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    A Lot More Doing

    March 11, 2013 |

    I’ve said it before, but whenever I feel like my life involves a lot of “doing”, it involves less talking and thinking about doing. Recently I found out I was accepted to Creating with the Stars over at East Coast Creative and...  WHOA.

    Me? How the..? Huh?! Are you sure that says my name?! Uhhh... YAY!!!

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    I was blown away by the entries, blown away with the other bloggers, and kinda sorta freaking out (in a good way). What a whirlwind the last week of creating has been!

    This week’s theme was “upcycled”, which is right up my garage salin’, paint lovin’ alley.

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    I can’t show what I made just yet, but all I can show you is my painting clothes. And a big thumbs up because I am head over heels in love with this project. And I can’t wait to show you what we made (wait, did I say that already?).

    I was paired with the lovely Shaunna of Perfectly Imperfect and I couldn’t have had a better match.  I have spent way too much time browsing her blog (and Pinterest boards) and swooning over her beautiful rustic vintage style. A blog about a “perfectly imperfect” life: a beautiful home but messy little details of life? Yep, perfection. And she hates laundry. 🙂

    Round one kicked off today and the theme is upcycled!

    I’d love it if you hopped over and voted for your favorite, there are some amazing projects over there! I know I have been inspired to look at old stuff in a new way...

    The voting is secret and I can’t tell you which is mine! If you do figure it out, please don’t spill it in the comments. I don’t want to get in trouble. 😉

     

    Thanks, guys!

    What is one of your favorite upcycled projects that you’ve done or have pinned?

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    1. Sailor Don

      March 15, 2013 at 9:45 pm

      Very unique, beautiful and well thought out. You certainly put that old wood to good use. I have been following your blogs and I can hardly wait for your next creation!

    2. Kristen M.

      March 12, 2013 at 10:20 pm

      I knew exactly which one was yours! It was the only one I voted for. I love your home DIYs.

      • Ann Marie

        March 14, 2013 at 7:01 am

        haha! Thanks, Kristen!! That is a HUGE compliment 🙂

    3. Abby Raber

      March 11, 2013 at 4:12 pm

      Congrats on being chosen - but that's a given...cause you're freaking awesome. DUH!! 🙂

      • Ann Marie

        March 14, 2013 at 7:04 am

        well, duh. I keep awesome company soooo it probably rubbed off from you 🙂 Thanks, Abby!

    4. Jessica

      March 11, 2013 at 1:31 pm

      I was trying to figure out which one was yours, but honestly have no idea. There were so many fabulous projects. I voted for three! Let's hope one of them was yours. Love all the inspiration!

      • Ann Marie

        March 14, 2013 at 7:08 am

        there were SO many good ones! I didn't want anyone to get booted. And I don't envy you guys and trying to decide which one to vote for, cause I probably wouldn't have been able to pick just three!! Maybe like 8? haha

        ours was the Floor Board Kitchen Island 🙂

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