Silhouette Portrait Giveaway

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Roeshel

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THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

The winner is: Rebecca!

One of you will get an early Christmas!

Big things comes in small packages! There’s a lot of power and creative assistance packed into this little machine! I’m hosting a Silhouette Portrait giveaway this week! So fun!!! One lucky DIY Show Off winner will receive:

What is a Silhouette Portrait?

It’s an electronic cutting tool for personal use, similar to the Cameo but on a smaller scale. It’s like a home printer and it plugs into your computer with a simple USB cable. However, instead of printing it uses a small blade to cut paper, cardstock, vinyl, fabric and more up to 8 inches wide and 10 feet long. The machine also has the ability to register and cut printed materials.

See more details at Silhouette America. I seriously love my Silhouette. I use it all of the time, my favorite being vinyl stencils for DIY signs but for lots of other projects too {my Silhouette projects}.

I’ll be sharing a project and and if you don’t win {winner to be announced first thing Friday} – there will be a special promotional using the code ‘SHOWOFF’ on Black Friday!

Want to know how to enter, already? Cut to the chase, you say? Here you go:

Leave a comment on this post about why you’d want a Silhouette Portrait. What types of DIY projects do you have in mind?

Additional entries: {Leave a comment for each entry}

Thank Silhouette America by following them on Pinterest {awesome project inspiration!}
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*This giveaway is sponsored by Silhouette America. The views and opinions expressed here are based on my own personal experiences.Giveaway starts today 11/19 and ends Thursday, 11/23 at midnight EST. Winner will be chosen randomly and announced Friday, 11/24/12 and must respond to being notified within one week or another winner will be chosen. Product will ship from Silhouette America and is open to USA residents only. GOOD LUCK! **FOR EVEN MORE CHANCES TO WIN, visit these blog friends hosting giveaways too!

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Thanksgiving decorating {thrift store art print becomes Thanksgiving reminder}…

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Roeshel

We don’t host Thanksgiving dinner. We’re lucky to be guests. So, Thanksgiving decor is minimal at the DIY Show Off home but I did want to share how I turned a $4 print called “Nostalgic Autumn” by Eric Sloane into something I love hanging in our home this time of the year. Our thrift stores have huge framed outdated prints in “fair” condition on occasion. It’s not something I’d normally choose, but the the colors and autumn farm theme is perfect for our dining room. I decided that adding the words “Give Thanks” ensures that once a year, I will hang this print. And every time I look at the words “give thanks”, I take a moment to thank God for our many blessings.

What I did:

Old framed print {thrift store}. Mine wasn’t in the best of shape. There were scratches on the print, etc. but we embrace imperfection around here, therefore it’s “perfect”. {You may want to check to see if your print has value before altering it.}
Decide where lettering will be placed using a level or ruler.
Apply a piece of FrogTape Delicate Surface. It works on freshly painted surfaces (24 hours) so it’s a good option for sticking lightly to an old art print. I did not rub the tape to adhere since I’m not painting. I’m using it as a guide/straight line.
Write quote or words with chalk or use a stencil.
Go over chalk words with a Sharpie/permanent marker. Be care of smudging with your hand, work from left to right {or I guess if you’re left handed, it might make sense to work from right to left…which ever way your hand won’t smudge the area you’re working on}.
Carefully peel away FrogTape. Continue drawing letters that fall below the level line, wipe away chalk.

I love the every day reminder to “give Thanks”, especially this time of year. What do you think? Have you seen large art prints at the thrift store or yard sales that with a little DIY touch or accent would work for your seasonal decor?

This is a sponsored post brought to you by FrogTape. The opinions are completely my own based on my own experience.

DIY Fall Festival Linky Party ~ Autumn/Thanksgiving Highlights

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Roeshel

The past week sure has flown by! Sorry for the late start today to the DIY Fall Festival, a little chaos on the technical end. Last week’s Fall party was filled with so much inspiration! WOW! You all are so awesome! Here are some Thanksgiving/fall highlights…

I love the fall living room changes from Marty at a Stroll Thru Life…perfect for fall and so cozy!

There’s still time to whip together this beautiful harvest circle felt leaf pillow, something you’ll cherish every year. Great tutorial at The Sweet Survival.

Tricia from Simplicity in the south shares her sweet fall decorating and a free printable Thanksgiving banner – great way to dress up your existing Thanksgiving decor. Thanks, Tricia!

Got something AUTUMN/FALL/THANKSGIVING related to share? Time to show off!

DIY Show Off Fall Festival Party

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Link YOUR NEW FALL DO-IT-YOURSELF projects only please! If linking an old project, please reintroduce in a Fall 2012 post to share.
Please link back to this party in some way.
By linking up you give permission to be a favorite fall DIY feature {with a link back your site}.
I will share links to your post on Facebook, Twitter, G+ and Pinterest. Feel free to do the same! Thanks!

