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Two abandoned-house nightstand rehabs

The Frugal Girl

Anyway, after priming the nightstand, I applied the pink paint which, yes, looks very white. When I paint furniture in a light color, I often have to use caulk to fill in some gaps; the light color makes them rather unsightly. it will not look right unless it’s been painted over because the sheen is different.

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Summer Fun #1: Shaving Cream Painting

Saving SAHM Sanity

All you need is a cookie sheet, thick paper (like cardstock), poster or tempered paint, shaving cream (got mine at the dollar store) and a toothpick. Press down gently then lift. Press down gently then lift. Step 5: Once the paint has dried, use the back of a knife or a squeegee to lightly wipe the shaving cream off the paper.

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Thankful Thursday | I am not qualified

The Frugal Girl

furniture painting! You just mix it up, press it in a pan, and bake. I am qualified to comment on some topics (like frugality! nursing school!). Conflicts in the Middle East, though? Decidedly outside my range of knowledge. for crunchy granola Guys, if you haven’t made this granola , you should. NO STIRRING WHILE BAKING.

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Frugal Fall DIY Project: Puzzle Piece Apple

Saving Cents With Sense

Spray paint or craft paint in both red and green. Apply a liberal amount of red craft paint or spray paint covering them entirely. While the red pieces are drying, apply some green paint to the puzzle pieces you reserved. Apply a small dab of glue on the outline and press your first red puzzle pieces onto it.

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DIY Pinecone Christmas Tree

Saving With Shellie

White paint (spray or craft paint). We were able to find the paint and beads at our local craft store for just a few dollars a piece. You can use any color paint you want, we just chose white spray paint since it would mimic the look of snow. You can then press a bead to the glue and hold it firmly into place.

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Mason Jar Lid Pumpkin Craft

For the Mommas

These could not be simpler to do and you can dress them up or paint them in so many different ways. . Spray paint the lids. White spray paint (or choice color). Place the lids on a piece of newspaper and apply two coats of white spray paint. Take a stick and press it down into the center of the pumpkin.

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10 Ways to Repurpose Picture Frames

Saving Cents With Sense

This is a cool trick and all you need is some chalkboard paint. Paint your frame the color of your choice or leave plain. Take basic chalkboard spray paint ($6.99 and spray the glass with two coats of paint. Remove the glass and paint the outer frame a color of your choice. You can even adding pressed flowers.