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Posts tagged “February Jumpstart 2009 - entries”

How To: Make a Butterfly Chair Cover
Veronica's February Jumpstart Project 2009

Click on the Thumbnails to View All Project Photos Title: Relax + Read Name: Veronica Time: 1 Day Cost: $11.82 A vintage butterfly chair found for $1 gets a super new cover. Click above for pics,...

How To: Make a Play Kitchen
Julie's February Jumpstart Project 2009

Click on the Thumbnails to View All Project Photos Title:Lili's Play Kitchen Name: Julie Time: 3 Days Cost: $30 A piece of furniture found in the basement becomes a wonderful play area. Click abo...

How To: Kids Quote Canvas
Allie's February Jumpstart Project 2009

Click on the Thumbnails to View All Project Photos Title: Kids Quote Canvas Name: Allie Time: 7-8 hours Cost: About $30 Use a quotes for both inspiration and decoration! Click above for pics, belo...

How To: Felt Mobile
Anna's February Jumpstart Project 2009

Click on the Thumbnails to View All Project Photos Title:Felt Mobile Name: Anna M. Time: 6 hours for design; 3 hours for assembly with a 2-week wait in between for parts Cost: $30 Anna used an on...

How To: Hack a Walmart Crib
Erin's February Jumpstart Project 2009

Click on the Thumbnails to View All Project Photos Title: Our Crib W-Hack Name: Erin Time: 2-4 hrs. assembly (24 for drying) Cost: $125 + Crib A DIY solution for getting a custom boutique look fro...

How To: Make a Hanging Book Display
Megan's February Jumpstart Project 2009

Click on the Thumbnails to View All Project Photos Title: Hanging Book Display Name: Megan Time: 1-4 hours, depending on how handy you are with a sewing machine and tools Cost: $5-10 for fabric, $1...

How To: Design a Space for Playful Learning
Mariah's February Jumpstart Project 2009

Click on the Thumbnails to View All Project Photos Title: Design a Space for Playful Learning Name: Mariah Time: One Weekend Cost: $10-$200 dollars depending on the shelving, number of baskets an...

How To: White Board Fireplace Cover
Sam's February Jumpstart Project 2009

Click on the Thumbnails to View All Project Photos Title: White Board Fireplace Cover Name: Sam Time: Less than an hour, plus drying time Cost: About $30 A kid-friendly solution to temporarily tu...

How To: Nursery Alphabet Poster
Sara's February Jumpstart Project 2009

Click on the Thumbnails to View All Project Photos Title: Nursery Alphabet Poster Name: Sara Time: 6-8 hours Cost: $15 (I had most of the supplies) Artwork that is personal is the best - this one i...

How To: Big Girl Room Makeover
Kim's February Jumpstart Project 2009

Click on the Thumbnails to View All Project Photos Title: Bye-Bye Nursery! Big-Girl Room Makeover Name: Kim Time: 1 weekend Cost: Under $100 We've seen chalkboard paint treatments before, but this...

How To: Make a Chalkboard Art Space
Summer's February Jumpstart Project 2009

Click on the Thumbnails to View All Project Photos Title: Chalkboard Art Space Name: Summer Time: Approx 15 hours Cost: $80 A really great looking result - Summer took a plain wall and created so...

How To: Create a Large Scale Art Project
Min's February Jumpstart Project 2009

Click on the Thumbnails to View All Project Photos Title: Create a Large Scale Art Project Name: Min Time: 2 Days Cost: $77 A totally customizable project to help decorate a kids room (or any room...

How To: DIY Dominoes
Jackie's February Jumpstart Project 2009

Click on the Thumbnails to View All Project Photos Title: DIY Dominoes Name: Jackie Time: One Week (on and off) Cost: Under $20 Fun, fresh and a great re-use of old paint swatches! Click above f...

How To: Kids' Craft Cabinet Cover
Nisa's February Jumpstart Project 2009

Click on the Thumbnails to View All Project Photos Title: Kids' Craft Cabinet Cover Name: Nisa Time: Three Hours Total Cost: It cost me $10 to make for the main fabric, thread and ribbon but it woul...

How To: Bed Cave Curtains
Laura's February Jumpstart Project 2009

Click on the Thumbnails to View All Project Photos Title: Bed Cave Curtains Name: Laura Time: Two Weekends Cost: $120 A perfect (and fun!) solution for a shared bedroom. Click above for pics, below...

How To: Kids Art Area
Carina's February Jumpstart Project 2009

Click on the Thumbnails to View All Project Photos Title: Re-Frame: Kids Art Area for the Kitchen Name: Carina Time: 5 hours (over 2 days) Cost: about $35 A bright way to create an activity area in...

How To: Sonogram Silhouette Portrait
Fia's February Jumpstart Project 2009

Click on the Thumbnails to View All Project Photos Title: Sonogram Silhouette Portrait Name: Fia Time: 30 Minutes Cost: $8 - 10 Fia commemorated her 26 week sonogram with this colorful silhouette. ...

How To: Make a "Seussery"
Jeremy's February Jumpstart Project 2009

Click on the Thumbnails to View All Project Photos Title: Our Baby's Dr. Seussery Name: Jeremy Time: 1 Week Cost: Under $100 Long live Thing One and Thing Two! Click above for pics, below for the ho...

How To: Budget Dresser for Baby-to-Be
Erin's February Jumpstart Project 2009

Click on the Thumbnails to View All Project Photos Title: Budget Dresser for Baby-to-Be Name: Erin Time: 8 hours, not including drying time Cost: $23 for paint and drawer pulls, already had the other...

How To: Chalk Board Wall
Laura's February Jumpstart Project 2009

Click on the Thumbnails to View All Project Photos Title: Chalk Board Wall Name: Laura Time: One Weekend Cost: $40 (I had most of the supplies lying around the house already) Wow! This chalk board w...