This week will be the last DIY Fall Festival of the season. Thanks so much for linking up and sharing your autumn DIY projects. Your projects are such an inspiration to many! Next week is the week before Thanksgiving and the DIY Holiday Highlights party starts…I can’t believe the countdown to Christmas is on! Don’t worry…Thanksgiving DIY posts can be linked up too and highlights for the next two weeks will be Thanksgiving related so bring it on!

* Thank you SO much to Heather from Larissa Hill Designs for the sweet feature today!

Happy Halloween ~ DIY Fall Festival linky party and Halloween Highlights

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Roeshel

Happy Halloween, DIY friends! It’s a day when I miss when my girls were little and I was sewing Halloween costumes and getting the two of them set to head out to trick-or-treating. Now they’re grown up and we live in a location with ZERO trick-or-treat’ers coming to the door…so just another Wed. evening around here {and actually it’s been postponed until Saturday due to rain and heavy winds} but it doesn’t stop me from taking time out to appreciate your Halloween craftiness!

I LOVE the entire Halloween mantel over at Days of Chalk and Chocolate but especially her Halloween glam wreath:

Lynda from Focal Point Styling always does an amazing job at well, “styling’ and seasonal is no exception. Her harvest entry is so warm and welcoming…

and the spooky Halloween entryway inside is enough to chase me right back out…

She has some more awesome Halloween decorating ideas you’ll want to check out too and I LOVE her steampunk Halloween collection.

Courtney from A Diamond in the Stuff has a GREAT idea for all of that left over Halloween candy (or in my case since we don’t get trick-or-treaters…clearanced Halloween candy!)…Halloween Candy Bark. YUM!

Got something AUTUMN/FALL/HALLOWEEN related to share? Time to show off!

DIY Show Off Fall Festival Party

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Next week will be the last DIY Fall Festival of the season. Thanks so much for linking up and sharing your autumn DIY projects. The week before Thanksgiving, the DIY Holiday Highlights party starts…I can’t believe the countdown to Christmas is on!

Reminder: Today’s the last day for the Silhouette America Halloween deals! Use promotional code “SHOWOFF” to take advantage of the specials!

DIY Fall Festival and Fall Highlights

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Roeshel

Last week’s DIY Fall Festival was filled with so many cute fall and Halloween ideas. You’ll want to visit these few favorites…

I love this whimsical tulle Halloween wreath by Little White House on the Seaside…

Angela from Number Fifty-Three shares her mom’s warm and welcoming rustic autumn home tour…

Speaking of mom’s home tours, did you also see the inspiration over at Dear Emmeline? It’s her mom’s beautiful fall home tour…

Got something AUTUMN/FALL/HALLOWEEN related to share? Time to show off!

DIY Show Off Fall Festival Party

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DIY Fall Festival – 12 Natural Fall Decor Craft Highlights & Linky Party

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Roeshel

I’ve done absolutely nothing DIY fall related this past week. Life happens. But last every week there have been some awesome (you all are SO creative and crafty) fall projects shared. Here is a collection of neutral, natural, burlap fall and Halloween craft projects:

Karah created a pumpkin using palm frond leaves. SO cool! Of course you can use a similar material or … you know where Karah lives {a tropical vacation destination}, visiting her to collect supplies sounds like a better idea. See her leaf pumpkin tutorial at The Space Between.

I don’t sympathize with Karah’s lack of craft supplies in the Caribbean. I love that she comes up with creative solutions using what she has on hand (and free), like the pumpkin above and her fun fall leaf wreath…

Wait! There’s more. Karah’s fall centerpiece ideas are so inspiring…

Debbie from Confessions of a Plate Addict shared her super cute, super easy DIY Indian corn candle. This is a great last minute project to add in to existing fall decor…

These girls are so good! Just when I got done visiting one of their links, I move on to the next and it’s them again with another natural fall decorating project! Debbie also shares a tutorial for making this gorgeous dried corn garland – how clever and so fall-festive!

One thing I’m missing in my decor this year is a fall wreath. I’m so inspired by the neutral natural wreath made with canvas, burlap, dried roses and dried hydrangeas at Craftberry Bush…

Fall means being cozy and all snuggled up. How about some candlelight for added warmth? Love this idea from Doreen at Hymns and Verses: floating candlelit apples…and hey, if you’re hungry but too warm all wrapped up in your cable-knit throw blankie and pj’s, there’s an apple within easy reach.

Amanda from Small Home Big Start has some awesome & NECESSARY tips for drying acorns for fall decorating and fall crafts (and some acorn projects). Our yard gets filled {you could surf and will down the little downhill slope if you’re not careful. I imagine the squirrels up there snorting with laughter when it happens}. Tips for drying…

All of those dried acorns are perfect for the natural DIY fall project that Laura from Finding Home shares…gold leaf pine cones and acorns (which I think is perfect for fall and Christmas):

Gail from My Repurposed Life dried and dyed her hydrangeas and shares the tutorial on how you can do it too. So pretty!

