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12 Electrical Tape Crafts

March 2, 2022 By Jamie Dorobek 5 Comments

12 Electrical Tape Crafts

 Who knew a roll electrical tape can transform any wall, door, floor, or even hula hoop. These 12 electrical tape crafts will make you re-think that five dollar roll of black electrical tape in your junk drawer. What is electrical tape made of? Electrical tape is typically … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How to Decorate a Rental Tagged With: diy wall art, rental ideas

12 Cheap Area Rugs for Under $200

September 19, 2016 By Jamie Dorobek Leave a Comment

12 Cheap Area Rugs for Under $200

When it comes to decorating, rugs can really make a room. But, rugs are expensive! They aren't something you likely want to buy second hand and reuse either. So, the real question is where to find cheap area rugs that will make a homey space and not break the bank? And if … [Read more...]

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IKEA Stockholm Rug Crush

April 22, 2014 By Jamie Dorobek 4 Comments

IKEA Stockholm Rug Crush

This post contains affilate links, so I make a small percent of the sale at no cost to you.  I've been crushin' on this rug since my sunny days of high rise apartment living in Florida. My Florida IKEA was out of the Stockholm rug for the entire year I lived there or she would … [Read more...]

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DIY wall art

July 23, 2013 By Jamie Dorobek 9 Comments

DIY wall art

Felt is pretty awesome. It's super cheap. Even when it is not on sale it's 4 sheets for a dollar! Oh and I love that it comes in tons of colors! It's easy to cut and hot glue holds it perfectly. I'm a big felt fan. So, when ForRent.com asked me to come up with a fun wall art idea … [Read more...]

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Gallery Wall Tips and Tricks

March 13, 2013 By Jamie Dorobek 3 Comments

Gallery Wall Tips and Tricks

For me, decorating with people I love is a no brainer. I heart pictures of my friends and family. In our Florida rental (we moved back to TX in Dec. 2012), putting holes in the wall was literally almost impossible. The walls of the 16 story condo building were concrete.  I had to … [Read more...]

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DIY Ikat Canvas Update (psuedo craft fail)

August 7, 2012 By Jamie Dorobek 4 Comments

DIY Ikat Canvas Update (psuedo craft fail)

I like canvas for a 5 reasons: 1. Can be re-painted and re-painted... you can basically delete a painting and start over 2. They're relatively inexpensive 3. Promotes creativity 4. Lightweight... easy to hang up and carry around 5. They come in all sizes... big ones are a … [Read more...]

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Craft room ideas {organizaztion}

July 24, 2012 By Jamie Dorobek 9 Comments

Craft room ideas {organizaztion}

My craft supplies was out of control. Seriously, my current craft closet was an avalanche waiting to happen... a major safety hazard! The straw that broke the camels back and made me clean it up was when my Silhouette fell from the top shelf on to my head while I was bending over … [Read more...]

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Metal table makeover and dipped tips

July 18, 2012 By Jamie Dorobek 9 Comments

Metal table makeover and dipped tips

I had the Target sale rug, Van Gogh prints in yellow frames, and a half empty bottle of spray paint... I did what any crafter would do and sprayed the metal  end table... Here is the new rug with random pillow attempts, and the before side table: It was a pseudo risky … [Read more...]

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DIY wall art {perfect for a rental}

July 17, 2012 By Jamie Dorobek 16 Comments

DIY wall art {perfect for a rental}

The diy felt art cost a grand total of $1.45! One dollar and forty five cents. Cheapest. Art. Ever.  I had all of the materials on hand minus the sheets of felt! Here's what you need to create your own one of kind wall art... 3 canvases (different sizes could be fun too) … [Read more...]

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How to organize a kitchen (with a door!)

July 10, 2012 By Jamie Dorobek 47 Comments

How to organize a kitchen (with a door!)

I officially love the door organizer. But, now with the magnetic knife addition and some re- organizing, I really, really love it. I'm seriously considering open kitchen shelving in my future home. It makes putting things away so simple. Here's the door with it's new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 1 Hour C.R.A.F.T.'s, How to Decorate a Rental, Organization Tagged With: kitchen, organization, rental ideas

Room Makeover {Inspiration}

July 10, 2012 By Jamie Dorobek 7 Comments

Room Makeover {Inspiration}

Finding inspiration for a room is tricky sometimes.  The original motivation behind the  living room makeover was 2 fold: Wanted an 8x10 rug Wanted to incorporate Van Gogh prints my grandfather gave me a long time ago The 8x10 rug thing was a big ticket item on the living … [Read more...]

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Room Makeover {decorate an apartment}

July 6, 2012 By Jamie Dorobek 23 Comments

Room Makeover {decorate an apartment}

Our living room got a complete makeover last weekend for a whoppin' $134 (that inclues an 8 x 10 rug)!  I was home alone in Florida, starting my new job, while Andy was working in NYC. And this is what happened...         I'm going to write up tutorials … [Read more...]

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