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WOO D WORK Tour the happily renovated home of a photographer and crafter and their two young children.

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ABOVE THE FOLD

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Follow our step-by-step photos to told your way to gorgeous origami-inspired projects. This ancient technique never looked so tresh.

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ROCK THE BLOCK

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Employ everything from hairpins to a kitchen whisk to create hip blockprinted home decor for your dining room, bedroom. and more.

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BRANCH OUT Take a cue from the great outdoors, Learn how to build a desk that

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highlights natural wood tones and two beautiful birch logs, plus a branch-theme shelt display. 78

FRESH PERSPECTIVE Learn how to incorporate Pinterest-

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worthy trends-gold-Ieating. geometric patterns, and furniture hacks-into your living spaces. 84

ROLL WITH IT Taday's wallpapers are tresh. tun. and easier than ever to apply. See six fresh

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projects-some using just a scrapand learn how to wallpaper.

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MAKING IT WORK This Midwest couple combine the things they love (his motorcycle) and love to make (her art) into a

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one-of-a-kind abode.

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BRILLIANT BURLAP At just a few dollars per yard, this material has a humble reputation but packs a style punch when used for pillows, wall art, and other easy-do home decor.

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BEST OFETSY

Tackle a new technique! Resilient

These smart products will make

Foxes, squirrels, and bunnies. oh

resin is a perfect material for tiny

life easier-and prettier! From

my! OUf fall finds from etsy.com

treasures. such as buttons, photo

new books to must-have kits, this

bring out the wild side.

frames, and napkin rings.

roundup features our faves in

DIY decorating! 18

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

ORDER IN THE HOUSE Whip outdoor clutter into shape

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before winter.

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COOL TOOLS Are your saw skills sharp? Learn the best tool for your project with

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ON BHG.COM/DIY EDITOR'S LETTER RESOURCES

our handy guide.

WHAT TO DO WITH ... Before you recycle your used books. check out this wall collage

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crafted from old tomes.

FAST KITCHEN FACELI FTS Quick cabinet makeovers and simple knob replacements make a huge impact on a tiny budget.

Resin buttons 13

Block-print art mat 68

Book collage waU art 24

Block-print ceramic bowl 69

Marker-embellished cabinet door 39

Custom magnets 75

Popsicle stick cabinet pull 43

"Home· wall art 80

Chalkboard-painted cabinet door 36

Oilcloth cabinet pull 40

Wood block cabinet puU 43 PVC pipe cabinet pull 43

Folded-paper-wrapped vase 55

Painted desk lamp 75 Fabric boxes 77

Marker-embellished pillow 81 Stenciled coaster 82

Painted votive holder 82

Origami wall art 55

Marker-embellished vase 83

Bird-motif wall art 60

Wallpapered magazine caddy 89

Origami butterfly 60

Burlap pi\(ow 103

Printed triangle wall art 58

Origami rose 60

Block-print charger 65 Block-print napkin 65 Block-print vase 66

Block-print wood bowl 67

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Framed wallpaper 85

Wallpapered square vase 90 Burlap wreath 103

Burlap monogram wall art 104 Dyed burlap runner 105

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