Dry and Dye Hydrangeas

And since my DIY yarn pumpkins are 50% (materials: yarn + real pinecone stems) I’m including them in the round up too.

decorating for fall

I love fall colors and fall decor but fall also consists of my favorite scents of the year. Lovely Charley shares her recipe for natural fall scents for the home…

Got something AUTUMN related to share? Time to show off!

DIY Show Off Fall Festival Party

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Fall Home Tour

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Roeshel

Wow! It’s been a week of fall here at DIY Show Off. Today, the October’fest of fun starts as a grand finale of home tours hosted by Debbie-doos!

If you’re a frequent DIY Show Off reader, I know you’ve seen these as I’ve posted them, but here is my fall recap to-date all in one place…

Autumn warmth – fall mantel

red and teal fall mantle

Fall vignette with DIY yarn pumpkins

yarn pumpkins

Dining Room

Halloween vignette – DIY nevermore tree and black lace candle holders

DIY Halloween Nevermore Tree

And I recently updated our regular home tour page too! You’re welcome to stop by anytime. Speaking of home tours!

TIME TO GET EXCITED! We’ve been renovating an apartment since July and next week is the BIG HUGE AMAZING reveal! I can’t believe it’s the same little place. Neither will you!

Pop over to see MORE fall home tours, Debbie’s beautiful home and to link up yours…

October’fest of Fun – craft highlights

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Roeshel

Yesterday’s theme was “fall/Halloween” crafts (party is open for a week!). Did you link up? Here are some fun crafts from my fellow October’fest of Fun hostesses:

Kristin from My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia shared her bath salt pumpkins…

and bling pumpkin…

Debbie from DebbieDoo’s shared her adorable DIY fall sign…

Shannon from Fox Hollow Cottage has a great tutorial for painted distressed glass vases…

The fun continues today!

Shannon from Fox Hollow Cottage is hosting the “fall/Halloween” mantel event. I love her spooky Gothic haunted Halloween mantel. Need some mantel decorating ideas? Check out the festive links!

Countdown to Fall Party!!!

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Roeshel

There’s no way to deny that summer is officially over any longer. With shorter days, crisp mornings and cooler evenings, I’ve been wearing sweaters, boots and snuggling under fuzzy throws. We’re still trying to hold off on setting the thermostat to “heat”…it feels too early! But, I’m warming up to the idea of lighting spiced candles and making home more cozy. Once I unburied the dining room this week, I started a little autumn decorating {it’s the only room I really decorate for fall}…

I am so excited to be hosting the Countdown to Fall linky party today! It’s my turn! I’m having so much fun joining my friends from Domestically Speaking, Sand & Sisal and It’s So Very Cheri as we celebrate all things fall! {See their projects at the bottom of this post.} And I took a little break from apartment renovating and decorating. I even cleaned up my dining room for your visit today. Welcome! Well, at least what shows in the pictures. Shhh – Don’t tell.

Countdown to Fall linky party

I was ready to add some rich color to our dining room for the autumn season. So I started with painting a fall leaf onto an old cork board. It still has the pin marks and scars from previous hanging. Anyone else find imperfection charming? Now it’s dark teal, rich red with coppers and golds…”warmth”.

Obviously I’m not an artist. DIY skills and creativity do not = artistic talent for me. Mr. DIY loves the “lion fish” I painted. What?! Okay, I have to agree that as a leaf, it’s a little sad and after a Google image inquiry, it does sort of resemble a lion fish.

my leaf painting…

lion fish…

But, you know what? We embrace imperfection around here and I love the colors. Besides…it’s art. Unique. One of a kind. It’s precious, right? {you can lie if you feel you need to answer that. lol!} I guarantee no one else has a painting of a leaf from a lion fish tree…I like being different.

I’m still playing with it all and next week, you can bet it will all look different but the colors, the theme and that lion fish leaf painting are staying. I do love to rearrange though.

Don’t these colors look amazing together?

Materials: “etc.” was a clearance Target find earlier this year, the red and aqua vases are from JoAnns, the orange silk Chinese lanterns in the aqua vase were from Michael’s a few years ago, the silver dollar branches in the red vase are from our yard, the old turquoise insulator turned votive holder is a thrifted treasure, the mini chalkboard is a Shaw Floors/HGTV Home design challenge souvenir, the metallic faux pumpkins are from my long time fall collection.

Still loving my pallet insert for our faux fireplace too…

If you’d like to see more, I shared some more of my fall decorating earlier this week at the DIY Fall Festival…

decorating for fall

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We all would love for you to join the fun, if you haven’t already. We want to see your fall décor, fall crafts, delish fall recipes, fall traditions… anything that is fall related ! There are currently over 200 fall goodies to inspire you!

Please place the Countdown to Fall button in your post with a link back to this page so your readers can find the party too!

MaryAnn from Domestically Speaking follow shared her fun fall craft when she kicked off the Countdown to Fall party a few weeks ago.

