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June 12, 2024

How to make an Upcycled Strawberry Vase

June 12, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to make an Upcycled Strawberry Vase

How to make an upcycled strawberry vase.

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June 12, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 10 Comments
everything else 4, Upcycled 3
recycling/repurposing, paint, Home Decorating, upcycling
May 25, 2024

2 easy ways to decorate plain shells

May 25, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
2 easy ways to decorate plain shells

2 easy ways to decorate plain dull shells

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May 25, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 17 Comments
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Home Decorating, do it over challenge, paint, decoupage
April 02, 2024

How to paint your own vibrant fabric

April 02, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to paint your own vibrant fabric

How to paint your own vibrant fabric. Upcycle old plain fabric with fabric paints to create bold, vibrant, colourful designs.

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April 02, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 17 Comments
everything else 4, Upcycled 3
recycling/repurposing, Washi tape, paint, sustainable craft challenge
March 13, 2024

Floral Painted Wooden Box DIY Tutorial

March 13, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Floral Painted Wooden Box DIY Tutorial

I had so much fun painting simple flowers on my X-acto knife box to turn it from plain to fabulous in one afternoon.

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March 13, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 26 Comments
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art, gift ideas, pretty ideas, upcycling, Inspired by, paint
August 16, 2023

How to Paint a Fun Modern Wall Mural

August 16, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
How to Paint a Fun Modern Wall Mural

How to paint a simple and modern mural on your wall

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August 16, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 6 Comments
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mural, Home Decorating, paint
August 17, 2021

Upcycled Wooden Thrift Store Trinket Bowls

August 17, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Upcycled Wooden Thrift Store Trinket Bowls

Take wooden trinket dishes from the thrift store or charity shop and give them a whole new look. Choose from a modern geometric colour block or a copper doodle effect.

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August 17, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 30 Comments
everything else 3, upcycled 1
upcycling, recycling/repurposing, paint
June 16, 2020

Summer Watercolour Rainbow Leaf Greeting Cards

June 16, 2020/ Sum of their Stories
Summer Watercolour Rainbow Leaf Greeting Cards

How to make summery rainbow leaf greeting cards using a fun watercolour technique

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June 16, 2020/ Sum of their Stories/ 18 Comments
Greeting Cards 1
summer ideas, greeting cards, paint, papercraft, papercutting
May 30, 2018

Dot Painted Pebbles with Nail Varnish

May 30, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Dot Painted Pebbles with Nail Varnish

Sweet dot painted pebbles made with nail varnish pens. Perfect for mindfulness or stress relief, for your ‘one word’ or just as something pretty.

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May 30, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 27 Comments
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nail varnish, gift ideas, paint
May 15, 2018

Upcycled Can Herb Planters

May 15, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Upcycled Can Herb Planters

Upcycle old food cans into pretty herb planters with a simple image transfer technique.

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May 15, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 47 Comments
Everything else 1, upcycled, Inspired by 1
Pinterest Challenge, gardening, upcycling, paint
April 17, 2018

Gingham Vase Glass Jar Upcycle

April 17, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Gingham Vase Glass Jar Upcycle

A glass jar upcycle, how to paint a gingham or buffalo check effect to create a lovely vase.

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April 17, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 28 Comments
upcycled, Inspired by 1
upcycling, recycling/repurposing, paint, Home Decorating
September 09, 2016

Simple Cross Stitch Mural

September 09, 2016/ Sum of their Stories
Simple Cross Stitch Mural

A simple cross stitch design painted on the wall as a mural.

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September 09, 2016/ Sum of their Stories/ 31 Comments
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Home Decorating, art, pretty ideas, tutorials, paint, cross stitch
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