tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59673902528436417982024-03-14T02:43:17.013-07:00One Thrifty ChickAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365652655424435898noreply@blogger.comBlogger166125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967390252843641798.post-18276374814393684172016-01-18T03:00:00.000-08:002016-01-18T03:00:00.703-08:00Ladies Night Out Craft Events { The CRAFT House }<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">For those of you that are new to my blog, welcome! I host DIY Workshops/<a href="http://www.onethriftychick.blogspot.com/p/craft-club.html" target="_blank">Craft Clubs</a> each month here in Oregon. I have also recently started offering private VIP craft events.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Today I am sharing a few details about those fun parties.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">The hostess of the event selects the project that she would like to do with her own group of friends or family. Each guest then pays a flat fee to attend (if we are making a single project) or they pay for each item they make (if creating multiple items)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">The space is limited to 20 guests, I provide all the materials needed and they provide their own food and drink. The structure is similar to my monthly events, with a few small adjustments.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I hosted one private event in November, one private evenet and one all day event in December. I was a busy crafter for sure!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Here are some photos of those events for you to enjoy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Over the last year we have spent time finishing up our <a href="http://onethriftychick.blogspot.com/2015/01/final-kitchen-reveal-diy-dream.html" target="_blank">kitchen remodel</a> and finally got to the fun part, filling it up with amazing accessories. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">It's no surprise that I love aqua anything. It's one of the first colors you will see walking through my front door.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">If you've followed me at all in the past or on I<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/xdPOhWpe41/?taken-by=onethriftychick" target="_blank">nstagram</a>, then you know I am a Fiestaware collector. And yes, the turquoise is one of my all time favorite colors!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">And last but not least. Doing the dishes could possibly be the worst chore ever! Wash. Dry. Put away..... but with this perfectly colored drain board, imagine your </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004Y9M0?creativeASIN=B00004Y9M0&linkCode=w00&linkId=A44BPRKLUFII6FTW&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Fiestaware</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> all stacked in there, or some nice solid white dishes. You almost wouldn't need to be in a rush to put the clean dishes away, they'd look so cute in there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">It all started with a massive stockpile of free lumber I have scored over the past few months. This particular unit of 1x4 came from my dad's best friends lumber mill. This was all scrap that they did not need. SCORE!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I grabbed a good amount of boards and headed into the house (yes, I build inside, because the workshop is not done) and started laying out the gate.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I used 10 - 32" Boards for the base, and then measured the width and cut the top and bottom boards to fit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Again using my <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-18-Volt-ONE-AirStrike-18-Gauge-Cordless-Narrow-Crown-Stapler-Tool-Only-P360/204646227" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ryobi Airstrike Stapler</a>, I attached the side rails.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">This is the tricky part. I laid a 1x4 across the entire gate, and lined up where I wanted my cross board to be positioned. (no picture, I apologize) I marked on both edges of the board and then used a square to draw a line at the exact angle needed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">It worked like a charm. This is not the correct way a carpenter would do it, but in my 10 minute build it worked!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I then threw on a quick coat of faux stain. What's that you ask? It's simple. Brown <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000XZTK30?creativeASIN=B000XZTK30&linkCode=w00&linkId=XBO3IVJ5W6SXLJ5P&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" target="_blank">acrylic craft paint</a> and a little water. It's odorless stain and works great!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Alright, so I will admit, this is where my project took a wrong turn. I love the chippy paint look with <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I69T7TW?creativeASIN=B00I69T7TW&linkCode=w00&linkId=RTE4LAH37MIQNYLQ&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vaseline</a>. You rub <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I69T7TW?creativeASIN=B00I69T7TW&linkCode=w00&linkId=RTE4LAH37MIQNYLQ&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vaseline</a> on your board anywhere you want the paint to look chippy. Well I wanted it to look REALLY chippy.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I used the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000094ZDX?creativeASIN=B000094ZDX&linkCode=w00&linkId=7FIF3VIPOQL6L5LZ&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dryer</a> again to speed up project time.... I think we are at about 25 minutes at this point.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Once it dries, grab a putty knife or anything with a straight hard edge and run it along where you have placed the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I69T7TW?creativeASIN=B00I69T7TW&linkCode=w00&linkId=RTE4LAH37MIQNYLQ&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vaseline</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">It looks like perfect chippy wood. I was thrilled.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Wrong.... I got so carried away that it looked like a spotted dog. I was so bummed, but knew it was a quick free project that I could just start over if I couldn't salvage this one. Well, I decided to just paint over it all again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I had plans to finish it the same night I started it, but a strange and scary turn of events landed me in the ER about an hour later. Everything is ok, and I will be fine, and boy do I have a fun ER story from my visit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">However, the next day my poor gate looked soooo sad. So I took it out to the garage and hit it with my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MLSS1SW?creativeASIN=B00MLSS1SW&linkCode=w00&linkId=N5W2GVWKISECM6SC&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">orbital sander</a> and absolutely loved how it turned out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I was ready to start over, but once I got this perfect distressed finish, I was thrilled! I added an old rusty white <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BQSX3Y?creativeASIN=B000BQSX3Y&linkCode=w00&linkId=7FHCZLDFDMOWZ5US&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gate handle</a> and called it good.