A special thanks to MaryAnn who organized this fun fall event and for inviting me to participate! The second week, hosted by Kim from Sand & Sisal welcomed us with a festive fall front door…

And last week, Cheri from It’s So Very Cheri baked a delicious autumn recipe for the Countdown to Fall get-together. Delicious!

DIY Fall Festival – sharing festival fall ideas

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Roeshel

Welcome back to the week DIY Fall Festival! You’re invited to share your fall craftiness and autumn decorating or browse the links to visit our festive blog friends already all decked out for fall! There were so many great links in last week’s Fall Festival! Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful inspiring fall decorating!

This week, I took a little break from apartment renovation part 1249 to start to decorate for fall. I only decorate the dining room for fall. My DIY yarn pumpkins look so pretty on these candle pedestals. I love mixing a little aqua/teal with traditional autumn colors of golds, oranges, reds, browns…

I’m still working on a fall centerpiece, but these accents I already had on hand {vintage tin, dried flowers, candles, oval wooden tray} do the trick for now…

I’m not a fan of our current dining room light fixture, so you’ll often find me disguising it with wreaths, garland and candles. So festive and so pretty…

up close:

from a distance:

Come back Friday when I share my fall mantel. Here’s a sneak peek:

Sharing my fall decorating/vignette with Kate this week:

I’ll be hosting the Countdown to fall party on Friday! Woo hoo! Hope to see you there….um, “here”!

Got something AUTUMN related to share? Time to show off!

DIY Show Off Fall Festival Party

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Link YOUR NEW FALL DO-IT-YOURSELF projects only please! If linking an old project, please reintroduce in a Fall 2012 post to share.
Please link back to this party in some way.
By linking up you give permission to be a favorite fall DIY feature {with a link back your site}.
I will share links to your post on Facebook, Twitter, G+ and Pinterest. Feel free to do the same! Thanks!

Next week the DIY Fall Festival will be replaced with a special October party you won’t want to miss. I’m excited to be kicking off the event and joining these sweet blog friends…

Get ready to celebrate everything fall!

Friday: Countdown to Fall

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Roeshel

Happy Friday, friends!

A reminder that today is the Countdown to Fall series. This week, Cheri from It’s So Very Cheri has baked a delicious autumn recipe for the Countdown to Fall get-together. Yummmmy! Do you have something fun and festive and FALL related? Make sure you visit It’s So Very Cheri this week to join the party!

Last week, Kim from Sand & Sisal kicked off the party by sharing her festive fall front door…

Before that, MaryAnn from Domestically Speaking shared her fun fall craft…

Next week is my turn to host! I’ll be sharing my fall mantel. Yippee!

DIY Fall Festival and Autumn Highlights

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Roeshel

5 Minute Fall Crafts

Super cute canning lid pumpkin tutorial at Simply Klassic Home.

canning lid pumpkin tutorial

Looking for an easy autumn decorating or fall gift idea? Check out the cute vintage Halloween (or any season) candle tutorial over at Confessions of a Plate Addict.

Fall plates craft by Dear Emmeline.

Last week I shared my DIY yarn pumpkins, a super easy and quick fall project:

how to make yarn pumpkins

Fall Mantels

The fabulous fall mantel at Mom4Real has the perfect combination of texture, fall colors and a fun pop of whimsy in that polka dotted pitcher.

Remodelando la Casa has a fall mantel full of DIY goodies. Love the burlap fall blocks and her awesome painted tree with falling flying leaves is perfect for the autumn season!

DIY Show Off Fall Festival Party

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Link YOUR NEW FALL DO-IT-YOURSELF projects only please! If linking an old project, please reintroduce in a Fall 2012 post to share.
Please link back to this party in some way.
By linking up you give permission to be a favorite fall DIY feature {with a link back your site}.
I will share links to your post on Facebook, Twitter, G+ and Pinterest. Feel free to do the same! Thanks!

This week, I’ll be working on some fall decorating {finally!}. In the meantime, here is our fall decorated dining room last year…

DIY Project Parade ~ Dinner Party Details and Silhouette Cameo Review

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Roeshel

It’s party time! My baby girl’s birthday is tomorrow.

I don’t know how this little girl…

became this young lady so fast…

{Happy Birthday, honey…love you!}

All I did was blink.

Can I get a
(x) A hug
(x) A tissue

My family gets together for birthdays and she’s requested that I cook. If you know me, you know that Mr. DIY is the chef around here (but I do know how to cook, I just resign because he enjoys it so much – who am I to argue?) and since she’s moved out, home cooked meals are few and far between. At her pleading, I’m making a salsa chicken soup. I tweak this recipe a little. I set the table with fresh bread, shredded cheese, avocado strips, sour cream and Goldfish crackers. And since we’re not hosting Thanksgiving dinner (a tradition my brother and his wife generously invite us to)…and because it’s her birthday, I’m in the mood to add a little festivity to the dinner table. (A special thanks to Butch and my Mr. DIY for fixing the dishwasher…otherwise plan B was pizza and paper plates!)

