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Farmhouse Painted (chalk like paint) Jar Vases | Pretty Handy Girl

Simple Chalk-Painted Jars

May 25, 2020 Brittany Bailey Leave a Comment

This is by far one of my favorite gift crafts. Grab a few recycled jars or bottles and use your favorite chalk paint to create simple chalk-painted jars! Simple Chalk-Painted Jars Two weeks ago I spent less than 20 minutes whipping up some really cute vases using recycled … [Read more...]

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Upcycled Magnetic Chalkboard Frame | Pretty Handy Girl

Upcycled Magnetic Chalkboard Frame

May 22, 2020 Brittany Bailey 2 Comments

I'm a serial upcycler. When I can find relatively free materials and turn them into something worth displaying, I'm thrilled! This Magnetic Chalkboard frame is one of those upcycled projects I am proud of. Upcycled Magnetic Chalkboard Frame Earlier in the week, I showed you … [Read more...]

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Upcycled Cabinet Door Quote Art | Pretty Handy Girl

Upcycled Cabinet Door Chalkboard Art

July 24, 2015 Brittany Bailey 9 Comments

What do you do with an old cabinet door? Besides keep it with your wood scraps for ten years like I did (not recommended.) You can create pre-framed art! Today I have an easy Upcycled Cabinet Door Chalkboard Art project for you. If you have an old cabinet door, some paint, and a … [Read more...]

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File Cabinet Makeover Using Chalk Paint

April 22, 2015 Addicted 2 DIY 6 Comments

Hey there everyone!  I'm working in my craft room to give it a major overhaul and make it a much more functional and creative space.  It also doubles as an office that I share with my husband.  It's not always the easiest thing to do, partly because of a lack of organization. One … [Read more...]

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Quick Kitchen Cart Makeover with BB Frösh Chalk Paint Powder

Quick Kitchen Cart Makeover with BB Frösch Chalk Powder

January 26, 2015 Brittany Bailey 13 Comments

It seems I have a penchant for painting my late grandmother's old furniture. You may remember the coffee table I wrote on of her's. This kitchen cart was Grandma's, but it had seen better days. It has been hanging out in my Dad's kitchen for years now. My sister Caitlin decided … [Read more...]

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Seaside Theme Bathroom Refresh #LowesCreator | Pretty Handy Girl

Boy’s Bathroom Refresh {#LowesCreator Project}

June 2, 2014 Brittany Bailey 45 Comments

You know those projects that you complete 80% of the room and think to yourself, "This is good for now. I'll do the rest in a day or two." Yup, the boy's bathroom was one such 80 percenter. I finally took the time to finish the last 20 percent of this bathroom makeover by giving … [Read more...]

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Farmhouse Painted (chalk like paint) Jar Vases | Pretty Handy Girl

Why I’m NOT going to participate in Teacher Appreciation Week anymore!

May 23, 2014 Brittany Bailey 43 Comments

Two weeks ago was Teacher Appreciation Week at my son's school. Every year I have a bit of a knee jerk reaction to this week. Is it because I don't appreciate my sons' teachers and administrators? Definitely not true! I appreciate them more than I can ever show. It's a joke in … [Read more...]

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How to Make an Old Sign

How to Make an Old Sign from a Foot Board

May 7, 2014 Decor Adventures 6 Comments

One project I really wanted to make was an old wooden-looking sign. I hoped to stumble upon a salvaged piece or something found. Lucky enough, I happened to find a foot board from a bed right down the street. It was the perfect shape to make into a sign. When someone throws … [Read more...]

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Unique Wine Rack

DIY Unique Wine Rack

March 5, 2014 Decor Adventures 11 Comments

Hi everyone! It’s Jessica from Décor Adventures, back again and ready to show you a furniture makeover project I’m just in love with. This isn't just any furniture makeover. This is how to turn an old dresser into a rack to hold your favorite reds and whites - wine that … [Read more...]

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How to: Build a Wall Chalkboard with a Chalk Ledge

February 19, 2014 Jaime Costiglio 8 Comments

Chalkboards are popping up everywhere (like Brittany's DIY chalkboard calendar from last week) and you can easily make one, but how about upping the usefulness by making a chalkboard WITH a chalk ledge?  Jaime here from That's My Letter to show you how easy it is to add a chalk … [Read more...]

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Desk Makeover {Paint Stripping with Citristrip & Painting with Latex Enamel}

January 29, 2014 Melissa Riker 39 Comments

One of the unique features of our home's floor plan is a "tech room" with built in desks just off of our mud room.  When we first built our house I thought they would make the perfect place for our older boys to do their homework. The builders painted the desks with latex … [Read more...]

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DIY Aged Chippy Paint Technique | Pretty Handy Girl

DIY Aged Chippy Paint Technique

January 10, 2014 Brittany Bailey 47 Comments

This is another one of those tutorials that I've been dying to share with you! Like sitting on my hands and anxiously waiting to type it out. But after taking 2 weeks off from blogging, I'm back and ready to give you this fabulous tutorial for achieving the aged chippy paint look … [Read more...]

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Hi, I'm Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl. I like the smell of coffee and sawdust in the morning. I live to break stereotypes and empower you to take on your own DIY project.

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