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I added a boxwood wreath that I got at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RealDealsEugene/?fref=ts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Real Deals here in Eugene</a>, and was excited to bring my mantle back to life. It's been empty for a week since I took Christmas down.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">But if you know me at all, you know I can't just leave it like that. We have Valentines Day coming up in just over a month, so I was ready to get the mantle decorated for the occasion. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I used some <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FM6K20?creativeASIN=B005FM6K20&linkCode=w00&linkId=6KTEMOW6ZIOF5FGS&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" target="_blank">pom pom yarn</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004REMVWK?creativeASIN=B004REMVWK&linkCode=w00&linkId=EZELGBSLUL56PD45&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bakers twine</a> that I had on hand and then grabbed the arrow garland from <a href="http://www.target.com/#?lnk=icon_t_spc_1_0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Target</a> Dollar Spot, along with the heart doilies and arrow clips. This cost me $5 and I love it! Simple and to the point.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">My top tips for keeping costs low are to re-use things you may already own, check thrift stores for baskets and organization items, shop clearance after the holidays (I always find holiday themed storage baskets and totes) shop at the </span><a href="https://www.dollartree.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Dollar Tree</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> (online too) and always check </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BDTETW?creativeASIN=B002BDTETW&linkCode=w00&linkId=S5PLOEXBBXFNFIJV&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Amazon</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> for their deals!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Back in the late 70's my parents lived in Houston Texas where my dad was a construction worker and my mom was a SAHM. They struggled to make ends meet, and my mom would come up with inexpensive meals to feed our family of 4 at the time (this is before I was born).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Over the last 33 years, these recipes have become family favorites that all of us kids know as comfort foods. Fast forward to 2016, my Dad now owns a successful thriving construction company, and my Mom still loves to cook and come up with original recipes that I look forward to sharing in the future.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place chicken in a 9x13 oven safe baking dish. This recipe works best with bone in skin on chicken, but can be made with boneless skinless as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">You can very easily adapt this into a freezer or crock pot meal. It takes no time at all to prepare, and on days when we know we will be home late or need a quick dinner, I will throw this all in the crock pot on low for 6-8 hours, and have a delicious meal ready when I get home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">Monday:</span><a href="http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com//" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;"> I should be mopping the floor</span></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">,</span><a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;"> Home Stories A to Z</span></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">Sugar Bee Crafts</span></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.carriethishome.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">Carrie this home</span></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">, </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">Thursday: </span><a href="http://www.aglimpseinsideblog.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">A Glimpse Inside</span></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.thepinjunkie.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">The Pin Junkie</span></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.answerischoco.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">The Answer is Chocolate</span></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.impartinggrace.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">Imparting Grace</span></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">, </span><a href="http://www.meadowlakeroad.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">Meadow Lake Road</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">Friday: </span><a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">Remodelaholic</span></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.shabbynest.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">The Shabby Nest</span></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.serenitynowblog.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">Serenity Now</span></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.thecraftedsparrow.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">The Crafted Sparrow</span></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;"> , </span><a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">Tatertots & Jello</span></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.justusfourblog.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">Just Us Four</span></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.thepinkjunkie.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">The Pin Junkie</span></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.myturnforus.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">My Turn For Us</span></a></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365652655424435898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967390252843641798.post-8182325243457985802015-12-22T11:56:00.000-08:002015-12-29T15:22:39.856-08:00DIY Clip Board Stand { Tutorial }<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Hello Friends! Today I am here to share a simple tutorial on how to create your own clip board stand to use with </span><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/jennsheffler/printables/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">free printables</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">For </span><a href="http://www.onethriftychick.blogspot.com/p/craft-club.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Craft Club</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> in August we created these fun boards and I loved getting to see all the color and pattern variations that everyone chose.