Live Laugh Rowe … [Read more...]

French Desk and Annie Sloan Paint & Wax

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So here is the Desk before. This is not how the Desk looked when we first got it several years back.  It was in TERRIBLE condition when we received this Desk for FREE!!!! Yes, FREE!!!! So I was not to picky about the condition. We had an exchange student from Taiwan just arrive and she would be staying with us for the School Year of 2003. Her bedroom was left only with a Bed, Dresser and Night Stand. We wanted her to feel at home so left her a blank slate to decorate as she so desired. Well … [Read more...]

How to Paint Concrete Floors… Pink & White Checkered

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Most of you remember that this room started out with Carpet on it ( Here ) . We took the Carpet out and Swept, Scraped and Cleaned the floor. You can buy different products that will remove any Glue or Residue left behind. We actually were Blessed to not have to do much of that, we pretty much had a clean slate... After all the preparation for the floor was complete I put a coat of Concrete Primer down.  After the Primer dried, (be sure to follow the instructions for whatever primer you use ) … [Read more...]

Some Behind the Scenes…Sewing Room Makeover

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Well here are some pictures of the Room while it was still in the process of being put together I will be sharing some Tutorials this coming week on some of the things that were done in this room... Like the Floors!! I am not sure what took the Longest..?? Painting or Organizing This Antique Frame that now hangs behind Miss Fiona use to have a Mirror in it... :( VERY SADLY!!!! It was knocked and the Mirror Broke.. We found behind the Mirror a VERY VERY old paper … [Read more...]

Sewing Room Reveal!!!

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WARNING!!!!! Extremely Picture Heavy Post Well Here We Go!!!! This is what has been keeping me BUSY for the last few weeks... I had some WONDERFUL opportunities that I had to turn down... Being ALL my Sewing stuff was Piled Ceiling High... Equating to... One BIG Mess!!!! But it has ALL been worth it... We had to keep things Simple... Since we will soon be Selling the house But.. At the same time I didn't want to take to many shortcuts I still wanted to be able to enjoy my … [Read more...]

A QUICK Sneak Peek!!!

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I know this isn't much... But I am in the middle of uploading a TON of photos so I thought I would offer up a QUICK Sneak Peek!!! … [Read more...]