tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75055908318381621862024-03-19T10:07:29.243-07:00Renewed ProjectsReduce, Reuse, RenewedAudra @ Renewed Projectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717438947784210439noreply@blogger.comBlogger262125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505590831838162186.post-41006178288937142272020-01-11T10:26:00.002-07:002020-01-11T10:26:53.935-07:00Faux Fireplace Bookshelf for the Library<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm no stranger to small spaces. We spent the better part of our kids' toddler years living in 1200 square feet. You get creative with storage options and making spaces multi-functioning. </div>
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When I put in a request for materials my boss asked me if my husband was handy. Nope. I'd be doing all the work. Am I handy? Uh, I'm a problem solver with tools, is that close enough? I didn't really tell her that, just smiled and nodded. My "plan" as it was involved chicken scratches over a photocopy of the wall. I did make the effort to check with the Fire Marshall to make sure the shelf was the appropriate amount of space from the door and outlets. It made me sound more like I knew what I was doing.<br />
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The plan was to return from Christmas break with the faux fireplace bookshelf to surprise the students.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7IwlNfakIS9oLcAgHRGQayZaBsjlcZDIiuf7Lhy6mxyC0ZqUuYcIrVzF_RPgbD3Z8xClTcDF1wmRmv3O3_6MBFFi9cUKrv_9d-tE05sx0PHrlTItDjNVwo1NjgiYYdpPxUU9cVEyFXY/s1600/20200106_180434.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7IwlNfakIS9oLcAgHRGQayZaBsjlcZDIiuf7Lhy6mxyC0ZqUuYcIrVzF_RPgbD3Z8xClTcDF1wmRmv3O3_6MBFFi9cUKrv_9d-tE05sx0PHrlTItDjNVwo1NjgiYYdpPxUU9cVEyFXY/s320/20200106_180434.jpg" width="320" /></a> I didn't have a how-to tutorial to follow. I made my own up and decided that was appropriate since this was a custom shelf. My How-To was more of a How-Do?<br />
How do I use a table saw?<br />
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How do I use this air compressor nail gun?<br />
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Good thing I'm a problem solver with tools! And thank you neighbor for letting me use your tools!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8AJ-JzEX7TA6BwC4BxpnoebDjZ-wAVQcKc6nA5EFcPpgha5nD9LdGSlUvqEyRgh2Isn3nPFbOL47jedhVKg5QoBpChRQ8aThcdHEYWkEmTjvQzc9h94fUu6C9Jc4XdvrRsSdPyy2rBGU/s1600/20200107_074837.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8AJ-JzEX7TA6BwC4BxpnoebDjZ-wAVQcKc6nA5EFcPpgha5nD9LdGSlUvqEyRgh2Isn3nPFbOL47jedhVKg5QoBpChRQ8aThcdHEYWkEmTjvQzc9h94fUu6C9Jc4XdvrRsSdPyy2rBGU/s200/20200107_074837.jpg" width="150" /></a>Most of the wood was newly purchased from Home Depot and Lowes (I had to make a couple trips after I miscalculated how much was needed). The fireplace, however, was made from <a href="http://renewedprojects.blogspot.com/2018/01/broken-door-to-farmhouse-chalkboard.html" target="_blank">a broken door. Click Here</a> to see. A co-worker painted the flames. Isn't she good!?!?! They turned out amazing!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmXyBU3AsinHwOTetT7w76mCfSm9wJMkIBx0DcWaK84wpre3KbcLdcisUML0kmz7yKc-Xewc0ZmgsPAHsxeRA4IeQWwO9IOuPLWAxc3EkGs2AfXWHEXrFPib9HfTzOqv2Hc1W_we6PJwU/s1600/20200107_083359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmXyBU3AsinHwOTetT7w76mCfSm9wJMkIBx0DcWaK84wpre3KbcLdcisUML0kmz7yKc-Xewc0ZmgsPAHsxeRA4IeQWwO9IOuPLWAxc3EkGs2AfXWHEXrFPib9HfTzOqv2Hc1W_we6PJwU/s320/20200107_083359.jpg" width="240" /></a>Now I am collecting proposals for the murals. Our mascot is the Black Bear so I'm thinking of a forest theme with a log cabin. The first mural I'm shooting for is a log cabin wall behind this faux fireplace. It's going to look incredible!<br />
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The shelves now hold our Realistic Fiction genre. Appropriately fits the ambiance of the reading nook. I like the idea of kids imagining that they are in a forest cabin reading by the fire. It sounds so relaxing.<br />
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The faux fireplace shelf is about 95% finished. I still need to make the hearth. I'd like it to look like bricks...but that is a project for another day. Preferably over a three day weekend.<br />
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<br />Audra @ Renewed Projectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717438947784210439noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505590831838162186.post-51243244235051306002019-12-30T12:03:00.002-07:002019-12-30T12:03:50.649-07:00Top 6 Posts of 2019I attained my goal of more publishing more posts than last year. Yeah me! I'm slowly getting the hang of working on projects, blogging, being a mom, and working full time. Honestly, when push comes to shove, the blogging gets the shaft. I still love Blogland and enjoy popping in when I can!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg31mPnTtPsi0RBePPAopEfFU6OCJXCNuDRHoaWfeKsYFzxZ8MCeGq_klrCt9FrH90hKY2w1La7Nl4Z-eXfv9YbbLhWFK-V0fN159ri1pOGpaX1RhyphenhyphenrRiBzCtcrHz_3-NlxMLMGHcgt9Uk/s1600/End+of+Year+2019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg31mPnTtPsi0RBePPAopEfFU6OCJXCNuDRHoaWfeKsYFzxZ8MCeGq_klrCt9FrH90hKY2w1La7Nl4Z-eXfv9YbbLhWFK-V0fN159ri1pOGpaX1RhyphenhyphenrRiBzCtcrHz_3-NlxMLMGHcgt9Uk/s200/End+of+Year+2019.jpg" width="200" /></a>This is a Top 6 list because I wanted to shamelessly brag on my personal biggest accomplishment...and I needed to add another number to squeeze this in.<br />
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Writing a story is more difficult than I thought it would be and I have a deeper appreciation for authors. Write, submit, edit, resubmit, and the cycle continues a few times before Whaaa-la! a finished product emerges for readership.<br />
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I did submit another story (that I didn't work so hard on) for their next anthology and it wasn't accepted. :( It wasn't a huge surprise. Definitely have to put your best effort into the original submission.<br />
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If you're a reader you might enjoy this anthology: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Last-Shot-Fired-Midnight-Anthology/dp/1723765872/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1547950503&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=last+shot+fired&dpPl=1&dpID=41-O6Zag-pL&ref=plSrch&fbclid=IwAR2z11gV9cK2ogfz3x56j5DOA6iRIY1ou8OxwKYCFSK9VyGTQzHKkQK8bYM" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Last-Shot-Fired-Midnight-Anthology/</a>.<br />
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Who doesn't love a good thrift store flip?<br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: x-large;"><b>Number 4</b></span>: <a href="https://renewedprojects.blogspot.com/2019/07/glider-bench-refresh.html" target="_blank">Glider Bench Refresh</a><br />
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Another thrift store flip that we LOVE! One of my favorite bargain hunting treasures.<br />
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There are two links for this project. The link above takes you to the original post and the how-to pics. This second link below takes you to the follow-up pics of how everything faired over the summer. Or you can just enjoy the pic featured here, its from the second link.<br />
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As a black thumb gardener, I am THRILLED with how this project didn't die on me!<br />
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Link Two: <a href="https://renewedprojects.blogspot.com/2019/10/succulent-wheelbarrow-at-end-of-summer.html" target="_blank">End of Summer Pics</a><br />