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-Medium-Density-Fiberboard-Common-3-4-in-x-2-ft-x-4-ft-Actual-0-734-in-x-23-75-in-x-47-75-in-1508112/202089064" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">3/4" MDF</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">(or any other sheet material you wish to use)</span></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001IKES5O?creativeASIN=B001IKES5O&linkCode=w00&linkId=A53TLMMFHLTW6DWN&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Mod Podge</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TQHHTQ?creativeASIN=B001TQHHTQ&linkCode=w00&linkId=VFHJYCPPZVPJZG6F&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">1" (or larger if you choose) bulldog clips</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000W5IACS?creativeASIN=B000W5IACS&linkCode=w00&linkId=UN3XC2QBPY5S5LDX&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Foam Brush</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">es</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ATJSD8I?creativeASIN=B00ATJSD8I&linkCode=w00&linkId=27XOQZCT5PP6AQTN&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Acrylic Paint</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003IFZFO0?creativeASIN=B003IFZFO0&linkCode=w00&linkId=VO2NQBGFQLSDJPBN&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Scrapbook Paper</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MWMQL4?creativeASIN=B008MWMQL4&linkCode=w00&linkId=LVB54DVEIEQLJWJK&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Hot Glue Gun</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003JZII34?creativeASIN=B003JZII34&linkCode=w00&linkId=SCXFY532VXFRMKPT&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Hot glue sticks</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZI7MI96?creativeASIN=B00ZI7MI96&linkCode=w00&linkId=D7DIXP4MAEJYLW3H&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Laminator</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">You will start by cutting your </span><a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-Medium-Density-Fiberboard-Common-3-4-in-x-2-ft-x-4-ft-Actual-0-734-in-x-23-75-in-x-47-75-in-1508112/202089064" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">3/4" MDF</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> to a 12" x9" piece.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Take your </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003IFZFO0?creativeASIN=B003IFZFO0&linkCode=w00&linkId=VO2NQBGFQLSDJPBN&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Scrapbook Paper</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> and place it on the board, leaving a reveal area that will create a border on the finished project. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Flip it over and give it a nice coat of </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ATJSD8I?creativeASIN=B00ATJSD8I&linkCode=w00&linkId=27XOQZCT5PP6AQTN&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Acrylic Paint</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> in the color of your choice. The dowels act as a great stand, however be sure to paint all 4 edges.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Once the paint has dried you will then put a nice even layer (not too thick, not too thin) of </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001IKES5O?creativeASIN=B001IKES5O&linkCode=w00&linkId=A53TLMMFHLTW6DWN&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Mod Podge</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> on the entire front of the board and place your scrapbook paper on top. Remember that the dowels are the legs and that will be the BOTTOM of your stand, so make sure your paper is facing the right way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Once that has dried, apply an even layer of </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001IKES5O?creativeASIN=B001IKES5O&linkCode=w00&linkId=A53TLMMFHLTW6DWN&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Mod Podge</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> over the entire front and 4 side edges of the board. Let dry for 15 minutes or longer. (do not touch this, as it will leave marks)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Once that has dried completely, attach your </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TQHHTQ?creativeASIN=B001TQHHTQ&linkCode=w00&linkId=VFHJYCPPZVPJZG6F&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">1" bulldog clip</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> to the top center with a hot glue gun.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">The board is complete, now let's move on to the </span><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/jennsheffler/printables/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">printables</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I found some really fun </span><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/jennsheffler/printables/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">FREE printables on Pinterest here</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Using my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZI7MI96?creativeASIN=B00ZI7MI96&linkCode=w00&linkId=D7DIXP4MAEJYLW3H&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Laminator</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> I selected a few </span><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/jennsheffler/printables/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">printables</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> and laminated the ones that I thought I might want to use for these clip boards. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">My children each have their chore charts on these fun boards and we all love them so much!! You really can create any color or style to match your home. The possibilities are endless.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">That is it! Such a fun and simple project. Maybe you are thinking about hosting a craft day with some friends? This is a great project to do with a group. You can head to </span><a href="http://www.homedepot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Home Depot</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> and have them cut your </span><a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-Medium-Density-Fiberboard-Common-3-4-in-x-2-ft-x-4-ft-Actual-0-734-in-x-23-75-in-x-47-75-in-1508112/202089064" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">3/4" MDF</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> for you to make it easier. