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DIY toddler dress-up station
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DIY Toddler Dress-Up Station: Play Area Ideas & Storage Solutions

Create a DIY toddler dress-up station with our play area ideas and storage solutions. Discover tips for building a fun and functional space for your little one’s dress-up adventures.

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Kitchen Cabinets to the Ceiling
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How to Maximize Space with Kitchen Cabinets to the Ceiling

Discover how to install kitchen cabinets to the ceiling and maximize space with our simple guide and design ideas for a stylish kitchen.

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antique dresser into a bathroom vanity
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How We Turned an Antique Dresser Into a DIY Bathroom Vanity

Learn how to transform an antique dresser into a bathroom vanity with our step-by-step guide and creative tips for a unique bathroom upgrade.

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best budget-friendly exterior lighting
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Best Budget-Friendly Exterior Lighting

Discover budget-friendly exterior lighting solutions to enhance your home’s curb appeal. Explore affordable ideas and tips for stylish, effective outdoor lighting without breaking the bank.

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DIY peg rail
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DIY Peg Rail: Simple Step-by-step Guide

Discover how to create a stylish DIY peg rail for efficient home organization. Our step-by-step guide makes it easy to enhance your space with functional and decorative hooks.

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IKEA play kitchen hack
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IKEA Play Kitchen Hack

Discover the ultimate IKEA play kitchen hack! Learn how to transform a simple IKEA kitchen set into a customized, stylish play space for your child with easy DIY tips and creative ideas.

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closet makeover
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How We Transformed Our Tiny Closet in One Weekend

Revamp your closet quickly with our ClosetMaid makeover guide. Discover easy tips and solutions for a stylish and organized space, perfect for any weekend project.

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how to install floating shelves
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How to Install Floating Shelves the Easy Way

Learn how to install floating shelves effortlessly with our step-by-step guide. Get expert tips for a stylish and functional addition

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DIY fireplace mantel with storage
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DIY Fireplace Mantel with Storage

Create a beautiful and practical DIY fireplace mantel with storage using our comprehensive guide. Learn step-by-step instructions to add style and functionality to your living space.

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DIY busy board
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Quick, Easy DIY Busy Board for Toddlers

Learn how to make a DIY busy board to keep your toddler entertained and engaged. Follow our step-by-step for an educational activity board.

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A thrifty Aussie mum with the audacity to DIY anything. Old house, new projects, & life back home after a decade abroad 🛠️
✉️: emma@shoemakesnew.com

I’m starting on my second winter being back in A I’m starting on my second winter being back in Aus after more than a decade away and I guess I just forgot how cold the houses here are?? Like why am I colder in my house in Queensland than I was in a Wyoming winter? 😭 how are we all fixing this? Uggs and prayers? 😅

#queenslanderhome #aussiemum #expatlife
I walked into my local @salvosstores manifesting a I walked into my local @salvosstores manifesting a pinboard to help bring some semblance of order to our chaotic out-the-door process and when I saw this one, I knew the project was going to be perfect. #ad

Between preloved finds from Salvos Stores and my @cricut_anz Maker 4, I made something so much more personalised to my 4- and 6-year-old than anything I was finding online (and those custom chore charts were going for $60-80+ each!). 

I used permanent vinyl on the acrylic sheets, glued a few rare earth magnets on the back for the print-and-cut magnets to stick, then glued a couple of tacks on the back so it would sit nicely on the pinboard. 
So easy, and keeping items in circulation and out of landfill is an added bonus, too. 

Now I keep thinking about what other systems I can overhaul with this iconic duo.

#MakewithCricutANZ #CricutANZ #DIYJulyEdit 
Tell me why I look like both Gru ✨and✨ a minio Tell me why I look like both Gru ✨and✨ a minion in this 😂 but we’re forging ahead because what I lack in physical aesthetic I’m making up for in progress on the Subtle Treehouse kid’s room vision. 

#diyprojects #diyer #kidsroom #bedroommakeover
It was in this very moment ‘just looking’ to s It was in this very moment ‘just looking’ to see if kitchen cabinets would even fit under these windows that I knew I couldn’t rest until I executed this vision 😂

#kitchenreno #queenslanderhome #diyprojects #diykitchen
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