RoadKill Rescue

Industrial Style Dresser

June 17, 2012 By Beckie

After seven years of using a traditional country style dresser someone else left behind from a move, Karen from Redoux decided it was time to finally give the piece a much needed make over. Karen stripped off the white paint and refinished the piece to have an old, weathered look. The icing on the cake {…Read More…}

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Painted Wall Cabinet

June 16, 2012 By Beckie

I share over at Infarrantly Creative how I was recently challenged to revamp an outdated wall cabinet. The cabinet’s owner has fond memories of the cabinet hanging on the wall of her father’s home, but the outdated style has prevented her from enjoying it. Of course, I couldn’t allow a sentimental piece to sit and {…Read More…}

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Shoebox Picnic Basket

June 16, 2012 By Beckie

I’m yet to meet a kid who doesn’t love a good picnic. Somehow a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is much more exciting when enjoyed al fresco {giggle}. You can kick up the excitement another notch by following Jen’s tutorial on 100 directions for making your own picnic basket from a shoe box. Why brown {…Read More…}

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Decoupaged Wastebasket

June 15, 2012 By Beckie

When it comes to refabbing, even trash cans deserve a little love, right? Follow the lead of Melisa from Toad in a Boat and don’t settle for a boring old plastic trash can when it can be so much more. Melisa outfitted her wastebasket with strips of paper from a novel and then added some {…Read More…}

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Paper Bead Bracelet

June 15, 2012 By Beckie

If you’ve never dabbled in paper bead making, it’s a great way to upcycle paper into stylish pieces of jewelry. Here’s a project featured by Mark Montano that turns book pages into a super cool chunky bracelet. Isn’t this bracelet so fun? I love the bright colors and use of text in the design. Paper {…Read More…}

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Tree Branch Hooks

June 14, 2012 By Beckie

Time and again we see that nature offers some of the best resources for creating and decorating. Stevie from Garden Therapy utilized the natural shape of tree branches as hooks for her DIY coat rack. Stevie dipped her dried out branch clippings in watered down white paint and then attached them to her board. Talk {…Read More…}

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Reupholstered Chair

June 14, 2012 By Beckie

Meredith from Meredith & Gwyneth, the New Yorkie had this chair in her NYC apartment. It had originally been purchased by Meredith’s mother for $5.00 at a flea market, so it was a true deal! While she really liked the silhouette, Meredith thought it could be a lot more fun. When Meredith put out a {…Read More…}

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Tank Top Totes

June 13, 2012 By Beckie

As you peruse your summer wardrobe, you may notice a few old tanks that you don’t wear anymore. Before you discard them, check out these purses that Monica from Crafty Nest made from some old tanks. I am so blown away by this idea. You seriously won’t even believe how simple these adorable totes are {…Read More…}

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