Getting Ready For The Holiday Rush Everyone In The Family Helps Out

The holidays are just around the corner and I
am doing my best to stay ahead of the game! 

Ive been busy ordering last minute jewelry 
supplies and packaging, and getting everyone 
in the house to help out in some way. Im also 
waiting for word from my publisher that my 
two new jewelry instruction videos have been

released. It should be any day now! Yay!

My daughter Erica puts labels on jewelry boxes while kitty Sara keeps a close eye on quality control.

Having family members (namely your kids!) help out
with small tasks for your business or Etsy shop 
is a great way to bond while doing something that benefits
everyone in the family. When my girls help out with making 
packaging, or a similar task, we always have a good time talking
 and laughing, and they are learning about small parts of business, 
and also what it means to be a family and to help each other. 
Plus they love being a part of everything!

If you have your own business or Etsy shop, how does your
family help out? 

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Beautiful Unique Painted Doors Indoors and Out

I love beautiful, artistically painted doors. 

What better way to show off your creativity and add a unique, personal touch to your 

home than with an entrance that truly says "welcome home".  Indoors or out, a uniquely 

painted door is a fantastic way to add color and  to your home.  Check out what the folks below did with a little paint, style, and creativity!

DUMBO door (down under Manhattan bridge overpass) photo by johnwilliamsphd via flickr

Rose pained door from The Spanish Dahlia

Bohemian door

Mermaid painting on a door in the streets of Funchal on the Portuguese Isle of Maderia
via timetravelturtle

Beautiful yellow-green door 

Bathroom door Kristine Putt

Ornately decorated entryway

Chili Valparasio street art by descartes.marco via Flickr

City on the door

Bird and branch painted door from whimseybox

Door in Morocco

Handpainted chinoiserie door, see the before & after, from designsponge

Bali door

designsponge

Contrasting white pain on purple via lushome

Painted door project from onekingslane

Beautiful rainbow door 

What do you think?

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Upcycled Awesome Kitchen Islands Made From Old Dressers

Dont know what to do with that old dresser that you no longer need in the bedroom?

How about repurposing that old salvaged dresser and turning it into a unique, one 

of a kind new kitchen island? Check out the examples below for what you can 

do with a little bit of paint and some creative thinking and maybe youll be

 inspired to upcycle your own old dresser into a fantastic new 

kitchen island! Read on for more tips and ideas!

Here are a few ideas for how to turn your old dresser into a new kitchen island:

• Dont be afraid to use color! Sometimes a bright or bold pop of color is exactly what a kitchen needs.

• Replace old drawer pulls with new hardware, possibly some that matches your cabinet hardware.

• Think about using the sides as creative storage spaces: add hooks for potholders or utensils, or a towel rack to hang kitchen towels. Large magnets are also great for holding utensils.

• Add casters to the legs so that you can  move it around easily.

• Add bead board to the backside or even a chalkboard or chalkboard paint! (heres a how-to).

• Remove drawers (and use those elsewhere in your home) to create open storage inside of the dresser - this is great for storing larger pots and pans or cookbooks!

• Choose a sturdy top for your dresser. If you are going to be doing a lot of food preparation on it, you may want to replace the top with a piece of marble or butcher block wood (check Ikea!).

I love these colors! Dresser turned kitchen island via hgtv

This large dresser painted a sunny yellow brightens up the kitchen! 

Dresser to colorful kitchen island upcycle from Remodelaholic (above and below)

by Remodelaholic

Dresser turned kitchen island with towel holder by Solo Thais

Dresser drawers make great kitchen storage! Image from Country Living

From hgtvs Casey Noble Design On A Dime

Dresser turned kitchen island from Remodelaholic

Kitchen island in bright blue

Add a chalkboard to the backside (or use chalkboard paint!)Heres how to make  your own chalkboard paint

This one isnt a dresser, but a desk, (above and below) by Sues Musings

by Sues Musings

What a pretty dresser-to-kitchen island upcycle!

Put two dressers back to back to create a kitchen island

What do you think?

Did you enjoy this post? You might also enjoy: 

Upcycled Dressers: Painted, Wallpapered, & Decoupaged

Old Furniture Upcycled Into Dollhouses & Play Kitchens

Check out my new DIY jewelry instruction books and DVDs!

   

Learn how to solder and make unique jewelry!


My broken china jewelry is always available for purchase at https://www.etsy.com/shop/dishfunctionldesigns

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Be Fearless In The Pursuit Of What Sets Your Soul On Fire

What do you think?

Check out my new DIY jewelry instruction books and DVDs!

   

Learn how to solder and make unique jewelry!


My broken china jewelry is always available for purchase at https://www.etsy.com/shop/dishfunctionldesigns

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