Monthly Archives: December 2010

Merry Christmas from the DIY Show Off!

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It’s finally here!  I hope you have a wonderful, special, memorable Christmas.  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the extra hugs this week.  You’ve been a huge factor in helping us keep our Christmas spirit.

Here are a few things from some dear blog friends…

A beautiful warm Christmas at Mod Vintage Life…
Argyle Yarn Wreath from Sarah at Comfort & Joy
Pretty blue Chanukah decor at Cape on the Corner…

Cinnamon Starburst wreath and centerpiece from Sarah at Modern Country Style…

This story of hope and blessing at The Little Red Shop warms my heart…

Catch up on the 12 days of catmas at Life in Rehab…

A heart-touching Christmas story at Grass Stains…

Thank you for sharing ladies!  Thank YOU all for sharing your DIY, creativity, hard work, transformations, before and after makeovers and craft projects all year long!  You’re so awesome!


I’d also like to give a special thanks to Sharon at Keen Inspirations for the special gift.  Sharon, thank you. Your gift is so heart warming…I’m 1/2 way through the box already!  lol  Did I mention I drink TONS of tea?  Pumpkin Spice Chai and Winter Spice are my new favorites.  Addiction!


Thank you to Tricia from Three Petunias for the beautiful Christmas card – her girls are so sweet.  It runs in the family.  😉  

Next week, I’m going to host party to share and show off your 2010 DIY Recap…easy to grab from your existing posts and highlight your DIY year.  Looking forward to joining you for a celebration of accomplishments.  

Merry Christmas, friends!

Love,
Roeshel & Russ
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Re-upholstering before and after!

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Oh man, this is on my DIY to-do list (finding free/low cost chairs with great bones and giving them a makeover). I’m so impressed with Heather at Tallgrass Design.  First, because I never even considered taking an upholstery class (must check into this) and second for her amazing job with her chair rescues for her hearth room. 

Here is what one of the chairs looked like before:

And now?  Beautiful!  Aren’t they great in her space?  I’m off to check out Craigs List.  You should head over to read Heather’s original post to get more details!

Thanks for sharing your hard work and tips, Heather!  I’m so inspired! 😉

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Last Minute Christmas

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Here are a few last minute DIY Christmas projects to show off!  It’s almost here! Are you ready?! I‘m extending the DIY Show Off Holiday Highlights party for those last minute posts.  🙂

From Cindy at Keep it Simple (a new blog dedicated to simple and inexpensive Home Decorating and DIY projects!). 

DIY Christmas Trees (more to see!)



Bubble Magnet Tutorial – these cute bubble magnets are a great stocking stuffer or just a fun winter break DIY project with the kids…






I love this idea for hanging stockings from Ellie at Beauty 4 Ashes.  Perfect alternative to hanging from the mantel if you don’t have a fireplace…




Another pretty and easy decorative project for any time of the year.  
Design Lovin’ Mom‘s pearl ball…


A lot of fun Christmas projects over at 

DIY Club



Or if you haven’t seen the DIY Holiday e-zine, click below to check out TONS of holiday inspiration and traditions. 

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