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I'd love to answer any questions you may have on how to start a craft club in your area, it truly is so much fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Reindeer Dust or Food has been one of our longest running Christmas traditions. We've been making it for 11 years and the kids look forward to it year after year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">This year we created fun embellishments for the tops of the bags by cutting out reindeer with the </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TTESL18?creativeASIN=B00TTESL18&linkCode=w00&linkId=6YJ6TOZUDBLMDSXT&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Cricut</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> using the </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004E8JT0Q?creativeASIN=B004E8JT0Q&linkCode=w00&linkId=JXXWJY6YIJI2HCEJ&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Jolly Holiday's cartridge</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">. I cut out 75 reindeer and 75 red scarves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">While I cut everything out on the </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TTESL18?creativeASIN=B00TTESL18&linkCode=w00&linkId=6YJ6TOZUDBLMDSXT&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Cricut</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">, the kiddos got right to bagging the dust! You will want to fill each baggie up about 3/4 of the way full (you can use any size bag) and then add 1 Teaspoon of Red and 1 teaspoon of green sugar sprinkles. We do NOT use glitter since you will be putting this outside where critters can ingest the glitter and can be harmful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Once all of the reindeer were cut I used </span><a href="https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/gp/associates/network/build-links/individual/get-html.html?ie=UTF8&asin=B000S14PFM&marketplace=amazon&quicklinks=1&subflow=sp_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Glaze Pens</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> to add a black dot for the eye and red for the sweet little nose.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Using my </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00409NNYM?creativeASIN=B00409NNYM&linkCode=w00&linkId=2XCZLZMWLVBDTVEX&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Tape Runner</span></a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> I attached the red scarves onto each reindeer. It seems tedious, but it goes really fast!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">this treat will guide them to your home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">I have gathered decorations over the last year for this theme as well as pulled some from past trees. Yes, I am one of those that does a new tree each year, and I LOVE it. Don't worry, the kiddos get their own tree to decorate with the sentimental ornaments.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Almost all of my decorations come from <a href="http://on.fb.me/1Xz3SZ2" target="_blank">Real Deals on Home Décor in Eugene</a>, with the exception of a few from big box stores on clearance. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">This year I really only had to buy the turquoise color. I had most of the red and all of the white from trees in the past.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">I caved and went with a real tree, and I am loving the smell it creates in the house, now let's hope I can keep it alive.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"> I snagged the stockings for $5 each at local craft store and was so close to having 5 different patterns. I am ok with the fact that each of the kids have their own, and the hubs and I match. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">For the backdrop of the mantel, I took this last minute cheap junky not well made wood lattice piece and painted it turquoise. I knew I didn't want to take my "S" down so I wanted to create a backdrop that would make it pop. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">I used paint I had on hand, and then hot glued a red glitter bow from </span><a href="http://www.target.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Target's</span></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"> Dollar Spot onto the front! I love the pop it gives!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">I decided that this year I would number each present 1-? wherever we end on Christmas eve. In these pictures I hadn't put ribbons and bows on the packages quite yet, but wanted to show you what I have done.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">For the entire month of December our tree will have several presents underneath and no one will know who they are for! The kids thought they each had a number and were trying to figure that out, until I didn't stop at #3.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Each Holiday I like to create one of a kind gifts for all the teachers and staff at the kids' school. I wanted this gift to be personal and something they could enjoy for years to come. These would also make great Christmas or Hostess gifts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">I bought pre-made <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010S3X14U?creativeASIN=B010S3X14U&linkCode=w00&linkId=TDHXB4JPKTXVUEY3&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Table Runners</span></a>, you could do this by using a longer piece of jute and cutting it to the desired size.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">I started by measuring and cutting the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Y1EEOTY?creativeASIN=B00Y1EEOTY&linkCode=w00&linkId=PICFI4OMMDPJAXIW&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Jute Chair Webbing</span></a> to fit on both ends of the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010S3X14U?creativeASIN=B010S3X14U&linkCode=w00&linkId=TDHXB4JPKTXVUEY3&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Table Runner</span></a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">September was a busy month around here and part of it was due to a special Birthday, and part was due to Oregon Duck football, and they both fell on the same day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Our youngest was set on having a Golf themed party, so we made the decision to have it at our local outdoor mini golf course, which I must say is pretty cool.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Before I go into details about the party, I want to share his actual Birthday and how we made it amazing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Every birthday in our home is celebrated with a decorated hallway when you wake up in the morning as well as listening to The New Kids on the Block rendition of Happy Birthday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">The football game was an early one, in fact we had to be at the stadium at 7am to get the tailgater set up. So that morning the kids and I got up early had a pre-party birthday celebration and then we all headed out to the stadium.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Every game the Oregon marching band walks through the parking lot and plays at various tailgaters. Well on this day somehow my Dad was able to arrange for them to stop by and sing Jayden Happy Birthday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">This is probably one of the most memorable tailgaters to date, and I am certain it's a Birthday this boy will never forget. Check out this video!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">I mean honestly, how cool was that? Then all he wanted for his birthday was to sit up in the skybox with his Papa, so he did just that! And his highlight was pointing out his dad all the way across the field!