MAKEkind 26.

My husband and I (Laura) have been married about a year and a half and are finally feeling somewhat settled in our home. With that, we’ve also been purchasing a few art prints to adorn the walls which got me thinking about what I could possibly make to hang. I’ve come up with a project

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MAKEkind 25.

I’m all about repurposing items for new uses and today’s MakeKind project is just that. I’ll be showing you how to make a personalized canister to house some of your most well used and well loved kitchen utensils from a left over coffee can…

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MAKEkind 24.

Happy midweek, friends! I’m moving into a new workspace later this fall (YAY!) and itching to find some jazzy office accessories. Nothing over-the-top, just a few fun pieces to give it some life. This week I decided to start small and bright, revamping a trusty old stapler. Say hello, to my newest (colorblocked) desk accessory!

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MAKEKIND 23.

Continuing my theme of taking somewhat ordinary items and turning them into something useful or decorative, I’m here with this weeks MakeKind post to show you how to make something from all of those loose hex nuts and washers you might have laying around the toolbox. Or as in my case, you can opt for

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MAKEKIND 22.

Any plans for the long weekend? I’m planning a little get together to soak up every last bit of summer and to celebrate my mister’s birthday. In preparation for our guests, I added a splash of paint and pattern to some dull folding chairs. Who says functional can’t be fun? Here’s a peek at the transformation…

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MAKEKIND 20.

For this week’s MakeKind post, I’ve been inspired by Erin’s new bundle of joy! I’ve made some pint sized coloring blocks to be used once the baby gets older to learn how to match colors. (Please note, I used craft paint in this project, so these blocks will be best suited for children who don’t

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MAKEKIND 19

While I do love splattered paint, a neon geometric print is pretty spectacular. This week in MakeKind, I’m back sprucing up another plain umbrella with the help of some hand cut stencils and a little water proof paint. Here’s how…

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MAKEKIND 17.

It might be due to my 1980’s upbringing, but I’ve got a major crush on the carefree aesthetic of splattered-paint. This week in MakeKind, I’m using the expressive painting technique to liven up a plain umbrella with some vibrant summer hues. Here’s how…

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