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How To Repurpose an Old Door

Don’t throw out that old door just yet! Learn how to repurpose an old door into a beautiful bathroom wall decor piece, that you will just love hanging on your wall! Do you have an old door sitting in your garage or basement that you don’t know what to do with? Why not repurpose it into a beautiful new piece of decor for your home? With a little bit of creativity and some DIY skills, you can turn that old door into a gorgeous wall decor for any room. Check out this amazing idea for inspiration! Repurpose an Old Door Do you have an old door lying around that you don’t know what to do with? Well, look no further! In this blog post, I will show you how to repurpose that old door into a beautiful and unique piece to decorate your home with. I have had this old door for quite some time. So long that my husband took it back to the garage and it got buried under some times. I asked him to go and locate it so I could finally get around to making the bathroom wall decor I had been dreaming of. If you are like me and have TONS of projects you are wanting to get done now is the time to do them. You will not regret taking the time to make something old into something new. So gather up your supplies and pull that old door out of the back of your garage or basement and let’s get started! Supplies: Old Door Polyurethane Drill Screws Wire basket Towel Hook Steps: Prep your door first by cutting the door in half, or in the best place possible to work with. Continue to prep your door by wiping it down and sanding it. Get all the excess dirt and splinters off. Scrap the door and then sand it. This makes  Once your door is sanded and clean apply a coat of fast-drying polyurethane coat over it and allow it to dry. Gather some baskets and antique hooks and work with placement on where you wish to put them. Gather some baskets and antique hooks and work with placement on where you wish to put them. Choose what you wish to have on yours. You don’t have to stick with the ones I choose.  Ideas on How To Repurpose an Old Door There are lots of different things you can do when repurposing an old door. Instead of adding items like I did above, you could paint them and stencil sayings on them. You could even decoupage the inner parts to add some floral designs.  The possibilities are endless when it comes to decorating with an old door. Get your thinking caps on and just use your creativity to make something old into something new for your home.  What Can I Make Out of an Old Door? If you are wondering what do you do when you have an old door lying around and you’re not quite sure what to make of it? Well, never fear, because I’ve got some ideas for you! Make shelves coffee tables headboard for a new bed Wall shutters Jewelry Stand Dressing screen Really any idea is perfect for crafters of all levels. So get creative and see what you can come up with using an old door. You might be surprised at just how versatile they can be! Just pin this How to Repurpose an Old Door tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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How To Revamp a Mantel Clock

Learn how to turn a mantel clock into something new. We’ll show you an easy way to revamp a mantel clock. You will be impressed, I promise. Y’all don’t you just love when you go picking through some old furniture and find a real gem? When I spotted this little, old, wooden Mantle Clock, I was so stinkin’ happy. I could totally picture it as a beauty once again. Watermarks, ugly placard on the front, and wear and tear… who cares? A makeover on this old thing was just what it needed. And I was happy to do that. And I knew it would not take much TIME at all… See what I did there?   A couple coats of paint, a stencil, and some Farmhouse style love was all it took to complete this makeover.  I love how I made this clock “Alive and Ticking” once again. Ticking in terms of cuteness – an actual battery would have to help with the literal ticking! If you are wanting this same look on an old clock, grab your supplies, and let’s go! I have the step-by-step instructions for you… but do you have the time? I love many things. My husband, my whole family, my dogs. But I can not forget my love of stencils and old furniture! Oh, I love them all. And don’t you just love how this old water-marked wooden clock can be transformed in little to no TIME? The best part of this project is how unique you can be when crafting something like this. You determine your paint color, your word to stencil, and your overall vibe. Go Farmhouse like me, or bright and Boho! It is up to you. Follow the steps below, and just be sure you are having a good TIME while doing it.  Supplies: Wooden Mantle Clock Home Stencil – “ALWAYS” Miss Lillian’s NO WAX Cholk Paint – Italian Lace (taupe/tan)  *or your choice of paint color Paintbrush Spray Paint: Bronze Black Paint Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Paint Black Soot Paint Dabbers Paint daubers Heat Gun/dryer Sanding block Spray Polyurethane  Steps to Revamp a Mantel Clock Makeover Prep your Wooden Mantle Clock by carefully removing the innards. Spray paint the circular piece that helped the clock rest back in easily that you removed from the wooden base. I used a bronze color to give it the oil rubbed effect. Apply 2 coats.  