Tag: Upcycle
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French Inspired Dresser
Furniture design is one of my favorite things to do. These French inspired dressers where so fun to re-design. I like to try and take current styles along with the style of the pieces. So these dresser I wanted to keep some what simple. Yet I wanted to put some of my own pazzas into…
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Upcycled Bed into a Bench
This head and foot board set had been sitting in my garage for some time. It was time to bring new life to this piece and I thought a bench would be perfect! Check out this upcycled bed into a bench.
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Saving Memories
Written by UpCycle Girl Tara When my client asked me to restore her grandmother’s stool, I was more than thrilled. My roots in the restoration industry have been with true antiques. I have spent years studying and learning about authenticity, visiting historical places and learning proper restoration practices. This particular stool just needed new upholstery.…
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Drawer Upcycle
What does an old trunk, drawer, table legs and desk top have in common? Check this out!!
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Why We Don’t Use Wax On Furniture!
Hello friends and followers. Here I am again with my insight on wax. I keep seeing a huge movement towards using wax as a top coat. My guess is because some paint manufactures say you don’t need to top coat their paint. So waxing has become the alternative to achieve a sheen, or desired look.…
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Why I Don’t Use Wax On Furniture!
Wax can also be somewhat sticky, and finger prints can stand out. Dirt can easily adhere to it making it harder to clean. Also, wax is suggested to be reapplied about every year so it is not a low-maintenance option. Wax is used typically more for looks rather than as a durable protectant.
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Making something old new again!
The Upcycle Girls love to put a little twist on our upcycles! This once very useful record cabinet doesn’t hold much use in todays lifestyle unless…….. You take it and make it into something that can be used. We made this one into a charging station. The bottom has had a whole cut out to…
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