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And that is 2019 from Renewed Projects! Err, what got posted anyways. I definitely craft more often than this...but it takes time to put together a great post. Blogging is its own separate hobby for sure!<br />
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Alright, 2020! Let's do this!Audra @ Renewed Projectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717438947784210439noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505590831838162186.post-41615593306466042072019-11-17T09:02:00.000-07:002019-11-17T09:03:54.439-07:00Give Thanks Porch Sign: Craft-Stash ShoppingJust showing off this seasonal porch sign. It turned out so much better than I hoped so I want to brag a little. Indulge me a little as I toot my own horn.<br />
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My husband and the neighbor spent a long Saturday replacing a fence that spanned both properties. They also replaced the gate on ours. Most of the wood was rotten and gross, hence the need to replace it all. The gate and a few other boards were in better condition, they must have been replaced at some point by the previous owners. I'm not one to let a good board go to waste so I hauled that gate into the back yard. </div>
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And my friend's ear must have been buzzing because shortly after that she texted me asking about porch signs. Its a crafting date! We combined paint, brushes, and stencils and got to work. I wish I'd taken a picture of her board but I didn't. It was super cute. </div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI636CMVySrI7QDiP2JgsbZIceN2P2BQNnimmrhZ5cwtYlLNjX7qM5ki3NOq76QtqsXtmVYVTDzUFVjPKaNhVei8vvGTQVCYGa5ZG2QqVlHfWVJVv4Nxytr1_-TFmA7tLcQOMDI7J3ZOs/s1600/20191116_094947.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI636CMVySrI7QDiP2JgsbZIceN2P2BQNnimmrhZ5cwtYlLNjX7qM5ki3NOq76QtqsXtmVYVTDzUFVjPKaNhVei8vvGTQVCYGa5ZG2QqVlHfWVJVv4Nxytr1_-TFmA7tLcQOMDI7J3ZOs/s400/20191116_094947.jpg" width="300" /></a>I just adore the bottom paint layers! The base paint color was Tuscan Teal and Viridian Green by Apple Barrel. There was a third color mixed in...but I forget which one.</div>
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Audra @ Renewed Projectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717438947784210439noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505590831838162186.post-27468490604868179712019-11-16T19:16:00.000-07:002019-11-16T19:16:37.633-07:00A Patchy Pumpkin PatchHalloween is over but pumpkin patch season certainly isn't at our house. Flannel remnants, a polka dot jacket, and wine corks make up an all-Fall pumpkin patch. You can see the <a href="http://renewedprojects.blogspot.com/2019/10/wine-cork-pumpkin.html" target="_blank">Wine Cork Pumpkin</a> here. Read on to see how an old jacket and a nearly unstuffed stuffy made for a unique pumpkin.<br />
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Head over to <a href="https://www.littlehouseoffour.com/2018/09/how-to-make-easy-fabric-pumpkins.html" target="_blank">Little House of Four</a> for the amazing picture tutorial that I followed to make these adorable flannel pumpkins.<br />
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My daughter had outgrown this jacket. I'd put it into the go-to-consignement-shop pile when she informed me that the zipper had broken. Evidently, this had happened over the course of last winter and she just kept wearing it even though it didn't close. Oh, sweet girl!<br />
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So out of the consignment pile it went and into my crafting stash. I just LOVE the teal color and decided the fabric was salvageable.<br />
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I wanted the teal pumpkin to be larger than the flannel pumpkins so I ended up cutting out as large of a square as possible. Rather than toss the inner lining and fluff I kept it together. It still needed some additional fluff to plump it out.<br />
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My crafter's heart was thankful that at least one pumpkin stem was used on these fabric pumpkins. And I have several more for next year. It gives me plenty of time to scavenge some larger pieces of flannel. </div>
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And here is my little patchy pumpkin patch. The Halloween edition. </div>
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And here is the Fall edition. I do love a project that can be enjoyed throughout more than one holiday (I'm a lazy decorator.) You can see the <a href="http://renewedprojects.blogspot.com/2019/10/wine-cork-pumpkin.html" target="_blank">duel sided cork pumpkin here. </a></div>
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It wasn't intentional, just a happy accident that the "enjoy" end of the cork ended up in the middle of the pumpkin. We will enjoy our fall!<br />
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It's a SNOW DAY!!!! The first one of the year and eagerly anticipated. We're in pjs with the fireplace crackling. It's the perfect weather to craft away!</div>
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The snow is supposed to slow down soon but the temps aren't predicted to rise much for Halloween. Hopefully, the kid's winter jackets will fit under their costumes! The candy haul will be worth the chilly evening out. </div>
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Check out these other candy corn themed Halloween projects. </div>
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Wine cork pumpkins are hardly an original idea but a super cute project none the less. Why do I have so many wine corks? They're not all mine, I swear! My sister started collecting them along with me, so together I ended up with more corks than I knew what to do with.<br />
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You can get their amazing tutorial here:<br />
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I'm trying to remember where I got the twisted wire pieces. I think it was from an old rusted crib mattress I took apart. Possibly. Anyways, they made perfect vine tendrils.<br />
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<a href="https://www.thekimsixfix.com/2016/08/easy-no-sew-knit-sweater-pumpkins.html?m=1" target="_blank">Kim Six Fix offered a tip to curl twine. </a>Coat twine with the Mod Podge Stiffy and wrap it around a pencil. It dries quickly and holds well.<br />
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I like that this pumpkin is two-sided. When the orange of Halloween is over I can still use this piece throughout Thanksgiving by simply turning it around. </div>
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Has it snowed yet where you live? We've had a couple snow storms which were quickly followed by temperatures in the mid60s to low 70s. One evening we loaded up the fireplace to celebrate what we hoped would lead to the first snow day school cancellation. I even made tentative plans with a friend to take the kids sledding.<br />
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Here's a sneak peek at the repurposed fabric pumpkins. I'm loving my patchy pumpkin patch!<br />
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Back in May, I <a href="http://renewedprojects.blogspot.com/2019/05/wheelbarrow-succulent-planter.html" target="_blank">posted a wheelbarrow succulent garden.</a> It was small and cute and full of potential. </div>
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Behind the wheelbarrow are the rudimentary beginnings of a fairy town. You can <a href="http://renewedprojects.blogspot.com/2019/07/wine-cork-toadstools.html" target="_blank">click here to see how I made the wine cork toadstools.</a><br />
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I have high hopes for this garden next summer. Fingers are crossed that the plants continue spilling over the edge and putting down roots outside the wheelbarrow.<br />