With a sanding block, rough up the wood a bit all over your mantle clock.  Wipe clean with a baby wipe to remove debris and dust. Use a heat gun or blow dryer to speed up the drying process.  Grab your desired paint color and paintbrush. Begin to cover your entire mantle clock. Don’t forget the back and bottom too. Allow time for your paint to dry completely. Use that heat gun or blow dryer. Apply 2 coats of paint to your clock. Remember to keep all of your brush strokes going the same direction. Repeat steps to dry before moving on to the next step.  Grab your desired word to stencil on your craft. I chose the term “ALWAYS.”  But you can choose what you like best. Ideas to consider: Family, gather, time, love, together, memories Lay your stencil down on the bottom section, making sure it is centered. Start applying your paint using finger daubers and gently working from top to bottom applying paint over your desired stencil area. I used a black color.  Dry again.  To pull out the detail of the edges, grab your black acrylic paint and your paint daubers. Lightly rub along the edges to help the black pop. Careful in the center around your circle, going a little heavier than on the outside.  I will stop here because it is my simple farmhouse style. But if you want to add any more detail, feel free to do so. Think flowers, ribbon, jute, etc. just be creative and have fun.   Once completely dry, apply a top coat to seal your hard work with your fast drying Minwax Spray Polyurethane.  Pop back in your clock innards when dry and determine what to pair it with on your mantle? So cute! But, hmmm. A plant? A candle? Maybe a sign? Check out this tutorial for an idea.  Why Do You Want To “Rough Up” the Wood? Roughing up the wood, with a sanding block or anything gritty, is so important for many reasons: It removes any finish that may be on your wood to begin with to give it a clean base to start It helps removes any scratches or tiny dents to give a more even surface Most importantly, it allows the new paint to adhere easily.  Can I Glaze the Face of the Clock? For this type of clock face, I would say NO. Since the face is so slick, I don’t think anything would easily adhere to it. It might be possible to add a rusting effect on there, but I think it turned out great as is. But you know me, I do enjoy a distressed look all the time, so that is a great question! Just pin this How to revamp a mantel clock tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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How to makeover a chair using a stencil

Have any old chairs around the house that need a little TLC? With some paint, stencils, and some transfer paper, you can learn how to give your chair a makeover and make it like new again! This project is a simple and easy tutorial you’ll enjoy and takes you less than 40 minutes to do! If you have some chairs that need a little love then you will want to watch this chair makeover tutorial. I know you have seen a chair that needs some love and I have several I have been needing to paint and spruce up. I am showing you today how to do a chair makeover with stencils using paint and stencil to turn your old chairs into something amazing. Stencil Design Chair Makeover This technique is quite possibly my favorite way to makeover a chair. I love using stencils especially when it comes to making wood signs. Stencils can really take the stress out of crafting by helping you create words and designs on your projects. Supplies for Red Chair: Old wooden chair (Red) Family Stencil Never Ending Story Transfer Leopard Transfer Any old bits and pieces of transfers you like Floral and greenery transfers Transfer applicator tool or flat edge Black paint Rag Miss Lillian’s Antiquing Glaze (Black) Redesign Decor Transfer – Ruby Rose Supplies for Turquoise Chair: Old wooden chair (Turquoise) Blessed Stencils Redesign Decor Transfer – Fuschia Sunset Script Transfer Transfer applicator tool or flat edge Master’s Touch Acrylic: Raw Umber  Master’s Touch Acrylic: Warm Grey Miss Lillian’s Antiquing Glaze (Brown) Rag Steps for chair makeover with stencils: Red Chair – Step 1: Beginning with your painted and prepped wooden chair (Barn Red from Dixie Bell), decide which transfers you hope to mix and match on your chair. Play with your patterns, sizes, and images to create a fun look. We may or may not use all of them, or may not. We will decide as we get going.  Step 2: Grab your leopard transfer and shape it to fit the corner of your chair. Trim excess. Peel the white backing of your transfer and place it on your chair in the front left corner of the seat of your chair.  Step 3: Use a transfer applicator tool, or flat edge stick to apply transfer. A bubble will appear as it adheres to your wood. Once completely on your chair, rub with your hand to smooth out any air bubbles.  Step 4: Play with placement of your floral and greenery on top of your leopard print. Apply greenery  transfers using the same flat edge tool. Remember to leave space for your floral to rest on top.  Step 5: Apply your floral transfer on top of your greenery transfers. Eyeball how you think it will look best. Step 6: Next apply your Never Ending Story Script Transfer, resting on top of greenery and a small area of your floral. If it is not perfect, don’t worry.  