Get Your DIY On: Star Projects Features and the New Monthly Challenge!
Hi friends! I hope everyone had a blessed Holiday surrounded by loved ones, and hopefully you didn’t have to bust out the big pants at the back of your closet from eating too much!
Every week, we have been so amazed at what you come up with for our Get Your DIY on challenges. In fact, we have had so much fun, that we didn’t want it to end! If you stopped by our party last week, you may already know that we have decided to continue our Get Your DIY on themed link parties! Can I get a woohoo?!
There is one small change, however. Instead of weekly challenges, we will be hosting the first Sunday of each month. That gives us more time to get creative and really have fun with our themes! So don’t forget to mark your calendars!
Each party will run for two weeks. We will then share our features and the following month’s theme. Your projects will still be shared on all five blogs and all features will be posted to our Get Your DIY on Group Pinterest Board !
Our first party starts next Sunday, January 5th, and our theme is Organization. Perfectly fitting for January, don’t you think? I can think of several areas that need a fresh start for the new year!
Now who’s ready for some features??
Let’s start where it all began…
Here is a recap of all my feature picks from our Get Your DIY on 16 Week Challenge:
Week#1: Blue Projects
Grainsack inspired work area – by Anne at Design Dreams by Anne.
Cindy’s gorgeous blue painted washstand at Cottage Instincts
Gretchen at Boxy Colonial did this funky chunky dresser in an awesome turquoise colour
Danielle from Silver Pennies – Old Sewing Cabinet
Amber at Averie Lane- Crib Revamped
Week#3: Thrifty Upcycles
Dated 80s Breadbox to French Fabulousness by Nancy at Artsy Chicks Rule
Black and White Striped Tray by Deb at Lake Girl Paints
Old Toolbox to Art Caddy by Christine at Little Brags
Week#4: Spray Paint Projects
DIY Bar Cart by Vel at Life & Home at 2102
Navy and white chevron upcycled tray by Jenna at Rain on a Tin Roof
Little Tykes Coupe Redo by Our Pinteresting Family.
Week#5: Chalkboard Projects
DIY Birthday and Anniversary Chalkboard Calendar by Lauren at the Thinking Closet.
Anthro-inspired chalkboard globe by Lora at Craftivity Designs
Bedroom wall in chalkboard paint by Danielle at 2 Little Superheroes.
Week#6: Thrifty Halloween Projects
Feelin’ Batty: Easy Bat Halloween Décor by Kylie at Absolutely Arkansas
Halloween Apothecary Jars by Vel at Life and Home at 2102
DIY Spider Web String Art by Katie at Addicted 2 DIY
Ruby Slipper Tutorial by Kathy at The Chicken Chick
Pumpkin Art by Jessica at Prairie Girl to Southern Belle
Week#7: Spooky Outdoor Decor
DIY Halloween Banner and Porch Decorating by Ellora at Creatively Southern
Spooky Halloween Spider Web Wreath by Stephanie at The TipToe Fairy
Haunted Halloween Home Tour (with outdoor décor) by Shannah at Restoration Redoux
Week# 8: Pumpkins
Decoupaged Pumpkins by Cristina at Remodelando la Casa
Dollar Store Pumpkin Makeover by Aniko at Place of My Taste
Feathered Pumpkin by Ursula at Kraft & Mint
DIY Wood 2×4 Pumpkins by Barb at Second Chance to Dream
Thumbtack Twig Pumpkin by Katelyn at Learning, Creating, Living
Week#9: Burlap
DIY Napkin Holder from a TP Roll (with free Give Thanks Printable) by Two It Yourself
Easy Thanksgiving Burlap Canvas Art by Katie at Addicted 2 DIY
Week#10: Furniture Revivals
Ikea Hack Fjell Wardrobe by Lauren at The Thinking Closet
Children’s Table and Chairs by Carrie at Lovely etc.
