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Home » decorating » Great Ideas — DIY Inspiration!! {and a few winners}

decorating, diy, your ideas · January 12, 2011

Great Ideas — DIY Inspiration!! {and a few winners}

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This DIY Media/Bookcase Wall is bright, functional and beautiful @ Until Tomorrow, Val
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I love this idea – put a slide in to your basement (and stop by and see her basement tour while you are there – amazing!!) @ Decor Allure

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How happy is the DIY Dresser Redo? @ Less Than Perfect Life of Bliss
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 This Chair-Themed entryway is fantastic @ House of Chic and Penoche
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This Nursery Transformation is so chic! @ Creatively Living Outside The Box
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Find out how to Emboss Wood @ Frou-Fru Gal
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Turn old scrap wood into a DIY Coffee Table Tray @ Ten June
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Transform a plain closet to a Quatrefoil Showpiece @ Keep Home Simple
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These Beachy Bookcases make me smile @ Senseless Sophistication
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I love this Stenciled Desk Transformation @ Christina’s Adventures
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 Create a DIY Rustic Side Table @ Finding Home
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I love this bright, happy Craigslist Hutch Redo @ Taradara
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Here’s a great Furniture Glazing tutorial from the very talented Sausha @ Show & Tell
Beautiful Kitchen Remodel @ Cherry Street Cottage
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This Faux Fireplace is so pretty @ All Things Beautiful
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Cute DIY Kitchen Remodel @ Creating Balance
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 This No-Sew Slipcover is an easy way to change up a room in a flash @ Signal Hill Interiors
Great way to accent a focal point in a room – paint it a distinct color @ Bella Grace Home
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Have you seen Beth’s board and Batten Project? Beautiful! @ The Stories of A to Z
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What a gorgeous Bed turned Bench Project @ Diary of a Crafty Lady
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And this DIY Yard Sale Transformation is beautiful. Love that toile! @ Designer Garden
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What a Happy Lamp Makeover @ Yellow Songbird
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It’s amazing what paint can do! Turned a dull, dark kitchen into a bright welcoming space @ Three Boys
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Check out these Painted Countertops @ The Wonders of Doing
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I would love to do this someday — Staircase Redo @ Cucumbers & Vinegar
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Wow – this DIY Bed Project is amazing and it was freestyled with a jig saw! @ The Feminist Housewife
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Fun DIY Laundry Room – I love the platforms they built @ Live Simply, Laugh Often, Love Deeply
If I featured you today or preciously, feel free to grab a featured button! 

It has been so fun going through the great ideas that have been linked up to the Weekend Wrap Up Party!!
I love seeing everyone’s projects!
Come by and see the creativity and link up YOUR ideas
for a chance to win a one-of-a-kind shirt:
from  Pink Lemonade – trendy, fun and affordable accessories! 

The linky closes tonight at midnight and I will be doing one more wrap-up post.

xoxox
Here are a few winners:
The winners of the Karatootie — children’s clothing giveaway are:
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1. #66 — Courtney @ A New Creation
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  • TWO Joy Z patterns — one pattern sizes 6m to 5/6 and one pattern sizes 7/8 to 14!! {$24 value}
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2. #199 — Janelle @ Sew Blessed 
wins:
  • TWO Joy Z hoodie patterns — one pattern sizes 6m to 5/6 and one pattern sizes 7/8 to 14!! {$24 value}
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3. #264 — Wife, Mom, Woman
wins:
  •  One Custom Handmade Applique Dress in the winner’s choice of size 6m thru 14!{$65-$85 value depending on the size}

 

Congratulations!!!!
And the winner of the Thanksgiving Point Family Pass {$175 value} is
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#172 — Wendy 
Send me an email by Friday ladies — so I can get your prizes coordinated to you!!! [email protected].
Have a Wonderful Day!

Posted By: Jen · In: decorating, diy, your ideas

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Comments

  1. taradaramadeit says

    January 13, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Jen! Thank you for featuring my blue hutch! Your link parties are GREAT!!! So much talent in ONE place is so fantastic!!!

  2. taradaramadeit says

    January 13, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Jen! Thank you for featuring my blue hutch! Your link parties are GREAT!!! So much talent in ONE place is so fantastic!!!

