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?!

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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 !

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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
beautiful blue furniture transformations features get your DIY on at thehappyhousie 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#2: Fall Wreaths

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Rustic Burlap and White Pumpkin Fall Wreath by Adina at Simply Country Life
Easy Fall Burlap Wreath by Ellora at Creatively Southern
Raffia and Gourd Fall Wreath by Aniko at Place of My Taste

Week#3: Thrifty Upcycles

Get Your DIY On Features Thrifted Upcycled Challenge

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

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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

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 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

Five Fabulous Thrifty Halloween Projects Featured at thehappyhousie

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

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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

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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

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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

Burlap Wreath Tutorial by Cathy at Vintage Paint and More
DIY Burlap Wine Gift Wraps from The Painted Apron

Week#10: Furniture Revivals

5 Fabulous Furniture Transformations at thehappyhousie

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

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Thanksgiving String Art by Corey at tinysidekick

DIY Faux Leather Give Thanks Sign by Amber at Averie Lane

 

Week#12: Set the Table

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

Just a Girl and Her Blog

House by Hoff

The Hankful House

 

We look forward to seeing your creativity in 2014!

Oh- and don’t forget to enter the Pay Your Holiday Bills Cash Giveaway!

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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!

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17 Comments

    1. 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).

    1. 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).

      1. 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:)

    1. 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:)

    1. 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!

  1. 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

  2. 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:)

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