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">The following day was his big party. He woke up that morning put on his Marcus Mariota Jersey (if you are not familiar with him, Google that name) and to his surprise he was playing on TV as well. This Birthday boy was happy at this point as you can imagine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Jayden was fortunate enough to get to spend the day golfing with Marcus and other players a couple years ago. Ever since then, Marcus became is #1 man!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Alright, onto the party that you came here for. I knew that I couldn't do too crazy of a party at an off site location since I only had 30 minutes to get it set up. But I knew that I wanted one main table and I wanted it to be big.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">For the base of the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0047834S6?creativeASIN=B0047834S6&linkCode=w00&linkId=7P3SQRTSJAS3NLPH&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" target="_blank">tee</a>, I used a plastic bucket , spray painted them with a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MRQCCG?creativeASIN=B000MRQCCG&linkCode=w00&linkId=7K6SHPW4SKCETMQA&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" target="_blank">brushed nickel spray paint</a> and used a faux grass ball for the top and just drilled a hole through the center to stick the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0047834S6?creativeASIN=B0047834S6&linkCode=w00&linkId=7P3SQRTSJAS3NLPH&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" target="_blank">tee</a> through.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">For the table I used a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0108Z7F9K?creativeASIN=B0108Z7F9K&linkCode=w00&linkId=NVIIUOFSXWISVEVJ&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" target="_blank">indoor/outdoor turf runner</a> that I picked up at Home Depot. You can also find turf <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0108Z7F9K?creativeASIN=B0108Z7F9K&linkCode=w00&linkId=NVIIUOFSXWISVEVJ&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" target="_blank">here</a> on Amazon. While at Home Depot I grabbed enough samples squares to use for coasters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">I grabbed <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004L6S7T0?creativeASIN=B004L6S7T0&linkCode=w00&linkId=XVHOT5BEICOJZHS4&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" target="_blank">solid colored plates</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J0VEK88?creativeASIN=B00J0VEK88&linkCode=w00&linkId=WKGCBA2OM7M2MCNF&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" target="_blank">striped napkins</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TKCGHSS?creativeASIN=B00TKCGHSS&linkCode=w00&linkId=FZE4ZK4DWWV75JFH&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" target="_blank">striped straws</a> to create a simple place setting. Each child got a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IT711GS?creativeASIN=B00IT711GS&linkCode=w00&linkId=PISMHIGEAONXIZEZ&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" target="_blank">bottle of water</a> to take out on the course, and a cup with a straw for soda or water with their lunch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Here is a great guide for gift giving or starting your own wish list for this upcoming holiday season! Clink on the images for the links to each product.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">I am huge fan of Ryobi tools, they are great and affordable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">I suggest starting out with a small air compressor. I use mine for DIY projects, but also for things like filling up bike tires, blowing sawdust off of workspaces and things like that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">And there you have it. My top 10 beginner DIY tools wish list of 2015!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">As you can tell, a lot of time it is a group effort, but that is what makes Craft Club fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">We used our small <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000DZBP60?creativeASIN=B000DZBP60&linkCode=w00&linkId=E5R76LZTB6UYW25P&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" target="_blank">paint sprayer</a> and sprayed this with a synthetic oil based paint that we used in our kitchen remodel that you can read about </span><a href="http://onethriftychick.blogspot.com/2015/01/final-kitchen-reveal-diy-dream.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Bad idea.... this went horribly wrong. The stain bubbled and turned into a chalky mess..... not sure what happened, but it led to a complete re-sand of the countertop.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Once completely sanded down, we applied two new coats of </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Minwax-22250-Finish-Interior-Mahogany/dp/B001CEMYLG?tag=onethrchi-20&linkCode=w13&linkID=ILAJNTQNG6IEOQHG&ref_=assoc_res_sw_us_dka_cra_c_result_9&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fonethriftychick.blogspot.com%2F2015%2F01%2Ffinal-kitchen-reveal-diy-dream.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Red Mahogany minwax</span></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"> stain followed by 4 coats of water based </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Minwax-23333-Polycrylic-Protective-Finishes/dp/B000C02AO2?tag=onethrchi-20&linkCode=w13&linkID=ILAJNTQNG6IEOQHG&ref_=assoc_res_sw_us_dka_cra_c_result_1&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fonethriftychick.blogspot.com%2F2015%2F01%2Ffinal-kitchen-reveal-diy-dream.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">polycrylic</span></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">. It looks so amazing!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">I was lucky enough to score a large amount of salvaged barn wood for free that was being taken out of a project our company had been working on. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">I love how the wood ties in with the countertop and the flooring. And it actually made the room seem larger with the break in all of the white.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">I have a love for old globes and have collected many over the years and haven't really found a home for them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">I left one globe up there until I had decided if that was the look I was going for.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">You can find them </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Puck-Lights-Remote-Control/dp/B014FCOHZ2?tag=onethrchi-20&linkCode=w13&linkID=ILAJNTQNG6IEOQHG&ref_=assoc_res_sw_us_dka_cra_c_result_2&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fonethriftychick.blogspot.com%2F2015%2F01%2Ffinal-kitchen-reveal-diy-dream.