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Hand-painting Fabric

I was looking for some fabric for a tiny bathroom window curtain in the cottage, but could not find the exact colour scheme I was looking for. So, I decided to make my own using a Martha Stewart stencil and fabric paint. So easy. So good. Imagine making your own tea towels or pillows using this technique!!

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Junk to Funk | Bistro Set Reno

When I saw the pile of rusty iron on the lawn of the neighbour’s garage sale, I saw potential. The potential for a lovely retro bistro set bringing new life and purpose to my front porch. I imagined freshly brewed coffee, the paper and early morning rays of sun. I paid $15 for the table and 2 chairs, invested another $25 in paint and outdoor fabric and a few hours of labour later my porch dreams were reality.

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Under-the-sink Shelf

In a previous post, I told you about my big bathroom cabinet redo. I was quite proud but, looking under the sink, I realized something was missing. A jumbled mess of junk had collected in the cabinet and I knew, while foraging through the mess, that my life would be so much easier with the addition of a shelf. Time for my next project! Now I just have to tackle my kitchen cabinet.

By: Jodi Read more

5 DIY Spring wreaths that we love!

The weather is warming up and it looks like Spring is finally here! It’s the perfect time to freshen up your front door with a spring wreath. Here are five of our favourite DIY wreaths (along with the steps to make them) from fellow DIY bloggers. From bright to neutral, modern to traditional – there’s something for everyone!

Have you made your own spring wreath? Share it with The Motherboards by posting it on our Facebook wall or by emailing themoms@themotherboards.ca. Read more