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Our school library is in the process of a refresh. Its where we update books, especially nonfiction. If its twenty years old or older, its gone. When a book says Pluto is a planet its safe to say that book is no longer relevant.<br />
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To increase excitement over the new additions we had a mini grand reopening of the library. And what's a grand opening without balloons?<br />
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I started taking pictures of the process but why reinvent the wheel? Here is the <a href="https://balloondecoration.tk/how-to-make-balloon-garland-popular-balloon-decorations-using-balloons-2/" target="_blank">link</a> with super helpful <a href="https://balloondecoration.tk/how-to-make-balloon-garland-popular-balloon-decorations-using-balloons-2/" target="_blank">photo directions (click here).</a> There are plenty of helpful tutorials via Pinterest, too, with all kinds of helpful directions for shaped garlands.<br />
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Mixing up the balloon shapes helped give the balloon garland a fuller look. I could twist the little balloons into open spots between the larger balloons. The pattern pictured to the left is how I twisted my balloons together. I also added curled ribbon randomly throughout the garland. I wanted this garland to look festive!</div>
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The chalkboard banner was $5 at Party City. It's double-sided so I can use it again!<br />
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The kids were super excited to come to their first library of the year. One sweet Kindergartener innocently asked, "Whose birthday is it?" I think this kid is on to something. Maybe the library should have a "birthday" party every year to celebrate reading. Complete with a balloon garland, of course!<br />
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**Thoughts for next time: make the garland longer so it can hang over the alcove opening instead of just above the door frame.**<br />
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It is absolutely amazing how repainting and restaining something can completely transform the look of a tired, worn-out object. The metamorphosis never ceases to amaze me! And that is what this post is all about. Finding a perfectly functional, yet tired and worn-out, glider bench and giving it a fresh look.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Glides like a charm. Not rickety at all. </span><br />
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<br />The most time-consuming part of this project was disassembling and reassembling all the pieces. It was worth it to make painting and staining an easier process. My son helped removed the slats. He had fun learning how to use a couple of new tools (new to him).<br />
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4. Instead of placing the wire on the top to create a hanging display, we inserted bobby pins in the bottom of the corks to anchor them to the soil.<br />
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The Scottish Moss is new to the <a href="http://renewedprojects.blogspot.com/2019/05/wheelbarrow-succulent-planter.html" target="_blank">wheelbarrow succulent planter.</a> It replaced a dying crunchy succulent that was previously planted there. Its responded well to the sun and started to flower and spread out. I'm excited to see what it does in the next two years! </div>
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I'm a fan of these red drops of color in the garden. Can you imagine them in the snow? Beautiful I'm sure!<br />
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Next up are the fairy/gnome houses. Larger materials are collected. I have a feeling it'll turn into a winter activity when we'd rather snuggle up in the house. Right now we're embracing summer in the sun.<br />
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My middle son helped, er..."helped," with the construction. He helped find the board in the stash, measure out the length, and then drill holes for the rope. I managed the jigsaw solo because the thought of his nine-year-old fingers anywhere near that saw freaked me out. </div>
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Early on in the storm my kids and dog went outside to play in the wind. This was before the snow literally began piling up. </div>
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Mother Nature wasn't done yet, and a few weeks later a wet spring snow nearly destroyed our tree. Thankfully the swing wasn't up then either. If any of those branches had twisted up in the ropes the combined weight could have snapped the main branch. </div>
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At least the boys and the dog, once again, had a blast playing in the aftermath. </div>
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We had an arborist evaluate the tree before we hung anything up. He wasn't too concerned about the tree swing so we moved forward with our plans. And this is where following directions would have made this process easier. Prior I had read a couple blog posts about how they made their tree swings and made a few mental notes. Then.....I completely forgot them because they weren't written down or saved to any of my Pinterest boards for easy reference. </div>
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So we made it up on the fly. And watched the ropes spread apart over the next couple weeks. Shoulda taken the time to find those blog posts. </div>
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Left side photos BEFORE rereading directions.....Right side photos AFTER consulting directions. </div>
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May is always a busy month for us. End of the school year activities keeps us hopping from one event to the next. As a general rule, we try not to overload our schedule and usually do a decent job of limiting our time spent on extracurriculars. But with spring performances and awards ceremonies over three different school schedules, its been a jam-packed May! And we're barely halfway thru! The most spectacular events are yet to come. My oldest will graduate 5th grade in a couple of weeks while my youngest graduates Pre-K. Be still my heart!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQJU8OZV7ETKZtjIihlxEPjsX0HrmGazC3w5lSlUKcEAePDnRkCqlhee8C9qiZ5sRFk2N-sBVycuvLLPFstPrDdoYHzww9W1jfWjzBL7m4nc1_JFGGzV75RJwe7q0rKXvdpsBz5Iz2bNo/s1600/20190504_115654_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQJU8OZV7ETKZtjIihlxEPjsX0HrmGazC3w5lSlUKcEAePDnRkCqlhee8C9qiZ5sRFk2N-sBVycuvLLPFstPrDdoYHzww9W1jfWjzBL7m4nc1_JFGGzV75RJwe7q0rKXvdpsBz5Iz2bNo/s320/20190504_115654_2.jpg" width="320" /></a>One handle is missing completely. The second handle is rusted on. No amount of WD-40 and brute force would loosen that bolt. I really wanted to save the wooden handle so I attempted to cut through the bolt with the metal cutting blade on my oscillating saw. No go. The blade was too worn down. Reluctantly I sawed through some of the wood to slip out the bolt. It's intact enough to use for something else down the road.<br />
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The metal stand, though, is stuck on. This came in handy later when I was trying to balance out the wheelbarrow in the garden.<br />
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Dirt covered the top and the succulents were nestled around the wheelbarrow.<br />
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There are three spreading succulents spread out around the lowest portion of the planter. These are the ones I hope will grow over the edge and begin to spread out in the garden. If all goes well, it should create a beautiful "river" of ground cover. </div>