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">. They provide a professional look for a fraction of what it would cost to have an electrician hard wire lighting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">I grabbed more décor from around the house and brought out some of my globes. I loved the simplicity and classic look the gloves provided against the barn wood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Two years ago I shared our Command Center that you can check out </span><a href="http://onethriftychick.blogspot.com/2013/09/organizing-3-children-sports-and.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">here.</span></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"> Since we </span><a href="http://onethriftychick.blogspot.com/2014/09/building-our-dream-part-3.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">recently added</span></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"> 1,000 Sq Ft to our home, I decided to make a much larger and more functional space for our system.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">In our family room we have a space that we consider the kids command center. There are two <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004M8UNKS?creativeASIN=B004M8UNKS&linkCode=w00&linkId=NMIJXQEDG6OIR2YH&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" target="_blank">dry erase calendars</a> that provide a look ahead month for sports as well as school schedules. You can get them <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004M8UNKS?creativeASIN=B004M8UNKS&linkCode=w00&linkId=NMIJXQEDG6OIR2YH&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">On the wall opposite of the desk they each have a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002W6ZVG8?creativeASIN=B002W6ZVG8&linkCode=w00&linkId=BQHGWTM2O3CXOZD4&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" target="_blank">clipboard</a> with their name on it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">This is where they place homework that may need to be done throughout the week. Our kids are still young and have a reading log that needs to be filled out daily and turned in weekly, so that too lives on the respective <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002W6ZVG8?creativeASIN=B002W6ZVG8&linkCode=w00&linkId=BQHGWTM2O3CXOZD4&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" target="_blank">clipboard</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Other things we place on here are picture forms, fundraiser information and anything else that will be completed or turned in in the near future.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">My 12 year</span> <span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">old son is very interested in everything military which is why I decided to direct his room makeover in that direction. He's also a Nerf gun collector which tied into the military theme nicely.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">We only had a couple days to do this project, and it started with his closet makeover you can see <a href="http://onethriftychick.blogspot.com/2015/09/closet-makeover-built-in-guniea-pig-cage.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">For those of you that are new here, this room used to be the <a href="http://onethriftychick.blogspot.com/2012/01/bed-of-roses-bedroom-remodel.html" target="_blank">master bedroom</a> up until a year ago. So for a year this boy has been camped out in our old blue room with my white plank wall. Not the worst thing ever, just not really his style.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">The process of this project was pretty basic. We painted three of the walls white and the plank wall a dark gray color. On one wall I wanted to create a simple yet classic military design. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I started with a level to mark straight lines across the whole wall. Then using a pencil and a string I found my center point and used it as a compass to create the perfect sized circle. I used one of my barn stars from my <a href="http://onethriftychick.blogspot.com/2015/06/creating-garden-of-our-dreams.html" target="_blank">garden</a> fence and traced it for the inside of the circle. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">For some simple artwork (I didn't have much time to pull this room together) I printed some free vintage military graphics from the internet and mod podge to mount them onto some scrap wood left over from <a href="http://onethriftychick.blogspot.com/p/craft-club.html" target="_blank">craft club</a> that I had painted black.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I also scored this free desk on craigslist that I knew would be perfect in his room. I planned to turn it into a night stand and take apart the broken desk part.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">We added the peg board gun storage as seen all over Pinterest, and let me tell you, it's amazing! He has a vintage military bag that will now be his laundry hamper!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> He officially has his own teen appropriate space where he can have friends over and enjoy their time in there. His grandma and grandpa got him this fun convertible couch for his birthday that he can have his guests sleep on when they stay over. It's been a big hit so far!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Well, there you have it! Quick simple and almost free room makeover! Visit <a href="http://onethriftychick.blogspot.com/2012/05/army-birthday-party.html" target="_blank">here</a> to see his 9th Birthday that was Army themed!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Many think that the hubby and I would have taken those 5 days and relaxed and enjoyed some quiet time, however we started a project, that led to another project and ended with a BIG project.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Our kids head back to school in one week and we knew we needed to give their rooms a little TLC to get organized for the next 9 months. Since we built the addition and our oldest son took over our room, we literally left the space un touched. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">His bed was moved in along with random furniture, the walls were still the color from where I did <a href="http://onethriftychick.blogspot.com/2012/01/bed-of-roses-bedroom-remodel.html" target="_blank">this makeover</a> years ago, and he was pretty much camping in our old space.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">If you follow me on Instagram or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OneThriftyChick" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, then you have seen some of these sneak peek photos, and last night was night that we finished the room!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Two weeks ago I got a phone call from a friend who just so happens to own my favorite store ever, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RealDealsEugene?fref=ts" target="_blank">Real Deals on Home Décor</a> here in Eugene Oregon. She was wanting a little input on some ideas for new dressing rooms in her clothing boutique. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">So of course I ran over there and we briefly went over some ideas, and it was literally like our brains were talking to each other. We both had the same sort of vision for the space. