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Revive Ratty Lawn Chairs with Comfy Macrame

Revive Ratty Lawn Chairs with Comfy Macrame

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Have a set of outdoor chairs that have seen better days? Turn those old aluminum frames into gorgeous DIY macrame garden chairs!

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Backyard Builds: Wood Plank Loveseat

Backyard Build: Sturdy Wood Plank Loveseat

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Build your own gorgeous and sturdy wood plank loveseat, then customize it with colorful stains or paints to suit your style.

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Party on Your Patio: Outdoor Serving Station

Party on Your Patio: Outdoor Serving Station

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Entertaining outdoors this summer? Mix drinks and display appetizers with ease with this simple and smart outdoor serving station! For me, the biggest stress related to patio dining is almost always an issue of space. Having a dedicated serving area removes this problem so you can enjoy your guests, your snacks, and your party without […]

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Light It Up: Easy DIY Campfire Starters

Easy DIY Campfire Starters from Common Household Items

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Have dryer lint or sawdust lurking around in your home or workshop? Turn that trash into easy DIY campfire starters that’ll keep you s’more-ready all summer long! As many beginner campers, and some skilled outdoorsmen/women, have experienced sometimes wood fires just don’t want to light. Maybe the wood is a little bit damp, or it’s too windy, […]

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Driveway Fun: Tic Tac Toe Toss Game

Driveway Fun: Tic Tac Toe Toss Game

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Bring the fun outside to the driveway, back patio, or sidewalk with this DIY tic tac toe toss game! Have some scrap fabric and a sewing machine? Whip up some super-easy game pieces. Check out this tic tac toe toss game tutorial that Patchwork Posse shared on Skip to my Lou to see how its […]

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Garden Magic: Make a Gnome Door

Garden Magic: Make a Gnome Door

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Make your favorite outdoor spot just a little more charming with a DIY gnome door! So one day my sister sends me a text, and I quote, “gnome doors are going to be huge this year.” I had absolutely no clue what she was talking about and so it was explained to me carefully so […]

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Outdoor Organization: Covered Toy Car and Bike Parking Garage

Outdoor Organization: Covered Toy Car and Bike Parking Garage

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Keep your kids’ outdoor toys neat and organized with this cool backyard-friendly covered toy car and bike parking garage! Minimize clutter while keeping toys clean and at the ready with this smart summertime project. Store outdoor toys in their own DIY covered toy car and bike garage using easy-to-get hardware store supplies like PVC pipe […]

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