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While at Dollar Tree, my daughter and I found these cute little planter buddies. We bought three packages for a total of nine animals. The kids have had fun placing them around the planter, then moving them around again. </div>
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We did have some snow midweek. We threw a blanket over the top to offer protection from the frost. Seems to have worked. Its another beautiful weekend (our spring weather is moody like that) and the succulents are no worse for wear. </div>
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The void is waiting for some ranunculus bulbs to pop out, assuming the squirrels haven't dug them up yet. There are also some cosmos seeds sleeping underneath and a few marigold seeds I have yet to plant. </div>
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My family surprised me with these Mother's Day tulips. It'll be fun adding these to the garden, too! </div>
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This repurposed wheelbarrow is the newest addition to my eclectic garden theme. It'll be a fun summer of garage sales and thrift stores hunting for more funky items!<br />
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<br />Audra @ Renewed Projectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717438947784210439noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505590831838162186.post-17828526964457491522019-04-22T17:04:00.000-07:002019-04-22T17:07:42.360-07:00Bohemian Dream Catcher<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnBr_kjSMvvxqXIPYDTDbd7Rb1kIZDFcKtw0sDzX2_-ucZinOKwqF3RIBblVK0v5qtMou5egboCnqpgBzmFsMMKhGszzZXeekcjlbBpvrexW5pXXezp3RGpsQiH0wIsBl2ZcXdwNkepSA/s1600/20181122_110808_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnBr_kjSMvvxqXIPYDTDbd7Rb1kIZDFcKtw0sDzX2_-ucZinOKwqF3RIBblVK0v5qtMou5egboCnqpgBzmFsMMKhGszzZXeekcjlbBpvrexW5pXXezp3RGpsQiH0wIsBl2ZcXdwNkepSA/s320/20181122_110808_2.jpg" width="240" /></a>Thanks to the Pinterest Challenge at <a href="https://mypinterventures.com/tropical-chocolate-hula-bunny/" target="_blank">mypinterventures.com</a> I've been s.l.o.w.l.y turning my pins into completed projects.<br />
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<strong>Let's meet this month's Pinterest Challenge hosts!</strong><img alt="Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop" class="aligncenter wp-image-26311" height="500" src="https://mypinterventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pinterest-Challenge-Blog-Hop.png" title="Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop" width="500" /></h3>
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<span style="color: black;"><strong>Erlene - <span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="https://mypinterventures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">My Pinterventures</a></span> • Jenny -<span style="color: #3366ff;"> <a href="http://www.cookiescoffeeandcrafts.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">Cookies Coffee and Crafts</a></span><a href="http://momhomeguide.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: black;" target="_blank"> </a></strong><strong>Lynne -<span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="https://myfamilythyme.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank"> My Family Thyme</a> <span style="color: black;">• Pili - <a href="https://sweethings.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">My Sweet Things</span></a></span></span><a href="http://myhusbandhastoomanyhobbies.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: black;" target="_blank"> </a></strong><strong>T'onna - <a href="http://www.sewcraftycrochet.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: black;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Sew Crafty Crochet</span></a> • Julie - <a href="https://www.sumoftheirstories.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: black;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Sum of their Stories</span></a> </strong></span><span style="color: black;"><strong>Erin - <span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="https://thediynuts.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">The DIY Nuts</a></span> • Roseann - <a href="https://www.thisautoimmunelife.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">This Autoimmune Life</span></a><a href="http://www.sewcraftycrochet.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: black;" target="_blank"> </a></strong><strong>Beverly - <span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="http://www.acrosstheblvd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">Across the Boulevard</a></span> • Kristie - <span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="http://lovemylittlecottage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">Love My Little Cottage</a></span><a href="https://www.shoppeno5.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: black;" target="_blank"> </a></strong><strong>Ali - <span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="https://www.homecraftsbyali.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">Home Crafts by Ali</a></span> • Cherryl - <span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="https://www.farmgirlreformed.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">Farm Girl Reformed</a></span><a href="http://www.stonecottageadventures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: black;" target="_blank"> </a></strong><strong>Leslie - <a href="http://onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Once Upon a Time & Happily Ever After</span></a> • Terri - <span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="https://www.terristeffes.com/" rel="noopener" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">Our Good Life</a></span> </strong><strong>Lauren - <span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="http://momhomeguide.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">Mom Home Guide</a></span> • Joanne - <a href="http://www.ourunschoolingjourney.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: black;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Our Unschooling Journey</span> </a></strong><strong>Shirley - <a href="https://intelligentdomestications.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Intelligent Domestications</span></a> • Gail - <a href="https://www.purplehuesandme.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: black;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Purple Hues and Me</span> </a></strong><strong>Audra - <span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="http://renewedprojects.blogspot.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">Renewed Projects</a></span> • </strong><strong>Kristie - <span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="https://www.teadoddles.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">Teadoddles</a></span> • <span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: black;">Alayna -</span> <a href="http://www.alaynascreations.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">Alayna's Creations</a></span> Marie - <span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="http://www.theinspirationvault.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">The Inspiration Vault</a> <span style="color: black;">• Susan - <span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="https://www.suzerspace.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">Suzerspace</a></span></span></span><a href="https://intelligentdomestications.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: black;" target="_blank"> </a></strong><strong>Lydia - <span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="https://lydiasflexitariankitchen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">Lydia's Flexitarian Kitchen</a></span> • <strong style="color: black;"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: black;">Terrie - </span><a href="https://decorateandmorewithtip.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">Decorate and More</a></span></strong><strong style="color: black;"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="https://decorateandmorewithtip.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank"> with Tip</a></span></strong><a href="https://www.makingmanzanita.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: black;" target="_blank"> </a></strong><strong> Emily - 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This month's Pinterest found project was inspired by <a href="https://mythriftyhouse.com/how-to-make-a-bohemian-dream-catcher/" target="_blank">Denise at MyThriftyHouse</a> who shared <a href="https://mythriftyhouse.com/how-to-make-a-bohemian-dream-catcher/" target="_blank">how-to-make-a-bohemian-dream-catcher</a>. Her directions were clear and beautifully illustrated with her own gorgeous boho dream catcher. Worth clicking over to see!<br />