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">That night I went home and created a mood board for her and delivered it to her the next day. She loved it, and we went straight to work from there!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Once we had decided on the look we were going for, I drew up some pretty lousy yet useful plans for the space.</span><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">We started by enlisting the help of my sweet husband to build us a few walls. Here are some photos of that process. Oh and I should mention, all the 2x4's were FREE seconds from the mill!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">The entire room used to be a playroom for kids to use while parents shopped. Ummm HELLO! Have you ever gone to a store where they have a place to drop your kids off??</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Well, rest assured, there is still a kids room, it is just a tad smaller!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">It's got a pretty cool wood grain texture, so I had a great idea on how to make it look like chippy barn wood. Jamie and I got them all cut to size, stained them using <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Minwax-1-qt-Wood-Finish-Dark-Walnut-Oil-Based-Interior-Stain-70012/100376185" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Minwax Dark Walnut stain</a> and then hung them up in the rooms.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">We mixed 2 Cups of hot water, a couple tablespoons of vinegar and one box of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BMLHMCK?creativeASIN=B00BMLHMCK&linkCode=w00&linkId=FA7KUKCROMAJO5YN&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dye</a> and then used a spray bottle to apply.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Can you see the difference? In these photos, the dressing rooms are still the old carpet. It turned out so amazing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Once the doors were built and installed we got right to the fun part of distressing. Using an <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MLSS1SW?creativeASIN=B00MLSS1SW&linkCode=w00&linkId=76ENKKTPWMZFIQGK&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">orbital sander</a> with <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002HMA022?creativeASIN=B002HMA022&linkCode=w00&linkId=3S4EV3QNTR5IDXQA&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">60 grit sand paper</a>, we went over the entire wall lightly one time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Using an <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GRFZ2H8?creativeASIN=B00GRFZ2H8&linkCode=w00&linkId=4PKM42XDNXOQEDOC&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">industrial wire cage</a> that I picked up at our construction supply store for a couple dollars, I created a temporary light fixture until the electrician can get in to do hard wired lights. These are so fun though if I do say so myself!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">August 13th 2005 is the day I married my very best friend and true soul mate. I knew that hitting 10 years was going to be a big milestone, but it didn't go at all how I thought it would.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">We got married at one of the oldest historic minor league ballparks in America, just before a game in front of hundreds of fans. This was a complete dream of mine, and you can read more about that <a href="http://onethriftychick.blogspot.com/2011/02/wedding-of-my-dreams.html">here</a>, and also see our wedding video by clicking <a href="http://onethriftychick.blogspot.com/2011/08/my-wedding-video.html">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">On June 29th, my vision of our anniversary was shattered. I got a phone call from my husband and he had asked me what was going on by our house and that he could see a lot of smoke. I headed to the front door, looked to my left and this is what I saw.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Of course I went straight to facebook to see what was going on, to find out that our beloved stadium had gone up in flames. It was gone, there was no saving it. It hurt really bad, and most people don't have the connection to the stadium like we do, but this was a HUGE loss in our hearts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">The stadium has been vacant for 6 years now, but not being able to drive by and remember all of the great things that happened there was a heartbreaking thought.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Moving into July, my anniversary plans were well underway. I knew I wanted it to be special and I wanted to steal my husbands heart all over again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I had invited friends and family to join in the celebration at the game and we had about 30 people come out. My sweet mom found a banner from our wedding and had it hung in our section. Now, my husband had NO idea that he was throwing out the first pitch until this day, and he also had no clue friends would be there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">After the game he and I went out for ice cream (his favorite) and then headed home to an empty house...........</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I look forward to the many years we have ahead of us and can't wait to celebrate 20 years at this very same ballpark!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I hope more than anything that this will inspire other women around the world to do the same romantic surprise for your spouse. This truly is up there in my list of most amazing days of my life. When do you ever get to wear your wedding dress again? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> And let me tell you, the surprise on his face when he saw his bride again was priceless. It brought a tear to his eye and he kept telling me all night now awesome that surprise was.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Today I am sharing a super fun 30 minute project! I am currently working on a big project that will be a secret until the final reveal, and this clothing rack is a fun part it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">And just like that it was done! We did leave for a quick round of golf, and by the time we returned it was perfectly dry and ready for photos!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Here is an example of how you could use this. The side hooks provide so many options for use. I have visions of building a similar one for my laundry room and getting creative with the final function of the piece.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">I also purchased a new toy just for this months craft club. Brand new Ryobi One Air Strike stapler. This is my new favorite in the workshop for sure!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Ever since we bought our home 8 years ago we always had a garden in the back yard. It was something we loved to prepare and harvest each summer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Up until summer of 2013 when we had decided to take down a tree to make room for the addition.