Tag Archives: repurposing

Pinterest 365 – Day 50-52 – Organizing Helps

Posted on January 2, 2013 by gracieed

Sorry for not keeping up with my daily Pinterest posts.  I got a little waylaid by the holidays, meant to start up on January 1st, but that day got away from me as well.  But never fear I’m back. I … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 49- Wrapping Paper Cuff

Posted on December 21, 2012 by gracieed

I don’t know about you, but after I’ve started using a roll of wrapping paper, I’m in two minds about what to do to secure the remaining paper.  I sometimes use tape, but that can end with the paper ripping the next time … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 43, 44, 45, 46 – A couple of handy tools and lots of glitter

Posted on December 17, 2012 by gracieed

Okay, it’s catchup day! I will start with the handy tools.  Pinterest365 – Day 43 – I came across this DIY Bobbin Holder a couple of months ago at the Smashed Peas and Carrots blog and since I’ve been doing … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 39 – Elegant Candle Holder

Posted on December 9, 2012 by gracieed

I mentioned yesterday that I was responsible for dessert at the Pinterest party on Saturday.  My mom and I were also in charge of picking and teaching something from Pinterest.  We chose candle holders made with frosted glass paint and … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 34 – DIY Christmas Tree for the porch

Posted on December 4, 2012 by gracieed

The first few years that we lived in our house (we’ve been here 22 years) we decorated with Christmas lights.  Mike would spend hours on the roof hanging lights and it would look beautiful, but it was a lot of work.  … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 33 – Christmas Tree

Posted on December 3, 2012 by gracieed

I’m in the process of decorating our house for Christmas.  The tree is such a central piece of our decorating, but years ago (7 to be exact) we brought a delightful boy home called Woody (our first boy dog) in … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 31 & 32 – Ornament Wreath and DIY Vintage Ornaments

Posted on December 2, 2012 by gracieed

I love Christmas ornaments.  The more colorful the better.  I often pick up boxes of them at garage sales and as you can imagine I have quite a few, but not as many as you would think.  I dug most … Continue reading →

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Decorating a tree at the Zoo

Posted on December 2, 2012 by gracieed

For my December Daily entry today, I’m going to journal about our experience of decorating a tree for our local Zoo.  Back in November, my friend Cathy discovered that our zoo was asking groups to volunteer to decorate a tree … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 19 – Acorn Garland

Posted on November 19, 2012 by gracieed

We have an oak tree in our backyard and this year it’s blessed us with a bumper crop of acorns.  When I’m not prying them out of the mouths of curious doggies, I’m gathering the acorns up so they don’t take … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 10 – DIY Watering Can

Posted on November 10, 2012 by gracieed

This past summer I planted tomatoes in containers on our deck.  I would water them everyday, sometimes with the hose and other times, when I was in a rush, with a pitcher.  I often thought it would be nice to … Continue reading →

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