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<br />Together we meet at her kitchen table and combined our stash of ribbons and lace. I'm a craft supply hoarder and showed up with a tub of ribbons, lace, twine, embroidery hoops, and a glue gun. I still went home with a full tub, even with two of us dipping into 'the stash.' I've collected that much stuff...and that's just the ribbon tub!<br />
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<br /> I wanted pops of color in mine to create some visual interest. The only thing I'd do differently is to add more ribbon. Since I was working exclusively from a ribbon stash I was limited to what I had on hand. One day I might grab a couple more ribbons and add them to the back. One day...someday...which means I'll add ribbon when I find one that calls my name. Anyone else have craft supplies "speak" to them?<br />
<br />My bohemian dream catcher is displayed on our mudroom accent wall. I like how the soft textures compliment the reclaimed wood.<br />
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Audra @ Renewed Projectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717438947784210439noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505590831838162186.post-656566541565626012019-04-12T19:24:00.000-07:002019-04-12T19:24:51.236-07:00Spring Blossoms Outside the Planter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Initially, I thought I'd take a small rounded foam brush and lightly dab onto the raised parts of the flowers. The hope was to make the raised impressions white all around. This also could have been done more successfully with a fine paintbrush. Hindsight is 20/20 on this project. What I ended up with is paint all over the rim. I quickly abandoned my original plan and went about dabbing and wiping away the paint. I went over several areas more than once until I was happy with the results. I also ended up painting the rest of the pot under the rim. </div>
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It's sitting pretty on my <a href="http://renewedprojects.blogspot.com/2019/04/metal-cart-refresh.html" target="_blank">refreshed metal cart</a> surrounded by other plant friends.<br />
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<br />Audra @ Renewed Projectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717438947784210439noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505590831838162186.post-48531716132352309242019-04-06T21:06:00.000-07:002019-04-06T21:06:50.545-07:00Metal Cart RefreshThe 1970's called and they want their cart back.<br />
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Actually, I wasn't alive in the 70's and I've never seen anything like this before so I'm assuming these pullout "wings" are to hang magazines. Or are they shelf extensions? Anyone know?<br />
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<a href="http://renewedprojects.blogspot.com/2018/09/renewed-card-table-turned-puzzle-table.html" target="_blank">In another project,</a>, I used this faux wood contact paper and decided it would look great on this cart...brighten up that dingy brown faux wood with a lighter grain.<br />
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The refresh began with the awesome job of applying contact paper without wrinkling. Anyone who's worked with contact paper knows what I'm talking about. The planets must align just so to ensure a smooth application. God forbid you sneeze or blink because, BOOM, a wrinkle creases under your fingers and the whole pattern is in danger of going kittywampus.<br />
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Currently, it functions as a plant holder.<br />
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The other two plants, one on the stand and the other far right, are desperately clinging to life. They appear to be budding so I'll keep watering and hope for the best.<br />
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Above, you can see it with the "wings" extended. They are pretty sturdy...so maybe not a magazine rack, since it holds weight?<br />
Below, the "wings" are tucked down. Do you see the <a href="http://renewedprojects.blogspot.com/2018/02/union-jack-mini-stool.html" target="_blank">Union Jack mini-stool</a> under the yellow pot? Its a favorite project of mine. I have a whole board dedicated to the Union Jack pattern, a favorite since college.<br />
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Now to finish unpacking my stash of books and add some reading material to the bottom shelf. Or maybe a basket of plant-care supplies: fertilizer, watering cane, an indoor plant guide couldn't hurt. </div>
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Welcome to the March Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop. The purpose of this Pinterest Challenge is to motivate all the participants of this hop (and you too) to not just pin, but to make it happen! This month I chose to create, or rather recreate snowmen fingerprints. </div>
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I'm not the best person at maintaining yearly traditions. I do make an effort to send out Christmas letters nearly every year, but even those have a unique format depending on the type of year we've had. Same with documenting our kid's lives. Some years we make photo books, other years its handprint/fingerprint art, or simply framing and hanging up the art they bring home from school (They have skills! No need to purchase commercial art when we have several artists-in-residence under our roof!).</div>
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I have to confess that I stopped measuring my kids' height after the second kid turned one. I don't think I've ever measured my youngest. The pediatrician as all that info so I suppose I could get a copy from her and quickly pencil it onto a growth ruler. </div>
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Other super cute ideas that I haven't gotten behind, but appreciate the idea of, including taking pics of my daughter in my wedding dress on our wedding anniversary; having the kids' teachers write them a note inside Oh, The Place You'll Go! to gift them at the end of high school and celebrating half birthdays. All great ideas that yield a collection of memories years from now. </div>
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We're just not the biggest celebration people. We keep it simple yet meaningful. </div>
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Take these fingerprint snowmen, a super adorable idea I stumbled upon while scrolling thru Pinterest. <a href="http://click%20here%20for%20the%20original%20post./" target="_blank">Click here for the original post.</a> We tried this three years ago. It was a project that was so cute the first time around I thought I'd repeat it this year. </div>