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Here is an old picture of what the garden space used to look like. We had used some leftover lattice materials from a project my parents had done and built a fence to keep our dog and small children (at the time) out of there. It was a great space with some basic 3/4 minus rock and some raised beds. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">It served our family well for many years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">This picture is from when we had decided to re-seed our grass in the back, and I am showing you this so you can see the space where the tree sits.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">This view is from the West side of our house where the old tree used to live, and the garden is all the way on the other side.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Winter of 2014, this picture was taken from that exact same location. We literally lost everything we had ever created in our backyard. It was a bittersweet moment for sure. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Fast forward to the spring of 2015 where Oregon was experiencing the most amazing weather. We scheduled a day to pour all of our exterior concrete, and then you guessed it..... it RAINED!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">I had taken my kids to school and returned home to find our concrete workers on my roof. The fabulous tarp job held so well that not one drop of water got on the concrete.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">After the concrete was done we had decided to get the garden going in time for the season and also for our family reunion on June 19th!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">If you are local to Eugene/Springfield, check out <a href="http://www.redwoodnorthwest.com/">Redwood Northwest</a>, they have amazing things for your garden and outdoors!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">We got all the boxes laid out where we wanted them and used a laser to make sure they were all the same height off the ground since naturally the yard slopes to the back.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">This was the point where I had a light bulb moment and told my husband that the ONE thing with the garden is in August we are pretty much over the daily watering that we let everything kind of go. We didn't have the funds to have automatic sprinklers installed, so I figured out a way to DIY one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">May has come and gone like its nobody's business! There was only three weeks between April and May craft clubs due to Memorial day weekend, and now I cannot believe June has already arrived. Time flies when you are having fun!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Most of the time I have crafters that run over the set time (which is ok by me) but this time I actually had a chance to pour myself a cold beverage between groups. The drink of the day was electric lemonade. Delicious!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">And did you know that with most of the crafts you can purchase kits to go? All you need to have is the paint and tools and I provide everything else! Here is one of our crafters finishing up her hearts at home with her grandson. How fun is that??</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">This month was all about the pallet. Pallets are all the rage right now, so I wanted to incorporate them into craft club somehow. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">The Cakes!! My sweet Mom helped by baking 12 <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QSMEKLY?creativeASIN=B00QSMEKLY&linkCode=w00&linkId=VDDSZBGKJTF7FZMN&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" target="_blank">cakes</a> at her house for me, so I only had to make 8. But I also had to make several batches of butter cream frosting and even more batches on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PO3KBK?creativeASIN=B002PO3KBK&linkCode=w00&linkId=P4NHUBUOEJGDZK4M&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" target="_blank">fondant</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">My amazing friend Daneille came to my rescue and stayed until about 10pm to help assemble all 10 cakes, and she is officially the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PO3KBK?creativeASIN=B002PO3KBK&linkCode=w00&linkId=P4NHUBUOEJGDZK4M&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" target="_blank">fondant</a> queen!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: large;">Once the decorating was complete, we boxed up each cake in these cute <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G82U702?creativeASIN=B00G82U702&linkCode=w00&linkId=SNVLIJPXQ4OI7XKX&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" target="_blank">pink cake boxes</a> and added a sweet tag! It was then time to move onto some good old traditional girls sleepover fun!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Well, I threw out the idea of having a "glow" party with some <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P9IPGDY?creativeASIN=B00P9IPGDY&linkCode=w00&linkId=VLGSKFZWH3BKXMKM&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" target="_blank">black lights</a>, and he was all over it! He became so excited and had all these ideas of what he wanted his party to look like.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">First we replaced all of our recessed light fixture bulbs with <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P9IPGDY?creativeASIN=B00P9IPGDY&linkCode=w00&linkId=VLGSKFZWH3BKXMKM&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" target="_blank">black light bulbs</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">I bought some <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BBKQGT2?creativeASIN=B00BBKQGT2&linkCode=w00&linkId=FTDXEOUEH6KEYDWZ&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" target="_blank">neon yarn</a> that we hung on the main wall as a backdrop to the food table. It was pretty neat once the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P9IPGDY?creativeASIN=B00P9IPGDY&linkCode=w00&linkId=VLGSKFZWH3BKXMKM&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" target="_blank">black light</a>s were on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Moving onto the cake..... Let's just say I wont be quitting my day job. I made this in just a couple hours and all from scratch, so I get points for effort right? I made black marshmallow <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F348AVE?creativeASIN=B00F348AVE&linkCode=w00&linkId=JLGEHTUD5RJNP3FE&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" target="_blank">fondant</a> and using a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004MNYB6U?creativeASIN=B004MNYB6U&linkCode=w00&linkId=BEOE7YX5ROS2PDZY&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" target="_blank">neon food coloring</a> I made a thick royal icing and just drizzled it over the cake. I'd skip the DIY and just order it <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F348AVE?creativeASIN=B00F348AVE&linkCode=w00&linkId=JLGEHTUD5RJNP3FE&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=onethrchi-20" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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