Happy Thurs-DIY!

Check out the awesome-ness we have this week!  Is awesome-ness a word?  Well, it is now!

Cathie Attix rocks an off the shoulder blouse and PLA makes the cutest Frog Prince from dollar store items.  We even have an upcycled drawer garden which is just beautiful.

Hop around and say hello to these creative peeps!

xo, Mark

Cathy Attix makes a beautiful off-the-shoulder summer blouse here:  

http://www.trinketsinbloom.com/diy-off-the-shoulder-top/

 Make beautiful golden (inside out) geodes with easy to find supplies!  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk9QtqDzd98

Cathy Attix also made a gorgeous tie dyed scarf perfect for those cool summer nights!  http://ilovetocreateblog.blogspot.com/2015/05/hot-pink-tie-dyed-scarf.html

My friend Erica made this awesome Frida doll and it deserves a shout out! 

http://geewhizdesign.blogspot.com/2015/05/blog-post.html?spref=fb

Make this beautiful flower arrangement with cotton balls!  (in Portugese)  

http://historiasdecasa.com.br/2015/04/30/faca-voce-mesmo-1/

Fall For DIY makes the cutest mini macaroon charms.....My mom would love these!  http://fallfordiy.com/blog/2015/05/11/diy-mini-macaron-charms/

Pla makes the cutest little Frog Prince from dollar store items:  

http://www.plaschneider.com/#!1-Store-Frog-Prince/c1p0l/5553d0d60cf23d016493a0d9

See how to make this awesome drawer garden by An Aiming High Wife!  

http://www.anaiminghighwife.com/drawer-garden/

Trimcraft shows you how to upstyle vintage bottles here:  

http://www.trimcraft.co.uk/articles/how-to-upcycle-glass-bottles

Happy ThursDIY!

Hey Possums!  It's ThursDIY and I'm on jury duty today.  Fortunately there are no trials going on right now so I'm on a break and able to share some fun ideas with you.  As always, hop around and see what my friends are up to!  

Happy #ThursDIY

Here we go!

Messyla makes crocheted carrots.....Funky and I love them! 

 http://messyla.typepad.com/messyla-blog/2015/03/a-bunch-of-crochet-carrots.html 

 This week I made Rhinestone Boho Cuffs with cup chain from www.Beadaholique.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpPJbZ7m3J8

 I show you how to make No Sew Boho Curtains! That's right, not one single stitch!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSD3gwFjk6U 

 Danielle rocking the Rhinestone Boho Cuffs!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpPJbZ7m3J8 

The Marvelous Margot Potter makes a metal stamped cuff!  

http://diydoyenne.com/how-to-make-a-metal-stamped-cuff-bracelet/ 

Stephenie makes a gorgeous stamped DREAM bracelet: 

 http://mycraftyadventures.com/2015/03/02/simple-dream-bracelet/ 

The fabulously talented Cathy Attix rocks a studded bag this week!  

 http://www.trinketsinbloom.com/studded-bag-diy/ 

 Cathie Filian is launching The Mod Melter on HSN this week... Go Cathie!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE7q2AScRLg

Another version of my No Sew Boho Curtains!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSD3gwFjk6U

 Megan Andersen Read (the newest member to our ThursDIY group) makes a snappy 

Good Luck Charm!  

http://www.ehow.com/how_4488192_make-good-luck-charm.html

Inkstruck Studio makes terrific Galaxy Easter Eggs! 

 http://www.inkstruck.com/diy-galaxy-easter-egg/

Happy #ThursDIY!

Happy ThursDIY, everyone!  Today I'm sharing 8 fun projects to help you kick off 2015!  Margot rocks perler beads, Aunt Peaches shows you how to make beautiful tassels in minutes and I'm hosting an Artist Trading Card swap.  If you want to get involved with it, e-mail me at MarkMontanoNYC@aol.com.

I'd love for you to get involved.