I saw these on Pinterest…

Aren’t they cute? Chocolate and peanut butter yummies!

Perfect! I’ll be making them later today.

I am lucky enough to review the new Cameo for Silhouette America who will be running an awesome discount on Black Friday (through November 28th) for DIY Show Off readers and the Silhouette online store will already be having a huge discount during those days so you’re going to want to stop back on Black Friday and add the Silhouette Cameo to your holiday wish list!

The Silhouette CAMEO™ is an electronic cutting tool for personal use. Like a home printer, it plugs into your PC or Mac®
with a simple USB cable. However, instead of printing it uses a small blade to cut paper, cardstock, vinyl, fabric and more.

Use Code SHOWOFF at Silhouette America.

Silhouette CAMEO™

$299.99

Now, I need boxes to hold the acorn treats and place cards. This is where the Cameo saves the day. No need to get dressed to run to the party store. Using some scrapbook paper I have on hand and purchasing three shapes from the Silhouette online store, I used the Cameo to cut out two deer for place cards and a fun favor box.

The Cameo cuts up to 12 inches wide.

There’s only one blade (instead of Silhouette’s 3) but it’s adjustable.

It’s quieter and cuts nice and quick. Ever try cutting in bulk using scissors? Not fun. Cramped hands and not perfect results either. You’re going to want to add the Cameo to your holiday wish list.

I chose a pretty box pattern for holding yummy acorn treats…

And these cute little deer for place cards…

Colorful and pretty. Perfect for a birthday dinner party?

Now…time to go clean for company and run to the grocery store for ingredients. You know I love to host a fun party! Right? You’re invited to this one:

Let’s see what you’ve been up to lately! Do you have an amazing decorating, home improvement or room transformation to share? Consider doing a guest post instead of linking (send an email to thediyshowoff@gmail.com).

1. You must use the button above (ADD BUTTON HTML CODE FROM SIDE BAR TO YOUR POST) and link to this post to share the linky love.

2.Include your name or blog name and project title. Add your permalink (not your blog url, but your DIY project post url). Feel free to link a Past Post, just invite your readers in a current post with a quick note.

3.Or email your link to thediyshowoff@gmail.com and I will add it for you.

4.If you notice your link has disappeared -please add the link back to The DIY Show Off to your post today, a button or a quick note to your readers about the party and try again! I love when everyone participates and readers check out everyone’s links, but I think the return favor of linking back is the nice thing to do so everyone plays fair and enjoys all of the projects and links. Also – this blog party is for DIY projects only. Links not related to DIY will be deleted. Please share your link one week only.

5. If reading this in an email, pop over to http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com to see the inspiring DIY projects linked up!

6. If you have a Fall or Holiday link to share, feel free to link up to those parties going on too! See side bar for the button and link.

7. NOW you can “like” the links! What a fun idea! Most liked links may be included in a post of DIY Project Parade highlights later in the week.

8. Visit a few other links to make some new friends,
get some creative ideas and feel free to leave me a comment. I’m likely sitting here on the computer and could use a happy distraction!

*The Cameo was provided by Silhouette America to share tutorials, projects and promotions with DIY Show Off readers. Projects, tutorials, some supplies and opinions are my own. As a Silhouette America affiliate, using the code SHOWOFF will earn me a small commission ~ thank you!

I’m sharing a quick and easy burlap art over at the DIY Club today using stretched burlap from Canvas Corp and a Sharpie. Check it out!

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DIY Fall Festival

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Roeshel

I‘m still loving the beautiful fall inspired DIY projects linked up every week. Thank you so much for sharing! Here are some highlights from last week’s party with some beautiful DIY ideas:

Whimsical Autumn Nature Tablescape

It’s Overflowing!

Gorgeous!

Fun Fall Table Runner

The Autocrat

Beautiful fall colors…

MORE fabulously festive printables at

Balancing Home…

Natural, vintage mantel

at A Diamond in the Stuff…

{my style – neutral and so pretty}

Warm and welcoming fall decor

at Moore Minutes

This new to me site that I’m loving…
Tablescapes by Diane
Click above to see oodles of tablescape inspiration!

And lastly, visit Leasa at

to see a beautiful chair transformation and a sweet pillow reminder, perfect for this time of year…

Let’s see what you’ve got for FALL!

Rules: FALL ONLY (Autumn, Halloween and Thanksgiving)! Regular DIY Project Parade HERE and Christmas HERE.

•Type in the permalink address, not your basic blog address. A permalink is the address that links directly to your specific post. (example: http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/2009/08/house-number-pumpkins)

•Please add the DIY button or link to the party in your post to share the party with your readers.

•Although a tutorial is helpful, it’s not required. It just must be your project. Please only link up same project once to one party.

•If you notice that you’re link disappeared, please make the correction according to the rules above and re-link!
• By adding your link, you give the DIY Show Off permission to highlight your project in a future post. Enjoy and be inspired!