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The materials for the project are simple. </div>
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The first time I let the kids have free reign over color choices on the wooden boards, although I did have to convince my then 6-year old that orange didn't inspire Christmas. Thankfully he agreed and went with a less obnoxious color. This time around I decided that I would pick the color scheme for the board but let them handle the snowmen. </div>
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The first time I limited the snowmen colors but let the kids doodle as they wanted. Except for the littlest, he was three and I didn't want him to scribble all over it. </div>
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The back was pieced together and it only leans. I could add a D-ring or a sawtooth hanger but I don't want to fuss with balancing the wooden pieces. This snowman print only comes out at Christmas so I haven't had trouble just leaning it up on the mantel.</div>
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I do like the free-standing version of the single plank. I prefer this over the pieced together version. </div>
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I think that the next time I do this project, or any project using my kiddos fingers, I'll make sure the board is longer. Spreading out the fingers/snowmen looks better in my opinion. And by the next time we do this project I'm sure my kids would love the space to draw in their own characters. It would be fun to have a Minecraft character or hamster drawn in between the snowmen. Allow them to personalize it as a snapshot of what they are into at that age. </div>
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The purpose of this Pinterest Challenge is to motivate all the participants of this hop (and you too) to not just pin, but to make it happen! This month, I chose to create snowmen fingers with my kids. <strong>To join next month's #pinterestchallenge, click here to sign-up ⇒<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpqVmfPKUBw0XZbR8bdnw3kU-_wZ5DsSuhyXi-ZKipreJOHw/viewform" rel="noopener" target="_blank"> April Pinterest Challenge</a></strong>
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Audra @ Renewed Projectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717438947784210439noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505590831838162186.post-31382591277605455052019-02-23T19:48:00.001-07:002019-03-09T15:11:00.274-07:00Mixed-Stain Top on a Buffet<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZYfMNBPKctnsVFBe2_UOC6f5R0YWrdc3O_YagvRAUaXNJJ3VEP2n-9LJR7qpsXyzox07MU6HoeTkaUrwScbu78lCrNy8GBUl__m5ttDGigquyZnh7SA_giH7LDclmkEK5Z0y3BbGRQcg/s1600/20190223_144452.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZYfMNBPKctnsVFBe2_UOC6f5R0YWrdc3O_YagvRAUaXNJJ3VEP2n-9LJR7qpsXyzox07MU6HoeTkaUrwScbu78lCrNy8GBUl__m5ttDGigquyZnh7SA_giH7LDclmkEK5Z0y3BbGRQcg/s200/20190223_144452.jpg" width="150" /></a>Credit goes to Larissa of Prodigal Pieces for her post on <a href="https://prodigalpieces.com/ethan-allen-table-cottage-chic/" target="_blank">mixing stains.</a> It never occurred to me to mix stains.<br />
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I’m curious how you mixed the stains. Did you apply the lighter coat, let it dry, then apply the darker coat? Or did you mix them together prior to application? I love both colors but tend towards the Early American. I do like the look you created by mixing the two together. Thank you for sharing your techniques!</div>
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Depends. This time around I went with Early American first, then added the Espresso. I didn’t want the Espresso to be to dark so I used the EA as a base. Hope that helps!</div>
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Found this solid wood buffet at a local thrift store for twenty bucks. Normally I don't buy pieces to finish, but I knew exactly where I wanted to put this and what I wanted to stuff in it. </div>
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Look at all that storage!<br />
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Love the solid wooden top. Needs some love but overall it's in terrific shape. </div>
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Then sanded, sanded, sanded, and sanded some more. Those shutter slats on the cabinet doors were killer to get in between. The sandpaper worked in two directions while folding it to fit in between the slats. I didn't have a solid fingernail tip afterward.<br />
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Initially, I thought I'd stick with the white outside and a go with a pop of color on the inside. Keep it safe on the outside but with an inner wildness. The blue color would be toned with stain, <a href="http://renewedprojects.blogspot.com/2018/01/mini-dresser-makeover-staining-over.html" target="_blank">click here to see the post on staining over paint.</a> After the initial start, I realized that I didn't like the idea of a white exterior. Boring. I wanted to add some color to the dining room. And I was super happy with the first project <a href="http://renewedprojects.blogspot.com/2018/01/mini-dresser-makeover-staining-over.html" target="_blank">using this same color with Espresso stain over it.</a></div>
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Two to three coats of DIY chalk paint in Kingfisher blue was applied inside and out, front and back. </div>
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I'm crushing on this paint color so much that I've gone and painted a metal candlestick with it. <strike>But more on that transformation later.</strike> <a href="http://renewedprojects.blogspot.com/2018/04/pieced-together-planter.html" target="_blank">Click Here to see the finished candlestick. </a><br />
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I let two coats of Walnut stain dry before gently rubbing Espresso stain over the top. Some planks received more stain than others as I tried to create an overall even look. This is where I really liked working with two stains because felt I could better control the color outcome. </div>
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Then the paint was rubbed with two to three coats of Espresso. Using a lint-free rag versus a paintbrush allowed me to control how much stain was darkening the wood. </div>
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In the background is the buffet in at least one coat of Espresso stain (I forget where in this process this photo was taken). The foreground photo is the <a href="http://renewedprojects.blogspot.com/2018/01/mini-dresser-makeover-staining-over.html" target="_blank">mini dresser</a> prior to any Espresso. I LOVE LOVE LOVE how rubbing in some Espresso over the Walnut stain creates a richer color.<br />
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Look at that delicious stain! I just LOVE the color variations amongst the wooden pieces.<br />
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It was so fun to decorate the top of this as we hosted Thanksgiving.<br />
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And some pretty storage space. I'll have to share its goodies in another post.<br />
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In addition to crafty-centered blogs, I subscribe to a few that are more informational. For example, <a href="http://fortheinterested.com/" target="_blank">http://fortheinterested.com/</a>, <a href="https://acuff.me/" target="_blank">https://acuff.me/</a>, and <a href="https://www.becomingminimalist.com/" target="_blank">https://www.becomingminimalist.com/</a>. It's important to feed your mind and I like the challenging content presented by these bloggers and in the round-ups of other bloggers that they follow. </div>
