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How to Turn an Old Crib into a Storage Bench

Gail Wilson — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:24:48 +0000

Turn old crib pieces into a useful storage bench with a hinged seat and hidden storage. Originally made as a toy box, this repurposed crib bench would also work beautifully in an entryway, mudroom, or bedroom.

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DIY Gem Mining Sluice

Gail Wilson — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:06:27 +0000

See how we built a backyard gem mining sluice for Camp Grandma, complete with recirculating water, homemade sifting screens and canvas bags filled with treasures.

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Dollar Store Solar Light Ideas

Gail Wilson — Sat, 16 May 2026 01:11:40 +0000

Dollar Store Solar Light ideas for you and the kids! Step by step directions, so many ways you can use these lights!

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Cute Washi Tape Basket

Gail Wilson — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:28:46 +0000

Update a thrift store basket with washi tape. Perfect for decor or gift-giving.

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Repurposed Garden Bench made from Chairs

Gail Wilson — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 19:37:20 +0000

Things do not always go smoothly. Not even for me! I've been doing the junkin' thing for many, many years. I've often said color can make or break a project. This is one of those cases. I almost gave up on this sweet repurposed garden bench. I'll take you through the steps of how it went wrong before I finally got it right.

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Small Step Stool | Easy One Board Project

Gail Wilson — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 01:15:40 +0000

When you need just a little extra height, a small step stool is one of those “why didn’t I make this sooner?” projects. For this build, I challenged myself to use a single reclaimed board and to keep the design simple, sturdy, and easy to replicate. The result is a compact stool that works in...

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Coffee Container Printables

Gail Wilson — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:57:00 +0000

Use a plastic coffee container to organize small items such as toys. These repurposed coffee cans are also great for snacks and holiday items. Easy to make with printables from your home printer.

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Vintage Happy Meal Toy Ornaments

Gail Wilson — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 03:03:10 +0000

I'm so excited to share this with you today! An easy project-how to make ornaments out of happy meal toys or your child's favorite action figures. Step by step directions to make your own today!

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Countdown to Christmas | Perpetual Calendar

Gail Wilson — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:06:17 +0000

How to turn a perpetual calendar into a countdown to Christmas project. An easy project that the kids could even help with. Bonus--it holds candy canes!

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Repurposed Nightstand into Child’s Desk

Gail Wilson — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:12:29 +0000

Sometimes the best furniture makeovers start with a “what if?” This outdated nightstand was nothing special until I saw its potential as a sweet little desk for a child. With a few simple modifications and a dash of creativity, it went from forgotten to functional! If you’ve got an old piece hanging around, this easy...

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