HAPPY FALL! (oops! sorry for the delay in opening the party!)

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DIY Fall Festival

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roeshel

There’s freezing rain coming down here and like I mentioned yesterday, I’ve moved on to Christmas (we’re not hosting Thanksgiving dinner). I still consider November up until Thanksgiving Fall so let’s take a look at some awesome Autumn related posts perfect for Thanksgiving inspiration from previous DIY Show Off Fall Festival parties. Then link up your Fall posts if you’re still enjoying leaves and Fall colors, pumpkins and harvest time! I still need some Thanksgiving inspiration as a guest at my family’s traditional get together! Click the links to visit the original source.

Give Thanks vignette

The Gathering Place Design

I love the vintage feel, the frame within a frame and the message…

Thanksgiving Printable at

Balancing Home

A quick easy swap in a frame and you’re all set! Love it!

Thanksgiving Mantel

Sassafras Salvation

I love the handmade Scrabble tiles and sweater pumpkins!

Fall Decorating

Honeysuckle Blog

Dreamy fall mantel ~ love every pretty little treasure.

Another beautiful Thanksgiving mantel

at Fun to Funky.

Natural elements and textures are my favorite. So pretty!

Pieced Pastimes always has stunning mantel-scapes.

No exception this year!

How to Print on Fabric and Pinecone Wreath Tutorials

B & B’s Nest

Isn’t this so pretty?

Happy Veteran’s Day!
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“Freedom is never free.” -Author Unknown

Let’s see your Fall related DIY!

Rules:

•Add your project title to Linky party below. (example: House # Pumpkins)

•Please add the DIY button or link to the party in your post to share the party with your readers.

•Although a tutorial is helpful, it’s not required. It just must be your project. Please only link up same project once to one party.

•If you notice that you’re link disappeared, please make the correction according to the rules above and re-link!

• By adding your link, you give the DIY Show Off permission to highlight your project in a future post. Enjoy and be inspired!

DIY Fall Festival ends the Friday after Thanksgiving.

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DIY Fall Festival

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Roeshel

I love seeing what you’re up to and your Autumn DIY is amazing! I personally don’t have anything fall related to share this week with some other projects going on, so let’s take a look at some gorgeous fall wreaths from the past Fall Festivals from some very talented ladies. Click the blog link for more details about these beauties.

We don’t have a front entrance and I’m so envious of these warm and welcoming front entry ways but wreaths are not just for front doors! Back doors, interior doors, mirrors, windows, walls, on tabletops…wreaths are pretty everywhere!

White Pumpkin Wreath

ReFresh ReStyle

Wheat Wreath

ReFresh Restyle (again but for a friend!)

Not a wreath, but a warm welcoming fall basket!

Fleur Cottage

Fall Burlap Wreath

Turtles and Tails

Clever and Cute Pumpkin Wreath

Mommy x 3 = Insanity

Fall Leaves Sunburst Wreath

Our Life’s Legacy

Glittered Paper Wreath

That’s My Letter

Mossy Fall Wreath

DIY Design Fanatic

Simple and elegant grapevine wreath

Stuff I’ve Made

Fall Felt Wreath

(So cool – Steeler’s colors too!) I’m not really a football fan, but that’s our local team…so I go with it. Impossible not to around here.

Pudel Design

Gorgeous Welcome Wreath

Sassafrass Salvation

Colorful Felt Wreath

Thinking out Loud

Fun Fall Wreath

Artsy VaVa

Burlap and Cotton Sack Wreath

Sweet Girl Expressions

Another Burlap Beauty

Shades of Grey

Corn Husk Wreath

At the Picket Fence

Acorn Wreath

Little Things Bring Smiles

Rosette Wreath

Little Things Bring Smiles

Welcome Fall Wreath

Miss Lovie

Leaf Wreath

My 1929 Charmer

Beautiful Blue

Days of Chalk and Chocolate

Let’s see your FALL DIY!

Rules: FALL ONLY! Regular DIY Project Parade is on Sundays!

•Create a blog post about an Autumn/Fall project that YOU HAVE CREATED. Feel free to include a past link, however please make a note on a recent post about the DIY Fall Festival to invite everyone over to join in or to search the collection of fall inspired ideas.

•Add your project title to Linky party below. (example: House # Pumpkins)

•Type in the permalink address, not your basic blog address. A permalink is the address that links directly to your specific post. (example: http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/2009/08/house-number-pumpkins)

•Please add the DIY button or link to the party in your post to share the party with your readers.

•Although a tutorial is helpful, it’s not required. It just must be your project. Please only link up same project once to one party.

•If you notice that you’re link disappeared, please make the correction according to the rules above and re-link!
• By adding your link, you give the DIY Show Off permission to highlight your project in a future post. Enjoy and be inspired!

HAPPY FALL!

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DIY Fall Festival Friday!

