DIY Link Party #41

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Well we’re a couple of giveaways into our 2nd Blogiversary Giveaway Bonanza (have you entered yet?), but that doesn’t mean we’ve forgotten about our regular weekly date to share all your projects in our DIY Link Party! We wouldn’t forget you! Okay, so once in awhile we do, but we don’t mean to! Are you [...]

DIY Link Party #33

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It’s a bit of a crazy week with projects and pitches and writing…and a sick little one.  So I’m just going to let a few projects speak for themselves, okay? Isn’t this mantel perfect? I love everything about it! WTG Organize Your Stuff Now. _____ A Gathering Place gives us a fab DIY sea glass bottle [...]

Our Top 10 Weekend DIYs

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All right all you Canucks, this weekend is May 2-4! That means it’s time for DIY projects, gardens, highway traffic jams and the real beginning of summer! And for our American neighbours south of the border, I know that next weekend is your May long weekend. So the same goes for you I suppose! Typically [...]

Centsational Girl

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I’m THRILLED that I can finally let the proverbial cat out of the bag! Are you ready? Here it is…  I (Shannon) am a new Contributor to Kate’s uber popular blog, Centsational Girl! {Insert squeal here! … Sorry – that’s totally unprofessional! … Composure regained! … Moving on.} I have read Kate’s blog for AGES. As [...]

DIY Link Party #31

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You knocked it out of the park again, girls!!! (And guys?) Check out just a few projects linked up to last week’s DIY Link Party… Oooh, Little Yellow Barn – I want your dresser! So much! ***** Oh Korrie! Your creativity! I love this suitcase wall over at Red Hen Home!  ***** A DIY Stencilled OUTDOOR [...]

Friday Five – May 11, 2012

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On Fridays we have a little extra fun at {aka}|design – because we share five random things from our week: design inspiration, amazing etsy shops, fun family stuff. Sometimes we just share things that were amusing. In any case, Friday Five it is! 1. We played around with some new graphics and came up with [...]

Way to Go! {DIY Link Party #29}

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Way to go! You guys had a few super nice projects for last week’s DIY Link Party!!!! But before we show you a few links – THANK YOU to everyone who featured, pinned or mentioned our DIY Vintage You Are My Sunshine Sign! Watching the numbers climb for how many times that thing was pinned has been [...]

Y’all Are So Talented!

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Seriously, I love to look at other people’s projects! So many creative ideas floating around! Who says you have to spend a fortune on gorgeous lamps? Sarah made over a thrift store find with a little spray paint and a new shade. Check out Claire’s Sheet Moss Banner!!! So spring-y! Julie used Vaseline (!!!) to give this chalkboard frame a vintage [...]

Spring Canvas & DIY Link Party #22

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We’re in the midst of several spring projects around here. Some are bigger and some are smaller - we like to mix things up and give you some tough projects (like our Restoration Hardware knockoff shelves) and some easy do-it-in-an-afternoon type projects (like our headboard)! This little DIY spring canvas is one of those latter projects – [...]