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Wooden Snowman Craft

Stockpiling Moms

Step 2: (Optional) Paint the other sides of the wooden piece’s orange. Step 3: (Optional) Mix a brown paint with the orange to make a darker orange shade. Paint lines to simulate pumpkin ridges. You may have to cut the grapevine to fit. Let it dry. Let it dry. Step 5: Glue the wooden slices to build the snowman.

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Want to save money? Let go of the need for matching

The Frugal Girl

I was a teenager in the 90s, and while this may be true of other eras as well, I remember there being a LOT of matching sets, particularly when it came to home decor. Scribbles over my friend’s face because I dunno if she wants to be on a blog! Scribbles over my friend’s face because I dunno if she wants to be on a blog!

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Saving Money on Renovations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

so I’ve taken it upon myself to cost out the renovations for a new kitchen, new flooring, bathroom upgrades and painting. Painting can also be done yourself. One of the biggest questions in our minds when we are considering a house that needs renovations is “how much?”, Comparison Shop.

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Should You Spend Your Money on Home Re-Decorating?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Well, I had to research this one as I’ve lived in the same home for 26 years now and have only changed out the paint once (repairing all those holes the kids put in the walls with their dart boards!) You may have self-image problems , they suggest that you might be obsessive if you redecorate often.

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Target Refresh Your Nest Sweepstakes — Savings Blogger

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Prize includes paint, furniture, lighting, furnishings and more, plus $10,000 to help offset taxes on prize (ARV: $50,000). content of this site may be reused in any fashion without written consent. Contest ends 30 April. Enjoy this site? Please subscribe via Email to have savings, advice, coupons and offers sent directly to you.

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What Working At Disney Taught Me | Don’t Step Over the Yellow Line!

Saving Everyday

One way we enforced these safety rules was through the use of yellow painted lines, which were painted at various locations on both platforms. Written by: Brittany Madden – Follow Brittany’s blog Britty Loves Disney. More Disney articles you may like: Disney Disney World Planning disney world working at disney'

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D.I.Y. Weekly: Easy Screen Printing

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

Opaque Fabric Paint. Leave about 3 inches around each side so you have room to paint. Fill in the letters with opaque fabric paint. I recommend placing several layers of newspaper or thin cardboard underneath the layer of fabric you are painting. Sometimes the paint will run through. X-acto knife and cutting mat.