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These extra large paper chandeliers make such amazing party decorations. They are colorful, easy to make, and have a huge impact in a room. I recently assembled this one out of movie ticket strips for an Oscars viewing party this year, but you can use other types of paper instead.

Can't stand your countertops but don't have the funds to tear them out and replace them with the materials of your dreams? You're in luck, because there are a handful of DIY projects out there that can free you up from being stuck with a countertop material you hate while you are saving up for that gut reno. Do any of these fit your style more than what you've got?

A vintage scarf from a flea market or yard sale can be a hard thing to pass up. So hard, in fact, that you might find yourself with quite the collection. If your scarf stash is getting a bit out of control, this could be the perfect project for you!

This vintage Danish chair didn't make it through the '90s unscathed, yet Lisa saw past its poor choice in upholstery and restored it with a more period appropriate style.

Mara's condo has a necessary but unsightly feature smack dab in the middle of the living room: a wall-mounted air conditioner. She desperately wanted to disguise the yellowed AC unit so it was still accessible and functional, but infinitely better looking. After giving her IKEA BILLY bookcase a discriminating look, she reckoned it was tall and wide enough to fit nicely around the eyesore. Let the hack commence!

It's almost time for the Academy Awards, so now's the time to prep for your party, and get your Oscar ballots ready for guests! Before the ceremony begins, have guests record their selections and then tally how well they throughout the night. Read on for the rules and a printable ballot!

Poking around for Oscar party decorations, I took but one look at all the rolls of movie tickets, and I was SOLD. They are available in a range of beautiful and vibrant colors. And once unfurled, they offer almost endless material for making things. Check out these four ideas...

When Cate spotted this bamboo dresser, it was in bad shape, sporting a dual-finish black paint job and lots of wear and tear. But with elbow grease and a bold new hue, this piece sports a proud new look:

Project by: Katherine
Location: Wichita, KS

When we moved into our almost century-old house five years ago we were in the throes of planning a wedding (in the backyard of that house) and so a lot of things got the quick and dirty treatment. The dining room was one of those things. A coat of paint on the walls, a craigslist table and chairs, and a CB2 light fixture and call it good!

After Dana graduated from grad school, her plain IKEA desk was more of an embarrassment than something she enjoyed. With the trusty DIY combo of spray paint and contact paper, this blank slate goes glam: