In my last post about a month ago, I wrote, “It’s amazing how much can change in a month.” Back then I was referring to the upheaval in our lives as Handan started working in a new city and I embarked on the epic quest to sell our house. Boy, how I wish I had saved that sentence for this…
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Cricut Joy is the perfect companion for your Maker or Explore Air. It’s also a perfect starting point for those overwhelmed by the Cricut universe! In this post, I’ll show you just how quick and easy it is to make a personalized card with Joy. It’s amazing how much can change in a month. One month ago, Handan and I…
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I’m pretty sure you’re pronouncing Handan’s name wrong. But hey, I’ve been wrong before. Remember last month? I would have bet tall stacks of cash that most of you were pronouncing ‘Navage’ wrong. What happened instead? Most of you had it right! Who knew! But with Handan’s name, I’m more confident that you’re getting it wrong. And Barish (actually spelled…
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Learn how to finish and protect raw wood without changing its color or darkening the wood. This technique works with any sheen! There are two types of people in the world: those who love the look of raw, unfinished wood and those who can’t wait to slap on some poly to amplify the wood’s natural beauty. Those in the latter…
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These Cricut Infusible Ink Mugs are the perfect Valentine or anniversary gift. Dishwasher safe forever and no mug press required! Jeezum Crow, it’s been ten years! If you told me eleven years ago that I’d soon quit my job, sell everything I own and move to Qatar to be with a Turkish woman I met on Facebook but never saw…
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We painted our basement stairs for a totally fresh and updated look that turned a dark and ugly eyesore into a light and colorful showpiece. If it seems like I’m telling the story of this basement staircase makeover in reverse, well, that’s because I am. Sorta. There’s no real reason for it. It just seemed right to start with the…
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This upcycled coat rack took only a few minutes to make with our quick and easy aged wood technique. No stain or paint required! Do you know your coat-to-hook ratio? Ours is about 2.7, give or take a decimal point. That means that at any given time, each hook on our coat rack carries an average of 2.7 jackets. For…
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This upcycled DIY handrail is made a from a sturdy wooden curtain rod. It’s an easy and eye-catching update for a neglected banister! There’s nothing I like better than an easy DIY. Complicated projects? Yep, I’ve had my fair share. In fact, I used to have the mindset that the more complicated the project, the better. For proof, I’ll refer…
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These beautiful furniture makeovers will get your creative juices flowing for the next time you see a roadside junker or a tag sale bargain! Look, I know what you’re thinking. “Another roundup post? I don’t know what’s going on over there at The Navage Patch, but I think four roundup posts in the past month is too much! They must be…
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