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My Winter Wreath with Styrofoam and Canvas Corporation

Sunday 27 November 2011

This was my inspiration from Midwest Living magazine. I loved the thought of using a cable knit sweater...it adds so much texture and just reminds me of winter.







But having a red door didn't allow for the pink wreath.



So I hit GW and found a cream cable knit sweater that would be perfect. I'd won a bunch of styrofoam back in July from the DIY club contest. If you've never entered, you SHOULD. Amazing, amazing prizes! Anyhoo...



I cut off the sleeves of the sweaters and opened them up by cutting down the seam. I wrapped them around the styrofoam wreath and glued them down. Then I cut part of a different cable knit pattern and wrapped it around the bottom to conceal where the arms met.

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Then I used a small stretched burlap square from Canvas Corp and stuck a felt "B" sticker in the middle....because I'm obsessed with initials and monograms. I think a snowflake would look great too! I attached some jute with a tack and hung it in the middle of the wreath.

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And here it hangs today. I'm really happy with it considering I'm not super crafty!

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If you notice above, I've finally succumbed to Pinterest and oh.em.gee...what a time suck. But I'm loving it....it's making me a crazed thrifter. Seriously...it's a little outta hand. AND, I started a Facebook page last night. I'm not sure what's gotten into me. I can't figure out how to get the FB icon on my blog though...so you're safe for now ;) Stay tuned for more fun!





~Allison





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Moroccan Beauty: Before and After

Wednesday 23 November 2011

I've had this little table since August...I think. It's the one on the right.

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At first, she was going to be a vibrant orange for fall. But, after 6 coats of orange with paint/primer in one AND over a pink primer, we were still seeing wood. We called it a day on the orange. And went with Appalachian Trail by B.Moore.

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She'll be at Style Minneapolis for the holidays. Won't it be beautiful with some white and cream holiday decor?
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I sincerely hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! I am so thankful to be surrounded by readers, followers and friends who love the DIY world as much as I do!

~Allison

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Monday 21 November 2011

Nothing much to say about this little gal...except the fact that she REALLY needed a makeover.

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Yikes! Before I started blogging and re-vamping furniture...I didn't know that those ugly leather table tops could be painted...did you? Well, now you know! Paint them just like you do wood!

Per usual, a little white paint, distressing and glaze does wonders!

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That's all I have for you today! Hope your Monday is less hectic than mine!

Allison

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