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Becoming Minimalist has balanced out my hoarding tendency, a curse of the crafty who see potential in every.single.object.they.find. Jon Acuff challenged my views on children and cell phones and helped me think deeper on my goals and time management. And For The Interested has provided an insight into all areas that I wouldn't normally google search, or even think to think about. </div>
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His fifth point in the article is to "Approach creations like chapters in your life." </div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">“A great piece of work is a chapter or a moment in your life. If you go past that and into the next moment of your life, the music is going to change.</em></div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">There is something about keeping the chapters coming because, if you wait too long, you’re just going to be missing chapters. It’s not that now you’re finally making the great thing that you started eight years before; you’re probably just making the eighth year’s chapter at that point.</em></div>
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I wrote my first blog post <a href="http://renewedprojects.blogspot.com/2012/07/freecycle-find-toy-chest-to-bedroom.html" target="_blank">on July 2, 2012</a>, just over six years ago. I was in a different life stage than I am now. I had very little skills for crafting or woodworking; I didn't own many tools or paintbrushes; I wasn't even sure what kind of paint to use. This is all evident in my first posted project. The stencil work bled under and smeared. The paint type was all wrong and objects literally stuck to the inside of the trunk. As embarrassing as the project is, I decided against deleting the post because its the baseline of how much I have learned over the course of six years. If I had this same project to do over again it would look strikingly different. Different color, a different type of paint, sealant, correct use of the stencil. One day I may redo the trunk...but I gotta gear up to strip and sand it down, a process I loathe. </div>
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And this skill, oh yes, treasure hunting is a refined skill, has served me well in my new life stage. After eight years as a stay-at-home-mom working part-time in between birthing babies, I have returned to work full time. This school year I accepted a position as a teacher-librarian. My first job was to clean up and organize my room. The goal was to achieve a more library-modern look but I didn't want to spend too much money on decor.<br />
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Sounds like a college course, doesn't it? Applied Crafting 101 for the DIYer. Just kidding. This is the stage I'm in now. I'm taking my crafting experience, improved tool use, and thrifty shopping skills and applying it to everyday situations in my life. Like the decor for the library. I know where to shop, I know how to put things together, I even have all the necessary tools.<br />
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These mad skills will be utilized in making our new home our own. The <a href="http://renewedprojects.blogspot.com/2018/09/crate-nightstands.html" target="_blank">crate nightstands</a> and <a href="http://renewedprojects.blogspot.com/2018/10/reclaimed-wood-accent-wall.html" target="_blank">reclaimed wood accent wall</a> are just the beginning. I have a crafters-to-do-list that is just at and above my skill level so I can keep improving. Which reminds me of my favorite slogan, Never Stop Improving (Lowe's), a motto for life to be sure!<br />
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Not sure how many people at some point in their life declare a desire to write a book. Since high school I thought I'd write a book *someday.* Last year I submitted a short-story for an anthology which was accepted ~squeal~ and is due out shortly. Don't worry, I won't be shy in advertising that book! I'd like to continue to hone my writing skills and brush up on grammar. Blogging is a natural place to practice this. </div>
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Don't let the cover art fool you, it's not all dark stories ending in tragedy. Sometimes the last shot fired leads to a peacefulness for the characters. And sometimes the "shot" isn't a bullet at all. It's a theme that was open to interpretation.<br />
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Of course, I'm biased to the story on page 170. 😉 I tried to infuse the "last shot fired" with hope.<br />
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It still hasn't soaked in that something I wrote is in a printed book. A bit surreal. Its exciting enough to attempt another submission. Off to think of animals and the apocalypse!<br />
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Last year I made over this <a href="https://renewedprojects.blogspot.com/2018/03/suitcase-makeover-for-booth-display.html" target="_blank">old curb-find suitcase.</a> I haven't had a chance to show it off outside off this blog but the chance came this holiday season. As you can see, the picture on the left sports newly painted silver hardware. The picture below shows the hardware painted the same as the body. I like the bright difference of silver against the teal.<br />
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Our school had a Winter Extravaganza where each classroom was a different country. My room was Christmas in Italy. The suitcase was used as part of my set-up. The curriculum revolved around La Bafana, the Good Witch, who flies around on Christmas Eve looking for baby Jesus, dropping sweets and treats into stockings in case He was there.<br />
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But I couldn't just leave it at the craft alone, this is my dream country! A visit to Italy needed something more to add to the experience. A projector, sharpie, and butcher paper "built" the Tower of Pisa, which was giggled as the Tower of Pizza by several students.<br />
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After Christmas, I was on a roll with Italy and not ready to give it up yet! </div>
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Let's pretend that we're sitting on this veranda, taking in the view along the Amalfi coast, while sipping Limencello and eating lemon knot cookies. Sounds heavenly, right? </div>
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Digging into Italian traditions and flavors was a wonderful way to close out 2018 and usher in 2019! </div>
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Like to try new recipes? I recommend the <a href="https://www.shelovesbiscotti.com/italian-lemon-knot-cookies-version-2/" target="_blank">https://www.shelovesbiscotti.com/italian-lemon-knot-cookies-version-2/</a>. Sooooooooooo good! </div>
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* make a large farmhouse picnic table<br />
* makeover the old gliding bench<br />
* hang vintage ladder with additional lighting<br />
* make custom-fitted picture ledges for the sitting room/office<br />
* create a display area for kids' artwork<br />
* reclaimed wood wall on the half-way in kitchen/den area<br />
* organize craft room<br />
* create dedicated space for kid's crafting area<br />
* reupholster chair<br />
* can I grow lemon trees?<br />
* hang hammock chairs<br />
* fix screws in the basement wall<br />
* make more reclaimed wood stars<br />
* make larger Christmas card holder<br />
* make twine star garland<br />
* try to create a smash book<br />
* hide cords behind the TV<br />
* learn to use the rotating saw in storage<br />
* maybe replace the kitchen dining light fixture<br />
* finish the quilt I started before Thanksgiving<br />