Step 7: Grab your black paint, sponge daubers, and play with the placement of your FAMILY stencil. Holding in place, begin to dab your paint. Be sure to let it dry completely.  Step 8: Grab your rag and add a tiny portion of your antiquing glaze to it. Decide where you want it to be. I like it on the edges of the seat, the spindles, and the back of the chair. Don’t forget the legs of your chair. This will just tone down the bright paint of your chair.   Step 9: Feel free to “Grunge it up” however you like.  Step 10: If you place too much, use a baby wipe to pull the glaze back.  Step 11: Set your red chair aside to dry as you begin to work on your turquoise chair.  Turquoise Chair –  Step 1: Grab your Redesign Floral Transfers: Fuchsia Sunset. Determine which part of your transfer you want to add to your chair.  Step 2: Cut out the transfer section you like best. Be sure to cut as close as possible for your transfers and wrap on your wood where needed. Step 3: Carefully remove white paper backing and place your transfer down on the left side of the seat. Step 4: Repeat steps to apply transfer with flat edge. A bubble will appear as it adheres to your wood. Once completely on your chair, rub with your hand to smooth out any air bubbles.  Step 5: Determine and eyeball placement of your Blessed stencil.  Step 6: Apply a small section of a script transfer under where you will paint on your stencil following the steps above.  I just love how these turned out and it is so much fun using a stencil to transform a chair. Can’t wait for you to try this technique and start flipping your own furniture! Just pin this chair makeover with stencils tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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How To Recycle Old Windows

Do you have old windows laying around like I do and can’t decide what to do with them all! You will be glad you stopped by today because I am going to show you how to use furniture transfers to recycle old windows! Living on the farm has many perks as well as many challenges. When the new calves need to be feed that means we do not sleep as much. To me, that is a challenge. I love my sleep! The perk of living on a farm is seeing God’s beauty all around me every day as well as being married to the farmer. Another great perk is all the “old” things we have laying around for that “just in case we need it” a moment to happen! However, I am thankful for those items because I found the perfect thing from a pile in the barn that I can not wait to craft with you. I am going to teach you how to repurpose an old window. How to Recycle Old Windows for Art This is going to blow your mind. You can turn an old window into a beautifully hung portrait. The old wood on the glass window makes for the perfect frame for a beautiful furniture transfer. I just love the natural wood around the edges or you can even paint them the color of your choice. Unfortunately, the white barn transfer has very limited stock but you can find some great vintage portraits or even some nautical lighthouses to use! I found the transfer I truly LOVED. We live on a farm in a farmhouse with a barn so very fitting. The possibilities are endless when using furniture transfers to recycle old windows. You too can do this with the ones you have laying around your home or you find thrifting. Supplies Needed to Repurpose an Old Window: Old Window Frames Furniture Transfers Scissors Squeegee Steps: Clean the window very well with some window cleaner and a paper towel. Roll out your transfer and cut to appropriate size as well as omitting anything in the print you do not want to use. This one came in three separate pieces. Start from the bottom with the first piece. Line up the bottom and confirm that it fits the space you are trying to fill. Trim off off any edges on all sides that need a quick trim. Take the backing off the transfer slowly. Press down firmly and use a squeezy to remove any bubbles. Once pressed down and secure then pull off the top clear protective layer. Do this slowly and as you pull keep rubbing down the transfer as you pull the clear layer off. Repeat the same steps to apply the next two sections. Where to get old windows? If you do not live on a farm like me and are not blessed with tons of old farmhouse windows then you will likely find tons of windows at the following places: Antique Stores Thrift Stores Landfills Dumps Construction sites (but please ask before taking!) Ways to recycle old windows I just shared with you one amazing way to recycle old windows but the possibilities are endless. Here are a few of my favorite ways I have seen others decorate: Use it as a large photo frame or like a collage frame Add scrapbook paper to the back and use a decorative decor propped on a table. Set it in the garden and let vines grown around it. If my daugther was still small it would make the perfect bow holder with added wire. Add hooks to the wood fram for a coat hanger for an entryway There is so much you can do with an old window to add some flair and decor to your home. Remember to just be creative and do not be scared to try something new. Just pin this How To Recycle Old Windows tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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