Repurposed Wooden Shipping Crate Table

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I want to be the first to introduce you to Tricia from Simplicity in the South.  She is one of my new contributors and today is her big debut on Infarrantly Creative.  When I saw her blog and her amazing style I reached out to her and begged her to be part of my team.  I think you will realize quick how talented she is and you will want to spend some time over at her house checking out her projects.

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Bread Board Tutorial

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Megan from HosannaMade5 is here to show you how to make a quick project out of those scrap boards you have laying in your garage.  Breadboards are are fun way to add character to your table.  Giving each person a mini one feels so fancy and a great way to dress up a meal.  If you can use a jigsaw this project is super simple and a great gift to give.

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Christmas Gift Tag Ornaments

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It is no secret that I love handmade and anything custom and personal.  Monica and Jess are back sharing a simple way to embellish some wood tags to give for Christmas.  You can dress up a package or wrap them in a set for an ornament exchange.  Simple, quick and under $10.

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Weathered Wood Monogram

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We are almost done with Denise’s living room as part of Operation Restoration: Home Edition. I am hoping for a living room reveal this week {fingers crossed}. Next we are moving onto her pre-teen daughter’s room.  We are going for a beachy surfer girl room.

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5…No, 6!..Ways to Craft with Maps

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Things are finally cooling down here in the Midwest  after a long, hot summer.   The school year is well under way, and I spotted some pumpkins at a roadside stand just the other day.  Summer is officially over.  But for all of you who are having a hard time saying good-bye to a summer {…Read More…}





5 Ways to Decorate with Paint Sticks

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You know how much I love getting something for free and figuring out a way to fix it up into something pretty or useful.  I’m always stopping by the paint department of my local hardware store, and every time I buy a can of paint, it comes with a small stack of paint stirring sticks.  One day it dawned on me that those paint sticks gathering dust in my garage were actually pre-cut and pre-measured pieces of free, quality wood, and a world of possibilities opened up before me!  I’ve since used those paint sticks to organize my kitchen and my jewelry.  I’m not the only one who has figured out that paint sticks = free craft supplies.  Check out these five other creative uses..

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Wood Beach Banner

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We love knock-offs here at IC.  Did you know I have another blog called Knock Off Décor where I feature two knock off projects a day?  If you have yet to hop over there today is as good as any of make it your knock-off inspiration place.  Today Kim from Sand & Sisal is back {…Read More…}