$3 Garden Bench Renovation in Less Than 30 Minutes

Last week I spent a whole $3  and 30 minutes on this garden bench rennovation.  This garden bench is over 7 years old and has been stained before. I always debate whether or not I want to stain it because I love the weathered look. But last week I was shopping for chalkboard paint and I  managed to snag some spray wood stain from Michaels for $3. Time to rennovate on the cheap!

Here's how the project went:
1. I sprayed off the pigeon poop and washed the bench.
2. Lightly sanded the bench.
3. Covered the wall with an old sheet. (Who has time to move benches?)
4. Sprayed the bench like crazy.
5. Waited 15 minutes for the first coat to dry.
6. Sprayed the 2nd coat and finished off the can.

I think it came out great, and it was super easy!

Spray Wood Stain only $3!

  Don't forget to cover the wall!

Alice in Wonderland clock with Graphic 45 Paper

Recently I received this graphic 45 paper that's been discontinued for a while. Luckily, I found some extra pieces on the internet. I've had these project pieces for over 5 years now and they've been sitting in my closet. I thought this paper would make a really great clock.

I use mod podge to seal the paper on the clock. Then I added some embellishments.  Unfortunately the clock pieces broke. So I had to make a trip to the Hobby Lobby to pick up a new part. This is a clock I'll keep for a long time.

Home Decor - Five Years in the Making!

I purchased these letters in a kit about 5 years ago at the Tuesday Morning.  They've been sitting in my closet for about 5 years now.  I finally took some time to embellish them and seal them.  Boy...some times it takes a long time to complete a project!

 

The paper is from My Minds Eye and I used Vintage photo ink to give it the aged look.

All letters were sealed with Mod Podge. 

 

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Place in Time - Graphic 45 January Perpetual Calendar

When the Place in Time Graphic 45 paper came out I rushed to my nearest local scrapbook store (which is 20 minutes away) to purchase some. I snagged two of each month because I know once they discontinue this line I'll be heartbroken. I came straight home and worked on January's layout. It's a fantastic line!