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Roeshel

I’ve actually been spring cleaning in the fall (a car full of junk donated and more space feels soooo good) and preparing for guests but Bri and I did manage to decoupage some pumpkins. Have to fit a fun craft project in there somewhere to break up the work, right? It’s not an original project but results are always original.

After seeing the beautiful scrapbook paper from Canvas Corp…

I chose to give my black pumpkin a new look to make my craft room a little more festive (I still have to do a reveal of my craft room ,don’t I? Enjoy the sneak peek!)…

Deco Art’s Decoupage is so much fun to work with and results are a beautiful gloss or matte finish. See my decoupage pumpkin tutorial at the DIY Club.

Here’s the pumpkin I decoupaged a few years ago…completely different.

Bri’s decoupaged pumpkins:

Have you given this a shot?

Speaking of pumpkins! Check out Pumpkins and Power Tools - a great TV segment that aired this week featuring Ken Collier from RDA’s The Family Handyman. The segment was inspired by the October issue of TFH and touches on DIYers and using power tools to spice up your pumpkins for Halloween.

Let’s see what you’ve been up to!

Rules:

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•If you notice that you’re link disappeared, please make the correction according to the rules above and re-link!

• By adding your link, you give the DIY Show Off permission to highlight your project in a future post. Enjoy and be inspired!

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DIY Project Parade

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Roeshel

Remember when I found this old mantel in the barn?

I‘m guessing it’s original to the house.

It got a good scrubbing and sat propped up against the back wall of our barn patio for a while but I knew I wanted to bring it back into the house.

But I wanted to be able to move it around, not secure it to the wall. I love to rearrange. Right now I love having it in the dining room but what if I want it in the family room or a bedroom someday?

Enter True Value Hardware. Three pine 1x4s, a few L-brackets

Aleco 477502 Replacement L-Bracket, Alum, for 4PLT3

and some spray paint to blend it in (I haven’t had the heart to paint the original mantel yet but perhaps someday).

Boxing it makes it stand alone and movable!

I changed my fall mantel up a bit…

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Yarn pumpkins with pinecone stems…

Fall monogram wreath…

Pinecone votives on pedestals…

It’ll probably look different before next week’s DIY Project Parade!

Let’s see what you’ve been up to!

1. You must use the button above (ADD BUTTON HTML CODE FROM SIDE BAR TO YOUR POST) and link to this post to share the linky love.

3.Or email your link to thediyshowoff@gmail.com and I will add it for you.

5. NOW you can “like” the links! What a fun idea! Most liked links may be
included in a post of DIY Project Parade highlights later in the week!

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I was one of the bloggers selected by True Value to work on the DIY Squad. I have been compensated for my time commitment to the program as well as my writing about my experience. I have also been compensated for the materials needed for my DIY project. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments.

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DIY Fall Festival

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Roeshel

Meet: Suzy from The Better Decorating Bible. She’s hosting today’s DIY Show Off Fall Festival and sharing her super easy, nearly free fall DIY decorating tip this week. Suzy is an interior decorating and fashion enthusiast who is obsessed with everything luxury, unique, glamorous and most importantly – on an amazing budget. I love her style, her blog and her projects. Here’s Suzy with two chic and easy DIY fall projects:

Take advantage of the fall colored leaves this season, and put them to use! Here are two easy fall DIY project to do this weekend:

How to Frame Your Leaves

1) Prep your leaves BEFORE the weekend – pick your favorite colored leaves from your backyard and press them into a heavy book (telephone book is great). Stack more books on top to weigh it down for a few days till the leaves dry.

2) Choose a frame that’s proportional to the size of your leaves and arrange them onto a background of your choice. Use a bit a craft glue to set them into place and put together your frame. Enjoy!

The Lennox

How to Make Fall Candles with Pressed Leaves

1) Set your leaves on a flat surface and brush a thin layer of craft glue (or Mod Podge) onto each leaf.

2) Press the leaves onto pillar candles and brush another layer of glue (or Mod Podge) over them. Set them to dry.

3) Scatter loose leaves or rocks around your candles for decoration, and Voila!

Better Homes and Gardens

See more great ideas, beautiful decorating and inspiration at

Now it’s your turn! Let’s see your DIY Fall Related project!

Rules:

•Add your project title to Linky party below. (example: House # Pumpkins)

•Please add the DIY button or link to the party in your post to share the party with your readers.

•Although a tutorial is helpful, it’s not required. It just must be your project. Please only link up same project once to one party.

•If you notice that you’re link disappeared, please make the correction according to the rules above and re-link!

• By adding your link, you give the DIY Show Off permission to highlight your project in a future post. Enjoy and be inspired!

Reminder: Today’s the last day to link up your kitchen in the Roomspiration Kitchen series! I’m still going through the links so if I haven’t visited you yet … I’ll be seeing you soon!

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DIY Fall Festival Time!

