12 DIY Projects to Inspire (April Wrap Up)

April has been a very busy month here at Two It Yourself. Not only did we celebrate our first birthday, but Easter and spring-inspired crafts dominated! I also finished up my laundry room makeover and have started turning my attention to our outdoor spaces with plans for a mini patio makeover.   I hope you were inspired! 

In case you missed anything here's a quick recap of 12 DIY Projects we shared in April...

DIY Coasters with Napkins and Mod Podge 

12 DIY Projects for Busy Moms

2IY {First Year's} Most Popular DIY projects, Crafts, and Tutorials

Laundry Closet Makeover Reveal 

How to Hang a Cabinet

Washi Tape Stash Storage

Patio Tour and Plans for a Mini Makeover

How to Make a Free Blog Header {And 4 Things It Must Include}

Easter Treats for Kids (and Adults)

How to Make a Peeps Topiary

Hoppy Bunny Garland

Laundry Room Update: This is Not Going Well

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2IY is 1! Our {First Year's} Most Popular DIY projects, Crafts, and Tutorials are...

We're celebrating our first bloggy birthday with a look back at our top five most popular DIY, craft, and projects in our first year!  Thrifted Dresser to TV Stand/Buffet/Entryway Table
How to hem jeans with original hem without cutting
How to Print on Burlap {And Change Your Life Forever}
DIY Napkin Holder from a toilet paper roll
Re-use Yankee Candle Jars: How to Remove Wax from the holder

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12 DIY Projects for Busy Moms! (March Wrap Up)

It's time for a look back at some of what we did around here in March!   Looking back I realized that so many of the DIY projects we shared, last month, were completed in less than an hour.  As a busy mom of two - a 5 year old and a 2 year old - I am often squeezing projects in during nap time. DIY projects and crafts have to be pretty fast for me or else they are left half finished.  

Here are 11 busy mom-approved DIY ideas.  Just click the title above each photo to go to the tutorial.

7 Amazing Paint Makeovers

Last week's Link It or Lump It Link Party was stocked full of amazing projects.  Since I'm a sucker for paint and painted furniture...and since I majorly have the itch to paint something but this weather is holding me back...I thought I'd round up a few of my favorite paint projects from the link party.  I'm telling you these seven are some amazing makeovers with paint! 

7 {Amazing} DIY Pillows

If you stopped by last week's Link It or Lump It link party you may have noticed couldn't miss all the amazing projects...among them were a bunch of really awesome DIY pillows.  I am a huge pillow fan (and actually sell a bunch in my Etsy Shop) so I thought it would be fun to do a quick roundup of all the great DIY pillows that were shared last week at the link party.

Be sure to click through on your favorites to read the full tutorial! 

Michelle Lea Designs gives a wonderful step-by-step tutorial on making these fun pillows for the perfect pop.  

I absolutely adore this precious pillow made by Maddie Moes.  How sweet is that?! And I love the personalization!

Seasoned Homemaker shared her lovely DIY throw pillows...along with a great tutorial on how to add pipping. That little detail really gives these pillows the professional look! 

Are you ready for some awesomeness? Look what Muslin and Merlot did with an old zip up hoody? How stinkin' genius is that?  Very impressive!

Chantilly Charm shared this beautiful bunny pillow.  That tail!!! 

The Swafty Blog linked up this DIY pillow tutorial...where the supply list includes mod podge, tape and paint! Awesome.

Keeping up with the animal theme we have going here...Alicia Never Sleeps created this really cute DIY Graphic Lamb Pillow.  It's perfect for spring.

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16 DIY Valentine's Day Ideas {To Craft, Eat, and Gift}

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so I thought it was a good time to share a big 'ol roundup of DIY Valentine's Day ideas  - everything from decor to crafts and even unique Valentine's Day classmate gifts. 

Click the description below each photo to be taken directly to the tutorial. 

20 Pottery Barn Knockoff DIY Projects

In case you haven't noticed I am a big fan of knockoffs - and I'm partial to DIY Pottery Barn knockoffs.   I often use Pottery Barn's beautiful classic and timeless style as inspiration and then put my own twist on things so they fit my home, my style, my budget and use the supplies I already have on hand.

Here's a roundup of 20 awesome Pottery Barn knockoffs.  Click the description above each picture to be taken straight to the DIY tutorial.

