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How to Paint your Door to look like Wood

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If you've been following along on our Mudroom Makeover adventure, you know that we built these beautiful arched mudroom lockers, and are getting ready to wallpaper and add brick flooring! But as I stand back looking at the situation, I can't help but hate the black metal doors. I desperately wish they were wood! This room needs more warm wood elements, but we can't afford to replace these two ... [ Read More ]

Stocking up the Firewood Stash

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Having a wood burning fireplace has been amazing. We have no regrets! That toasty smell and the energy savings alone are worth it! And every fall we stock our stash by chopping firewood to get us through the winter. *This post is sponsored by our friends at STIHL. Thank you for supporting the fabulous brands that make Reality Daydream possible!* This year, our friend, Adam, let us come ... [ Read More ]

Wood Slice Pendant Light

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Hello hello again! I have another pendant light tutorial for you today, but this time using wood slices!!! Ever since I made this one with wooden rings, my mind has been spinning with different things to try. Who knew using a balloon s a form would be so magical?! What do you think about this wood slice pendant light?! Here are the supplies you need for this wood slice pendant light ... [ Read More ]

Wooden Circle Pendant Light Tutorial

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I've had this idea to make a wooden circle pendant light using various sizes of wooden circles for quite awhile, but I was having a hard time figuring out the logistics of it in my head. Nick and I even had a brainstorm session and did some experiments to test things out, but there was still a roadblock. I knew I wanted to use a balloon as the form. And I knew I wanted to use Weldwood Instant ... [ Read More ]

Wooden Centerpiece Tray Tutorial

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I have a fun and easy building project for you! And while I do end up decorating it to be fall-themed, it can be used to decorate for any holiday or season! But if you're here because you love the fall look, I have some other fall-themed projects for you too check out too. Today we're going to build a long/narrow "tray' of sorts, to use as a centerpiece on your dining table! Unfortunately this ... [ Read More ]

How to Apply Wood Veneer

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If you follow us on the 'gram, you know I've been stripping the finish off this old desk to make it a lighter wood, and contrast the dark wood of the library walls, where it will live! Initially, that was all I was going to do to the desk. But as I got further into it, the more I wanted this desk to be perfect! And those gaping cracks on the top of the desk surface just weren't going to cut it. I ... [ Read More ]

Wooden Circle & Test Tube Propagation Art

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We're in the dog days of summer, and it seems like my kids are always hot, hungry, and whiny. UGH! I haven't been winning any parenting awards either, so I will give them a pass. We're all just trying to tread water until the temps dip back down below triple digits. Can I get an amen? Whenever I'm in a bit of a funk, it always helps to do a little creative project. And I got a idea for using up ... [ Read More ]

Wood and Macramè Plant Hanger Tutorial

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Good day friends! Do ya want to learn how to make these wood and macramè hanging planters today? GOOD! Because I'm gonna teach you! *This post is sponsored by Mohawk Finishes. Thank you for supporting the fabulous brands that make Reality Daydream possible! This post contains affiliate links.* I'm always looking for different creative way to display my plants around the house. And hanging ... [ Read More ]

Wooden Scroll saw Rainbow Projects

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Hi! I'm Paisley, Bethany's daughter. I just turned 9 years old! Today, I'm making these amazing scroll saw'd rainbows, and I'm going to show you how to make them too! I do admit, they're not all perfect. But that's part of the charm, right? Supplies 1/2" plywoodpencilscroll sawacrylic craft paintcraft paintbrush sand paperwood glueadditional plywood slab for mounting Step 1 First ... [ Read More ]

Tutorial: Photo Transfer to Wood!

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One DIY I've always wanted to try is doing a photo transfer onto wood! Have you ever tried it? I know there are several different ways to do this, but I chose the one that looked funnest, easiest, and looks the most awesome when it's done! I love the way you can see the wood grain showing through the image when you're it's finished. *This post contains affiliate links.* Supplies for ... [ Read More ]

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