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Roeshel

It’s been another crazy week with me still having a heavy work load and the Roomspiration linky parties and voting and Mr. DIY’s birthday and even though the chilly weather won’t let me forget it’s Fall already, I did have a chance to add a touch of fall to our living room (see the before and after pictures I shared earlier this week here).

This week I decorated the mantel for Fall. Our mantel is a bit of a challenge with the tv being there and the need to disguise wiring but I like how it turned out this year.

Candle light and warm colors = coziness.

What do you think? Busy? Yes! Just the way I like it!

Do you decorate for fall?

Link up! Inspire me! FALL DIY and decorating ONLY please!

Let’s see your DIY fall projects! Show off!

Rules:

•Create a blog post about an Autumn/Fall project that YOU HAVE CREATED. Feel free to include a past link, however please make a note on a recent post about the DIY Fall Festival to invite everyone over to join in or to search the collection of fall inspired ideas.

•Add your project title to Linky party below. (example: House # Pumpkins)

•Type in the permalink address, not your basic blog address. A permalink is the address that links directly to your specific post. (example: http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/2009/08/house-number-pumpkins)

•Please add the DIY button or link to the party in your post to share the party with your readers.
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•Although a tutorial is helpful, it’s not required. It just must be your project. Please only link up same project once to one party.

•If you notice that you’re link disappeared, please make the correction according to the rules above and re-link!

• By adding your link, you give the DIY Show Off permission to highlight your project in a future post. Enjoy and be inspired!

HAPPY FALL!

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Have you voted for Cassity & Roeshel today? We’d LOVE your help + YOU’ll be entered to win new flooring from Shaw for a room in your home! We’re not too proud to beg! :) We want a chance at winning too! Find out how Shaw’s 30 Days of HGTV Home tab: http://www.facebook.com/shawfloors?sk=app_178630008866363. Enter your email and vote for Cassity & Roeshel. That’s it – every day you vote in September, you’re entered to win that day’s prize of new flooring for your home!

Did You Enter to Win new flooring and Vote for Cassity & Roeshel today? Please do!

Thanks to those voting and entering to win everyday!!! I’ve been trying to reply/visit you personally in return to thank you personally, but in case I’ve missed you – YOU ROCK! Your help is so appreciated because this means so much. Thank you!

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Congratulations to the winner of the 3M Couples Speak giveaway!

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I entered the contest..my submission:

She says: Are you sure? I know you work so many hours at your job and you’re tired when you get home.

She means: Please, let me pay someone to do this so it doesn’t turn into a home improvement mini series that lasts an entire season.

Autumn Love Pinterest Linky Party

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Roeshel

Welcome to the first official

A special thanks to Heather from At The Picket Fence for the DIY button makeover. Isn’t it pretty?! Inspired by the colors from the “Cassity & Roeshel” room design challenge. Heather, dear blog friend – you are so sweet and talented and I love my special gift. Thank you!

Cooler temps, shorter days and changing leaves are making it hard to ignore that Fall is here. I’m daydreaming of new boots, warm sweaters, warm, rich colors, spicy autumn scents and mouth watering comfort foods & aromas coming from the kitchen. Snuggling in and getting cozy. Here is my autumn Pinterest daydream in pictures…some of which are inspiring enough to become reality in my home…

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Pardon my casualness but this is my favorite attire for fall…

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This year I’m decorating for fall in soft muted creams, browns and golds with a touch of smokey turquoise, deep red and rusty orange this year:

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I love turquoise paired with orange almost as much as with red…

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Autumn inspiration…

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New fireplace mantel in the dining room would look so pretty like this:

sourceor this…

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Favorite Fall wreaths…trying to narrow it down to one:

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Time for dinner!Chicken Corn Chowder

Can’t forget dessert…Apple Crisp Cheesecake (OMGosh!!!)

I want to be right here, with my cheesecake, in my sweater socks reading through your links and what you daydream about.

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1. Please copy and paste the code above into your post to automatically add the button and link back.
2. Add your Pinterest related URL POST (not general blog address) into the linky party by clicking “click here to enter” shown below.
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t Pinfest post, etc.). Click add picture from the web.
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Link up, daydreamers!

As you know (how could you not?! Thanks for the patience for my daily reminders), I’m working really hard to make a dream come true…please vote for Cassity & Roeshel by clicking the picture below. We really need your help, desperately! You’re also entered to win new flooring for your home every day you vote! We want to see new flooring/new area rug in our readers’ homes! YOUR HOME!

We’d LOVE your vote even more than apple cheesecake (although it’s very close) and there’s still 2 days to enter the area rug giveaway (winner’s choice of style and size – imagine winning a huge 9×12 FREE for your livingroom, bedroom, garage – wherever you want to put it)! Thank you SO SO SO much to those entering and voting. I can’t tell you enough that your help to make a dream come true means so much! If our room wins, we’re given an all expense paid trip to HGTV’s Urban Oasis in Chicago, dinner and 2 nights at Trump International Hotel. Keeping my fingers crossed!

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