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Here's to 42% more likely to get these done this calendar year!Audra @ Renewed Projectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717438947784210439noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505590831838162186.post-7920878964066425832018-12-26T22:44:00.001-07:002018-12-26T22:44:35.916-07:00Top Posts of 2018<div style="text-align: center;">
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This year the top most-visited posts are all over the map in style: woodwork, repurposing, and sewing. Six years ago I owned a hammer and some paintbrushes...and my skills have grown with each new tool. Maybe I'll experiment with welding next...I do have a drawer full of odd metal pieces! I'm half serious here. </div>
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And it's still a favorite of mine! Looks just as fantastic in our new home as it did in our old home.</div>
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If you are an avid necklace wearer than this isn't the best design since you have to clasp/un-clasp each necklace to get it on and off. But, for the occasional necklace user, like myself, this works well. Its prevented the dreaded necklace knot-ups from swimming around inside of a jewelry box. </div>
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This was painted using one of my favorite dip-n-drag painting techniques. Click over to find the link to Lake Girl Paints tutorial. You won't regret it! </div>
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Last year I didn't make a "Top of..." list because I'd barely blogged all year and the pickings were slim. When I first started blogging my goal was one post a week which encouraged me to finish the projects I started. It worked. Then life got busy. Baby #3, opening a booth, then working part-time nights, then prepping and selling our home. It was the part-time nights that did me in and sapped most of my energy. Ten years ago I would have had the resilience to live on a choppy sleep pattern...but into my 30's...no. Some things had to be cut from my schedule and unfortunately, it was blogging.<br />
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Its been a struggle to reconnect to the online blog community. I've found that Facebook is my culprit, I need to set time restraints and use my online time better. That is the goal. Reading other's blogs inspires my creativity and encourages me to try new methods.<br />
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I'm hoping 2019 brings a calm rhythm to my life. We're settled. Everyone is potty-trained and can make their own snacks. I can sleep 7-8 consecutive hours a night. It's a pretty good life. It's time to return to my hobbies. I have every intention of increasing my posts this year as I tackle my lengthy to-craft-wish-list (eyeballing my Pinterest boards).<br />
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Audra @ Renewed Projectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717438947784210439noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505590831838162186.post-12070277761954424312018-12-09T15:56:00.002-07:002018-12-09T15:56:52.444-07:00Flannel CansI've only had a Facebook account for a couple of years and I can't believe what a time sucker it can be if I don't set limits for myself! Any other guilty parties out there? Before FB, my guilty pleasure was Pinterest, but now its the crafting groups on FB, which is like Pinterest on speed. So.many.ideas!<br />
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During a trip into the FB black hole, I stumbled upon this video: <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/videos/diy-holiday-flannel-tin-cans-0258114?soc=sharefb" target="_blank">diy-holiday-flannel-tin-cans</a> and fell in LOVE! I'm usually not a flannel person but this idea had me jumping on the wagon. You can click on <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/videos/diy-holiday-flannel-tin-cans-0258114?soc=sharefb" target="_blank">the link to watch the original DIY video</a> or scroll thru my pics below.<br />
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I did not add real greenery but rather created my own permanent floral arrangements from repurposed material (an old faux evergreen wreath), real pinecones, and floral inserts from Dollar Tree.<br />
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Here is a slightly different version with a more neutral color scheme. </div>
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The trio with blue in my favorite...I don't remember what I did with these pictured above. Maybe sold them at a craft fair? Anyways, these sat on our mantel last year in our old home and I was excited to pull them out again this year in our new home.<br />
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<br />Audra @ Renewed Projectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717438947784210439noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505590831838162186.post-28015181472138063122018-11-22T22:24:00.000-07:002018-11-22T22:24:03.584-07:00Tin Can Pumpkins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifWisz7P887EjlQi0UbpXqSbw7mYr7EuQQFSFxd0En6UfWU5pQVpVOICUziuqW6PlbtZ_fMQULrPp-rSqIL_YmkvF1EAp9SOB78rCKCDCHL7hqFa9rNOcfn2strzcyzo8vF5RzQ9pSs10/s1600/20181122_104709_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifWisz7P887EjlQi0UbpXqSbw7mYr7EuQQFSFxd0En6UfWU5pQVpVOICUziuqW6PlbtZ_fMQULrPp-rSqIL_YmkvF1EAp9SOB78rCKCDCHL7hqFa9rNOcfn2strzcyzo8vF5RzQ9pSs10/s400/20181122_104709_2.jpg" width="300" /></a>One of my favorite decorations to break out during October/November are these bright and happy tin can pumpkins. They've sat on tables, in mantel vignettes, and sometimes on the front porch. Originally they had twig stems until my five-year-old decided to pull the stems off two of the pumpkins because that's what boys do, pull things apart as they explore and learn through doing. And then he lost one of the stems which meant I had to find a replacement before I could fix them. I'm only pulling that glue gun out once. </div>
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I don't have a post on how to make these, but Linda over at <a href="https://mixedkreations.com/2016/10/easy-diy-tin-can-pumpkins/" target="_blank">Mixed Creations</a> provides a wonderful <a href="https://mixedkreations.com/2016/10/easy-diy-tin-can-pumpkins/" target="_blank">tutorial</a> with pictures and a shopping list. </div>
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He did receive a rather grouchy talk from me about not touching things that aren't his. I wasn't looking forward to hunting down another stick, cutting it, and then gluing it. BUT, then we went to the pumpkin patch. While picking out our pumpkins from the field I noticed several dried and cut pumpkin stems. Perfect! I snatched up a handful and then helped my kids load their pumpkins into the wagon. I was expecting a sigh from my husband as I dropped my pumpkin stems into the wagon but he was silent, not even a look of "what-is-she-bringing-home-now?" Guess we have come to the point in our relationship where he's accepted that fact that taking me out in public results in odd items coming home with us. Or maybe he was just glad that it wasn't a piece of furniture! </div>
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Shhhh, don't tell my five-year-old, but I did break the last stem off the third can. I tried some stems on for size before selecting these three beauties. I like the different colors, the varied thicknesses, and the wonky curve of the far right one. I applied a generous layer of hot glue and done. </div>
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Hopefully, my kiddo will heed my words and leave these pumpkins alone. I plan on using them again next fall. If not, we'll be back at the pumpkin patch where I can find an easy replacement. </div>
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