  3. Jessica says

    January 13, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    I just found your blog the other day and it is one of my new daily reads. It was shocking to be reading it today and see my kitchen! Thanks for the feature. This is my first one ever and I feel so honored that you shared it with your wonderful readers. There were some amazing, inspiring posts today. Thanks again!

  4. Emily@SENSELESSsophistication says

    January 13, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Jen! This very well could be the best day of my life! Thank you so so so incredibly much for posting about my bookcases!!! I have never been featured on anything and I am so excited! I wrote a post about it!

    http://senselesssophistication.blogspot.com/2011/01/is-this-real-life.html

    Thank you again and again!!!!!

    Emily

  5. Nuha Sofiyan says

    January 13, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    So much inspiration! I don't know where to start! And that shirt is adorable! Thank you for sharing all of this with us! xoxo

  6. Rhonda says

    January 12, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    What an awesome round up! I hope you are having a blessed week my friend!

  7. bellagracehome says

    January 12, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Jen – Thank you so,so much for the shout out on today's post:) You made my day for sure!

    Thanks for keeping us gals inspired.

    Blessings,
    Jen

  8. MiMi says

    January 12, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I need the toile bench.

  9. Lindsay says

    January 12, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Great stuff here Jen! Thanks for the feature – always so exciting!!!:)
    Lindsay @ Diary of a Crafty Lady

  10. Beth@The Stories of A2Z says

    January 12, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Wow, people were rocking it this week! Fantastic! Loving all the white kitchens. Thanks girl for including me in your round up :). Always a huge honor!

  11. Sarah, Three Boys says

    January 12, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Thanks so much for the feature! What an awesome round-up of projects. Everyone's projects are so inspiring!

    Sarah

  12. Sassy's Ramblin's says

    January 12, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Great inspiration!

  13. modern jane says

    January 12, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    What a great collection of inspirational projects! I will back to link over to eat of these blogs!!
    Thank you!

  14. Vivienne says

    January 12, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Have I ever told you how much I love you? Thank you for doing all of this bloggy homework and passing on these amazing posts to us! You're fab!

  15. Kendra {House of Ficek} says

    January 12, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Amazing! Tons of inspiration.

  16. Elz says

    January 12, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Love all the great decor redos. Fabulous. I'm especially impressed with the handmade bed, WOWZA!

  17. Lyndee @ A Recovering Craft Hoarder says

    January 12, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    All of these projects were holy cow AMAZING!

  18. Finding Home says

    January 12, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring the table that my husband made for me. Two features in one week, I am feeling like a lucky lady! There were a lot of really great projects shared, thanks for doing the summary. Have a great day, Laura

  19. angie says

    January 12, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    thank you SO much for featuring our laundry room!! i'm super excited and very honored 🙂

  20. Tracy says

    January 12, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    All of these women have inspired me to get my creative juices flowing. The only problem is I have so many projects, not sure where to begin or what I can actually do. WOW – thanks for sharing!!!!!

  21. Semalee says

    January 12, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    I love love love the painted countertops! It really got me thinking I might actually be able to do SOMETHING with my kitchen!!! Thanks!

    Semalee @ NailingJello to a Tree

  22. Erin says

    January 12, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Wow, what talent is out there! I'm always inspired. Thanks for featuring our basement/slide!

  23. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    January 12, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    What an amazing collection, Jen!!! I seriously want to click on each and every one of those links. 🙂

  24. Christina says

    January 12, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Thank you thank you thank you for the feature on my desk!!! I am so honored, and so glad you liked it!! 🙂

  25. Julie says

    January 12, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Thanks for featuring my dresser, Jen! These are some great projects!

  26. Jenny @ Embellishing Life says

    January 12, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Those are some amazing transformations! I love the closet stencil redo and the basement with the SLIDE!

  27. Louley's Belles says

    January 12, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Awesome ideas and inspiration today. I think I am going to muster up the courage to redo a piece of furniture. I might have something in mind already.

  28. Elena says

    January 12, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Killer roundup! Nice work!

Hi! I'm Jen Hadfield. I'm a mom of 5 restoring an 1891 home in the heart of Salt Lake City. I love being creative and sharing simple ideas to make your life easier and more beautiful!

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