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Japanese cotton fabric, Nippori Fabric Town, stash, craft room
December 4, 2014September 11, 2015Jill

Craft Room Organizing and Stash Show and Tell

I haven’t really been much lately for doing things around the house… My excuse is that I’ve been in and out of the house since March, half living up on Ballina and other jobs. I got it in my head to at the very least unpack all my craft stuff and take stock of all […]

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mannequin, dumpster dive, repurpose, DIY, recycling, spray paint
September 22, 2014September 11, 2015Jill

Saturday Project: Before and After Dumpster Find Mannequin

I will go on and admit my secret shame: I dumpster dive. Not as much as I did back in the States, but if I see something interesting in the trash I have no shame picking it up. Australians also seem very good at putting their “nice trash” outside the dumpster… Council Clean Up Day, […]

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dresser, furniture, DIY, before and after, furniture sanding
September 18, 2014September 11, 2015Jill

Saturday Project: Dresser Before and (somewhat) After

Sanded the hideous varnish off of this dresser a mate gave me, and probably got cancer in the process from breathing in the varnish dust. After sanding everything (stopping frequently to blow the varnish dust out of my nose and think about my life choices), I added a coat of Danish oil to seal and […]

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Shop my sale: up to 70% off to clear out my craft room 🔥
Haven't been doing much crafting lately as I'm stationed at #christmasisland for a little bit. Unfortunately I'm working, but fortunately I get some chill evenings to enjoy life ⛱
Ugh, I feel cleansed. I tried to keep up with the wee stamped earring cards, but they definitely were dated.
Why tho... 🤷‍♀️
Coming soon: how to use paint to cover up your mistakes (or, "Marble effect: you can't do it incorrectly).
I am #stunning at any kind of marketing or tutorials (or being helpful in general), so, only 4 years too late may I present:

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