Link It or Lump It Link party #23 {Plus Features}

 

Well, I survived the week (barely)...the snow, the never-ending snow days, and the polar vortex nearly leveled me...but I'm back with the 23rd edition of the Link It or Lump It link party.  Whew! Every week more and more of you are linking up which means this party is getting better and better. Plus this week we're super excited because we have our very first guest co-host! Meet Brittany the blogger behind Confessions of a Secret Crafter.

Brittany shares a little about herself with us and all of you...While I am relatively inexperienced with blogging, my love for writing, crafting, and sharing my interests has compelled me to develop Confessions of a Secret Crafter: A College Girl’s Guide to Crafting on a Budget. Here, I’ll share my ideas for student-friendly projects that are based on current fashion, art, television, and all things glittery. I hope to inspire you to love crafting, and to provide the tools necessary for you to live life fashionably while on a modest budget. 

Before we get to our features here's a look at what yours truly has been up to this week....

How to Clean Tile Floor Grout (Without Chemicals) * Valentine's Day Twig Centerpiece * 

Dollar Store Valentine's Day Table Runner * American Girl Giveaway

No Sew LOVE Banner *  More Tips on Emptying & Reusing Yankee Candle Jars

Alright, moving on to some features...

10 Most Popular DIY Projects of 2013 {by 2IY}

As we round out 2013, I thought it would be a good time to look back at 2IY's top 10 most popular DIY projects of the year. 

I am often surprised by what 'takes off' or goes viral on social media and on the blog.  Sometimes I post something and think, "Wow, this is gonna be really popular" and then it's a flop.  Other times I think "Well, this is interesting to me, but I wonder if anyone else will really care" and then it goes wild with pins, retweets, and shares. 

So, to all of you who continue to visit and read and share the ideas we've shared here on Two It Yourself, I thank you for helping make this little blog so successful since our launch not that long ago in April 2013...

And now here were our Top 10 Most Popular Projects/Posts in 2013:

8 DIY Drop Cloth Projects

I just got paid the biggest compliment.  A Two It Yourself reader left a comment on my Pottery Barn-inspired DIY Monogrammed Wine Bags saying she thought my version was actually the Pottery Barn bag.   Wow! Amazing...and to think I made my wine bags with a....drop cloth.

20 DIY Burlap Ideas: For the love of all things burlap!

I may be slightly obsessed with burlap for the moment  month  season year....but I promise you there is a good reason why.  Burlap, while it can be a real mess to work with, is one of the most versatile mediums (did I really just write 'mediums'?? Just trying to up my game from my usual 'things') I use to create.  I have made everything from toilet paper napkin rings to wreaths and pillows with burlap.

Since I love it so much I thought I would share my love of all things burlap today with a great big roundup of some really cool DIY burlap crafts and projects we've featured right here on 2IY...so here goes.  You can click each photo to be taken directly to the tutorial.

20 Beautiful & Easy Christmas Decorations

I'm semi-hiding from the Thanksgiving police as I write this post, because I fully recognize it's not even Turkey Day yet I've been sharing DIY Christmas ideas.  Well, this one I'm blaming on Hometalk. 

The fine people over at my favorite home and gardening website asked me to curate a board of Simple and Beautiful Christmas Decor after my square pine cone wreath (see after below) caught their eye.  Lucky for you, I'm sharing these great DIY Christmas Decorations with you, too. 

All of the Christmas decorations are homemade and they're all uniquely different and beautiful in their own way.   In my search for the best of the best on Hometalk I've found everything from a stunning 'Joy to the World'-themed light mantel marquee to Christmas trees made out of books, burlap, and paper to festive holiday signs and Pottery Barn knockoffs. 

You can find the full tutorial for each of the projects by clicking on the link in the description of each of these simple, easy-to-make, and beautiful Christmas decorations below.  {Read more to see the full list...}

Fall Home Tour: 10 DIY Fall Decorating Ideas {for busy moms}

 

If you've been following along for awhile you know I've been decorating for fall since what feels like  the first of September August.  This year I made a lot of DIY fall decor so I thought I'd do a great big roundup and take you, my lovely readers, on a fall home tour.   Like a lot of you, I am a busy mom to two little ones, so I know DIY decorating ideas must be fast, easy and cheap.

You're welcome, in advance :)