Home Improvement: the DIY Homemakers Edition! {August Party}

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Yay, it is here! Our monthly Home Improvement Linky Party!!


I just love looking through these link-ups and learning from you creative readers! Remember, I'll be sharing your projects on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest over the next week. And I'd love if you would share this party with your friends!





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