Antique Look with Chalky Finish Paint. by Anne at Design Dreams by Anne
Ikea Tarva Hack by Alexis at Persia Lou
DIY Slipcovered Ottoman by Corey at Tiny Sidekick
Week#11: Holiday Signs
Thanksgiving String Art by Corey at tinysidekick
DIY Faux Leather Give Thanks Sign by Amber at Averie Lane
Week#12: Set the Table
Vintage Thermos Fall Centerpiece and Tablescape by Rachel at Like a Saturday
Harvest Table Décor for Thanksgiving by Jeanne at I Dream of Jeanne Designs
DIY Wood Box Centerpiece with Mini Burlap Banner (with free printable!) by Melissa and Stephanie at 2 It Yourself
Week#13: Christmas Wreaths and Door Décor
DIY Anthropologie Inspired Wool Wreath by Katie at View from the Fridge
White Pine Cone Wreath with red berries by Cathy and Vintage Paint and More
DIY Monogram Wreath by Katie at Addicted to DIY
Week#14: Ornaments
Monogramed Wood Slice Ornaments by Chaney at May Richer Fuller Be
DIY Fabric Ornaments by Aniko at Place Of My Taste
Glitter Twine Ball Ornaments by Lauren at The Thinking Closet
Week#15: Handmade Gifts
Peppermint Hand and Body (Sugar) Scrub by Tanya at twelveoeight
Oatmeal Cookies in a Jar by Angie at Echoes of Laughter
Homemade Peanut Brittle by Katie at Addicted2DIY
Last week’s theme was “Stars”. Each hostess chose a feature.
Abby’s pick: Reclaimed Star from Bohemian Junktion
April’s pick: DIY Yardstick Star from Twelve O Eight
Christy’s pick: Paper Bag Gratitude Garland from The Thinking Closet
Krista’s pick: Homemade 3-D Metal Stars by Anne at Design Dreams by Anne
Mandy’s pick: Giant Star Christmas Mantel by Frazzled JOY
Thanks so much to everyone who shared their projects with us over the last 16 weeks! Don’t forget to grab a button and check out our Group Pinterest Board to see your featured projects!
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Don’t forget to visit my co-hosts to see a recap of their features:
Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer
We look forward to seeing your creativity in 2014!
Oh- and don’t forget to enter the Pay Your Holiday Bills Cash Giveaway!
Now go get your DIY on! I’m busy ‘organizing’ already….
Thanks for reading. And remember my housie friends, HOME isn’t built in a day. Enjoy the journey!
Thanks for the feature. They are all so great. I hope you have a Happy New Year!
Shannon ~ bohemianjunktion.com
You’re welcome Shannon- Lots of fun ideas!! Thanks for partying with us- we hope to have you back this Sunday for the new monthly challenge (focus: organization).
I’m featured! Yay! Thank you 🙂 Hope you are having a wonderful Christmas season 🙂 all the best,
Ursula
So glad to have you share your projects with us during this challenge Ursula!! We hope to have you back this Sunday for the new monthly challenge (focus: organization).
Fun! I did a lot of organizing today and hopefully I can share a craft around an organizing theme by Sunday! All the best and happy new year!
Hi Ursula!! The party is open for two weeks so even if your projects comes in a little later that is great- we will be doing features at the end!! Looking forward to what you have to share with us:)
Oh my goodness, how have I missed out on this fabulous fun party?? I am adding it to my calendar right now for 2014! Happy New Year Krista! xoxo, Sharon
Hi Sharon!! Yay, can’t wait to see what fabulous things you will have to share with us:) We start this Sunday – the theme is organization! (fitting for January:)
Thanks ya Krista, I love seeing my little toolbox here!!!! MUAHHHHH
I love that toolbox Christine!! Hope to see you back on Sunday – focus on organization!
Thank you so much for the feature! and what fun to see the recap of all the challenges!
Happy New Year Krista!
No problem Anne- I think I will have to give your start tutorial a try. I LOVE tin stars and to think I could make my own?!?! Wow!! Happy New Year to you as well!
Ok, wow, I just realized you are continuing, Fun! Thanks so much! Love the 1st Sunday idea!
Jenna
I just love the re-cap posts, there is always more to see! I really enjoyed the DIY Fall Challenge, and am so flattered to have my burlap wine sacks featured~ thanks so much for having such a great event, and Happy New Year!
Jenna
So glad to have you sharing your great projects each week Jenna! Can’t wait to see what you have to share with us next!!
Thanks so much fr all of the features! It’s truly an honor to have been featured so many times! I loved this weekly challenge series and I can’t wait for Sunday’s challenge! Happy New Year:)
Hi Katie!! Yay- I can’t wait what you have to share with us next!!