Heather Mann shows us how to make simple bunting for Valentine's Day: http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2014/12/tutorial-simple-valentine-bunting/

Cathie demonstrates how to decoupage a frame with patterns and easy zipper flowers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8aVe-XtjTU&feature=youtu.be

Cathy Attix creates a ribbon and chain bracelet. Stack a bunch of these! 

http://www.trinketsinbloom.com/diy-ribbon-and-chain-bracelet/

Margot Potter makes a super cool perler bead necklace. Love the colors!

http://diydoyenne.com/perler-bead-necklace-diy/

Aunt Peaches shows us how to make a tassel necklace in 5 minutes. Awesome!

http://www.auntpeaches.com/2014/08/five-minute-tassel-necklaces.html

Check out how I made these huge kraft paper feathers! Chic centerpiece look...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JdOXCzA4ng

Crafty Chica creates metal stamped charms... and in Spanish! Wow!

http://www.craftychica.com/2014/12/metal-stamped-charms/

I'm hosting an event to swap artist trading cards! Check out the DIY and more info here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut_99BTn46I

Make fun bookends by spray painting old trophies!

http://www.seesawstore.com/winning-bookend/

Happy #ThursDIY!

Happy #ThursDIY kiddos!  Check out the 10 gorgeous holiday projects we have lined up for you.  If you're stumped for a last minute gift, how about whipping up an ornament or UP-styling an inexpensive clutch?  I got mine at the dollar store and it was perfect for my sequin bag project!

If you're already done with Christmas, Cathie has some terrific New Year's Eve ideas.  Hop around and say hello from me, OK!

Cathy shows you how to make Christmas stockings in an easy step by step tutorial here: http://www.trinketsinbloom.com/christmas-stocking-diy/

Margot Potter shares her favorite ornament DIYS on her site, DIYDoyenne! 

 http://diydoyenne.com/four-easy-diy-glass-ornaments/

Heather Mann shares how to make a bronze designer ornament with simple dollar store items! http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2014/12/tutorial-designer-inspired-faux-bronze-christmas-ornament/ 

Make Recycled Magazine Snowflake Ornaments and get rid of that stack you've been hoarding! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgcmRuSMUJY

 Cathy Attix makes a terrific LOVE clutch:  

http://www.trinketsinbloom.com/diy-love-clutch/

 Margot makes the cutest stamped Christmas ornaments.....Great for commemorating the year!  http://icanmakemetalstampedjewelry.com/diy-christmas-ornaments/

Crafty Chica makes perfectly pretty pom pom ornaments!

 http://www.craftychica.com/2014/12/diy-pom-pom/ 

Cathie Filian makes a gorgeous New Year's Eve spread complete with glitterized champagne flutes and a banner!  

http://youtu.be/k17OJW0G5uM

UPstyle an outdated bag with this permanent multi-color sequin technique!  Works like magic on shoes, too!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2Q3h3KkyG8

Stephenie Hamen makes a beautiful glittered grapevine tree here: 

http://mycraftyadventures.com/2014/11/30/day-9-glittered-grapevine-tree/

Happy #ThursDIY!

Happy #ThursDIY!  Check out our 9 heavenly holiday projects and deck your halls, gift the grinches and count the days until Christmas!  I'm in love with Aunt Peaches' drinking straw garland and Debi's seashell ornaments are stunning!

Aunt Peaches makes beautiful garland for her tree with straws and zip ties!  My kind of holiday decorating for sure!

http://www.auntpeaches.com/2014/12/easy-drinking-straw-garland.html

Debi Beard makes beautiful seashell Christmas ornaments.......My mom would flip for these!  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmq6rsNUVck&list=UUIp7rXN2jsXwC-ISMEHxZcQ

Margot Potter makes a super cute advent calendar with vintage images and metal stamping! 

http://diydoyenne.com/diy-christmas-countdown-calendar/

Make Artist Pillows inspired by Matisse!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDhMGwj6lJ4

 Cathie Attix makes simple/chic glitter earrings!

 http://ilovetocreateblog.blogspot.com/2014/12/diy-glitter-earrings.html

Make a Twinkling Branches Room Divider to brighten up your holiday decor!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0f74ZW4UD4&list=UUt4zycubX8BJZ8pZhZ4w8ow

Cathy and Steve make a set of Christmas coasters....

The perfect hostess gift! 

http://youtu.be/BzBaByNFldQ

Stephenie Hamen makes a fun gift for all of those inspiring teachers out there!

http://mycraftyadventures.com/2014/12/10/it-is-a-handmade-holiday-teachers-gift/

Heather Mann gives us a holiday manicure in the style of Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer!

http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2014/12/tutorial-reindeer-nail-polish/