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Vintage Map Lampshade | Pretty Handy Girl

Vintage Map Lampshade

March 17, 2017 Brittany Bailey 73 Comments

Do you want to update a plain vanilla lamp shade? Do you have a vacation you want to remember? You can do both with this vintage map lampshade! The process to create a Vintage Map Lampshade is easy, especially if your lamp shade is close to a perfect cylinder. But, what do you … [Read more...]

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Fool Proof Way to Update Furniture Like a Pro

Fool Proof Way to Update Furniture Like a Pro

March 11, 2015 Decor Adventures 5 Comments

Hello friends! It's Jessica from Decor Adventures, back this month with tips on The Fool Proof Way to Update Furniture Like a Pro! I have some tips to make your furniture finishes look like they were professionally done. Help you pick the best paint, primer and tools for the job. … [Read more...]

contact paper, Decor Adventures, decoupage, Furniture, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques

DIY Christmas Journal

December 18, 2013 Jaime Costiglio 4 Comments

Need an easy DIY gift idea that any kid will love?  Jaime from That's My Letter here to share DIY Christmas journals made from inexpensive kids composition books. There's still time to make this Christmas journal gift for all those kids on your list who love to write and draw, … [Read more...]

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Make Your Own Customized File Bin with Mod Podge

June 15, 2012 Brittany Bailey 9 Comments

I'm just curious if I'm the only person who loses sight of her desk every week? I spend Monday mornings clearing the clutter and figuring out my plan of attack for the week. I could really save that 30 minutes each week by corralling my clutter in one place! On a recent excursion … [Read more...]

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Beveled Glass Ornaments from an Old Brass Light

December 12, 2011 Brittany Bailey 28 Comments

I had so much fun at the Habitat ReStore talk this past weekend. My favorite holiday decorations were these adorable beveled glass ornaments. Would you believe me if I told you that they began life as a dated octagon brass light fixture? Well, they did! And here is the … [Read more...]

arts and craft, chandeliers, Decorating, decoupage, habitat ReStore, Holiday decorating, light fixture, mod podge, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Uncategorized, Upcycling

Guest Posting at Frugal Flourish – Making Glass Citrus Plates

July 15, 2011 Brittany Bailey 3 Comments

I've been fighting a losing battle this week. I seem to have come home from California with some airplane cooties. Last night I got knocked down by a raging ear infection. This evening I came down with pink eye. My sympathies go out to all our little ones that have suffered from … [Read more...]

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Fork Photo Holder Base

March 15, 2011 Brittany Bailey 28 Comments

I want to share with you how to make an alternate base for that Fork Photo Holder you see above. If you will give me a few minutes, I'll show you how to do that. Materials: Fork (.25 each from Goodwill) Wooden base from craft store (cost me .69 each) Beads, corks, or other … [Read more...]

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The Perfect Color for a Craig’s List Dresser

October 11, 2010 Brittany Bailey 64 Comments

I am in love with those adorable french provincial dressers. The flourishy handles are what really get my heart pounding.When I saw this dresser on Craig's List for $35 dollars, I pounced!  Disclaimer: I stole this picture from the previous owner's Craig's List Ad. Oooo baby, … [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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