Happy #ThursDIY!

Yup, it's that time of the week already!  Check out what my fantastically creative friends have been up to this week.  Jewelry, faux baskets, dying and more.  Hop over to their sites and make some friends, they're all just lovely people.  Oh, and if you want to be part of #ThursDIY, just let us know!  We would love to feature you.  #Hashtag #ThursDIY on twitter and we'll find you.  xoxo

Make this Saintly Statement Choker from dollar store saint bracelets  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjnQxK0TSpM

Jennifer Perkins ROCKS this faux woven basket........I'm terrifically impressed!  http://ilovetocreateblog.blogspot.com/2014/07/faux-coiled-tribal-basket-diy.html

Margot Potter rocks a Happily Ever After stamped choker......Love it!  http://icanmakemetalstampedjewelry.com/happily-ever-after-necklace/

Make Danielle's Bohemian Headboard with tons of unexpected supplies!   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sdfKjzMecs&list=UUt4zycubX8BJZ8pZhZ4w8ow

 CraftandFun shows you how to make crocheted flowers with buttons......Super cute!  http://www.craftandfun.com/2014/09/riciclo-creativo-bottoni-idee-decorazioni-uncinetto.html

Tie dye tissue papers.....Just beautiful!  Adventures in Making   

http://adventures-in-making.com/diy-tie-dye-tissue-paper/ 

Heather Mann rocks some chalky finish paint for glass!  

http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2014/09/tutorial-paint-a-retro-inspired-ice-cream-bowl/

Debi Beard shows you where to shop for awesome stuff!  

http://youtu.be/acNPu2IoIS0 

Watch Margot to crazy at a Michaels! 

http://youtu.be/-QqwF8oMpLE

8 Splendid Weekend Projects!

Happy Thurs-DIY everyone!  If you're new here, this is my weekly catch up with my creative friends.  People who make great stuff all the time. Hop around the web and say hello to them, they're all wonderful.  

The talented Margot Potter makes a gorgeous Folk Art Chic necklace:  http://diydoyenne.com/easy-diy-necklace/

Cathy Attix makes slammin' glitter tattoos and she has nice feet:  http://ilovetocreateblog.blogspot.com/2014/07/henna-inspired-glitter-tattoos.html

Learn to make a Doily Covered Lampshade on A Beautiful Mess:  http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2012/03/doily-covered-lamp-shade-project.html

I show you how to make a NO SEW painted fabric rugs that will last forever and are super easy to clean. Just use fabric, acrylic coating and Americana Multi Surface Satin Paints.:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u-R976ffzE

Heather Mann shares a fun summer clutch that is rocking the windowpane trend this fall:  http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2014/07/tutorial-make-a-diy-summer-clutch/

Lia Griffith makes beautiful Jumbo Kraft Paper Roses perfect for a party:  http://liagriffith.com/make-jumbo-kraft-paper-flowers/

Check out my Enameled Lucky Penny Necklace that I made with dollar store nail polishes:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5M9is4HO7o&list=UUt4zycubX8BJZ8pZhZ4w8ow

Here's a cute chalkboard and mirror DIY for your locker by Cathie and Steve:  http://handmadehappyhour.com/2013/08/13/video-diy-locker-chalkboard-and-mirror/

Thurs-DIY! Seven Stunning Weekend Projects!

 It's Thurs-DIY and I have lots of stunning projects to share with you.  Now that you have a long weekend ahead, perhaps you'll have time to take on one of these projects and show your friends just how creative you are.  I'm loving the paper succulents by my new friend Robert and Debi Beard never disappoints with her clever ideas.  Make some friends, hop around and say hello to these talented crafters.  Tell them I sent you, OK. 

Margot Potter blocks bullets with her fantastic Wonder Woman cuffs!   http://icanmakemetalstampedjewelry.com/diy-wonder-woman-cuffs/

Robert Mahar is giving some terrific paper making classes.  Check them out here!  http://blog.creativelive.com/paper-craft-idea-diy-paper-succulents/

Debi Beard makes a beautiful sea glass salad bowl!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xggpwn4bx7k&list=UUIp7rXN2jsXwC-ISMEHxZcQ

Heather Mann rocks some hardware and creates a terrific choker!  http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2014/07/make-jewelry-from-hardware-part-3/

Cathie Filian makes a stunning necklace worthy of any runway!   http://www.plaidonline.com/glamour-girl-necklace/5567/project.htm

These Mermaid Cuffs could make Ariel give up her legs!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPBdX8oU7c0

Make Stackable Boho Bangles from supplies I'll bet you already have!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYmaRo1vZMw

ThursDIY! My favorite day of the week

ThursDIY is my favorite day of the week!  Everyone I know got busy and made an awesome project to share with you.  Margot Potter shares a terrific summer drink, Cathy Attix makes a beautiful macrame necklace and Debi Beard makes some very sweet shoes!  Hop around, say hello, get inspired and then fire up that glue gun, OK!  Happy ThursDIY!

