Maskcara | Beauty Makeup Magic runningonhappiness.blogspot.com How To Build a Pottery Barn Inspired Vanity - DIYdiva I think the most important thing on the list of stuff you need to build a vanity is the pervasive belief that you can, in fact, build a vanity. This belief may be sorely tested at some point– I’d be lying if I said you could build an entire cabinet in an hour without breaking a sweat. But, this was the first freestanding cabinet I’d ever built and my first time using dowel joints, and I didn’t have anything resembling a plan to start with, except for this picture from the PB website. So if I can turn this… Into this… I think “believes it can be done” is probably the only skill absolutely required to take something like this on. Other Things You Need to Build a Vanity. Maybe you’re the kind of person who likes to sketch out very detailed “plans” on a cocktail napkin before diving into a project (you’re in good company), but if you’d rather have something more scientific, here’s a look at the pieces I used to build my vanity. Tools The Building Part Step 1 – Cutting Then cut my 1x. And clamps.
Thrifty Decor Chick It’s Dollar Store Week! The Pot The time has come for the final Dollar store post. *sniff* It’s one of those occasions that’s both sad and happy. Like watching a child go off to school for the first time, or eating a whole strawberry-rhubarb pie in one sitting. Mostly though, this is an exciting moment. So here we go …. deep breath … the final Dollar Store post. Clay pot Ta da! To prove that you could do this with ONLY things bought at a Dollar store I bought everything at Dollarama. So here we go … it’s simple enough to do but here are the instructions just in case you need ‘em: Remove the chain from your really ugly cat plaque. Slip a thin metal rod through chain ends. Put light and rod inside pot. this is what it will look like inside the upside down pot. This is what it will look like outside at night. And guess what?!! This one is done a little differently: Remove the chain from your still ugly cat plaque. Turn your basket upside down, slip chain through weave and tie ends of chain together with fishing line. see?
GIVERSLOG Menu Plan Your Butt Off | Shrinking Kitchen Menu Plan Your Butt off has been a feature over at Shrinking Jeans for quite a while. We absolutely love it and think it will fit in perfectly over here at Shrinking Kitchen! If you’re new to our site, Menu Plan Your Butt Off is a weekly feature running each Sunday. Join us as we plan out our weekly menus, share delicious recipes and even provide you with a grocery list. I know! We’re awesome like that. So, with out further ado, let’s menu plan! Monday: I’ve been wanting to try this recipe for Five Spice Turkey & Lettuce Wraps for quite a while – I think it’s something my son would enjoy helping with – and eating! Tuesday: We usually have Taco Tuesday around these parts, but I’m thinking this Healthy and Hearty Taco Casserole might be a welcome substitution! Wednesday: Lean grilled pork loin chops with Curry Roasted Cauliflower and salad of arugula tossed with lemon juice and olive oil. Thursday: Baked potato bar – top with healthy toppings of your choice. Friday: Homemade pizza night. eggs
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Super Bowl Dips! | C'est La Vegan As I’ve said before, I’m not that big of a football fan, but I sure do love football food! This week I want to feature some yummy eats that would be perfect to serve on Super Bowl Sunday. Let’s start with the dips! First up is Buffalo “Chicken” Dip. Next up is Sweet Onion Dip, which is basically a caramelized onion dip made from scratch. A unique twist on a classic, this Kimchi Salsa is spicy and almost effervescent. And since we’re talking unique dips, this Badenjan Dip from Nigella Lawson is slightly exotic and very tasty. Of course you can’t go wrong with a good old layered dip, and they couldn’t be easier to make. And if you’d rather go with something more traditional, this Refried Bean Layer Dip is a classic, and also super easy to throw together. Finally, this Hot Artichoke Dip is so good, and of course (say it with me) really easy to make! Stay tuned the rest of this week for more Super Bowl snacks! Be Sociable, Share!
Controlling My Chaos: Altered Clipboards The biggest improvement was that I kicked the spray adhesive to the curb and used Modge Podge for the adhesive part the protection part and it worked great. I've found that the spray adhesive doesn't hold up very well long-term. Plus, Modge Podge is very forgiving. I ran out half way through this set of clipboards, so I went out and bought my biggest jar of Modge Podge yet. See. To alter my clipboards, the first thing I did was to paint around the edges on both sides, so that I could cut my paper a little smaller and avoid the whole sanding the edges step. After painting the edges of the clipboards, I chose two coordinating papers to cover each clipboard. I keep my clipboards pretty simple most of the time. I tend to start a littler shorter and then keep slicing off strips until it fits perfectly. Sorry Bob, I can't help myself. This is the back of the piece I'm going to adhere to the bottom front of my clipboard. Here's the front of my clipboard with two patterned papers on it. TA-DA!
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