The gorgeous Margot Potter makes a yummy Orange-arita on diydoyenne........I'll have another! Here's how:  http://diydoyenne.com/diy-orange-margaritas-orange-aritas/

See how to make big button stepping stones for your garden!  Add a little bit of whimsey to your yard.  Here's how:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIWGx9wlHGA&list=UUt4zycubX8BJZ8pZhZ4w8ow

Need a comfy beach cover up?  I made this one with 4 old t-shirts and some RIT Liquid Dye. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2QXbjceMqw

Cathie Filian decks out her picnic table for the 4th of July here:  http://handmadehappyhour.com/2012/06/24/dollar-store-makeover-chip-bowl-for-the-4th-of-july/

Jader Bomb rocks a knot and tie galaxy shirt that's out of this world!  http://ilovetocreateblog.blogspot.com/2014/06/knot-and-tie-galaxy-shirt-tutorial.html

Cathy Attix, the classiest girl in town makes a stunning dyed macrame necklace that could grace any runway!  http://ilovetocreateblog.blogspot.com/2014/06/diy-dip-dye-macrame-necklace.html

Kathy Cano-Murillo makes a patriotic Styrofoam Pool Floatie that's just brilliant!  http://www.craftychica.com/site/2009/06/star-spangled-pool-floatie/

Heather Mann makes patriotic jewelry with pieces from the hardware store!  http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2014/06/make-jewelry-from-hardware-part-2/

Debi Beard makes the cutest birthday shoes with faux frosting and sprinkles.  Good enough to eat!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea9zGN01uZI&list=PLVwr-Pr6V4ivgiYRUXA-t4Y-83sYy_K2I

Happy Thurs-DIY!

It's that time of the week when we get to see what my creative friends have been up to!  There are some fantastic projects this week and a chance to win tons of Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint! Cathy Attix blew me away with her new sea theme handbag and Debi rocked her Anthropology mirror diy!  Crafty Chica creates a beautiful tea cup garden and Margot Potter is right in the spirit of July 4th!  Hop around the web and say hello to everyone!  

Happy Thurs-DIY

Here we go!

Margot Potter shares her terrific 4th of July freedom tank!  http://diydoyenne.com/diy-patriotic-tank-top-for-silhouette-cameo/

Cathy Attix blew me away with this beautiful sea theme beach tote!   http://www.trinketsinbloom.com/diy-beach-tote/

Need some extra seating this summer? How about a bench to get to that top shelf in the kitchen? Check out this stepping stool tutorial (which can easily become a bench that seats 3) http://youtu.be/i5D3Xu7AaSw

Have a blazer ready to be donated? Why not give it a NO SEW makeover with some gold lace and gems and bring back the 80s for a glamorous night out? http://youtu.be/iCmdSVKqBis

Cathie Filian makes a gorgeous cell phone case with collage clay!  Love the big huge bow.  Wish I could carry this around!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaPouHKUOA8

Heather Mann uses simple hardware to create this unisex bracelet.  I say make two or three and stack them up!  http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2014/06/make-jewelry-from-hardware-part-1/

Kathy Cano-Murillo plants a shelf garden in coffee mugs.  A great way to use up those mismatched mugs that take up cabinet space!  http://www.craftychica.com/site/2014/06/coffee-mug-planters/

Debi Beard is going to kill me for using this photo, but I had to!  This gorgeous and talented girl rocks an Anthropology inspired mirror in an extremely clever way.  See how she does it here:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CYTmylV6uw&list=PL0518B6B8F234C4D2

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Happy Thurs-DIY!

It's time for my weekly Thurs-DIY update!  See what my amazing friends have been up to this past week and make sure to pop in and send them a big hello from me, OK.  Now load up that glue gun and get going.......Happy Thurs-DIY!

The marvelous Margot Potter is inspired by Elvis Costello for this "My aim is true" necklace!  She rocks!  http://icanmakemetalstampedjewelry.com/stamped-metal-necklace/

Embellish a t-shirt or cardigan without a single stitch with washable E-6000 Fabri-Fuse glue!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYqTBYbxvWU

Give anything a weathered look with this wax resist technique!  Use a regular candle and American Decor Chalky Finish paints for an amazing look that works wonderfully on furniture, too!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A_N1m6_DZQ&list=UUt4zycubX8BJZ8pZhZ4w8ow

Cathie Filian makes a charming piece of art that's worth chirping about!  http://youtu.be/u1LkESq5VWo

Kathy (aka Crafty Chica) makes a spray dyed tote that is super 80s!  This girl just wants to have fun!  http://www.craftychica.com/site/2014/04/spray-dyed-tote/

Heather Mann makes a terrific teacher gift with super size crayons!  http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2014/05/make-a-colorful-crayon-shaped-chalkboard/

Cathy Attix gets you ready for summer with this starfish spray dyed scarf!  She's so chic!  http://ilovetocreateblog.blogspot.com/2014/05/spray-dyed-scarf-diy.html

Debi Beard makes a starfish chandelier that any merman would flip for! I want this for my house! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9viSfZL_Szc&list=PL2E39DC4AF9F2A10F